The first real-world lesson up-and-coming artists learn is often the most important. Always read the fine print in the contract. It’s something that artists, even non-artists, don’t tak…
Under The Radar: Oxymorrons
If You Like: De’Wayne, Run the Jewels Rappers are beginning to transition to the emo and rock side of music. From Machine Gun Kelly to Jaden and everything in between, many hip hop artists a…
“We Outside” AfroPunk Atlanta 2021
With cities around the country opening back up, that means more and more events and festivals starting back up where they left off in 2019. We’ve seen the resurgence of Rolling loud, Lollapalooza, …
Under The Radar: Weathers
If You Like: Twenty One Pilots, lovelytheband, HUNNY When it comes to alternative rock, the meaning of the music genre tends to get thrown around a lot. Many bands lean more emo-pop than anything w…
Muslim Women of Color in the Media that Inspire Me
Growing up as a Muslim woman of color, I rarely saw women who spoke like me, looked like me, and dressed like me in the mainstream media. Every once in a while, I’d see a Muslim female character on…
Under The Radar: MCKNZ
If You Like: girl in red, Cavetown, Clairo On the broad spectrum that is pop music, the meaning and emotion behind it often leave listeners unfulfilled. In the realm that is indie/dream pop, it…
Donda is Life of Pablo Meets Jesus is King
There was a fever of anticipation for this project for many reasons. The public is more than aware of Kanye’s relationship with his mother, to the point that some blame his mania on her passing. …
Under The Radar: Flowerboy
If You Like: dad sports, Sipper, Jesse Rutherford In the world of music and art, everything flows endlessly. While many will say today’s music lacks the focus and depth of previous gene…
Under The Radar: Sam Fender
If You Like: Bruce Springsteen, Lewis Capaldi, Viola Beach When it comes to establishing a sound, the process may very well be the hardest part. From the first chord to the very last note, the way …
Under the Radar: Ivy Sole
If You Like: Mick Jenkins, Dej Loaf Since the 2010s, female rappers have had a surge of growth and popularity in mainstream hip hop. It was the decade women who began the long journey into taking b…