Dorsten’s “Hush” Captures the Tension Between Love and Control
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Bad Dreams and Real Life: Bindy’s EP Unpacks the Chaos
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The Pulse Between Seasons: Gavrielle Talks “melody’s adderall” and “Resonance”
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Inside the Chaotic World of Ksenia Lewis’ “Psychosomatica”
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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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Behind the Music of It Hurts: An Interview with Culture Wars
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Dance, Empower, Repeat: Kiki Holli Shines With “WIN U OVER”
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“High Road" to Success: Henry Birkett's Journey
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Rising Queer Pop Icon Valeree Releases Ambitious Concept Album
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Nico Tortorella Explores Fatherhood in Depth in Debut Album, “Born.”
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“Middle Management” and Paging Doctor Moon’s Healing Power
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Looking for a spooky tune for this Halloween? D'ARCY’S got you covered!
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The Number Red’s quest for meaning in “Siddhartha”
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Peyton Gilliland’s lethal game of Love in new Song
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MIRANDA JOAN BREWS A WARM NEW SONG FOR YOU
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'Side Effects' from Yarim Glam: On the Fight for Mental health
Skyler Cocco is not on the "Passenger Side"
Brye indicts "Diet Culture" in new single.
Samantha Marie; 'Running In Place' yet going far
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