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VIDEO OF THE WEEKRising Appalachia "Resilient" and More

Rising Appalachia has spent their musical career focused on social, cultural, political, and environmental justice. Far before Trump's presidency, sisters Leah Song and Chloe Smith were singing on the bywaters of New Orleans about envisioning positive change. The Smith sisters have taken hold of...

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VIDEO OF THE WEEKChildish Gambino "This is America" and More

It is the job of the artist to question society, to be able to shine a light on cultural truths and shake the status quo. On Saturday Night Live this past weekend, Atlanta's Donald Glover, known on stage as Childish Gambino, set the internet on fire with a video that did just that. "This is...

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VIDEO OF THE WEEKCHVRCHES "Miracle" and More

With the impending release of their third studio record, Love Is Dead, slated for release May 25, Scottish synth-poppers CHVRCHES shared a video for the LP's fourth single, "Miracle." It's a bit of a bait-and-switch, featuring lead singer Lauren Mayberry lit in gauzy neon hues, her voice sweet from...

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VIDEO OF THE WEEKCourtney Barnett "City Looks Pretty" and More

Courtney Barnett will release her sophomore record Tell Me How You Really Feel on May 18 via Mom + Pop, Marathon Artists and Barnett’s label, Milk! Records. For the release of her third single from the album, "City Looks Pretty," Barnett created what feels like a '90s throwback video collage. As...

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VIDEO OF THE WEEKDrake "Nice For What" and More

It seems Drake is attempting to brand himself as socially conscious in his latest music videos. Back in February, he released a clip for "God's Plan" in which he is portrayed as a sort of Robin Hood character, giving huge wads of cash to people living in impoverished neighborhoods. Its message was...

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VIDEO OF THE WEEKCardi B "Bartier Cardi" and More

Photographer turned fashion star turned director Petra Collins is a perfect artistic match for stripper turned reality TV star turned music tycoon Cardi B. The two internet sensations have risen to the top of their male dominated industries, and their latest collaboration on Cardi's new single...

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VIDEO REVIEWAlice Phoebe Lou "She"

Alice Phoebe Lou had me at “She.” She caught my ear at the end of last summer, and was quickly anchored into my permanent collection of artists whom I play on endless loops to make long bike rides through the city a little more enjoyable, her light and fierce vocals scattered over my summer...

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PLAYING DETROITJena Irene Asciutto debuts "Cold Fame"

What if I told you that a former American Idol runner-up wrote a power ballad about medical marijuana? And what if I told you that this same, 20 year-old reality TV competitor released one of the most well-rounded, wildly mature pop records just last week? Okay, okay. Last hypothetical. What if I...

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PLAYING DETROITMango Lane Share Cheeky "Sex" Video

If Detroit had palm trees and if palm trees had a theme song we would have to assume that Mango Lane's chilled out, shimmering L.A. afternoon make-out session "Sex" would be most fitting. Channeling Washed Out, with hints of Phoenix's "Love Like a Sunset," "Sex" feels more like a post-coital...

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TRACK OF THE WEEKJapanese Breakfast "Machinist"

On a sold-out tour with Mitski and Jay Som, Zauner told me that her next album would have more of an electronic pop feel but...

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VIDEO REVIEWBlood Orange "Better than Me"

Starting with a slam poem and full of choreographed dancing, Blood Orange's Dev Hynes may have figured out a great recipe for directing a captivating music video with his clip for "Better than Me." Its poem accompaniment (Ashlee Haze’s “For Colored Girls [The Missy Elliot Poem]”) immediately brings...

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VIDEO REVIEWRyan Egan "Finest Hour"

Ryan Egan's new video for his single "Finest Hour" showcases some groovy dance moves, hypnotizing falsetto vocals, and an overall air of mystery. The video sees Egan decked out in a white turtleneck showing off simple yet perfected dance moves. Once the chorus hits, some shadowy background figures...

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