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  • SOUTHPORT’S 75 – 2023

    Written by Hunter Petch 2023 was a great year for music–delivering some projects that I can easily see myself carrying with me through the rest of my years. Although it was a weaker 365 for Hip Hop/Rap, the Indie, Rock, Electronic and R&B scenes brought many new ideas to the table that both shocked and Read more

  • AMPLIFIED & ENERGIZED

    STHPRT IN ’24 THE SOUTHPORT PROJECT Written by Hunter Petch For the last 2 years, Southport Magazine has been my passion project that I am so proud of. I’ve created opportunities for myself that I never could’ve imagined when I first started, and we’ve worked with artists and creatives that I’m so grateful wanted to Read more

  • VOIR DIRE – Earl Sweatshirt & The Alchemist (MUST-LISTEN)

    “Voir Dire” is the first full length collaborative effort from highly regarded producer The Alchemist, and under-appreciated Odd Future alumni, Earl Sweatshirt. If you’re interested in minimalist hip-hop, this album is a magnum opus of the genre. Al has perfected this craft for years now, and I truly think this project rivals all of his Read more

  • Never Enough – Daniel Caesar (MUST-LISTEN)

    RELEASED APRIL 7 2023 Despite his previous controversies, Daniel Caesar continues to prove that he not only is a generational talent, but a terrifying force to be reckoned with who remains unbothered in the R&B lane. His raw passion for music, and deeply personal writing style creates an ethereal experience one can only enter from Read more

  • ARTISTS TO LOOK OUT FOR: 2023

    ARTISTS TO LOOK OUT FOR: 2023

    Here’s a list of a few fresh faces that impressed us in some way musically last year, that we think you’ll be seeing great things from this year… Frank Sativa In the ever-growing underground “bedroom pop” space, Frank Sativa is one of the highlights. His simplistic aesthetic allows for easy listening, but every song has Read more

  • Why redveil’s “learn 2 swim” Is Our Album of The Year

    Why redveil’s “learn 2 swim” Is Our Album of The Year

    This year, I particularly struggled to find music that stuck with me for a significant amount of time, as many of the albums I originally heard and enjoyed, weren’t showcasing much longevity or replay-ability as the year came closer to it’s end. Now that we’ve reached the end of 2022, I can confidently share that Read more

  • REMEMBERING: PNB ROCK

    REMEMBERING: PNB ROCK

    On September 12th 2022 (yesterday), we lost yet another artist to gun violence. PnB Rock was a talented and entertaining talent who always shined through his many amazing vocal performances. Rakim Allen was born in Philadelphia, and after 19 years of struggle and troublemaking, he adopted the name “PnB”, which comes from Pastorius and Baynton, Read more

  • Jx.Zero Interview

    Jx.Zero Interview

    Hunter had the opportunity to sit down with “Jx.Zero”, the up and coming star who has done a number on the TikTok “For You” page… Read more