KhanPhAro and the New Creatures, a punk-rap band initially born from the basement genre experimentations of brothers Marc and Kris Pacheco, has now blossomed into a full, boundary-pushing outfit, and, with the release of their new single “AOAS”, they have continued to forge their sound in the crosshairs between hardcore energy and pulsating rhythm, pushing out three singles that display enduring evolutions in their sound.

Chloe Berry, the indie pop artist from NYC, has spent years refining her sound, prancing between the cinematic stylisms of coming-of-age films and the pounding, glittery rhythms of ‘90s rock, and, now, as she anticipates the release of her debut album, she has solidified her creative approach around her production to such an extent that the album’s release will certainly serve as a victorious arrival on the burgeoning scene of her creative niche.

Elyut Herbert, the enigmatic indie pop artist from San Francisco, California, has never been one to conform to the rules that have been placed upon him, and, now, with the release of his new album SHOW & TELL, he has delved even deeper into his enigmatic and zany creative landscape, etching out another eleven tracks that have burst forth from his eclectic creative process.

Retail Drugs, the tape-grounded recording project of Laveda founder Jake Brooks, has represented an outlet to its innately creative founder since its inception during the COVID-19 Pandemic, and, with the release of the second album under the alias, Brooks is now ready to turn a new leaf, taking on a more expansive sound while maintaining the simplicity and centrality that has made Retail Drugs a special project.

Stav, the rapper from Brooklyn, NY, has spent years carving out his sound and learning to carry his voice in a way that serves as a personal embodiment of his authentic creative intention, and, with the release of his debut tape, limp like fred, he has triumphantly announced his arrival to the rap scene, setting forth a sonic venture that carries great promise.

Omega Nova, the storied rapper from Oxnard, California, has been spinning lyrical-dense, abstract-inspired tracks for over a decade now, and, with each new artist and producer he works with, a new dimension of his sound is opened and unlocked, cementing him as one of the most intriguing underground artists in the rap game right now.

Byemilo, the indie rap artist from Northern California, recently returned from a four-year hiatus in triumphant fashion with his tape PUROS TRANCAZOS, and, in doing so, has found a sound that is not only authentic to his creative intentions but also wholly encapsulating of his confidence behind the mic, seamlessly blending his lo-fi sensibilities with an overarching passion for hip-hop and its ephemera.

Cbarrgs, the Mexico City-born and San Diego-raised indie artist, has been intermeshing his musical roots with his bedroom pop-oriented interests for years now, and, having taken a recent turn in his incorporation of the sounds of his home, he continues to develop an intriguing and unique niche within the overarching indie scene.

.com, the indie artist from Corona, California, has been riding the crescent of his spontaneous, loosely-strung writing style for years, and, with each successive release, has shown an increasing mastery over the dreamy, reverb-soaked vocal style that has become his niche, spinning sublime tracks from the depths of his creative foundations.

Fayluna, the dream pop artist from Miami, Florida, has been etching out transcendent melodies and ambient-inspired soundscapes across her tracks for years, but, with the release of her self-titled debut album, Fayluna, she has made a definite mark on the scene itself, captivating listeners with a series of simultaneously immersive and expansive sonic journeys.

Rhys Langston, the literary-minded, enigmatic abstract rapper from Los Angeles, has been calibrating his pen and creative approach since he was a child, but, since his full-faced discovery of music as a creative outlet as an adult, has become one of the most intriguing rappers on the scene, and with his latest project, Pale Black Negative, has cemented himself as a visionary in hip-hop.

Vavrix Owens, the artist from Phoenix, Arizona, discovered his passion for music in the wake of a personal tragedy and, in doing so, found an avenue through which to broadcast a message of wisdom to the world, etching out his personal learnings across the driving rhythms and densely-packed rhymes of his tracks.

bee, the enormously talented and culturally transient dream pop artist, has been infatuated with music since her upbringing in a small town on the Canary Islands. Yet, during her time in London and now in Seoul, her sound and artistic confidence have blossomed, rendering each successive track she graces more dynamic and immersive than the last.

Maiya Blaney, the experimental singer and producer from New Jersey, has been developing her craft since she discovered her calling as a teenager, but, with her new album A Room With A Door That Closes, she has leaned fully into to her blazing rock-and-roll roots, crafting a masterpiece of an album that represents her first step into a confident and boundary-pushing sound.

Shoka Sunflower, the rapper from Johannesburg, South Africa, has been refining his experimental approach to music-making since he was a teenager, and, now, with the release of his latest album For Now Keep Dancing, Shoka has taken another step further into the world he has constructed around his raps, honing in on the qualities that make his sound unique.

Dp0mmy, the Atlanta-based and St. Louis-raised hip-hop producer, came relatively late to the art of beatmaking, but, with his jazz-interweaved and deeply nostalgic boom-bap instrumentals, has already made a name for himself in the industry, advancing his craft with each successive project he has released.

Bymaddz, the self-labeled “cosmic R&B” singer from New Jersey, has spent years carving out a dreamy, progressive, and rhythm-driven sound, and, with her new project The Marvelous Tales of the One-Eyed Imposter, has fully arrived as a transcendent and creatively dynamic artist, etching out her artistic vision through her inherent need to create.

Ember Woods, the rapper and freeform lyrical artist from Broward County, Florida, has been refining her craft since she was a teenager, forming her stream-of-consciousness writing style over shimmering instrumentals. As she has found a sense of confidence in her sound and creative approach, her recent work has reflected a polished technique that imprints her music with a unique intention.

Misterdillinger., the formidable producer from NYC, has been honing his craft since he was a teenager, grinding out beat switches and growing to understand the nuanced underworkings of hip-hop instrumentation, and, with his growing discography of collaborative projects and a new direction for his sound, he continues the upward trajectory he has established for himself thus far.

Jay Exodus, the lyrically intent rapper from Buffalo, New York, has been in the game for over a decade now, but, since his artistic re-invigoration during the pandemic, has steadily been improving and becoming more comfortable in his sound, making a name for himself both locally and in the global hip-hop scene.