John Peterson

Unexplained Aerial Phenomenon keep their eye on the skies in "3D" [Video]

A group that firmly embodies to the weird and wild music scene of Portland, Unexplained Aerial Phenomenon (UAP) is composed of emcee Bryson the Alien with the production and pizazz of…

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"mySakura" marks the end of thomTide's year-long seasonal odyssey

The last year has been a whirlwind to say the least; learning to adjust to the pandemic while simultaneously being shocked and awed by the state of the world has…

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"Heaven's Hands" is a perfect late summer serotonin rush from Myles Cameron

Get one thing straight about acclaimed New York singer Myles Cameron; he is nothing less than a genius songwriter and storyteller. His newest release "Heaven's Hands" showcases his knack for…

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The China Blue teams with Mere Raj for "sleep"

Somewhere between alternative-pop, nu-R&B, and experimental music lies the small genre subset where The China Blue is making a name for himself. Snowballing into a name to know in the…

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"I've Got You" is the perfect chance to get familiar with Kay Young [Video]

London's own Kay Young is bringing a pointedly revolutionary sound to British hip-hop. Discovered by Jay Electronica and then promptly co-signed by Jay-Z to Roc Nation, Young has already accomplished the hard…

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Sally Boy's "Bongo" is super-charged eye candy [Video]

Perched somewhere between neat and meticulous indie ballads and raucous, left-of-center bangers, Erez Potok-Holmes aka Sally Boy is the mold for the next generation of pop stars. Leaning heavily into the…

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Anna Shoemaker is "Sick!" over toxic love

Making modern, grounded pop ballads for everyone's inner-millennial, Brooklyn-based Anna Shoemaker is the kind of artist that you can't help but root for. Her discography is already full of relentlessly replayable bedroom-pop…

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Charlie Powers unveils his intimate new single "Alone With Myself"

What more can you say about Charlie Powers that hasn't been said? An alternative-pop wunderkind, the San Diego-native writes, produces, mixes, and masters all his music by himself. Beyond being a prodigiously…

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'Fell Asleep Praying' is a modern classic from Archibald Slim

Boasting gritty street bravado married with troubled and brooding musings, Archibald Slim is part of a rare breed of emcees the industry has long thought extinct. Completely unbothered with trends…

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Isaiah Flowers is an alt-pop rockstar on 'ADGTH'

South Texas-based Isaiah Flowers makes music that sounds instantly nostalgic. His sophomore album following 2019's Take Me Back, ADGTH is noticeably more mature, both sonically and emotionally, than all of Flowers' previous…

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BLK ODYSSY tackles the hardest questions in 'BLK VINTAGE'

Music can be beautiful, and music can be uncomfortable. What exists in BLK ODYSSY's stunning debut album BLK VINTAGE is the type of sound that is beautifully uncomfortable. Raising oft-asked,…

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Smba embraces the "Marathon" [Video]

Chicago's Smba is quickly becoming known as a tell-all rapper/performer who doesn't pull any punches in their emotionally raw style of alternative rap. Sporting perspicacious views on mental health and societal…

Unexplained Aerial Phenomenon keep their eye on the skies in "3D" [Video]

"mySakura" marks the end of thomTide's year-long seasonal odyssey

"Heaven's Hands" is a perfect late summer serotonin rush from Myles Cameron

The China Blue teams with Mere Raj for "sleep"

"I've Got You" is the perfect chance to get familiar with Kay Young [Video]

Sally Boy's "Bongo" is super-charged eye candy [Video]

Anna Shoemaker is "Sick!" over toxic love

Charlie Powers unveils his intimate new single "Alone With Myself"

'Fell Asleep Praying' is a modern classic from Archibald Slim

Isaiah Flowers is an alt-pop rockstar on 'ADGTH'

BLK ODYSSY tackles the hardest questions in 'BLK VINTAGE'

Smba embraces the "Marathon" [Video]

“Diamond Lane” is bat zoo's hazy, heartfelt drive through lost love [Video]

WHYDEE encapsulates ambition on "PRONTO"

CDSM (Celebrity Death Slot Machine) shares intense anthem "Shockable Rhythm"

Tristan Roberson turns a broken heart into a good time with ‘One Night in Dallas’

Lyrical Chris delivers a cinematic masterpiece with “Mind of the Grandchild” [Music Video]

Matt Oakley is redefining country music with heart, soul and modernity

Texas’ Blacktop Mojo does rock music the way it should be done

Tha Rapper Haiti blends authentic style with musical passion

Glorybots redefines rock with latest album 'mad.end'

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022