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Love Spells Interview: On 'Love is the Law,' Kevin Abstract, and Growing Into His Own

Love Spells talks his debut album, the Blush collective, dancing as honesty, and why Texas never really left his sound.
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Artists to Watch 2026: Dove Ellis, waterbaby, doggone + More

Artists to Watch 2026 list spotlights a wave of essential emerging and rising acts: Dove Ellis, doggone, Lucy Bedroque, and waterbaby each bring their own distinct lane—hooky, left-of-center, and emotionally sharp.

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Nia Archives Interview: Making Jungle for the Come Down

Nia Archives talks identity, jungle music, and making peace with being a black sheep... filmed backstage at Lightning in a Bottle ahead of her debut live band performance.
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Who is... Andrew Aged?

After years of shaping the sound of artists like Lorde, FKA Twigs, and Mk.gee, guitarist and producer Andrew Aged emerges from behind the curtain with his solo debut album Crown
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Momo Boyd Interview: The Making of Miss Michigan and What Comes Next

Momo Boyd breaks down the inspirations, discomfort, and real-time self-discovery behind her debut EP. From Dijon to BET Awards goals, this is an artist who knows exactly what she's building toward.
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Introducing A24 Music's First Artist: mark william lewis

A24’s new record label introduces South London songwriter Mark William Lewis, whose literary-inspired, melancholic sound and intimate, cinematic debut establish him as one of the UK’s most compelling new artists.
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Seth Troxler at Coachella: On Dreaming, Redreaming, and Dancing Forever

A conversation with Seth Troxler and Bill Patrick at Coachella, where Seth accidentally explained how to grow up without flatlining.
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5 Artists Embarking on a New Sonic Era

The longevity of an artist has always been determined by their willingness to adapt with the culture while evolving in tandem with their ever-changing fan base. Dedicated fans have always been interested in witnessing the journey of an artist, putting their stock in the raw potential and promise of an inspired rising musician, investing their attention and emotional capital in the belief that their favorite artist will become a generational talent.

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Inner Wave Interview: New Era, New Album 2026

Inner Wave break down their new era: a faster, guitar-heavy album built like a road trip, plus a satirical comedy-horror film and lyric-photo book exploring what touring does to your mind in 2025.
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The Enduring Influence of Mk.Gee, and his journey to closing Lollapalooza

Mk.gee’s closing set at Lollapalooza 2025 marked a defining moment in his career, spotlighting the rise of his live-first approach and the enduring impact of his collaboration with Dijon. This article breaks down how his unique sound, visionary rollout, and cult-favorite track “DNM” led to one of the most anticipated performances of the festival season.
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WHATMORE INTERVIEW: "New York Is Our Identity"

Five friends from different corners of New York City explain how subway mornings, public school years, and decade-long friendship shaped their sound and creative process. From untitled links to studio honesty, they’re building music that’s meant to feel like NYC.
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The Dijon Effect: Inside the Artist’s Quiet Takeover of Pop Music

The album bears Dijon's fingerprints all over it, writing and producing four tracks on the project. But his influence is featured throughout the album. SWAG is Bieber’s take on Dijon's indie-R&B coalesced with his adept pop sensibilities, making for one of Bieber's most complete albums to date.

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