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EARMILK's Best Albums of 2020 [Hip-Hop + R&B]

The voice for the socially and politically oppressed was ignited this year through the difficult hardships and the ongoing atrocities that had far too long plagued our ignorant societies. 2020…

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EARMILK's Best Songs of 2020 [Hip-Hop + R&B]

The voice for the socially and politically oppressed was ignited this year through the difficult hardships and the ongoing atrocities that had far too long plagued our ignorant societies. 2020…

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EARMILK's Best Albums of 2020 [Dance + Electronic]

Despite 2020 being an incredibly hard year, it’s fair to say that some phenomenal music has come about as a result. Whether it’s artists turning their hand to a new…

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EARMILK's Best Songs of 2020 [Dance + Electronic]

Despite 2020 being an incredibly hard year, it’s fair to say that some phenomenal music has come about as a result. Whether it’s artists turning their hand to a new…

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Five Hidden Independent Gems of 2020

2020 was a turbulent year for independent artists. Despite losing significant revenue and touring opportunities, indie artists made out with more focus on them than ever, thanks in large part…

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Parallels and Plotlines between Taylor Swift’s folklore & evermore

Unless you live under a rock, you’ve heard that Taylor Swift released yet another surprise album on Friday. evermore is the 15-track sister to the folklore gothic storybook, and while…

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Cartoon grandma Edith Whiskers racks up very real streaming numbers

In a case of the gimmick mutating beyond its creator’s control, a fictional cartoon grandma called Edith Whiskers has been racking up some serious streams on Spotify and Tik Tok,…

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"MBDTF": Marking ten years of Kanye's artistry reaching peak expressionism

The fifth studio album that Kanye West decided to release ten years ago is a comeback for the ages. But that's only on a surface level. The grandeur within My…

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The impact of Mac Miller's "Circles"

When looking into the evolution of modern (hip-hop) artists throughout their careers, very few stand out as much as Mac Miller. From K.I.D.S. to Circles, we have had the firsthand…

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#SaveOurStages: Protect Independent Music Venues!

The National Independent Venue Association, NIVA, is running out of time and it needs the music community’s help. NIVA, new organization, works to receive federal financial aid for independent music…

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Is Saweetie's success with samples hindering originality?

West coast rapper, Saweetie boasts a new single release, a Maxim Magazine cover, and a cult following on Instagram. She is undeniably beautiful with a voluptuous physique and infectious confidence.…

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Criibaby shares 10 LGBTQ+ artists for fans to check out this Pride weekend [Playlist]

A powerful proud champion of LGBTQ+ creators, Criibaby has one goal: redefine inclusive music. Bay Area native Criibaby is a new queer artist pushing boundaries and normalizing LGBTQ+ identities with…

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EARMILK's Best Albums of 2020 [Hip-Hop + R&B]

EARMILK's Best Albums of 2020 [Dance + Electronic]

EARMILK's Best Songs of 2020 [Dance + Electronic]

Five Hidden Independent Gems of 2020

Parallels and Plotlines between Taylor Swift’s folklore & evermore

Cartoon grandma Edith Whiskers racks up very real streaming numbers

"MBDTF": Marking ten years of Kanye's artistry reaching peak expressionism

The impact of Mac Miller's "Circles"

#SaveOurStages: Protect Independent Music Venues!

Is Saweetie's success with samples hindering originality?

Criibaby shares 10 LGBTQ+ artists for fans to check out this Pride weekend [Playlist]

Q+A: 10 Years of Greatness: How Phyno’s ‘Full Time Job’ Era is Redefining Afrobeats

Sarantos delivers a new single, "God Doesn’t Make Mistakes"

E.Z and Trilla are ready to shine with 'Comfortable'

Igor Yakovenko’s 'Promenade' breathes new life into mussorgsky’s timeless vision

M’IL shares french rap with 'The Grand Massilia Hotel'

Videographer Barbara Safonkina weaves stunning visual tales

Doc Backer: A boundary-pushing artist re-emerging from disillusionment with creative fire

From Groceries to Greatness: Carl Runefelt’s life of music, crypto, and charity

Tulum's biggest day festival ¿Por Qué No? returns with stellar lineup

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022