Chloe Hotline’s new song turns the photogenic stillness of summer into an ambiguous dream. Chloe Hotline is having an interesting year. Her music over the last few months has arrived bristling with power yet slightly muted by an ever-cautious tone of voice, a voice that drags forward an emotional response by precariously balancing confidence and … Continue reading 2021 SINGLE REVIEWS: CHLOE HOTLINE – FANTASY (UPTOWN)
Checking in with Slicko DiCaprio has never been so rewarding – his bars are both mature and explorative on “Ain’t Felt L.ve” Slicko DiCaprio has always been at his most charming in hazy worlds plagued by love and all it’s intricate pains. Earlier tunes such as “Consider It Done” and “About Love” are chain-linked to … Continue reading 2021 SINGLE REVIEWS: SLICKO DICAPRIO – AINT FELT L.VE
The newest tape from rapper KDR and producer Gorgeonstars solidifies the chemistry between the two artists. The diversity of the tracks here is impressive, for sure. Opener ‘Shark’ is an ominous-sounding intro with The Exorcist-esque pianos and muddy percussion, while ‘Fly’ is closer to cloud rap with its futuristic-sounding synths. Gorgeonstars really displayed his worth … Continue reading 2021 REVIEWS: KDR & GORGEONSTARS – CHONDRICHTHYES
Yuri Online and mh are meticulous on their collaborative tape, with aggressive production and rasps that stick to the skin like burning membranes. Unusual is the thoughtful feeling that runs through the experience of “YuriMh”. The early moments of the tape – a collab between moderately prolific producer mh and francophonic rapper Yuri Online – … Continue reading 2021 REVIEWS: YURI ONLINE & MH – YURIMH
The artist currently known as Yea Yea (and formerly by Yamschild, Skrr, and many more) is a true enigma within the underground rap community. Possessing an unmatched workrate and drive to succeed, the steady growth of his popularity has been a wonder to behold. A master of building connections and forming lasting relationships, the New … Continue reading 2021 ARTIST INSIGHT: YEA YEA
Bleachh’s most recent effort is an extremely exciting piece of pop music bound only to boost his upward trajectory. Bleachh has seen significant buzz in 2021, especially as we get further into the year and the artists that emerged in 2020 begin to differentiate themselves more and the best of the crop begin to cement … Continue reading 2021 SINGLE REVIEWS: BLEACHH – HEART OF STONE
In April, internet pop powerhouse Arcuti spoke to us about his process, the future, and 24 hour days in the studio. “I’ve been good, especially recently. I’ve been working on a lot of cool ass shit” says New Jersey genre-bender Arcuti at the start of our call. It’s the start of spring, the true birth … Continue reading 2021 INTERVIEWS: ARCUTI
Jay Smooth’s debut EP feels like it was made out of curious necessity; he stumbles onto new potential over beats ripped from the internet. It’s worth remembering as artists in the wider scene trend towards unconditional fame that a lot of them started out freestyling over free beats on Youtube. Memories of scribbling in a … Continue reading 2021 REVIEWS: JAY SMOOTH – DON’T TAKE SHIT SERIOUS
Released on the appropriately named Hyperpop Records, Button Maker’s latest, self-titled EP is a treat for longtime fans of her incredibly progressive brand of pop music. Producer entirely by Button herself, these five tracks offer a greater degree of diversity than the Demon Pop founder has ever presented us with before. ‘Arsonist’ begins as typical … Continue reading 2021 REVIEWS: BUTTON MAKER – BUTTON MAKER
A double helping of NYC grit, ‘Ain’t Bout It’ is yet another impressive effort from two of the city’s hardest-working artists. 2021 has been a year of reinvention for Shies. He’s been working hard on re-releasing his most iconic songs on streaming services, outfitting each with new artwork to reflect the increased level of quality … Continue reading 2021 SINGLE REVIEWS: 200 SHIES & TRIPPJONES – AIN’T BOUT IT
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