Urban
Loe Shimmy Takes the Reins with 'Aruba'
By Wax Staff · 3 min read
The Florida lyricist cements his seasonal dominance with a standout track from his latest mission statement, Pretty Girlz Run The World.
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Reviews
Seoul to Suburbia: Hongjoong Redefines the K-Pop Narrative
By Wax Staff · 3 min read
The ATEEZ captain sits down with Joel Madden to dissect the grit behind the glamour and the global shift of the Korean wave.
Reviews
Kim Petras – Detour | Album Review
By WAX MGZINE · 3 min read
Kim Petras goes independent and dirty on Detour, trading Europop gloss for mid-2000s electro. A glorious wreck of a pop record.
Pop
Vibe Check: ilykimchi Is Trading Trap Moshpits for Rave Bliss
By Wax Staff · 3 min read
The Working on Dying architect pivots from dominating the rap charts to crafting a strobe-lit sanctuary for the girls with her upcoming album, I LOVE YOU KIMCHI.
Indie
West Coast Golden Hour: Madeleine Rose Finds Clarity on 'Caroline'
By Wax Staff · 3 min read
The San Francisco native leans into shimmering folk-pop to navigate the bittersweet passage of time and the beauty of an emotional breakthrough.
Electronic
Topic and SARRA Turn the Clock Into a Club Weapon on 'TIK TAK'
By Wax Staff · 3 min read
The German-Croatian producer's latest collaboration is a masterclass in tension, release, and the mechanics of what makes a song resonate in a crowded festival environment.
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