Category: Skylar Sanders
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Running in Circles: Lexa Gates Traps Herself Inside “I AM”
Hailing from Queens, rapper and singer Lexa Gates is no stranger to a 10-hour-long performance piece ahead of an album rollout.
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“Platonic Romance” Finds DRAMA Choosing Honesty Over Illusion
Chicago-based duo DRAMA — producer Na’el Shehade and vocalist Via Rosa — have returned with their third studio album, “Platonic Romance,” their first full-length release since 2020’s “Dance Without Me.”
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Solya Wants You To Tell Her It’s Over
Since Solya’s 2023 debut release, a 3-track EP dubbed “Fever Dream,” the nineteen-year-old indie rock artist has been gracing audiences with a steady stream of singles—the most popular of which has over 10 million streams on Spotify alone.
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Joji Breaks His Silence with the Glitchy Intimacy of “PIXELATED KISSES”
Following the installation of mysterious billboards in several countries and a cryptic Instagram post captioned “see u soon,” Japanese-Australian artist Joji returned Oct. 14 with his new single “PIXELATED KISSES,” accompanied by a hypnotic visualizer.
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Lexa Gates Has “Nothing To Worry About”
Ahead of Lexa Gates’ highly anticipated sophomore album “I AM” and accompanying 15-date “I Am Tour,” the rising star has given fans a taste of what’s to come with the release of her newest single, “Nothing To Worry About”.
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The Controlled Collapse of Nilüfer Yanya’s “Dancing Shoes”
Following the release of Nilüfer Yanya’s “My Method Actor,” an 11-track LP that graced Pitchfork’s list of the best albums of 2024, “Dancing Shoes” is nothing short of a masterpiece (even if it is rather short in playtime).
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To Love Ethel Cain is to Suffer Her
Known for her haunting soundscapes and macabre worldbuilding, Ethel Cain is undoubtedly one of the most talented artists of our generation. “Nettles,” the first single from her soon-to-be-released sophomore album, “Willoughby Tucker, I’ll Always Love You,” serves as a prequel to her 2022 debut studio album, “Preacher’s Daughter.”
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Nilüfer Yanya’s “Where To Look” Toes the Line Between Vulnerability and Enigma
Against a sunset-drenched backdrop of palm trees and power lines, Nilüfer Yanya’s silhouette languidly twirls a rose between her fingers in the music video for her new single, “Where To Look.”
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God, Glitter, and the Gun: Addison Rae’s Ode to Stardom
Co-signed by God, unapologetically happy-go-lucky, and almost satirically reflective, Addison Rae’s “Fame is a Gun” is a love letter to fame and commercial success (and of course, her fans).
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Two Minutes in Technicolor: Gabriella Zauna’s “PINUP”
Gabriella Zauna’s “PINUP” might have a runtime of just over two minutes, but it packs a punch in a way that her audience surely expected.