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The cover for Australian singer Tkay Maidza's second album, 'Sweet Justice.'

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International Discovery: Tkay Maidza – Aussie Hip Hopper Has Earned Two ARIA Awards

The world first heard Tkay Maidza on “Brontosaurus,” a song halfway between dubstep, jungle and Azealia Banks “212”-esque club rap. While that track is certainly…

Matthew Varga·
April 20, 2026·

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Barry Can’t Swim Hits Mainstream Ascendance With ‘Loner’

Barry Can't Swim follows up a shining debut with "Loner," proving that his early gem was anything but a fluke.

Matthew Varga·
April 1, 2026·

A photo of Chicago-born rapper Mick Jenkins.

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Feature Artist: Mick Jenkins, Offers Hip Hop Chicago Flavor

As far as origin stories, there are few that feature shoulder brushing with as many notable names as Mick Jenkins'.

Matthew Varga·
March 27, 2026·

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Eden Coleman Talks About Dancing with Huge K-Pop to Pop to Rock Acts

We caught up with New Zealand dancer Eden Coleman as she plans a US relocation on the heels of Coldplay and BLACKPINK performances.

Matthew Varga·
March 24, 2026·

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MD Discovery: Jesse Welles Still “Sings The News”

With viral hits like "Horses," "United Health" and "War Isn't Murder," Jesse Welles doesn't pull any punches in addressing modern ills.

Matthew Varga·
March 23, 2026·

The members of Irish rap trio Kneecap. After making plenty of headlines with their single "C.E.A.R.T.A." in 2018, they returned for their first release in two years back in March with "It's Been Ages." Taken from @kneecap32 on Instagram.

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Kneecap, Irish Rap Trio with a BAFTA For St Pat’s Day

If the logline of “abrasive, ultra-political, Gaelic language rap” doesn’t ring any bells, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Though there’s a rich history of hip-hop,…

Matthew Varga·
March 17, 2026·

The cover for the debut album from 1999 Write the Future, 'hella (˃̣̣̥╭╮˂̣̣̥) ✧ ♡ ‧º·˚:'

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Rediscovery of 1999 Write The Future: Who, What and Some Rap Highlights

With a slew of A-list features and an early placement on the latest NBA 2K soundtrack, many hip-hop boards transfixed on the same question in…

Matthew Varga·
March 10, 2026·

The cover art for Mid Air by Romy, the debut album of the xx's singer & keyboardist.

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Romy – Looking Back on Her Solo Launch Beyond the xx with “Mid Air”

Already a member of a venerated indie act the xx, with Mid Air, Romy is staking out to shape the electronic scene on her debut…

Matthew Varga·
March 5, 2026·

Artwork for "Unsteady" from singer, Caroline Romano

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Caroline Romano Announces “It Took Me Falling” EP With New Single “Unsteady”

With the boundaries to music making lower than ever and overnight sensations truly feeling overnight at times, the benefit of experience can sometimes be underrated.…

Matthew Varga·
March 3, 2026·

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Noah Kahan, SIENNA SPIRO, Waka Flocka Flame Rise Up As Bad Bunny Continues Dominance On MD’s Tracks

We’re not oblivious enough to claim that we’re above patting ourselves on the back. Given this segment so frequently focuses on the heroes of the…

Matthew Varga·
February 26, 2026·

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Discovery ·

International Discovery: Tkay Maidza – Aussie Hip Hopper Has Earned Two ARIA Awards

The world first heard Tkay Maidza on “Brontosaurus,” a song halfway between dubstep, jungle and Azealia Banks “212”-esque club rap. While that track is certainly…

Matthew Varga·
April 20, 2026·

Featured ·

Barry Can’t Swim Hits Mainstream Ascendance With ‘Loner’

Barry Can't Swim follows up a shining debut with "Loner," proving that his early gem was anything but a fluke.

Matthew Varga·
April 1, 2026·

Featured ·

Feature Artist: Mick Jenkins, Offers Hip Hop Chicago Flavor

As far as origin stories, there are few that feature shoulder brushing with as many notable names as Mick Jenkins'.

Matthew Varga·
March 27, 2026·

Discovery ·

Eden Coleman Talks About Dancing with Huge K-Pop to Pop to Rock Acts

We caught up with New Zealand dancer Eden Coleman as she plans a US relocation on the heels of Coldplay and BLACKPINK performances.

Matthew Varga·
March 24, 2026·

Discovery ·

MD Discovery: Jesse Welles Still “Sings The News”

With viral hits like "Horses," "United Health" and "War Isn't Murder," Jesse Welles doesn't pull any punches in addressing modern ills.

Matthew Varga·
March 23, 2026·

Discovery ·

Kneecap, Irish Rap Trio with a BAFTA For St Pat’s Day

If the logline of “abrasive, ultra-political, Gaelic language rap” doesn’t ring any bells, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Though there’s a rich history of hip-hop,…

Matthew Varga·
March 17, 2026·

Discovery ·

Rediscovery of 1999 Write The Future: Who, What and Some Rap Highlights

With a slew of A-list features and an early placement on the latest NBA 2K soundtrack, many hip-hop boards transfixed on the same question in…

Matthew Varga·
March 10, 2026·

Discovery ·

Romy – Looking Back on Her Solo Launch Beyond the xx with “Mid Air”

Already a member of a venerated indie act the xx, with Mid Air, Romy is staking out to shape the electronic scene on her debut…

Matthew Varga·
March 5, 2026·

Featured ·

Caroline Romano Announces “It Took Me Falling” EP With New Single “Unsteady”

With the boundaries to music making lower than ever and overnight sensations truly feeling overnight at times, the benefit of experience can sometimes be underrated.…

Matthew Varga·
March 3, 2026·

Featured ·

Noah Kahan, SIENNA SPIRO, Waka Flocka Flame Rise Up As Bad Bunny Continues Dominance On MD’s Tracks

We’re not oblivious enough to claim that we’re above patting ourselves on the back. Given this segment so frequently focuses on the heroes of the…

Matthew Varga·
February 26, 2026·