By Oliver Heffron
“Atlanta newcomer Waxatl presents a multi-faceted musical repertoire on his self-produced Static, the frontman/rapper/producer oscillating between influences of southern rock, psychedelic funk, and contemporary trap to present a unique and trippy sound on his debut project…”
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“MC, musician, and rapper, Janset, shared the music video for her new feel-good single “Oh Yes,” adding to her rich resume of bilingual music…”
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“Rising west coast stars BLXST & Bino Rideaux flex their cinematic vision on hilarious new “Movie” music video off the duo’s upcoming collaboration Sixtape 2…”
Read MoreSophia LiBrandi
“Co-directed by Kyle himself, this music video beautifully accompanies the single, exploring the freedom and joy derived from going out with friends. The song itself boasts synthetic beats and popping drums, making for a perfectly dizzy arrangement…”
Read MoreBy Oliver Heffron
“The ascending r&b artist Cautious Clay blends smooth melodies, diverse musicality, and endearing lyricism on his debut album, Deadpan Love, an honest, hilarious, and heartwarming contemplation of modern relationships…”
Read MoreBy Madison Wiser
“In her upcoming EP Heartbroken and Milking It, Catie Turner uses her voice to guide listeners through the depths of her emotions, from the rawest vocal shakes on high notes to the smallest gasps of breath during a ballad…”
Read MoreBy Sophia LiBrandi
“The single begins with a low bass beat, slowly accelerating and building until it climaxes into a perfect groove. The low-fi, psychedelic sound is made for coasting on hazy, summer days…”
Read MoreBy Elizabeth Chandler
“The question isn’t “Will Wesley Joseph make it,” rather “Where does Wesley Joseph channel his energy from?” It's how he writes: energetically, ardently, urgently, with a young artist's impetuousness, and yet with a fastidious devotion that most artists develop later in their careers…”
Read MoreBy Charlie Sackett
“The real enchantment of the Izzy Perri’s “Nightvision,” however, is the guitar and bass solos, echoing each other in a series of imitative rounds. We would be disappointed to have this parallel rhythm interrupted so quickly if it were not for the return of the crackling percussion and guitar from the advent of the song…”
Read MoreBy Andrew Stahl
“Half Waif released a new single, “Horse Racing,” the fifth from their upcoming album Mythopoetics. Written at the beginning of the pandemic in March, lead singer Nandi Rose said “It felt like we were racehorses who had only just realized we were on a track, going around again and again….”
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“True to Eno’s dictum, Japanese producer Sweet William’s new album Beat Theme doesn’t demand the listener’s attention, but his relaxed beats do sometimes command it….”
Read MoreBy Madison Wiser
“Whether fans want energetic arrangements and righteous anger in tracks like ‘Man’s World’ or ‘Purge the Poison,’ or contemplative piano and empathetic lyrics in ‘Flowers’ or ‘Highly Emotional People,’ this album provides an outlet for all those emotions and more…”
Read MoreAbigail White
“Musician, photographer, sometimes model, and yoyo enthusiast Faye Webster’s new album I Know I’m Funny haha is the artist’s most recent manifestation, following her 2019 debut Atlanta Millionaires Club, showing growth and a talent for songwriting…”
Read More“Hello World, the inaugural gallery show from Pietro Alexander and Sasha Filimonov’s Spy Projects, celebrates this time of renewal and transition with an impressive exhibition of talent, technique, and purpose from a group of exciting young artists…” by Oliver Heffron
By Sophia LiBrandi
“The three rappers team up to create this explosive track, each taking turns spitting verses over a fiery beat. The song itself is fast-paced, cathartic, and loud, perfect for screaming at the top of your lungs with a group of friends…”
Read MoreBy Madison Wiser
“‘What Would You Do?”’ asks the listener what they’d say to the one they love when they’re running out of time. The track’s bass pounds like a heartbeat while high synth harmonies recreate the fuzzy, fluttering feelings of vulnerability...”
Read MoreBy Oliver Heffron
“Fire in Little Africa commemorates the Tulsa Massacre’s Centennial through a hip-hop album that reclaims the event’s memory and celebrates the perseverance of Black Wall Street’s descendants…”
Read MoreBy Madison Wiser
“Rapper, producer, and songwriter SprngBrk recently released his new single called “Pride.” The R&B song uses a Jill-Scott sampled track for calm beats to accompany his warm vocals…”
Read MoreBy Jamie Ingle
“The Washington, D.C.-based band is set to release their EP, Subtle Fiction I, on Friday, June 11th with songs like ‘City Haircut’…”
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