Pop
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Mimi Pretend embraces a dark, cinematic countrygaze, blending twangy guitars, shoegaze textures and alternative pop. As the Los Angeles artist prepares an upcoming album with collaborator Jake Supple, Miriam “Mimi” Nissan explores domestic cruelty, generational expectations and the bittersweet journeys that shape human relationships.
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Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams brought her solo work to New York’s Forest Hills Stadium for an evening of catharsis, community and musical reinvention. Backed by a dynamic ensemble and joined by an enthusiastic audience, the Paramore frontwoman moved between soulful grooves, intimate reflection and spirited calls for compassion, inclusion and positive change.
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On ‘Recueil,’ Montreal’s La Steppe blends folk, cinematic textures and ambient sounds into a contemplative meditation on identity, community and the natural world. Marin St-Pierre-Paiement’s gentle compositions invite listeners to slow down, embrace simplicity and consider the meaning found beyond the complications of modern life.
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Austin artist Mintzzy shares insight into their boundary-pushing approach to composition, rejecting traditional structure in favor of intuitive, memory-driven soundscapes.
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This debut release from the mysterious Austin artist Mintzzy unfolds as a series of fragmented musical sketches, where low-fidelity production and stream-of-consciousness composition create an intimate, diaristic portrait of youth.
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Vancouver singer-songwriter Tian (天) introduces a tender three-song project that reflects on solitude, change and the search for peace in the natural world.
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Nikko’s new EP, ‘Skin Too Thin,’ blends whisper-soft vocals with experimental sound design, crafting four intimate tracks that blur the line between electronic and organic. A brief but transportive listen from an artist reshaping modern pop.
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Amanda Pascali’s ‘Roses and Basil’ bridges Sicilian folk traditions with modern songwriting, offering a soulful journey through love, heritage, and identity.
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‘Decca,’ the debut full-length by Ixi, blends primal textures with electronic soundscapes in a bold reflection on modern life and spiritual balance.
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When a summer storm rolls in, Dottie’s “Pure” delivers a meditative shoegaze experience that blurs the line between sound and sensation.
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Normal State’s latest EP, ‘The Only Little Part of Your Life You’re Keeping Together,’ explores themes of youthful nostalgia, emotional rawness, and lo-fi intimacy in suburban America.
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“Cavale,” the new single from Cœur de pirate, celebrates the joy of breaking free, escape, and dancing toward new beginnings.
