"It’s You" is the brand-new track by lo-fi queer pop producer Susan Bear, a mad nostalgia trip taking cues from club and dance music.
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On 'Push It,' 3D The Boss brings that '70s/'80s funk/R&B sound to modern times, and vice versa.
Directed by Edgar Wright and titled 'The Sparks Brothers,' the film just premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and explores how a band can be successful, underrated, hugely influential and overlooked all at the same time.
Recap of our live listening party with LA-based singer-songwriter Albon, as he premiered his latest EP: 'Other Niceties…' We jammed out, got insight into each song from the project, talked about the process behind his unique sound, and more.
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Alison Wonderland's sophomore effort is a crazy mix of wide ranging sounds that kept me on my toes throughout, not really knowing what to expect next. I'm not the biggest EDM fan but I really enjoyed her brand of music and I never would have guessed that someone could make me like a Chief Keef EDM song as much as I did.
Rising alt-pop singer and songwriter Maddie Regent reveals her brand new EP, Girl of Your Dreams, a shimmering, electro-pop wonderland.
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Amo Jr. confirms the title of his latest single, "Emotions," with a genre-crossing song and a delicate, emotional delivery.
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It's strange to say the least and almost hallucinogenic in nature; a perfect fit in one of those old school sci-fi flicks. Alone, there's no way I'd be able to make it through either the audio or visual part of the project but together they create a mesmerizing loop that stands as art as much as it does music.
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Arcade Fire has delivered a mixed bag with Everything Now. There are some really great moments of synth heavy pop-rock here that get undercut by poor songwriting and flat messaging, despite their noble intents.
Ariana Grande's follow up to her well received 'Sweetener' is a pop banger that takes a scorched earth approach that delivers a simultaneously personal, yet impersonal ride that's brimming with self-determined energy.
Cheeky, the self described b**** pop duo from Brooklyn, NY, talks with us about their journey and evolution as a band, the subconscious influence of feminism on their music, the NY music scene, and more.
The Altar tries to bring an edge and darkness to pop that has some very hit and miss production that at times can feel more trendy than authentic. Her personal, vulnerable songwriting is the real highlight of the album.
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In their attempt to corner the wellness music scene 3D The Boss deliver yet another slice of sleek and fun soul/R&B pop with "Heaven and Paradise."
Despite some cliche and well worn elements, 6LACK still delivers an enjoyable listen that shows he's capable of carving out his own lane in the crowded space of alternative R&B.
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Ajay Mathur shows with his latest single, "I Need You Now", what the combination of pop and Indian music should sound like.
'The Pains Of Growing' is a solid album that hits a lot of what you expect from a modern pop record but it's too predictable to be really memorable.
Now in its sixth year, the indie-pop festival is held for two days every October and showcases more than just great music. It helps to promote the local vendors, artisans, and establishments in the developing Northeast D.C. neighborhood.
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What do you get when you combine the pop of Blondie and Portishead’s trip hop grooves, with some film noir music flair? Essential listening from Australia's Amanda Easton.
Dave Mason (the journalist) discovered a trove of lost music, including some of the biggest names of the '80s and '90s, while clearing out his attic during lockdown.
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On "Closure," Anni Pohto crosses genre borders with ease and has a beautiful balance between the excellent vocals and intriguing soundscape.
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There may not be as many instant bangers as one might expect, but 'Sweetener' is a completely realized project a full offering of everything she has to offer as a creative, not just a celebrity.
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With his third album, 'Leap of Faith', Arnab Sengupta, shows all the hidden treasures that can lie in so-called "sophisticated pop."
Indie duo Babe Club are back with "Middle of Nowhere," a song about the bittersweet nostalgia of being a musician.
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'Expectations' is a great listen from front to back with some irresistible melodies, and it has all the makings to launch Bebe Rexha into becoming a full-blown pop star.
