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jxdn Questions Everything in "WHAT THE HELL," Announces 'WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS' Album
March 15, 2024
"I went to hell and back since my last album."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Deb Never and Love Spells Linger on the Bewitching "Dope Sick"
March 15, 2024
"Dope Sick" arrives as the lead single for the highly-anticipated Pigeons and Planes' compilation album 'See You Next Year 2.'
Author:
Laura Reyes
Maggie Lindemann Cracks Open Her Mind For the World to See in 'HEADSPLIT'
March 12, 2024
HEADSPLIT marks a new era for Lindemann, one that sees the rising star more assured in her identity and voice than ever before.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
10 Questions With Minas on His Latest EP ‘Grazes' and More [Q&A]
March 11, 2024
"I’ve made music for as long as I can remember, and it kind of became a way for me to process and figure things out that are frying my head."
Author:
DJ Connor
Jean Dawson Pens a Love Letter to Every First-Generation Wanderer With 'Boohoo'
March 7, 2024
'Boohoo' is palpable proof that Dawson is only getting better with time
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
april27 Follows Up His Breakout Hit With the Otherworldly “into a g**”
March 4, 2024
april27 is a mad genius.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Pacifica Reveal the Raw Emotion at the Heart of Their Music in 'Freak Scene: NAK Sessions'
March 1, 2024
Pacifica gives newfound life to their typically raucous brand of pop-rock.
Author:
Giselle Libby
glaive Embraces the Chaos of a Swirling Mind in 'a bit of a mad one'
February 27, 2024
'a bit of a mad one' is a work of matured vulnerability, refining the hyperpop and alternative fusion the artist helped to pioneer.
Author:
Abby Kenna
NIGHTBUS' "Average Boy" Is the Soundtrack to a Lonely Club Night [Q&A]
February 27, 2024
The band sat down with us to uncover the bittersweet escapism of their latest single and the secrets behind their dark, retro-revivalist sound.
Author:
DJ Connor
Jazmin Bean’s 'Traumatic Livelihood' Is a Genre-Blending Exploration of Trauma and Healing
February 26, 2024
Boundaryless and exquisitely donned in theatrics, 'Traumatic Livelihood' is a precious collection of the artist’s musical and personal voice.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Ethan Bortnick's 'luna park' Exists in a World Between Dreams and Reality
February 21, 2024
"The mission is always to be as unique as possible and push my art till it actually makes me feel uncomfortable."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Crawlers Delivers a Raw, Emotional Debut Album in 'The Mess We Seem To Make'
February 20, 2024
The universe of Cralwers is stirring, multi-dimensional, and unpredictable.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Ayleen Valentine's “ask nicely” Is a Hypnotic, Bewitching Plea
February 16, 2024
“ask nicely” is a release of pent-up confusion and frustration with an essential touch of softness.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Declan McKenna Creates a Trippy, Experimental World All His Own in 'What Happened to the Beach?'
February 15, 2024
'What Happened to the Beach?' marks what will inevitably seen as a cornerstone in McKenna's ever-shifting. musical identity.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
d4vd Returns to His Indie Rock Roots With the Striking Two-Track 'Withering'
February 10, 2024
In his latest offering, the breakout star strays from the ballads and returns to his rambunctious pop-rock roots.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
jxdn Bares His Still-Bleeding Heart in "WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS"
February 9, 2024
"The music of my life has started playing again. All I can think about is showing everyone what it sounds like."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet Cleffy, the Artist Fighting His Demons With Intoxicating, Alternative R&B
February 7, 2024
Honoring themes of loss, grief, and the perils of existing, his alternative R&B is both cathartic and liberating.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
The Last Dinner Party's 'Prelude to Ecstasy' Is a Portrait of Fierce Femininity and Art-Rock Genius
February 5, 2024
'Prelude to Ecstasy' feels like a Tumblr-era soundtrack to an ornate period piece.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Etta Marcus Embraces Winter, Buries Summer in Her Latest Mini Album
January 31, 2024
'The Death of Summer & Other Promises' is a masterpiece of emotion and depth.
Author:
Laura Reyes
glaive Begs the Question "huh" in Breakneck Banger
January 31, 2024
“huh” is the glaive encapsulated, merging raw emotions with unfiltered electronic soundscapes.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Meet PrettyUgly, the Next It-Band of Alternative Pop Fusion
January 27, 2024
The LA-based alternative band merges powerhouse frontwoman vocals with an indie-fusion of sounds to create genre-bending pop-rock earworms.
Author:
Abby Kenna
YUNGBLUD and Lil Yachty Leave the World Behind in "When We Die (Can We Still Get High?)"
January 26, 2024
"I wanted this moment to be a collision of each other's imagination and sound."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Wisp Conjures a Storm of Unrequited Emotions in "See you soon"
January 25, 2024
"'See you soon' is about being infatuated with a person and wanting to spend all of your time with them."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Pouty Yeans For The Golden State On Grungey New Single "TV on TV" | THE NOISE
January 22, 2024
California-based artist Pouty harnesses the energy of Courtney Love and the musicality of Rivers Cuomo on her latest track, "TV on TV."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Maggie Lindemann Finds Herself a "hostage" in Her Own Mind
January 22, 2024
Lindemann's first offering since her debut album cries out like a siren's call.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Clairo and Her Best Friends Have Formed Your New Favorite Band, Shelly
October 30, 2020
It looks like 2020 isn't a complete wash.
Author:
Ruby Scott
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
Meet Zeph, the Composer of Your Coming-of-Age Soundtrack
February 17, 2022
Zeph is a singer-songwriter, producer, and shitposter that you need in your life.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
ThxSoMch Makes a Dark, Intoxicating Breakthrough With “SPIT IN MY FACE!”
November 8, 2022
ThxSoMch is building a home for longing hearts.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
6 Ones To Know If You're a Fan of Hozier
January 15, 2019
Hozier redefined what it meant to pray with his breakout single "Take Me To Church." With new music on the way, we honor the Irish songwriter with 6 artists following his footsteps.
Author:
Kathryn O'Leary
Meet ALEXSUCKS, the Delinquents Betting on a Hollywood Rock Revival
June 15, 2023
ALEXSUCKS feels like LA's answer to the indie bands birthed in underground NY clubs.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Lewis Capaldi Inspires Change in Bittersweet "Someone You Loved" Music Video
February 8, 2019
Capaldi hopes to bring awareness to the necessity of organ donors through his partnership with British organ donation charity, Live Life Give Life.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Q Explores Loves and Intimacy in the Otherworldly "Take Me Where Your Heart Is"
October 9, 2020
Q's latest neo-soul stunner belongs on the <i>Euphoria</i> season two soundtrack.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Meet Cleffy, the Artist Fighting His Demons With Intoxicating, Alternative R&B
February 7, 2024
Honoring themes of loss, grief, and the perils of existing, his alternative R&B is both cathartic and liberating.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Meet flyingfish, the 15-Year-Old Exploring the Unknown in 'the way night falls'
October 18, 2023
flyingfish’s artistry paints a portrait of raw, unbridled discovery in motion.
Author:
Abby Kenna
tsubi club Makes One Hell of a First Impression With "burbank house"
October 27, 2021
"burbank house" may be the debut single from tsubi club but it feels like anything but.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet Pacifica, the Argentine Indie Rock Duo Soundtracking Your "Premature Rejection"
August 9, 2023
"With western cowboy riffs and a lot of distortion, we invite you to come our way and remember Pacifica."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Scene Queen Calls Out Abuse In Music Industry in Scathing New Single “18+” [Q&A] | The Noise
March 20, 2023
Since her viral hit “Pink Rover” and her breakout EP Bimbocore, Scene Queen continues to prove that she refuses to remain silent and will unapologetically disrupt the status quo stomping on the throat of gatekeepers and misogynists everywhere – all while wearing pink platform boots.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Amira Elfeky Makes Major Label Debut With the Impassioned "Coming Down"
September 15, 2023
"Coming Down is a sonic journey through the depths of passion and intensity."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Dominic Fike's "Mama's Boy" Is a Nostalgic Rebellion
June 23, 2023
Fike continues his recent string of standout singles with another left-field hit.
Author:
Isabella Margolis
KennyHoopla's "how will i rest in peace if i'm buried by a highway? //" Is Pure Catharsis
February 10, 2020
KennyHoopla is the next wave.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Sam Fender Presents a Chilling Dystopian Vision in "Play God" Video
January 22, 2019
"'Play God' is set in an alternate dystopian reality that shares similarities with our own world."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Doja Cat Goes Full Grunge With the Best Friend Anthem, "Bottom Bitch"
October 3, 2019
Who allowed Doja Cat to channel 2002 this hard?
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Number_i Shoots For the Top of the Charts With "INZM"
August 29, 2024
"INZM" is an adrenaline-laced thrill ride from start to finish.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Chase Atlantic Tackles Mental Health Issues With "STUCKINMYBRAIN"
May 28, 2019
Continuing to build anticipation for their forthcoming album PHASES and headlining tour, the alt-pop trio has dropped yet another infectious new single.
Meet bby, the Indie Group Exuding Pure, Infectious Exuberance
December 11, 2023
bby is not even a year into their inception and are ticking off boxes many have yet to near.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Matt Maeson Returns Home a Changed Man in "Blood Runs Red"
May 19, 2022
"'Blood Runs Red' is a song about being a successful artist and the narcissistic tendencies that come along with it."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Wallows Let Us in on a Secret Fling in "Calling After Me"
March 22, 2024
We are living for this new era of Wallows.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Matt Maeson Finds Light at the End of the Tunnel in "Bank on the Funeral" Album
April 5, 2019
If you were lucky enough to get a ticket to Maeon's upcoming completely sold out tour, don't forget to bring a box of tissue, or ten.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Sir Chloe's "Mercy" Is a Cathartic Portrait of Grief
March 2, 2022
"Mercy" is a grief-filled wail bolstered by compelling melodies and unapologetic lyrics.
Author:
Kelly Park