Heartbreak Never Sounded This Catchy: Meet “Mr. Compartmentalize” by Kate Dulcich
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Andrea Wittgens finds emotional clarity on her most personal album yet, "Big Dreams Little Earthlings"
Rival Round-Up: Fresh Tracks to Vibe With this weekend
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Psiryn Shows That Strength Can Be Gentle With “The Softest"
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Vespertine: A Psychedelic Sisterhood of Healing, Chaos, and Rebirth
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Michael Gilas Unveils the Seductive Pop Single “Can’t Hide Beautiful”
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“Carved In Gold” by LG Malique Hits Hard With Honesty and Healing
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Martina Fišerová Brings Her Soulful Jazz-Pop Fusion to The Bitter End in New York
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Inside the Chaotic World of Ksenia Lewis’ “Psychosomatica”
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Feeling Lost? Levi Robin’s “Healing Is Coming” Is the Compass You Need
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In Conversation with Arp Frique: A Soul Rooted in the ’70s, Bringing Gospel Funk to Life
Mary Jane Knight Uses Her Powerful Voice to Heal and Inspire in “Rising Free: A Journey of Healing"
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Sabine Sauvage Interview: A Deep Dive into “Hide and Seek" and Her Evolving Sound
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Jozzy Brings Raw Emotion to R&B with “Maybe,” the First Taste of Her Debut Album
Diana McGrane Voices What We’re All “wondering”
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Boy Jr. Reinvents Self-Affirmation With Their Latest Single "Zitty Stardust"
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Kimani Jackson Redefines R&B with the Bold and Futuristic “Spaceship Fuck”
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Jordan Duffy Unveils “Nights Like These:" A Bold, Genre-Blending Journey
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EJ's “Another Day in Paradise” Becomes a Rock Anthem for a Disenchanted Generation
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RIVAL Presents: This Week’s Round-up
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