It probably seems inconsequential on the surface, but Amber Olivier’s recent video plays with light in an uncommon way. There is a clear contrast between day and night, and yet, even while the sun shines, there seems to be no real illumination, as if stuck in a hole. It seems to lend to the emotions shared between the characters as well. “One Unread” has turned out … Continue reading
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Sometimes it’s hard to know what you’re seeking in life…but it’s easy to know when you haven’t found it. Source: SoundCloud / Bearson Continue reading
How To Dress Well Warns of Long-Term Traumas in “Body Fat” Ahead of LP Release & Lodge Room Show Originally appeared on Grimy Goods. Over the course of four studio albums as How To Dress Well, Tom Krell has bent genres to nearly breaking. Since his highly regarded 2014 LP, What is This Heart?, HTDW has become a staple acronym in niche scenes and dance playlists … Continue reading
Propaganda balances the closing track on Liz Vice’s recent LP with a verse that stands tall. Continue reading
While the video seems like a childlike interpretation of the song’s title, Kiah Victoria’s “Valet” in fact refers to the emotional lift that others offer us. And when relationships fade, we’re left wondering where we parked our car all those months ago. Continue reading
Tolliver has his come to Jesus, er, Emmanuel, moment in dim blue splendor. Rhythmic vocalizations elevate this subtle hymn. Continue reading
Keep your eyes open while listening to Dolapo’s new single, or else risk falling swiftly in love. Source: SoundCloud / Dolapo Continue reading
Don’t let the glitches of the video fool you—”It’s So Sad” is the kind of downtempo R&B single that encourages emotional clarity. Continue reading
Jen Awad is breaking more than hearts on her single “Break a Man” Originally appeared on the 405, view archived article here. Jen Awad shows us the future that liberals want with her new single, ‘Break a Man’. The half-Egyptian, half-Peruvian singer is also a fashion designer, sported by the likes of Kali Uchis, Keyshia Cole, Ashanti, and many others. Her powerful vocals bring to … Continue reading
Schadrack is making extraordinary proclamations of love on this new Josh Jacobson cut. It was released alongside “Violet,” and both will appear on his forthcoming mixtape, Wave. Source: SoundCloud / Josh Jacobson Continue reading
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