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The Wrecks Examine Empathy and Life's Complexities in Sophomore Album 'Sonder' [Q&A]

The Wrecks Examine Empathy and Life's Complexities in Sophomore Album 'Sonder' [Q&A]

June 21, 2022 "I think the only tried and true process with creating music is the fact that it's a journey of exploration and discovery. There's no formula."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Hot Mulligan Critique Space Cowboy Billionaires in “Drink Milk and Run” | The Noise

Hot Mulligan Critique Space Cowboy Billionaires in “Drink Milk and Run” | The Noise

June 16, 2022 "'Not rich enough to make a sound' sums it up pretty good."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
emo
Rare Americans Wants to Hear Your Story While Sharing Theirs [Q&A]

Rare Americans Wants to Hear Your Story While Sharing Theirs [Q&A]

June 14, 2022 "I want to say hi to you, and I want to give you a high five and connect on a human level."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
Relive So What!? With 3OH3!, Simple Plan, Maggie Lindemann, and More [Q&A] | The Noise

Relive So What!? With 3OH3!, Simple Plan, Maggie Lindemann, and More [Q&A] | The Noise

June 8, 2022 Revisit the insanity of So What!? Music Festival with us and some of our favorite artists.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Governors Ball 2022: 10 Acts Not to Miss

Governors Ball 2022: 10 Acts Not to Miss

June 7, 2022 Don't say we didn't warn you.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Deaton Chris Anthony and BENEE Team Up For the Nostalgia-Inducing "Goodbuy My Old Life"

Deaton Chris Anthony and BENEE Team Up For the Nostalgia-Inducing "Goodbuy My Old Life"

June 3, 2022 Deaton is on a mission to make bowling stylish again (and he sounds pretty good doing it).
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
Red Leather Paints a Haunting Picture of LA in "The Only Time It Rains In Hollywood"

Red Leather Paints a Haunting Picture of LA in "The Only Time It Rains In Hollywood"

June 1, 2022 Meet Red Leather, the artist bridging the pain of Americana with the decaying glamor of Hollywood.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
So What?! Fest 2022: 11 Undercard Acts Not to Miss | The Noise

So What?! Fest 2022: 11 Undercard Acts Not to Miss | The Noise

May 27, 2022 You do not want to miss these 11 acts at So What?! Fest 2022.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
grentperez Is the Hopeful Romantic We Need

grentperez Is the Hopeful Romantic We Need

May 24, 2022 Thoughtful, personal, honest, and endearing, grentperez makes music to cure the soul.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
R&B
Dear Spring Release Thrashing Single "Newspeak" Ahead Of EP | The Noise

Dear Spring Release Thrashing Single "Newspeak" Ahead Of EP | The Noise

May 23, 2022 "'Newspeak' examines self-destructive tendencies and the struggle of expression in an age of extreme polarization."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
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Sofà­a Valdés Signals a Season of Change in New EP 'In Bloom'

Sofà­a Valdés Signals a Season of Change in New EP 'In Bloom'

May 16, 2022 <i>In Bloom</i> means standing your ground and not letting anyone take you away from that moment.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
Ethel Cain Reckons With Love, Violence, and Religion in Debut Album 'Preacher's Daughter'

Ethel Cain Reckons With Love, Violence, and Religion in Debut Album 'Preacher's Daughter'

May 13, 2022 Cain's debut is emotionally shuddering, producing a crater-deep impact that commands your attention.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
Ambar Lucid Welcomes a New Era of Self-Acceptance With "girl ur so pretty"

Ambar Lucid Welcomes a New Era of Self-Acceptance With "girl ur so pretty"

May 12, 2022 Lucid's latest is "inspired by the color pink, sparkles, and characters like Rue and Jules from Euphoria."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
Pale Waves Return With "Lies," Announce New Album  'Unwanted'

Pale Waves Return With "Lies," Announce New Album  'Unwanted'

May 9, 2022 "Lies" is a nostalgic, pop-punk anthem that harnesses angst to empower catharsis.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Wallice Explores Celebrity Culture and Fame in '90s American Superstar'

Wallice Explores Celebrity Culture and Fame in '90s American Superstar'

May 6, 2022 Wallice examines fame sardonically and satirically, with equal parts romantic anticipation and ironic apprehension.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Pollyanna's  "Mars" Is an Adrenaline-Racing Anthem [Premiere]

Pollyanna's  "Mars" Is an Adrenaline-Racing Anthem [Premiere]

May 5, 2022 "It's gritty, it's heavy, it's loud, it's abrasive, it's explicit, and it's super honest."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Wallice Wants You to Dance at Her "Funeral"

Wallice Wants You to Dance at Her "Funeral"

May 3, 2022 "This is my favorite song I've ever written."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Been Stellar Release Larry Clark Inspired Single "Kids 1995"

Been Stellar Release Larry Clark Inspired Single "Kids 1995"

May 2, 2022 The band's latest single evokes a scorching '90s New York summer, contemplating innocence lost and the acceptance of life as it is.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Maggie Lindemann Joins Forces With Sleeping With Sirens' Kellin Quinn For  "how could you do this to me"

Maggie Lindemann Joins Forces With Sleeping With Sirens' Kellin Quinn For  "how could you do this to me"

April 29, 2022 Lindemann and Quinn make for a pop-punk match made in heaven.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
anees Never Fails to Wears His Heart On Sleeve

anees Never Fails to Wears His Heart On Sleeve

April 28, 2022 anees is the very embodiment of sonic sunshine.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
Meet Yard Act, the Blueprint  For the New Wave of Post-Punk

Meet Yard Act, the Blueprint  For the New Wave of Post-Punk

April 21, 2022 Biting commentary on greed, privilege, and existentialism builds the exoskeleton of this wildly exciting UK act.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Boyish Enter the Ring in "I Think I Hate It Here"

Boyish Enter the Ring in "I Think I Hate It Here"

April 18, 2022 "I Think I Hate It Here" is a whirlwind of unconventional distorted sounds and ethereal textures."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Sip on BETWEEN FRIENDS' "orange juice" Ahead of Newly Announced 'cutie'  EP

Sip on BETWEEN FRIENDS' "orange juice" Ahead of Newly Announced 'cutie'  EP

April 15, 2022 With a new EP on the way and set to perform their first-ever live show, 2022 is looking to be BETWEEN FRIENDS' year.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
Mothé Explores Pain and Healing in Debut Album 'I Don't Want You To Worry Anymore' [Q&A]

Mothé Explores Pain and Healing in Debut Album 'I Don't Want You To Worry Anymore' [Q&A]

April 11, 2022 "I think the album honestly has a lot to do with this constant state of doom that we are experiencing."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Allison Ponthier Isn't Content to Live Life Stuck on "Autopilot"

Allison Ponthier Isn't Content to Live Life Stuck on "Autopilot"

April 8, 2022 Ponthier's deeply personal sonic musings never fail to capture an air of the universal.
Author: Alessandra Rincon