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Q&A: Rodney Chrome
After a five-year hiatus following his breakout project Queer Pressure, Chrome returned with GO, a sleek and self-assured new EP. Its standout track, “BBL,” crystallizes his identity as a true triple threat—straddling the line between pop theatrics and hyperpop maximalism, weaving in bursts of hip-hop agility, and embracing the ever-expanding possibilities of electronic music.
A NIGHT OUT WITH SAM GELLAITRY
A couple of weeks before the release of ANYWHERE HERE IS PERFECT, LISTEN Magazine caught up with Sam Gellaitry at Brooklyn Steel during soundcheck as he prepped to bring his signature energy to a packed New York crowd.
Digital Cover: ilham
Ilham continues to evolve and find her true self on her new EP.
A NIGHT OUT WITH KYRA MACHIDA
Last week, LISTEN Magazine had the chance to attend Kyra Machida’s showcase and get a first look at what her upcoming debut project, BLONDE, has in store.
Digital Cover: Rochelle Jordan
Through the Wall marks a new era for Rochelle Jordan.
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Every week, we’ll be bringing you Must Listen: a series that's a compilation of rising artists along with songs that must be added to your everyday playlist. This week’s playlist consists of emerging acts like Josh Levi, Don Toliver, ilham and many more.
Cover Photo: Josh Levi
Photographer: Blair Caldwell
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Every week, we’ll be bringing you Must Listen: a series that's a compilation of rising artists along with songs that must be added to your everyday playlist. This week’s playlist consists of emerging acts like Orrin, PARTYOF2, ADÉLA, and many more.
Cover Photo: Orrin
Photographer: @hmgphoto
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Every week, we’ll be bringing you Must Listen: a series that's a compilation of rising artists along with songs that must be added to your everyday playlist. This week’s playlist consists of emerging acts like Ferdous, REYSHA RAMI, Rochelle Jordan, and many more.
Cover Photo: REYSHA RAMI
Photographer: @lissyellelaricchia
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Every week, we’ll be bringing you Must Listen: a series that's a compilation of rising artists along with songs that must be added to your everyday playlist. This week’s playlist consists of emerging acts like Chris Moon, Bronze Avery, Jae Stephens, and many more.
Cover Photo: Chris Moon
Photographer: @ashleychaang
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Every week, we’ll be bringing you Must Listen: a series that's a compilation of rising artists along with songs that must be added to your everyday playlist. This week’s playlist consists of emerging acts like Uche, VITA, and JT.
Cover Photo: JT
Photographer: Bucci
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Every week, we’ll be bringing you Must Listen: a series that's a compilation of rising artists along with songs that must be added to your everyday playlist. This week’s playlist consists of emerging acts like SAILORR, Musumba, and SamRecks.
Cover Photo: SAILORR
Photographer: Alex Figs
Digital Cover: Chow Lee
After a whirlwind year full of little milestones, Chow can only look forward to big, continued success and the expansion of the movement he and his friends have commenced. With the sexy drill sound now rapidly spreading beyond New York City, the originator can only feel pride to see years of hard work finally being admired.
Digital Cover: Audrey Nuna
Over an intimate dinner at a Thai restaurant in Brooklyn, Nuna and LISTEN catch up with a casual chat about her new era.
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Every week, we’ll be bringing you Must Listen: a series that's a compilation of rising artists along with songs that must be added to your everyday playlist. This week’s playlist consists of emerging acts like Jae Stephens, Audrey Nuna, and Dreamer Boy.
Cover Photo: Jae Stephens
Photographer: Randijah Simmons
A NIGHT OUT WITH CHOW LEE
We spent Valentine’s Day with our current favorite rapper Chow Lee.
Digital Cover: Naomi Sharon
A few weeks ago, Naomi Sharon joined us on Zoom to talk about her musical journey, the current state of R&B, and the creating, writing, and releasing of Obsidian.
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Every week, we’ll be bringing you Must Listen: a series that's a compilation of rising artists along with songs that must be added to your everyday playlist. This week’s playlist consists of emerging acts like BAMBII, Naomi Sharon, and Yeek.
Cover Photo: BAMBII
Photographer: Norman Wong
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Every week, we’ll be bringing you Must Listen: a series that's a compilation of rising artists along with songs that must be added to your everyday playlist. This week’s playlist consists of emerging acts like ARYEÈ THE GEM, Noah Guy, and Fireboy DML.
Cover Photo: ARYEÈ THE GEM
Photographer: @andrewgsalama
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Every week, we’ll be bringing you Must Listen: a series that's a compilation of rising artists along with songs that must be added to your everyday playlist. This week’s playlist consists of emerging acts like Rodney Chrome, Smiley, and Chase Shakur.
Cover Photo: Rodney Chrome
Photographer: @erichartjr
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Every week, we’ll be bringing you Must Listen: a series that's a compilation of rising artists along with songs that must be added to your everyday playlist. This week’s playlist consists of emerging acts like Bebi Monsuta, Ferdous, and Downtown Kayoto.
Cover Photo: Downtown Kayoto
Photographer: @joe.howat
ISSUE 007
Bright ambition: the rise and rise of Cautious Clay.
