Maisie Peters Crafts a Stunning Depiction of Young Adulthood on ‘You Signed Up For This’
Maisie Peters creates a loveable, introspective pop journey into the chaotic emotions that often accompany the transition into early adulthood.
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Chvrches’ ‘Screen Violence’ Reaches for the Heart, Mind, and Feet
Creating warm, emotional synthpop is Chvrches’ forte, and Screen Violence is the kind of bruised pop record that can only be made after a year of so much loss.
Josh Rouse’s Isla Visit “12 Bars” on a Magic Night
Josh Rouse’s Isla release their latest single, “12 Bars”, a tune as gentle as a walk in the garden by the sea. It evokes feelings of careless love.
Red Velvet Serve Elegant Flavors on ‘Queendom’
K-pop’s Red Velvet load up their new mini-album Queendom with all of the best and tasty pop ingredients.
Information Society’s ‘ODDFellows’ Is a Creative Marvel
ODDFellows finds Information Society serving up a collection of electropop bangers and some slower tempo numbers, all flaunting their ingenious talent.
Luna Luna’s “Feel It Now” Lassos You on to the Dancefloor
Dallas’ Luna Luna melt into the last days of summer with the final psychedelic electro single from their debut LP Flower Moon.
‘Body Jumper’ Is Provoker’s Post-Punk for the Internet Generation
Body Jumper is a refreshing take on post-punk and R&B traditions. It signals Provoker as a band to keep an eye on while their career grows and expands.
Jungle Find ‘Loving in Stereo’ Means Getting Back to the Dance Floor
Jungle’s political stance on Living in Stereo is a call for love, and as the title of the LP suggests, this takes more than one to accomplish. Let’s dance!
Chet Faker Chills Out at ‘Hotel Surrender’
After a five-year hiatus, Aussie indie-popper Nick Murphy reactivates the alias of Chet Faker that made him famous. The results on Hotel Surrender are chill.
Tommy Trash’s “Tectonic” Exists on the Edge Between Danger and Pleasure
Collaborating with Canadian singer Kiesza, Australian producer Tommy Trash channels the subtle magnetism and frisson of the night.
Billie Eilish’s ‘Happier Than Ever’ Sports Downtempo Ambience and Reflections on Fame
Billie Eilish’s Happier Than Ever mostly navigates a mix of downtempo and glitchy ambience, framing her as Gen Z’s resident chanteuse.