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The Koreatown Oddity explores philosophy, identity, and why Edward Norton has to wear cornrows on 'ISTHISFORREAL?'

On his criminally short yet dense new project, The Koreatown Oddity asks the question: what is an idea ISTHISFORREAL?- an album title as well as a question given to an…

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Beabadoobee tackles heartbreak and growth in ambitious sophomore LP 'Beatopia'

Beabadoobee's sophomore LP Beatopia is an overwhelmingly warm expression of emotion, and a demonstration of optimism through some of the most melancholic lyrics you’ll ever hear. As her second official…

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Cassia share their highly-anticipated sophomore album "Why You Lacking Energy?"

UK indie outfit Cassia share their self-produced second album Why You Lacking Energy? A collection of fun, energetic indie tracks that could bolster any festival tent over the summer, their jangly…

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Oakland's Mejiwahn transcends sound and space with Beanna

The Oakland-based producer and multi-instrumentalist Mejiwahn returns to a realm most familiar with his sophomore LP. Beanna by mejiwahn Mejiwahn can be described as an anomaly- a low-key talent that’s spent…

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XYLØ explores living the so-called American dream on 'unamerican beauty'

Pop act XYLØ aka Paige Duddy delves into the gloss and grit of living the so-called “American Dream,” in debut album unamerican beauty. Rooted in how America has changed and…

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Brazilian icon Alok drops sixth compilation album CONTROVERSIA by Alok

Brazilian electronic music icon Alok drops the sixth instalment of his compilation album CONTROVERSIA by Alok, showcasing a myriad of genres and moods within 13 transportive arrangements. Opening with the swirling synths…

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Bilingual queer pop icon Maryze drops debut album '8'

Montreal bilingual queer pop icon Maryze explores how snippets of our past actions influence our current lives for better or worse on highly-anticipated debut album 8,a ten-track collection weaving through…

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Ron Santee drops yearning sophomore album 'Cold Blooded Highway'

California-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ron Santee brings tales of a struggling artist navigating through hard times on sophomore album, Cold Blooded Highway, delivering a seamless blend of rock, country and Americana led…

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Tony Baltimore explores the full range of his artistry on 'Let's All Go Insane'

Key West singer-songwriter Tony Baltimore drops self-reflective album Let’s All Go Insane, a collection of 11 tracks built on witty lyricism and jiving soundscapes ranging from warm acoustic folk to vintage…

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Father is creating for himself again on new record Young Hot Ebony 2 (Interview)

Rapper, producer, father, Father talks picking up the pieces of a Record Label post-Covid, returning to form on Young Hot Ebony 2, and the best rig on Elden Ring. On…

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CARR throws shade to Exes in emphatic Indie-Punk album ‘TV Boyfriends’

U.S-based songwriter CARR has become a personal favourite for critics and fans due to her acid tongue-in-cheek approach to songwriting. Her candid lyrics discuss sex and relationships with a bitter,…

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'Look At Me!' provides a nuanced look at the controversial life of XXXTentacion

There were few figures in the late 2010's music landscape that were more polarizing than XXXTentacion, aka Jahseh Onfroy, the generational, diamond-selling artist whose controversies paralleled his achievements. Told through…

The Koreatown Oddity explores philosophy, identity, and why Edward Norton has to wear cornrows on 'ISTHISFORREAL?'

Beabadoobee tackles heartbreak and growth in ambitious sophomore LP 'Beatopia'

Cassia share their highly-anticipated sophomore album "Why You Lacking Energy?"

Oakland's Mejiwahn transcends sound and space with Beanna

XYLØ explores living the so-called American dream on 'unamerican beauty'

Brazilian icon Alok drops sixth compilation album CONTROVERSIA by Alok

Bilingual queer pop icon Maryze drops debut album '8'

Ron Santee drops yearning sophomore album 'Cold Blooded Highway'

Tony Baltimore explores the full range of his artistry on 'Let's All Go Insane'

Father is creating for himself again on new record Young Hot Ebony 2 (Interview)

CARR throws shade to Exes in emphatic Indie-Punk album ‘TV Boyfriends’

'Look At Me!' provides a nuanced look at the controversial life of XXXTentacion

Meg Smith, Molly Grace & MARIS deliver a sparkly yet sharp pop anthem with “Girls Just Wanna Be Famous(er)”

Goddard and Billy Lockett channel heartache into drum and bass fury on "live for nothing."

Exp., Meron T, JAY MALAKHI, and Maydien capture catharsis in collaboration on “Leave Me Dry”

Monro makes feeling “Lonely [Alt]” sound cool on new alt-hip-hop banger

Bang finds catharsis in new track “Between Us” [Music Video]

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