Dark Pop

Artist Spotlight: a conversation with Skott

Pauline Skott and I are discussing Instagram. You'd be forgiven for being intimidated by her, after a cursory scroll through the Swedish pop sensation's feed. It reveals a heavily tattooed…

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Harry Strange reveals dark-pop single "Turn Away"

Returning with another pop gem, UK artist Harry Strange releases the melancholic dark-pop single "Turn Away." Following the previous EARMILK approved single "Four In The Morning", this new track takes…

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Empathy Test share the anxiety-inducing visuals for "Monsters" [Exclusive Video]

London foursome Empathy Test share the hugely anxiety-inducing visuals for their latest single "Monsters". Nominated for a coveted Berlin Music Video Award, the video is a masterpiece in provocative imagery.…

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Misty Mtn face down the "Robots in the Trees"

When Misty Mtn first set out to record a trilogy of songs commemorating life's changes, the biggest monster they could possibly imagine facing was the one inside their own heads. And…

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Lav takes us through the motions on "Wavvy"

We were huge fans of Lav's vulnerable "from me, the moon." Apparently, written in a mere 15 minutes on Garageband. However "Wavvy," in its own temperament is just as good.. …

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DOV's "Reciprocate" is cerebral beauty

Experimental producer DOV has just shared a spacey new single "Reciprocate," a heady pop crossover that grapples with long term commitment versus instant pleasure. The track is DOV's second single of…

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Blanche continues to tease debut album with "Fences"

Cloaked in an alluring mystique, Belgian songstress Blanche revels in the darker, more avant-garde shades of pop that she is fast mastering. After the groundbreaking success of her 2017 debut,…

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Niki Black breaks down her "Ego"

Niki Black’s new song “Ego” is a complex dark-pop anthem that leads you down a philosophical rabbit-hole about the destruction of one’s self. “Ego” is complex. Niki’s voice goes from…

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Gia Woods confronts her "EGO" in latest release from forthcoming debut EP [Video]

LA's Gia Woods is on a journey of self discovery. The 23-year-old singer-songwriter has been releasing liberating pop numbers since her debut in 2015, using her platform to embrace all of…

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DOV is "Mind High" on glitchy new single

Experimental pop artist DOV has just dropped a trippy new bop "Mind High" featuring frequent vocal collaborator Tesha. The track comes after 2019's cerebral Be Your Lover EP and is the first…

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Tessa Dixson shares emotionally wrought visual for "Tender Me"

Rooted in alt-pop, Belgian artist Tessa Dixson masterfully weaves in ancillary elements from genres across the spectrum to consistently craft a colorful fusion of storytelling and soundscapes Each narrative, theme…

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The Weeknd spends his "After Hours" racing for lost love on new single

The Weeknd has hit 2020 running and doesn’t sound like he’s planning to stop anytime soon. In support of a new upcoming album, Abel's lead singles, "Heartless" and "Blinding Lights",…

Artist Spotlight: a conversation with Skott

Harry Strange reveals dark-pop single "Turn Away"

Empathy Test share the anxiety-inducing visuals for "Monsters" [Exclusive Video]

Misty Mtn face down the "Robots in the Trees"

Lav takes us through the motions on "Wavvy"

DOV's "Reciprocate" is cerebral beauty

Blanche continues to tease debut album with "Fences"

Niki Black breaks down her "Ego"

Gia Woods confronts her "EGO" in latest release from forthcoming debut EP [Video]

DOV is "Mind High" on glitchy new single

Tessa Dixson shares emotionally wrought visual for "Tender Me"

The Weeknd spends his "After Hours" racing for lost love on new single

Marsha Swanson chats new creative music video “Generational Transmission”, her love of Hugo the Hippo, and more [Interview]

Redefining Herself: Lila Tristram’s Life-Changing New Album "America”

Grace Kay shines with shimmering pop single “Rude (The Way You Move)”

Poems share emotive new single "Afterparty"

Lenny Friday & The Wager and McCoy release versatile single "Good Time"

Jay Tone is carving out his space with "Puzzles"

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

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