Written by: Alexandra Bird ARTIST: Audrey Powne ALBUM: Bodies of Water (2026) GENRE: Jazz RATING: 8.5/10 Album Artwork for Remi Wolf's Mud Melbourne-born and London-based, trumpeter, singer and pianist Audrey Powne is a testament to the strength and diversity of the UK jazz scene, evidenced in her self-produced latest album ‘Bodies of Water’. It is a gorgeous and angry project with drive and intention, delving into a mix of political messaging and personal reflections and fru

Written by: Lauren Corrigan ARTIST: Remi Wolf ALBUM: Mud (2026) GENRE: Pop RATING: 9.5/10 Album Artwork for Remi Wolf's Mud If you haven’t heard of Remi Wolf before, you will soon. I’ve been a huge fan of Remi Wolf since she came out with “Juno” in 2021, and I think she has grown so much both vocally and production-wise. Though her sound is changing, she has some signature vocals that you can find in almost every one of Remi Wolf’s songs. Wolf has an unimaginable range in h

Written by: Danielle Azu Photo Provided By Artist Sej is making her mark on the music scene! Since breaking out in 2025 with her single “Bad Man,” the Trinidadian singer-songwriter has been turning heads with her unique blend of pop, dancehall, Afrobeats, and R&B. Hailing from Port of Spain, Trinidad, Sej brings her Caribbean roots to the forefront of her sound, creating music that’s as vibrant and dynamic as she is. And she’s just getting started! This summer, Sej released h

Written by: Bethany Grace Ivan Photo Provided By °1824 Bea Miller fully captured our attention when she competed on X Factor in 2012. Her career soon took center stage when she released Young Blood and Fire and Gold off of her debut album, Not An Apology. Feel Something began to dig deeper into her artistry and gained a huge momentum on TikTok. And now, she’s stepped back into the spotlight – only this time, she is finally reintroducing herself, on her own terms. Mr. Peaked

Written by: Amada Gonzalez Photo From Artist's Spotify Meet Mia Lailani, a 21-year-old Puerto Rican singer-songwriter from the Bronx, New York. This up-and-coming R&B pop singer has been making music since she was 10 years old and continues to make nostalgic feel-good tracks all about self-love, growth, and her perspective on modern dating. With her brother and producer, Devan Ibiza, they blend R&B, pop, and hip-hop to craft fresh, playful beats that translate into songs you

Written by: Precious Drew I knew I was in for a good night when I walked into The Armory and saw just how packed it was. Chance The Rapper brought his Coloring Book 10-year anniversary tour to Minneapolis on Tuesday, October 6, with New Orleans native, La Reezy, opening the show. Released in May 2016, Coloring Book was a defining moment in Chance’s career. The mixtape blended gospel, hip-hop and soulful live instrumentation in a way that felt different from what was happening

Written by: Isabel Kay-Anyaji Photo From Artist's Instagram A sweet southern blend of soul, magic, Americana and blues has a home amongst the discography of Valerie June, Grammy-nominated singer songwriter, author, and poet. I had the chance to sit down with her and chat about music, movement, and manifestation, while uncovering some of the influences and practices that went into her latest album “Owls, Omens, and Oracles” and her EP “Brighter Blue”. IA: Your album that was r

Written by: Camila Lupa ARTIST: Audrey Hobert ALBUM: Who's the Clown? (2025) GENRE: Pop RATING: 9/10 It's 12AM on a Monday, and you're laying in bed with your broken wired earbuds, knowing you should go to sleep because you have things to do in the morning. Things such as: leaving the house, putting yourself in awkward situations, and accepting yourself. A tedious to-do list for sure. A few videos into your nightly dooomscroll, an album name asks you a question: "Who's the Cl

Lansdowne Hotel | Sydney, AU Photos By: Mel Almond | Instagram

Lansdowne Hotel | Sydney, AU Photos By: Mel Almond | Instagram

Metro Theatre | Sydney, AU Photos By: Mel Almond | Instagram

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Pier 80 | San Francisco, CA Photos By: Toby Shapiro | Instagram Portola Festival returned to San Francisco for its fifth year. This festival really had something for every music lover. From DJs to pop music to everywhere in between, I got to check out some amazing sets. The festival drew in over 40,000 people each day to San Francisco’s Pier 80. This was my first time attending Portola, and I found it to feel unique and special. It didn’t just feel like another music festival

The Regent Theater | Los Angeles, CA Photos By: Leslie Poff | Instagram

The Regent Theater | Los Angeles, CA Photos By: Leslie Poff | Instagram

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