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Casandra’s ISLA TRANQUILITA Takes Us To a Dreamy Paradise

Casandra’s latest album, ISLA TRANQUILITA, delivers a soft yet vibrant pop sound that’s inexplicably soothing.

Monica Soriano

2 hours ago

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foamboy Turn Up the Heat on “STUPID HOT”

The Portland duo, foamboy transforms climate anxiety, loneliness, and the exhausting pursuit of self-improvement into an electro-disco escape.

Shyanne Vaden

Aug 20

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Lex Viscera Builds a Nightclub at the End of Time on "Anachronism"

The Eastern European electro-pop artist Lex Viscera's new record Anachronism lives right where the club meets a spaceship, and it’s stranger and better for it.

SoundCheck Team

Aug 17

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Sienna Spiro’s 'Visitor' Finds Beauty in Everything That Cannot Stay

Following her viral song in The Devils Wears Prada 2, Sienna Spiro's album 'Visitor' turns the fear of being temporary into a timeless portrait of love, longing and letting go.

Shyanne Vaden

Aug 13

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Take a Drive Down the 101 with The Strike’s New Release, Knock Me Out

Knock Me Out is the Sound of a Coastal Summer Brought to us by The Strike.

Konstantina Buhalis

Aug 7

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Benten’s Newest EP Has Perfected the Soundtrack to Happy Heartbreak

Halfways by benten explores what happens when young love is clouded by uncertainty, mixed signals, and feelings left unsaid.

Brooke Dougherty

Jul 31

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bree-on-uh Weighs the Cost on New Dark-Pop Album, "The Cost of Loving Young"

New Dark Pop artist, bree-on-uh, is on a roll as she releases her new full-length album after success with her featured single, “How Does It Feel?” off her sophomore EP, Overkill. “How Does It Feel?” launched her into the TikTok viral space with 90,000 streams and 30,000+ TikTok followers after its release.

Konstantina Buhalis

Jul 23

Olivia Rodrigo Trades Teenage Heartbreak for Adult Vulnerability: Album Review of “you seem so sad for a girl so in love” by Olivia Rodrigo

The pop star's most nuanced record yet finds beauty in the contradictions of devotion, anxiety, and growing up. Article Contributed by Shyanne Vaden Album cover for “you seem so sad for a girl so in love” by Olivia Rodrigo Renowned pop star Olivia Rodrigo’s highly anticipated third studio album “you seem so sad for a girl so in love” was released on June 12, and has already taken not only her fans, social media but the world by storm. From her stepping on the scene with “Sour

Shyanne Vaden

Jul 17

Album Review: Josceppi’s Riveting New Album ‘Chämeleon’

Article Contributed by Monica Soriano It seems that artists don’t always have the monthly listeners that are equivalent to their talent. This is the case for Josceppi. ‘Chämeleon’ is a wonderful piece of storytelling that has the potential to grab the attention of many new listeners. While starting the listening journey it was clear that this was intentionally crafted and Josceppi as an artist has a clear direction. The alternative pop rock meets classic rockstar feel is a de

Monica Soriano

May 24