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Southwest Shadow

 Born and raised in Stone Mountain, Georgia, rapper and songwriter Raury releases an extended version of his last EP. His recent EP includes additional songs, all of them displaying Raury’s talent in the “gospel-folk” genre of music. Rating: A Photo Credit: The Woods

Experience modernized gospel music with Raury’s ‘Fervent (Deluxe)’

Aila Pasic
March 2, 2021
Discover modernized folk music that'll open listener's minds to a new world.
  Narrating her experience with loneliness, Kaash Paige is making her way up the industry with her new EP, “For Healing,” illustrating adolescent innocence with emotions. 
 Rating: B- Photo Credit:DefJam Press

Navigate your way through the empty void of loneliness with ‘For Healing’

Gurleen Swaich
March 2, 2021
Originally from Grand Prairie, Kaash Paige is making her way up the R&B music industry with her new EP “For Healing.”
Heavy Hitting Hurts My Head” is relatable in both the lyrics and melodies.Rating: A 
Photo Credit: Alondra Bucio

Experience What It’s Like for A Teenager in 2021 With ‘Heavy Hitting Hurts My Head’

Madison Land
March 2, 2021
Channeling a garage band sound, Christian Leave is growing musically post-Vine.
Feel the dread with ‘Ignorance’

Feel the dread with ‘Ignorance’

Jackson Bogan
February 16, 2021
Enjoy the somber melodies of The Weather Station.
 While a full album has not yet been released, Audrey Nuna has been posting a steady stream of singles to grow her audience. Without sticking to a certain genre of music, Nuna has displayed her skills to create amazing music within these different genres. Rating: B Photo Credit: Arista Recordings

Experience the versatility of Audrey Nuna

Aila Pasic
February 9, 2021
Discover this new and upcoming artist that'll amaze you with her range of skill in her music.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: February 2021 EDITION

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: February 2021 EDITION

Naila Yazdani
February 7, 2021
In need of new music? Check out these artists.
 Upcoming R&B/Soul singer, Giveon’s new EP, ‘When It’s All Said And Done’ dives into a ruminative narrative of relentless pain that comes with being in an unstable relationship. Rating: A+ Photo Credit: Epic Records

Beautiful heartbreak portrayed in ‘When It’s All Said And Done’

Gurleen Swaich
January 13, 2021
Share your experience of a toxic relationship with Giveon.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: January 2021 EDITION

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: January 2021 EDITION

Naila Yazdani
January 12, 2021
In need of new music? Check out these artists.
Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: December 2020 EDITION

Six Artists You Should Be Listening To: December 2020 EDITION

Naila Yazdani
December 9, 2020
In need of new music? Check out these artists.
Creating an emotional atmosphere for listeners, artist Josh Sellers describes his encounters with love and heartbreak.  Rating: BPhoto Credit: Josh Sellers

Discover heartbreak with ‘The Promise’

Naila Yazdani
December 8, 2020
Listen to the soulful lyrics and beats in Josh Seller's first album, "The Promise".
 Phoebe Bridgers has slowly gained a popular following for her experimental indie-rock music from previous years. For her recent album, she has put that music on display for people to relate to. Rating: BPhoto Credit: Olof Grind

Experience the raw emotions in ‘Punishers’

Aila Pasic
November 24, 2020
Sneak a peak into Phoebe Bridger, an artist with a unique songs that symbolize her past adventures.
Releasing seven new songs in his EP, one of them being an old hit, Peter Manos vividly portrays the anxiety of getting out of your comfort zone.  Rating: A-Photo Credit: Capitol

Endeavor into a parallel mindset with ‘Do You Turn Red?’

Gurleen Swaich
November 17, 2020
Utilizing his capabilities in guitar and piano, Peter Manos’ EP ‘Do You Turn Red?’ showcases this new artists’ admirable talent.