AUDIO: KJ Monxler – “Only The Beginning”
Features from 8AM Domo and Deuxe Monxler add to the flavor, but this is KJ’s show and he knows it.
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VIDEO: Conclusion Da God – “Addressing Everything”
He steps to the hanging mic on the block, with some unfiltered bars calling out names and talking about how he doesn’t play games.
Read moreVIDEO: Khal!l – “The $$$ Is Winning”
The beat is extra chill, while Khal!l flows about doing everything to look like he’s got big money to burn.
Read moreVIDEO: Gold Steps – “Undercover”
The song is about catching someone’s eye in a crowded room and fantasizing about that person, hoping to see them later that night.
Read moreAUDIO: Lake Drive – “Crazy”
The tempo is steady here, as the band harken back to a golden age of turn-of-the-millenium pop rock.
Read moreAUDIO: Man Random – “Rational Fears”
Across 13 songs, the band mix emo, pop punk, shoegaze and more into a whirlwind of sound.
Read moreAUDIO: Motel Breakfast – “Live From Lincoln Hall”
The band have made a name for themselves over the past few years with their live shows, and that infectious spirit carries over into this recording.
Read moreVIDEO: Subsad – “Rich Off A Laptop”
The video has Subsad by his lonesome, performing the track, fully turnt up like he would be with the whole squad.
Read moreAUDIO: Pbg The Prince, Munch Lauren, Juaniee GC – “Fucc It Up”
It doesn’t take much to make a twerk track pop off, but Pbg The Prince, Munch Lauren and Juaniee GC excel at just that.
Read moreAUDIO: East Cright – “Sandra”
Singer-songwriter East Cright dropped a new tune recently. Co-written by Mason Mattner, it’s a vibrant, sunny indie rock tune that touches on trying to catch someone who’s always on the move. East Cright prays that this person will come back around, but what are the chances? “Sandra” has the lighthearted sensibility of a 60’s pop hit but coated by a
Read moreAUDIO: Bdwthr – “Brand New Brain”
Bdwthr’s latest single is a short and sweet blast of explosive joy. Her marriage of hip hop and hyperpop is realized through a hazy, clangorous beat, boosted bass and high-tuned vocals that together feel like a chaotic dream. Bdwthr makes it clear with “Brand New Brain” that she’s having fun while up at the mic, uncompromising in her delivery with
Read moreAUDIO: Stancilboi – “Heartbreaking”
The longer format allows for more time that he can get his points across, and it makes “Heartbreaking” stand out.
Read moreAUDIO: Vinyl Theatre – “More Than Friends”
Big, anthemic drums and a bed of synths do the heavy work on this one, with a hook that is inescapable.
Read moreAUDIO: Dev Diamond – “City Nights”
The track is smooth, talking about nights out at the club with plenty of bottles and a carefree atmosphere.
Read moreAUDIO: Adorner – “Black Night”
The song explores the theme of indecision in a relationship, with one partner questioning the other about their intentions for the future.
Read moreAUDIO: Kid Vibe & TheRealTaco – “When Is Ever Enough?”
The three-track release keeps the energy up, with Kid Vibe’s swagger shining on his verses.
Read moreAUDIO: Snag – “Tunnels”
The band rip through a new track for the second Not Just A Phase podcast compilation.
Read moreAUDIO: BMorn Featuring Foster Alan – “Hakuna Matata”
With a synth-flooded beat, the rapper talks about his ability to make hits with ease, and taking pride in doing it without a handout.
Read moreAUDIO: Mason Mattner – “For Better or Worse / Intentions”
Singer-songwriter Mason Mattner released two new songs recently. The tunes find Mattner in both new and familiar sonic configuration, incorporating synths and a different vocal approach on “For Better or Worse” while utilizing his previous guitar-bass-drum instrumentation (East Seawright, Grant Gosizk) for “Intentions.” Both songs touch on drifting away from people you were once close to, bringing garage pop sensibilities
Read moreAUDIO: Rum Revere – “Brunhilde”
Rum Revere has returned with a new EP. This trio of tracks brings the amusing collage of whimsical sounds and trip hop-adjacent instrumentals that the artist is known for while always pushing the envelope with outside-of-the-box implementations. The title tracks samples a glass clanging, which is a clever idea considering the EP’s cover art. Check out another wonderful batch of
Read moreAUDIO: Leroy Booker – “Levi Dreams”
The song compares the evolution of a relationship to a pair of jeans, which eventually fade and get worn out.
Read moreAUDIO: Lil Jex Featuring Mariboy Mula Mar – “Bs Only”
The track is a twerk-ready club track, accented by tight claps over some rattling bass.
Read moreAUDIO: King Bando – “Corduroy Boy”
With 15 tracks in total, the tape is full of heavy beats and hustle raps, which Bando does well.
Read moreAUDIO: ILY Truly Featuring BigBabyGucci – “Hollow”
They combine melody with emo-tinged raps, with central themes of lonliness and looking for meaning in relationships.
Read moreAUDIO: Beamon – “The Water Splash Collection”
Beamon is full of aggression here, not holding anything back when it comes to his performance.
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