“Let’s face it; the music industry doesn’t exactly have a reputation for being earth friendly. From gas-guzzling tour buses, supercharged lighting and sound equipment, and throngs of straw-sucking fans at festivals (Remember those days?), the business can be tough on the environment. But there are some signs of…”
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Dangerous Artist of the Week: Norman Perry
“Norman Perry’s voice cuts through instrumentals like butter. The Connecticut-based singer rose to R&B prominence with his hit-single “Alive,” and has since released a new album Way Darker This Time. Perry’s velvety falsetto…”
Read MoreFriday Pilots Club Show They Have Something to Prove with "Breaking My Bones"
By Andrew Benzinger
“Friday Pilots Club is much more than your dime a dozen alt rock band. The electric, Chicago-based duo Caleb Hiltunen (vocals) and Drew Polovick (guitar) boasts over 120,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and an ever growing clan of fans across Chicago and the country drawn to…”
Read MoreConor Matthews Releases the White Claw Anthem of the Summer, "Drunk"
“If you turn on your radio to the top 40 station any time in the next few weeks, prepare to be bombarded by Conor Matthews’s newest single “Drunk” that just dropped today. It has every piece to the hit song formula, from the…”
Read MoreAlbum Review: Black Fortune's "OSSHLORD"
By Micah Jacks
“Maryland rapper Black Fortune returned with a full-length project OSSHLORD after his 2018 debut mixtape, OsshRock. Following a near-fatal stabbing, Fortune lets the world know his survival was not by chance but rather…”
Read MoreAll Stars Team Up to Remix Jack Harlow's "WHATS POPPIN"
By Will Mossa
“Thinking that one of the hottest tracks of the year, “WHATS POPPIN’” by Jack Harlow couldn't get any better would be a reasonable thought, but as of June 24, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Normally remixes fall short of the electricity of the original, but the WHATS POPPIN REMIX will absolutely give the original track a run for its money and…”
Read MorePink Sweat$ Releases Powerful 2-Song Demo "Not Alright"
By Kennedy Cook
“Pink Sweat$ released his new single Not Alright ahead of his forthcoming album Pink Planet earlier this week. This pop-centric solo track discusses the artist's lack of being in a functional space, whether that be head-space, physical location, or…”
Read MorePremiere: Ai Bendr Releases her Debut Single "Love Me Low"
By Dina Louis
“Born Chioma Ai Bendors IIozor, singer Ai Bendr is a young artist from Michigan who has created her own personal style and image. At age 17, Ai Bendr’s has released her debut track, “Love Me Low”, which has…”
Read MoreKid Bloom Releases Psychedelic Music Video for "Wounded/Surrounded"
By Will Mossa
“After a long awaited drop for the new year, it feels like Christmas came early with the release of new music video and track “Wounded/Surrounded” from very talented artist Kid Bloom. The LA native who has put a modern pop twist on a 70’s psychedelic vibe released this track that…”
Read MoreJohn Tucker Releases "You Wouldn't Know"
“The cover art for “You Wouldn’t Know” on John Tucker’s Spotify artist profile simply reads, “I Want Justice.” Tucker’s June 10 release is a sobering tribute to the countless Black lives lost to racist violence, but even more so, it’s…”
Read MoreHouston Kendrick Blesses and Educates Listeners with "American Spirit Blues."
By Kennedy Cook
“Alabama native Houston Kendrick gifted listeners an ethnic love ballad about the phantasmal truths privilege holds in the land of the “free” this past Juneteenth. “American Spirit Blues” tells the story of…”
Read MoreDangerous Artist of the Week: Oliver Malcolm
“Oliver Malcolm intends to burn the music industry down. The Sweedish-born, British-bred producer turned singer makes this abundantly clear on his debut single “Switched Up,” as Oliver’s soulful falsetto explodes over ominous guitar strums and…”
Read MoreExclusive Premiere: Callaghan Belle's Newest Single "Sleepwalking"
By Andrew Benzinger
“The latest single in a series of fresh pop releases starting with “Run into You”, Callaghan Belle’s “Sleepwalking” has a fittingly dreamy sound that compliments its subject matter well. Her second release of 2020 sets a tone of excellence for her avid followers, and promises…”
Read MorePeter $un Drops First Single of the Year with "Sometimes."
By Will Mossa
“With his first release of the new year, June 16 featured the new single “Sometimes” from Peter $un. He has become a very interesting artist in the industry with a distinct sound that he’s built over time, and this track adds only more fire to his discography. The instrumental…”
Read MoreWatch Out for the Rise of Wesson Desir
By Millan Verma
“Up until just 3 weeks ago, Wesson Desir was one of Atlanta’s best-kept secrets. For the past few years, the South Atlanta rapper quietly released a stream of Soundcloud songs that gained a notable amount of attention. Considering how…”
Read MoreLindsey Lomis Releases Newest Single and Music Video, "Feel"
By Andrew Benzinger
“Listening to 17-year-old singer-songwriter Lindsey Lomis’s work in the Nashville pop world is enough to give anyone the chills. Her smooth-as-ocean-brine 2019 EP, Chapter I, conveys the…”
Read MoreBuddy's New Track "Black 2" Blasts Society While Blasting Through Your Speakers
By Will Mossa
“Buddy came out firing speaking out on current issues with the frequent lyric “it’s a black thing” on his new June 12th release of single, “Black 2.” With a funky Caribbean beat complemented by a hard flow, you might be…”
Read MoreDangerous Artist of the Week: Jordan Ward
By Oli Heffron
“Jordan Ward’s voice sneaks up on you. On his debut mixtape Valley Hopefuls, the St. Louis-turned-San Fernando Valley singer seduces the listener into a calming state with delicate control over his soft vibrato and minimalist instrumentals before…”
Read MoreReview of $avvy's Low Key Dis Track "Bag/Purse"
By Millan Verma
“Though Nashville-based newcomer $avvy has only released three songs, he has managed to build a solid amount of buzz around his city. Each track that he releases shows improvements in both production and flow, and on his latest effort, “Bag/Purse,” the rapper demonstrates…”
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