Concert Preview: Alexander 23 Is Sorry He Loves You

Alexander 23 is heading to Brooklyn Steel and bringing his debut EP, “I’m Sorry I Love You,” to one of his biggest crowds on December…

Concert Review/ Artist Close-Up: Boy Scouts Take You Elsewhere

I had a random thought when I saw Boy Scouts at Elsewhere. I remember watching a documentary about females in the music industry and how…

Artist Close-Up: Layton Greene Is About To Tell Her Story

In the time of Ella Mai and Summer Walker, Layton Greene arises in kismet. She is a soft singing, emotion slinging artist that uses her…

Artist Close-Up: Upsahl Has Got Rich Friends

  I keep on thinking about what makes a “pop star,” particularly in this era of excess and empowerment. We are living in a world…

Album Review: Mxmtoon’s The Masquerade Is A Welcomed Debut

If Fiona Apple and Zooey Deschanel decided to throw a parade celebrating feeling, I believe it would be MXMTOON’s The Masquerade. There is something smart,…

Artist Close-Up: Kid Kenn Is A Bougie Fellow

Kidd Kenn is black, gay, and proud. Problem? Welp, for some there is a problem, which is why watching Kidd Kenn, I kept on thinking…

Catching Feelings And Tourist Advice From Drax Project

OOOOOOoooooOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHH YYYYYEEEEAAAAAHHHHHH! Drax Project’s Catching Feelings premiered today, and it was a surprise. Their previous works hinted at their ability to catch a rhythm and wrap…

Artist Close-Up: ReyLovesU Has Best Friends & Robbers

When it comes to smooth flows, REYLOVESYU has them. One of his newest songs, Best Friends, has echoes of Drake or ILOVEMAKONNEN by summoning the…

Concert Review/ Artist Close-Up: Mark Diamond Is Love’s “Hummingbird”

Mark Diamond played from his new EP, Hummingbird, and I was surprised. Ones To Watch is a high honor, and they invited him over to…

Artist Close-Up: AJ Mitchell Is A “Slow Dance” Pop Star

As I get older, I appreciate pop’s ability to feel uncomplicated. Of course, I am not 100 years old, although, being in my twenties or…

Artist Close-Up: Lila Drew Puts Love On A Locket At Ludlow

When we think of passion, we think it is this massive force like, an explosion. We picture someone combusting with feelings and thrusting their voice…

Artist Close-Up: Carla Geneve Is A Modern Juliet

What I love about Shakespeare is that he is simultaneously romantic and terrifying. When you think of his greatest work, Romeo and Juliet, two 15…

Artist Close-Up: Johari Noelle Observes Things You Can’t Say Out Loud

Derived from candid conversations with herself about the things in life that are not so easily digestible, Johari Noelle’s Things You Can’t Say Out Loud…

Artist Close-Up: K.Flay Has Solutions And They Are Going On Tour

K.Flay is such a badass. Similar to Bishop Briggs, she brings out this inner combativeness to her listeners, which we should have. Life is as…

Artist Close-Up: Lucette Invites You To A Deluxe Hotel Room

“Sophomore Slump” is a music myth that could have some validity. We work so hard to take “the first step” that walking the path after…