At 20 years old, Calgary artist Ace Love is gaining attention with “Karma,” an emotional track from his debut album, Valor & Honor. Ace showed his depth and talent by blending emotional storytelling with funk-pop beats. Ace started singing at eight and producing music at nine. Performing in high school theatre and choir helped him […]
Rising Artist Kaitlyn Hiller Delivers Bold Anthem with “For My Sanity”
Kaitlyn Hiller is a rising artist whose music resonates with raw emotion and personal growth. With her track, “For My Sanity,” from her debut album For My Sanity, Hiller delivers an empowering anthem that speaks to the importance of prioritizing mental well-being. The track is a bold declaration of self-preservation. Hiller’s candid lyricism captures the […]
Magic City Mafia’s “Poppa Jigga”: A Raw Look at Billings, Montana’s Drill Scene
Magic City Mafia, the rising rap duo hailing from Billings, Montana, has dropped their latest single, “Poppa Jigga,” an unapologetically raw anthem that represents the gritty side of their hometown and the broader challenges of gang culture. Made up of Mason Quest (MCM Malice) and Takoda Guzman, the duo combines unfiltered emotion with street-smart authenticity, […]
Vincent Poag’s Lyric Video for “The Unknown”: A Visual Exploration of Life’s Chaotic Journey
Vincent Poag’ s lyric video for “The Unknown” is an immersive experience that perfectly complements the themes explored in his latest album, The Unknown. The song itself serves as a fitting introduction to the album, blending whimsical surrealism with profound existential questioning. As a whole, The Unknown is an exploration of life’s uncertainties, with each […]
Karen Salicath Jamali’s ‘Dreams of Angels’ Redefines Ambient Spiritual Music
Rooted in ambient and spiritual music, Karen Salicath’ s ‘Dreams of Angels’ transcends conventional albums, offering a deeply reflective experience that merges artistry with divinity. The 16-track collection feels less like a playlist and more like an immersive journey through ethereal realms. Each piece is imbued with a sense of grace and healing, inviting listeners […]
Kassie Krut – “Blood”
Kassie Krut, the experimental rock trio who we recently crowned one of the Best New Artists Of 2024, will release their self-titled debut EP this Friday. So far we’ve posted the singles “Reckless” and “Racing Man,” and with just a couple of days left to go before the full EP’s out, they’ve shared another song […]
Hildegard – “No Other Mind”
The Montreal musicians Helena Deland and Ouri both make music on their own, and they sometimes join forces to form the duo Hildegard. Hildegard released their album Jour 1596 earlier this fall, and now they’ve got a new track that comes from the same sessions. “No Other Mind” is a spacey, soft-thrumming psych-folk reverie that […]
Valee & Surf Gang – “Why Not”
Two forward-thinking hip-hop mainstays, the New York collective Surf Gang and the Chicago iconoclast Valee, are teaming up for a new EP. Grey Sky London, out next week, is preceded today by the busily bleary “Why Not.” If you’re familiar with both parties, the prospect of Valee jumping on a beat by Surf Gang leader […]
TikTok, Spotify, Apple Music Reveal Their Most Popular Songs Of 2024, And Some Of The Results Are Surprising
It’s year-end list season. This week, Stereogum is one of many, many music publications unveiling its lists of 2024’s best albums and songs. Streaming services and social-media platforms are getting in on the year-end action, too. Today, as anyone with a social media account already knows, Spotify sent out its long-awaited Spotify Wrapped data. (For […]
Win 4-Day Weekend Passes To Big Ears 2025
Big Ears Festival — Knoxville’s shapeshifting, multi-dimensional, genre-defying celebration of music and arts — returns March 27-30, 2025 with another iconic gathering of many of the world’s most influential and visionary musical creators. Stereogum wants to offer you the chance to see Beth Gibbons in her first solo appearance ever in North America, be among […]