By Oliver Heffron

“Following the April 2020 release of his Notes on a Scale-II EP, Obasi is establishing his status in the emerging Nashville Hip-Hop scene as master of the sample-heavy, boom-bap, lyrical sound with his masterful beat-selection and arsenal of lyrical weaponry. With this sub-genre of Hip-Hop making a mainstream resurgence with artists like Westside Gunn and Freddie Gibbs, Ron Obasi’s recent progression, epitomized by“ “No Look-Freestyle”, has made him…”

By Will Mossa

“Melancholy overtones with lyrics grounded in heartbreak and reality, Peter Manos dropped new and first EP Do You Turn Red? perfect for getting in the feels for a stormy night listen. Although it only features a few new songs as most of the feature tracks were pre released as singles, as a collective, the project contains…”

By Millan Verma

“On his newest single, “Dead Inside,” Lule transports listeners to the depths of his inner struggle, as he references childhood trauma, his shaky romantic relationship, and how his demons have numbed him. Producers Sahara and Money Every teamed up to…”

By Oliver Heffron

“Kid Bloom’s latest track, “Sledgehammer,” is a three-minute masterclass of psychedelic-rock escapism, the perfect song for a daydream in the grass or long drive up the coast. Drawing from the well of Neo-psychedelia made infamous by Tame Impala, “Sledgehammer” perfects…”

By Kennedy Cook

“The Midwest’s very own Billy Lemos delivers yet another powerful track, “Always” this past Friday, previewing his forthcoming debut album, “Wonder”. The Iowa-grown and Chicago-based artist/producer has long incorporated heterogeneous tunes into his work by continuously…”

By Michael Guarino

“Anyone who’s ever had conflicting romantic thoughts and feelings swirl around in their head will immediately identify with the rhythmically busy and melodically simple “not like you.” The July 10 release by the indie pop band Nightly, consisting of…”

By Julian Edmonds

“In “Tongue Tied (at the dmv),” and alternate take on her popular song “Tongue Tied,” Wens delivers a playful sound with bedroom pop vibes while rolling easily like days of youth. The new single encapsulates the tunnel vision created by love at first sight, along with…”

By Andrew Benzinger

“Despite Ireland’s location on the opposite shore from Liverpool, a popular four man band from the humble town of Mullingar, Ireland proves that Beatles country isn’t the only hotbed for fresh rock. Alt rock group The Academic is busy taking over the British Isles and abroad with their new EP, Acting My Age. With a style inspired by…”

By Will Mossa

“Headlining extremely experimental and EDM influenced instrumentals and a captivating vocal style reminiscent to Tory Lanez, JELEEL! dropped his new project Generation Z! on July 8. The Rhode Island native infuses his exploratory and fascinating melodic rap style with…”

By Kennedy Cook

“Multi-platinum selling Artistry Records/Warner Records/ICY rapper Saweetie released a new track and video for "Pretty B*tch Freestyle" in celebration of her birthday earlier last week. The song forth comes her recently released single "Tap In," which marks Saweetie's first record since…”

By Dina Louis

“Brother Badman, known formerly as BobbyC, is an artist from Boston. He is a relatively new rapper, as his first single, “Boulder”, was released just at the end of last year, yet he is getting a good amount of recognition for his out of the ordinary lyrics and stellar musical arrangement. On July 6th, 2020, he released his single, “Water Under The Bridge” with the most notable sound…”

By Micah Jacks

“Producer D. Sanders let the music do all the talking on his new collection of beats Find the Time, released on Friday. Its absence of song elements such as hooks and choruses throughout most of Find the Time help the tape induce a meditative state. Upon first listen, the fluid sounds may be…”

By Dina Louis

“On Friday, July 3rd, R&B artist Marr Grey released his long anticipated single, “Paranoia”. Marr Grey has created a marvelously mellow track with elements of his ominous style. Similar to tracks like “Beauty in You” from his Rider album, “Paranoia” has a simple but addictive tune that…”

By Kennedy Cook

“‘Connie, are you f***ing kidding me?’ There are no jokes being presented here with Connie’s newest release, “Fios (featuring JALEEL)”. This modern-day retro-electro single is the perfect interlude for any and all’s “hot boy summer”. The introductory andante is…”

By Oliver Heffron

“Joe Trufant’s voice is what Drake is trying to sound like. Hailing from Brevard, North Carolina, Trufant established himself within the blossoming late-night R&B-trap scene in 2015 with his debut EP Fall Through, which revealed his talent for creating and finding soothing melodic pockets…”

By Michael Guarino

“Just a handful of years into her musical career, Amy Allen has made a name for herself as a writer behind some of today’s biggest hits. Featured on the 2020 Forbes “30 Under 30” in Music alongside names such as Lauv, Megan Thee Stallion, and Tyler the Creator, she…”

By Millan Verma

“Compton rapper Buddy teamed up with New Orleans native Lucky Daye on his newest track, “Faces,” which is a half-humorous, half-pornographic addition to his catalogue. The beat, produced by frequent Buddy collaborator D’Mile, is a…”

By Michael Guarino

““Freezing” would be a misleading title for Bren Joy’s new steamy summer anthem if it weren’t so ice cold. His June 19 release showcases Bren Joy’s signature blend of diverse genres and musical influences, with notable infusions of funk, R&B, and soul and the polished flow of a seasoned hip-hop artist. “Freezing” boasts splashy production in a departure from…”

By Julian Edmonds

“Christian Sparacio, the Marlboro, New Jersey native, gives a window into the wanderlust of adventure in his newest single “Pacific AM”. He talks of the chances sunrises bring and the freedom that comes with minimalistic travel, which is matched well with…”

By Michael Guarino

“Up-and-coming pop artist Deza offers something that’s often sorely missed in today’s mainstream: genuineness. A self-described pioneer of “poetic pop” whose latest work has delved into musical “maximalism,” Deza spares no expense in…”