Our talk with WHATMORE, the hot new group rebranding the rap game.

Seeing an artist live that you know will make it big one day is truly something special. On August 16th, at the Sultan Rooftop in Brooklyn, I had the pleasure of experiencing Pearl live.

The best way to pregame the weekend is by going to a Thursday night show. That’s exactly what I did on July 17th–spent the night in an intimate East Village venue, seeing some awesome rising NYC rockstars.

With the continuous rise and popularity of female pop stars, there seems to be a shortage of male pop stars… or is there?

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It’s been one month since buzzing rapper, B.U.G. Antman dropped his highly anticipated EP, Y’all Ugly . Hailing from the epicenter of American trap music, Atlanta, B.U.G. Antman has emerged through the thickets of talent with his own unique sound in what I’ve personally dubbed, ‘suave trap’. Over the past year, Antman has rolled out singles, accompanying visualizers, and promoted himself with public guerilla marketing.  Around the time of Y’all Ugly ’s release, I was able to sit down with...

The word “camp” is thought to have originated from a French-derived word that means "to pose in an exaggerated fashion."

Alter egos are who you want to be to mask who you are.

If you have not listened to Walter The Producer yet, now is the time to start before everyone knows his name.

[Photo by Kirill Bykanov] Girl rock is officially in for 2025, and NYC-based queer-indie-girl band Double Standard  is steering the revival with all the swagger and grit we didn’t realize we’d been missing. Formed in early 2024, the band started with college friends Siena Chanel and Lydia Eberling, whose musical chemistry laid the foundation for what would become an irresistible force of sound. They quickly enlisted bassist Zoe Arora, lead guitarist Lauren Dinhofer, and drummer Meg Cournoyer...

Meg Elsier’s Milestone Moment at Baby’s All Right Rising Indie-Rock artist Meg Elsier delivered an unforgettable performance at Baby’s All Right in Brooklyn, a milestone in her journey, marking her first solo show since relocating from Nashville. As the opening act for UK artist and producer Martin Luke Brown, Meg set the tone with an opener that surely left the audience eager to learn what’s next for NYC’s newest rockstar. Meg captivated the audience with her tender vocals, authentic lyrics,...

Country music, conservatism, and capitalism all seem to be the new trend.

Cab Ellis is the type of band that is truly dedicated to making music for themselves. Their sounds veer away from mainstream, mass-produced music played in an arena, preferring to provide the soundscapes of an intimate concert in an underground venue. You can hear in the clashing, atmospheric instrumentals and the lead singer’s unpredictable vocals that this is music that is first and foremost creatively driven. The Brooklyn-based band’s third studio album is reminiscent of early emo bands in...

Lana Love is a New York-based pop artist most recognized for joining John Legend's team of artists on The Voice. However, her talents and passions extend far beyond her time on the show. 47 Magazine had the opportunity to sit with Lana as she delved into topics such as overcoming expectations faced by past relationships, mentoring the youth, a secret Brussels Sprout recipe, and the upcoming release of her new single ”ANTIDOTE”. (This interview was conducted in person and has been edited for...

The newly released EP “Little House” by Rachel Chinouriri is a beautiful exploration into the artist falling in love.

This style is often associated with an air of innocence, privilege, and discipline.

I want it that way. Bootylicious. Spice up the World! WANNABE! You know them. You love them. Boy bands and girl bands.

For too long, Black artists have been overlooked in a genre they helped shape.

Juniper is an indie band based out in Nashville, originally from Boston. They have taken over the Northeast and Midwest with plans of expanding their reach. The band was formed in 2017, evolving and changing, ultimately bringing Scott Johnson (vox), David Sessions (guitar), and Alejandro Marin (drums) together to form the dynamic band it is today.  Their music mirrors their journey, an evolution of growth within the human experience. Topics such as heartbreak, love, loss, and change weave...

Cover Art created by Hannah Schwimmer Imagine music that was a cross between Ethel Cain and Halsey, and you get Water Gun. Creating an ethereal mix of Cain’s moody poeticism with Halsey’s fierce self-expression, the Brooklyn-based indie band—consisting of lead vocalist Gaby Mitford, guitarist Ryan Wax, drummer Gabriel Seiler, bassist Whit Hemphill, and guitarist Ben Bogden– has quietly been releasing some hidden Spotify gems for a minute now. Their latest single, “Angel Dust,” will send you...