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Carlie Hanson Takes Us Through Her Latest EP 'too late to cry,' Track by Track
February 25, 2025
We've watched Hanson evolve as a person, writer, and vessel for emotion in real-time.
Author:
DJ Connor
Celebrate the Season of Love with Bestfriend's "HEADSTART"
February 20, 2025
Upbeat and full of life, “HEADSTART” is just the anthem needed for new love and dancing around your bedroom after a perfect date.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Oklou Captures the Beauty of a Waking Dream in 'choke enough'
February 12, 2025
'choke enough' inserts an honest, lucid reflection into its heart, creating an ebb and flow that feels like a derailed memory.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Rachel Chinouriri and sombr Reignite the Initial Spark of “All I Ever Asked”
February 12, 2025
A great song stands the test of time and can take many forms.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Join Zach Templar On His Romantic US Tour [Tour Diary]
February 12, 2025
Smashing and dashing, Zach is part of the a new wave of romance excellent that is melodic, moody and vocally delicious, and his latest single ‘Desire’ is just more evidence of that layered composition.
Author:
DJ Connor
Remy Bond Channels Old Hollywood Into Aesthetic Pop with "Simple Girl"
February 7, 2025
Invoking Lana Del Rey and Sabrina Carpenter with a sound entirely her own, Remy Bond crafts a vision for herself.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Daniel Seavey Pens a Comeback Anthem in “Second Wind”
February 5, 2025
, “Second Wind” is an enticingly vibrant, deliciously abstract pop microcosm.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
Lyn Lapid Traverses to the Other World in "Coraline"
February 3, 2025
“Coraline” dives into the loneliness that comes with finding yourself in a new place.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Oklou and Bladee Reach Ethereal New Heights in "take me by the hand"
January 22, 2025
"take me by the hand" lands somewhere between heaven and Earth.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Saya Gray's "LIE DOWN..." Is a Reserved, Spellbinding Gem
January 21, 2025
Gray is anything but complacent and strives to put the most honest version of herself and her work out into the universe.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Wallows' "Your New Favorite Song" Cruises Into Dreamy Indie Pop Waters
January 17, 2025
Immediately gooey and lavender-scented, "Your New Favorite Song" is a dreamlike joyride down the coast.
Author:
René Cobar
spill tab Teases Debut Album With the Frenetic, French “De Guerre”
January 15, 2025
“De Guerre” is a glitchy, grungy, frenetic blend of chaos and ecstasy.
Author:
Gia Acosta
dexter in the newsagent Sets Her Heart Aglow in Visceral Daydream "With u"
January 9, 2025
“With u” is a love story for a generation that inspires us to never stop searching for someone who sees us as we are.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
girlpuppy Peers Through Daydreams of the Past in "Windows"
January 8, 2025
The Atlanta-based artist continues her sentimental indie rock catalogue, accompanied by a wistful music video.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Liang Lawrence's “Kiss My Apocalypse," Plus Sourdough Bread & Colored Pencils [Q&A]
January 7, 2025
With its bright, sneaky harmonies and a punchy chorus, this song is pure optimistic bliss, a perfect tune to ring in this new year.
Author:
DJ Connor
Tessa Violet, Brye, and corook Shine on Remix of Body Positivity Anthem "My Body's My Buddy"
December 23, 2024
"My Body's My Buddy" is a tender ode to self-love.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
LAUNDRY DAY Delivers Up a Dose of Feel-Good Indie Pop in "Damn Shame"
December 17, 2024
“Damn Shame” captures the bittersweet nature of a budding relationship and yearning for a fleeting moment.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Peter McPoland Shares a Collection of Indie Pop Gems in 'Friend'
December 11, 2024
“i really love these songs i think they fuck.”
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
The Army, The Navy Offers Their Delectably Eccentric EP, 'Sugar for Bugs'
December 7, 2024
Each track is a testament to the duo's imaginative writing and deeply resonant sound.
Author:
Laura Reyes
Juliet Ivy Gifts Us a Dose of Holiday Existentialism in "snow globe on an alien's desk"
December 4, 2024
"It's about the gut-wrenching feeling of time passing as another holiday season approaches. The feeling is both scary and beautiful."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Interview With Wasia Project: On Isotope Chic, Bathroom Scribbles and Being Ready to Make An Album
November 27, 2024
The iconic brother and sister pop-duo have just completed their Isotope World Tour, so at their show in Brussels, we sat down to chat about their songwriting process, cats, and being ready to add more songs to their musical catalog.
Author:
Daniela Waizel Rule
BoyWithUke Unveils a Soul-Stirring Finale With His New Album, ‘Burnout’
November 23, 2024
The compilation of songs acts as a bridge to Charley Yang and the very real and personal themes he is now prepared to reveal.
Author:
René Cobar
Bestfriend Begs the Question in an Indie Pop Dreamscape: "WHY DO WE DO THIS?"
November 22, 2024
The song questions why and how we continue to push through life despite self-doubt, loneliness, and self-inflicted pressure.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Skateland Grapples with the Modern World on Transcendent EP "Joyce Howell, How are You?"
November 21, 2024
The project is a romantic, celestial love letter to the characters in his head, the muses that strike him unexpectedly, and most importantly, himself.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
Don't Be Fooled by Polly Money's Earworm Pop Innocence in "i'm not proud"
November 20, 2024
Self described “lesbian overlord," Polly Money turns shame into the catchiest pop mastery.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Meet BoyWithUke, the Mysterious DIY Artist Racking Up Streams in the Millions
November 10, 2021
Just who is BoyWithUke?
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Alexander 23 Reminds Us We're Not Alone With "IDK You Yet"
April 10, 2020
Alexander 23 tackles the complex emotions many of us are dealing with in isolation.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
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
beabadoobee and Laufey Conjure "A Night To Remember" With a Track You Won't Soon Forget
October 23, 2023
“A Night to Remember” is a jazz-tinged letter of love and lust to the people and places that once were and could have been.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Still Woozy and Remi Wolf's "Pool" Showcases the Magic of True Friendship
March 17, 2022
"Pool was such a beautifully natural collaboration - and is a great reflection of how life can just so seamlessly turn into art."
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Noah Floersch Weaves a Tale of Fated Devastation in "The Bird Song"
August 26, 2024
In his latest single, Floresch paints a vivid portrait of drama and devastation.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Amy Shark Opens Up About Cheating in Heartbreaking "Mess Her Up" Video
March 1, 2019
"It's beautiful, dramatic and heartbreaking all at once."
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Wallows Remind Us It'll Be "OK" in Heartening Bop
March 20, 2020
"...no matter where we are or how alone/lost we feel right now, we can get up again and try to feel OK. We're in it together."
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
again&again Is the International Collective You Need to Keep on Your Radar
July 31, 2020
again&again is a glorious melting pot of varied sounds and ideas.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Meet Chenayder, the Breakout High School Artist Crafting an Indie Pop Dream in 'Blue Oblivion'
May 26, 2023
At only 16, bedroom pop newcomer Chenayder is making a name for herself.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Meet carpetgarden, the Misfit Indie Pop Icon Embracing Optimistic Nihilism
December 9, 2021
"'IDC' is a really chaotic song about embracing identity and flaws and giving up in the most positive way."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
BENEE Went From Making Pizzas to Becoming Pop's Next Big Thing [Q&A]
June 28, 2019
The initial excitement surrounding BENEE is not unlike that of the first time we heard tale of a young Billie Eilish.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Gracie Abrams' "Mean It" Is a Heartbreaking Debut
October 24, 2019
It's pure, sentimental, and undeniably beautiful.
Author:
Precious Kato
Tim Atlas' "Tangerine" Is a Luscious Ode to Understated Beauty
October 23, 2019
Tim Atlas learned a choreographed dance for his heavenly new single. That alone is reason enough for us to play "Tangerine" on repeat.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Hojean's "Over 85" Is an Effortless Joyride
March 4, 2020
There's simply no limit when it comes to Hojean.
Author:
Joey Legittino
JVKE Captures the Universal Feeling of Loss in "this is what losing someone feels like"
March 20, 2023
"We've all lost someone somehow, and it's time we start processing that loss together."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet The Booyah! Kids, New York's Bedroom Pop Poster Child
April 16, 2020
The Booyah! Kids are finding a way to stand out within the confines of New York's highly saturated music scene.
Author:
Maddy Quach
The Rare Occasions Pair Existentialism and Explosive Indie Pop on "Origami"
June 7, 2021
"I hope this song can serve as a reminder to seek out the quiet and calm that exists outside our noisy little brains."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ant Saunders Continues to Win Over Our Hearts With His "Yellow Hearts" Video
December 10, 2019
Saunders' takes us back to where his viral hit all began.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Rex Orange County's "Face To Face" May Be His Most Exciting and Personal Single Yet
October 23, 2019
"THIS SONG IS ABOUT BEING AWAY FROM HOME, FEELING TRAPPED IN AN UNDESIRABLE SITUATION & FINDING IT DIFFICULT TO TRUST PEOPLE."
Author:
Matthew Rudas
khai dreams' 'Now and Then' Is Idyllic, Intimate Indie Pop at Its Finest
October 11, 2019
khai dreams is nearly impossible to dislike.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
CHAMPS' "Katrina" Video Is Superbly Surreal [Premiere]
January 30, 2020
CHAMPS delivers an A24 Films - worthy music video.
Author:
Mike Olinger
Meet mazie, the Introverted-Extrovert With "no friends"
April 14, 2020
We cannot help but stan mazie's music, vision, and "potatoes over meat" mentality.
Author:
Jenna Singer
Meet April June, the Artist Making Music For Those Who Love as Deeply As They Mourn
February 15, 2023
The UK artist's music contains both the trenches of heartbreak and the euphoria of newly bloomed romance.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
LÉON Shares a Complicated Love Story in "You And I" Ahead of Album & Tour Launch
February 1, 2019
"I want people to listen and relate."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul