Music

For the final episode of 2022, Demi Ramos caught up with Surf Curse before their sold-out show at New York’s Webster Hall.At this point, “Freaks” has become a new alt rock classic, and the band has taken full advantage. They released their major label debut Magic Hour in October on Atlantic. Anchored by the singles […]

Justin Timberlake’s outsized ego really made him think he had license to write a verse about … Prince

In a crowded field of young pop artists, Zach Hood stands out.In just a couple of years, the Alabama native has built an entire world of pastel aesthetics, illustrated cover art, and songs perfect for a late night at home. It’s not an attempt to jump on the sadboi trend. It feels genuine, and fans […]

The LA-based songwriter is the #ZackMorrisofRap.

Updated 12/19/2022 As the Megan Thee Stallion-Tory Lanez trial rages on, things have only gotten more…quizzical. Kelsey Harris took the stand only to plead the fifth…but tapes reveal that Harris explicitly said she saw Tory shoot Megan in the foot. And Megan’s bodyguard is allegedly missing after being scheduled to take the stand on Megan’s […]

Their new holiday album ‘this is our Christmas album’ is out now

Earlier this month, Justus Bennetts released the single “Everything Is Nothing.” As he tells Demi Ramos, the idea came to him in the shower.”Sometimes song titles will just come to my head,” he says. “I’ll be like, that’s a great title. I have to write a song that’s titled that.” The ’90s-inspired track builds on […]

Before this past Saturday, I never labeled myself a die-hard EDM fan – Not sure I’d call myself one even now. Still, without a doubt, I’m grateful I was introduced to Moore Kismet and the other awesome DJs featured during the show at Brooklyn’s Music Hall of Williamsburg. Let’s just say Moore knows how to […]

She’s just getting started, but NCognita displays a skill many rappers never achieve.She can effortlessly twist a phrase, change speeds, and then do her own hook. She’s comfortable on both club anthems and complex intellectual verses. Maybe that’s how she ended up on the soundtrack to Issa Rae’s HBO Max show Rap Sh!t. Watch NCognita […]

If you like music as literature – soaring song lyrics and astonishing performance art – then get yourself down to Webster Hall tonight to see The Bogmen. One of their biggest hits “Suddenly” is an epic pop masterpiece with a great video to match. Devilish storytelling, social commentary, and poetic lyrics – a song inspired […]