IDK’s Taking His Time and Building a Legacy
The D.C. area rapper partnered with Warner and leveled up on his latest album, 'Is He Real?'
What They Don't Tell You About Being Independent in 2019
We asked independent labels and musicians what it's like to navigate the music industry in 2019. This is their advice.
Portland's ePP Has Found His Own Lane in Modern Hip-Hop
Portland rapper ePP's new album 'There's A Place For People Like You' delivers rap realism, imbued with a humility rarely seen in the modern music landscape.
Meet Beabadoobee, The London Teen Whose First Song Ended Up Being a Homemade Hit
18-year-old London artist Beabadoobee learned guitar and wrote her first song just last year, with no expectations. Now music's a career.
Khushi's Breakout Song has Been Ten Years in the Making
With a newly signed label deal and an album mixed by James Blake on the way, Khushi is set to have a big 2019.
Meet Yeek, the DIY Artist Introducing Another Side of South Florida
Following a wave of loud, aggressive rap from Florida, self-made artist YEEK is helping to show what else Florida has to offer.
Quadry is Taking Southern Rap into New Territory
Quadry is very much a product of his environment, and the rapper's deep understanding of his own surroundings fuels powerful storytelling.
Ambar Lucid is the Bilingual Indie Rock Trailblazer We Need
Watch the new video for "Eyes" and read an interview from the fast-rising teenager.
Meet Mk.gee, the Guitarist-Turned-Singer Charting a Dreamy Path to Independence
Days after releasing his new EP 'Fool,' Mk.gee got a surprise cosign from Frank Ocean's radio show, and the young singer is just beginning to find his voice.
36 Films You Need to See During Fall 2018
From the continuation of the Spider-Verse to a new take on Robin Hood hitting theaters, there’s a lot to keep up with. Let our Fall Movie Preview guide you.
Nate Dae Returns New Single "Berry," Announces 'Death by a Woman'
"You only have one life, so do something productive and slight risky with it."
Col3trane Returns with R&B Psychedelia on 'BOOT'
Col3trane describes the past year as "trippy as hell," and 'BOOT' brings that comparison to life.Â
How Leon Bridges Danced His Way Into a Music Career
From Fort Worth to the White House, Leon Bridges has taken the lessons he learned from dance with him.
Catching Up With Omar Apollo, Indiana's Rising Rock Star
An interview on the road during his first headlining tour.
FXXXXY Returns with Heavy-Hearted Gunna Collab "Need U"
"As soon as I did the beat I knew it was gonna be a way for me to vent."
The Next Steps: An Interview With Clairo
Clairo speaks on 'diary 001,' learning to play live, and the decision to pursue music full-time.
Meet Hawa, a Classically Trained 17-Year-Old Creator Who Defies Genre
New York teenager Hawa is a born leader and musical mastermind, and she just dropped her debut single, "Might Be."
Watch 6LACK Survive a Crash in the Video for "Switch"
6LACK drops off a personal video collage.
Watch Billie Eilish's Dramatic Dance Video for "Hostage"
Billie teams with Stromae and director Henry Scholfield for an exercise in suffocation.
9 Rising Artists Who Inspired Drake's 'Scorpion'
Drake shared his playlist of inspirations when 'Scorpion' dropped. Here are some of the artists you may not have recognized.