SharpieCovers is drawing the underground
How SharpieCovers went from tagging trains to drawing wacky cover art for SoundCloud rappers.
Bells & Whistles, Vol. 7: The subtle magic of Cousin Stizz
An essay about Boston rapper Cousin Stizz and coming home.
Digital swing: An interview with carbine
Carbine was one of the key innovators of dariacore. Now, they’re creating their own sound.
Visions of Atlanta at the Popstar FM Show
Millan Verma sees the future at Popstar Benny’s showcase of Atlanta rap.
Bells & Whistles, Vol. 6: Tony Shhnow’s favorite Southern rap tapes
Tony Shhnow talks about the mixtapes that shaped him and his art.
Deep-internet bubbles: How microgenres are taking over SoundCloud
As the internet decentralizes culture, SoundCloud has unfurled into a sprawl of microgenres. Kieran Press-Reynolds investigates.
Before the lights went out: An interview with MAVI
MAVI and Josh Svetz discuss Let The Sun Talk, metaphysics, white fans at rap shows, and more.
Bells & Whistles, Vol. 3: The origin story no one asked for
In 10 years No Bells will be written into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.