Curtis Waters

Curtis Waters is the indie triple-threat to watch this year

Curtis Waters is the rising triple-threat that needs to be on your radar. The artist broke out with the viral track “Stunnin'” and he’s due to release his album ‘Bad Son’ later this year.

MOD SUN, EKKSTACY and Pinkshift are our tracks of the week

Welcome to Sound Station, where we’re highlighting the best new tracks that came out this week. Head into the weekend with songs from MOD SUN and more.

15 artists changing the landscape of alternative music with hyperpop

Although it has the word in its name, hyperpop is a far cry from the pop music you hear when you turn the radio on. A relatively new concept, hyperpop is the product of forward-thinking 2010s pop music combined with SoundCloud’s nightcore scene. PC Music owner A.G. Cook, as well as SOPHIE and others associated […]

Curtis Waters deep-dives into "BAD MOOD" and "PSYCHO ICON"

Viral musician Curtis Waters, aka Abhinav Bastakoti, just launched his latest EP, PLASTIC WORLD. The release includes “BAD MOOD” featuring Brevin Kim, which seamlessly transitions into “PSYCHO ICON.” Departing from previous lighthearted tracks such as “Stunnin’” and “Freckles” from his debut album, Pity Party, this new EP sees Waters challenge himself sonically by incorporating heavier […]

Silverstein, PUP and Dizzy are among the 2021 JUNO Awards nominees

Every year, an array of talented Canadian and international music artists are honored at the Canadian JUNO Awards. On Tuesday, the stacked list of nominations for the virtual 2021 JUNO Awards ceremony was announced ahead of its broadcast on May 16. The Weeknd leads this year’s list with a staggering six nominations. However, the 2021 […]

40 new artists you need to hear in February

Everyone loves to jam out to their favorite artists and classic hits, but let’s not forget about all the fresh talent constantly popping up around the world. From pop and indie to punk and post-hardcore, there’s always a new name in music waiting to be heard.  We know there’s a lot of faces to sift […]

10 artists you’ve heard on TikTok who you actually need to listen to

If you’re not on TikTok, you may be missing out on some major music discoveries. After all, Lil Nas X became one of the greatest artists almost overnight with his track “Old Town Road,” among other young musicians. Gen Z video creators are choosing and becoming the next best thing in alt music. Here are […]

AP&R Playlist: electronic hip-hop, laid-back shoegaze and industrial rock

You’re welcome: We’ve made finding new songs by rising bands easy. Each week, we’re gathering the best from the underground and offering it to you in one concise list. Scroll below and check out our Spotify Discover playlist, featuring these tracks and more! In return, we want to hear your favorite. Let us know which […]