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Lily Crow Swallows the Truth Whole on Her New Single “Pity Prescription”
Lily Crow isn’t here to sugarcoat the struggle. Her latest single, Pity Prescription , hits like a journal entry scribbled at 3AM — part...
24 hours ago


KSENIA’s New Anthem “Split The Bill” Is the Energy 2025 Needed
If you’ve ever sat across a dinner table, smiling through gritted teeth while your date suggests “splitting it,” even after you clearly...
3 days ago


Oceanic Returns With “Hold Me”: A Glittering Confession Wrapped in a Pop Anthem
Alright, let’s talk Oceanic. If you’ve been orbiting the indie-pop universe for the past few years, chances are you’ve already felt the...
5 days ago


Anson Jones Tells a Love Story in Her Stunning New Single 'Call Me Home'
There are songs you listen to, and then there are songs that wrap around your heart like a favorite sweater on a cold day. Anson Jones’...
6 days ago


Zoë Modiga’s 'nomthandazo' Is a Soul-Stirring Masterpiece That Lives and Breathes Culture
Let’s be honest: there are albums, and then there are experiences . Zoë Modiga’s 2024 release, nomthandazo , isn’t just a musical...
6 days ago


Surfer Girl’s New Album "Sunset" Is a Warm Hug You Can Dance To
If sunshine had a soundtrack, it would sound a lot like Sunset , the latest album from Surfer Girl. The 14-track collection, led by the...
6 days ago


Anie Delgado Sets the World Ablaze With Her New Single "Down With You"
Some artists sing about love. Anie Delgado? She feels it. And she makes sure you do, too. Fresh off her debut EP and already known for...
Apr 20


MOBLEY Has Entered His Mastermind Era — And We're Just Living in It
By someone who’s been blasting “No Exit” on loop and probably will until the album drops. Mobley isn’t just dropping singles. He’s...
Apr 19


Wurme Is Taking Over—and We’re All Just Living in the Bassline
You know that moment at a festival when the lights drop, the bass kicks in, and the entire crowd moves like one massive, pulsing...
Apr 17


Melo B Jones Is Preaching the Gospel of Boom Bap Soul—and We’re Listening
If you’re not already riding the Melo B Jones wave, now is the time to get on board. The Johannesburg-based singer, songwriter,...
Apr 16


Andrew Weaver’s “wyg, wya” Is the Gritty, No-Destination Anthem You Didn’t Know You Needed
If you’ve ever dreamed of hopping on a Harley, throwing on your favorite worn-in leather jacket, and disappearing into the summer horizon...
Apr 14


Ava Like Lava is Heating Up the Pop Scene with Viral Hit “Good on You”
If you're not already obsessed with Ava Like Lava , let us be the first to say: get on the train now — because it’s speeding straight to...
Apr 14
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