In the summer of 2024, Ella Isaacson posted a now-viral TikTok, a hazy, dreamlike clip where she posed in a gorgeous silk dress and congratulated viewers for finding her “before I become a pop star.” It was part charm, part prophecy. Fast forward less than a year, and that prediction is coming true.
There’s something quietly powerful about what daydreamers is doing. Their music taps into an energy that’s been missing in modern pop, and it couldn’t be more welcome.
On Thursday, May 1st, the historic Shrine Auditorium/ Expo Hall in Los Angeles, just across the street from USC, came alive with the unique sound and soulful swagger of Smino as he brought his Kountry Kousins Tour to town. As someone who has grown up attending shows at this legendary venue, I can confidently say this was one of the most creatively staged and musically tight performances I’ve seen there.
Our latest NMR features picks that are perfect for the warmer months. Check out new music from WhoMadeWho and Tripolism, HELANG, Fox Stevenson, Slushii, and more.
Following the release of the atmospheric single “SELF LOVE,” the experimental jazz artist spoke to The Knockturnal about what to expect — and what expectations to discard — with the release of her upcoming record.
K-pop girl group VVS is ‘stirring the pot’ with their powerful debut, delivering a bold one-two punch with the songs “TEA” and “FACT$.” These tracks bring completely different vibes—both sonically and visually—and were preceded by cinematic and animated trailers that introduced the five members as fierce, unforgettable forces making their way onto the K-pop scene.
LU KALA is a Congolese-Canadian songstress currently based in LA. Her highly anticipated EP has finally been released, and fans are calling it their new summer album.
On Friday night, April 18th, a select group of music insiders and Wu-Tang fans gathered at the FYI Campus of UPROXX Studios in Hollywood for an exclusive, private listening event celebrating the upcoming release of Black Samson, The Bastard Swordsman. Hosted by Wu-Tang Clan’s visionary producer/DJ Mathematics and the legendary RZA, the evening was a rare behind-the-scenes look into the creative firepower behind this highly anticipated project.
Combine your 2000s and early ’90s aesthetic into one and create an idol girl group composed entirely of Japanese members—with a global twist. Performing songs in both English and Korean, you get cosmosy. You’re a “Lucky One.”