The fiercely independent, Idaho-raised rapper nick! channels a deeply overstimulated, restless frequency on his new EP, "GEEKED!". Born in 2006 and building a fervent following entirely without industry co-signs, he occupies an interesting lane in new-wave underground hip-hop. His music sounds precisely like the brain chemistry of an internet-raised creative processing the blinding speed of newfound success. He writes and produces melodic, hard-hitting rap...

Emerging Artist YDV Chronicles Toxic Love Journey with Emotional Depth and Raw Honesty "Where I Stay" YDV, which stands for "Your Desire's Vault," is a new artist whose highly personal and reflective music is making a name for himself in the music world. His newest EP, "Don't Let It End" is based on real events and explores the complicated feelings of a bad love cycle from...