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Matilda Marigolds Fights Suffoicating Emotion With the Joy of Small Moments in "BEEPBOOP"
April 18, 2025
"When I made 'BEEPBOOP_,' I was literally suffocating in emotion."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
New Haven Duo Showpony "Shine" On Stellar Debut Single
April 14, 2025
The sound, a fusion of New Haven's grit and charm, is built on a sonic bedrock of dark, droning, distorted guitars and a top layer of Taos and Lindsay's vocal harmony.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Public Order Offer Hope On Focus Track "Someday"
April 13, 2025
The emotionally charged track showcases the band's unique sound evolution and their distinct blend of introspective lyricism and soaring, cathartic production, setting them apart in the music scene.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Charmer Releases Bold "Blue Jay" Ahead Of Long-Awaited Third LP | THE NOISE
April 10, 2025
Michigan indie-punk outfit Charmer skillfully evokes the feeling of revisiting a pivotal moment that divided your life in two on their latest single, "Blue Jay."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Levi Evans Bares His Soul On New Single "Lay Me By Your Side"
April 9, 2025
"It tells the tale of enduring the storms within a relationship, where through struggle, love is tempered and strengthened."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The World Is Chloe Moriondo's 'Oyster' On Fourth Studio Album
April 9, 2025
'Oyster' is a thoughtful externalization of the songwriter's prolonged pent-up feelings attached to infatuation and heartbreak, meditations on vulnerability, envy, and, quite frankly, acting on bad ideas.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
2hollis Cements Himself as a Pop 'star' For a New Generation
April 8, 2025
'star' is a testament to 2hollis' resilience, vision, and bold determination to paint his name in the stars.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Teenage Joans Fall Head Over Heels In Love On Infectious New Single "Sweet And Slow" | THE NOISE
April 7, 2025
A powerful and catchy track about choosing the same person over and over again without question, it offers a blast from the past kind of vibe, leaning heavily into early 2000s emo and pop-punk inspirations while still allowing the pair's personality and talent to shine.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Raue Get Caught In A Toxic Cycle On New Single "Are You Bored Yet?" | THE NOISE
April 7, 2025
Cali Duo Raue explore the idea of creative paralysis with their latest single, "Are You Bored Yet?"
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Badflower Pays Tribute To Dearly Departed Pets On New Single "Paws" | THE NOISE
April 7, 2025
Dedicated to all those grieving the loss of a pet, the Nashville-based rockers arguably cover one of the most difficult human experiences.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Rex Orange County Announces 'The Alexander Technique' Album With Two New Singles
July 24, 2024
"I've made a lot of love songs over the years, and I feel as though this is the first time I'm trying to make a project about everything in life. In my mind, it's exactly what I've always wanted to make."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Riovaz's "the Rake" Leaves Us With No Complaints on the Dancefloor
September 13, 2023
Riovaz seems simply incapable of missing.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Amelia Moore and jxdn's "FUMD" Is the New Soundtrack to Our Waking Dreams
March 24, 2023
After teasing their iconic team-up on social media earlier this year, "FUMD" is finally here.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Crooked Teeth Would Rather "Drink Bleach" On Scathing New Single | THE NOISE
May 19, 2023
Bay Area rock trio Crooked Teeth continue their prolific output of hard-hitting alt anthems with their new single "Drink Bleach."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
yungatita Kicks Off the Year With a Healthy Dose of Slacker Pop in 'Shoelace & A Knot'
January 10, 2024
The debut album from yungatita serves as an impressive introduction to the the East LA band.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
ericdoa Reignites the Joy of Creation in the Trailblazing 'DOA'
January 23, 2024
Digicore trailblazer and pop purveyor ericdoa is the furthest he can be from dead on arrival.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Charlotte Sands Wrestles With Her Mind in Latest Single "Six Feet Under" | THE NOISE
March 31, 2023
Charlotte Sands continues to "create a safe space for people to feel accepted and celebrated for their weirdness and diversity" on her latest single, "Six Feet Under."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Cafuné Face Their "Demise" Alongside 'Love Songs for the End' EP Announcement
July 26, 2023
"We wrote 'Demise' about feeling mentally stuck in that internal dialogue of being unkind to yourself; trapped in decision paralysis, silencing yourself for fear of being misunderstood."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Snow Strippers' "So What If I'm A Freak" Is Unapologetic Trashy Fun
April 4, 2024
Snow Strippers combust with color and sound.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
KennyHoopla and Travis Barker Reunite Ahead of Blink-182 Tour For 'BLINK AND YOU'LL MISS IT//'
July 7, 2023
"Just wanted to have fun and make music. There's a lot of nostalgia, grief, and even hope mixed in."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon