Samantha Vargas

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Meet Natalie Jane, the Labrinth-influenced alt-pop singer taking over social media

The rising alt-pop star talks about how TikTok and Labrinth have shaped her music. Read the interview.

Indie band Blvck Hippie aspires to overhaul the DIY scene and uplift artists of color

Blvck Hippie is an indie band that makes “sad boy indie rock” and aspires to overhaul and diversify the DIY community. We spoke to frontperson Josh Shaw about exploring mental health in music, how Kid Cudi inspires them, and uplifting Black artists.

Emo-pop artist BadMoodRude is taking the spirit and music world by storm

BadMoodRude has gained TikTok stardom. The artist and clairvoyant talks about the release of “Cherry Soda Pop,” spirit dolls and the being kind online.

The Backseat Lovers capture an intimate look at their lives with Waiting to Spill

The Backseat Lovers are back with their sophomore album, Waiting to Spill. Members Joshua Harmon, Jonas Swanson and Juice Welch explore its creation.

TikTok breakout Aidan Bissett redefines what it means to be a heartthrob with his nostalgic pop-rock

Welcome to AP&R, where we highlight rising artists who will soon become your new favorite. Having grown up in an era when movie star charmers like Hugh Grant and Matthew McConaughey played the leading man in iconic romantic-comedies, Aidan Bissett knew the ins-and-outs of being in love at an early age — and you can hear […]

Everything you need to know about Taylor Swift’s new album Midnights

Taylor Swift has returned to the studio in preparation for Midnights. Here’s everything you need to know about her 10th studio album.

How GAYLE leans into the depths of growing up with her a study of the human experience volume two EP

GAYLE is navigating her own coming-of-age story with her new EP, a study of the human experience volume two. Read an interview with the “abcdefu” singer now.

10 best One Direction rock covers, from the 1975 to Wolf Alice

It didn’t take long for One Direction’s music to spread to other genres. From the 1975 to Wolf Alice, these are some of the best One Direction rock covers.

How nostalgia for old Abercrombie ads fueled HUNNY's latest Homesick EP

HUNNY are back with their latest EP, Homesick. Kevin Grimmett explains how the group’s release is rooted in nostalgia for a forgotten past.
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