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EKKSTACY Pours His Still Bleeding Heart Out in “she will be missed”
December 17, 2024
"she will be missed" is raw and vulnerable, delving into the complexities of heartbreak and regret.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Sawyer Hill Delivers a Timeless Rock Stunner in “For The Hell Of It”
December 10, 2024
“For The Hell of It” is, at its core, an anthemic rock track that lets the genre-bending rocker shine.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
re6ce Leans Into the Creative Chaos of Distortion in 'EYEBLEACH.'
December 10, 2024
"eyebleach to me means sharp, it means distortion.”
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Jake Webber Conjures a Dark, Atmospheric Single in "dead hair"
December 3, 2024
The melancholic single arrives ahead of Webber's upcoming DJ set at Emo Nite's 10th anniversary.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Fake Dad Turns It All the Way Up on Electric Release "ON/OFF"
December 2, 2024
Fake Dad writes music that captures the tumultuous grind of existing in the modern world.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
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
Oliver Keane Taps into Classic Indie Rock Stardom in EP "Motion Sickness"
November 18, 2024
Fun, rangy, but still dialed in with hum-along pop goodness, "Motion Sickness" is filled with a savvy cadence.
Author:
DJ Connor
Daydreamers’ Debut EP Catapults Listeners into a World of Purifying Fantasy
November 16, 2024
The band leans into a complex theme of escaping into their daydreams while also reveling in their sometimes aching feelings.
Author:
Caroline McKenzie
Alaska Reid and Dylan Fraser Join Forces to Debut Duo, Witch Post
November 15, 2024
“Chill Out” embodies the best of alt rock, with gritty guitar and raw vocals from both parties that achieves the perfect balance of soft and hard.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Wallice Reveals Debut Album, "The Jester," Plus Passionfruit Martinis and Limited Edition Merch Mugs [Q&A]
November 15, 2024
While Wallice’s sound has always been earnest, crafty & self aware, this work is at its best, ensuring "The Jester" in our must-listen albums of the year.
Author:
DJ Connor
Foushée Boldly Reintroduces Herself in Thrilling Sophomore Album 'softCORE'
November 18, 2022
'softCORE' is a tough-as-nails punk record informed by garage rock, grunge, and everything in between.
Author:
Carter Fife
Royal & The Serpent Shows Off Her Softer Side in Fourth Installment of 'Rat Trap' Saga
September 5, 2023
Singer-songwriter Royal & the Serpent continues building her "royalverse" with the next installment of her RAT TRAP saga, RAT TRAP 4: the burden.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
THEO's 'C-SIDES' Is an Easygoing Display of Relatable Songwriting
November 25, 2020
THEO continues to experiment and hone his songwriting on his debut EP 'C-SIDES.'
Author:
Tyler Borland
Mercury Explore a Voyage of Grief in Three-Track Release and Short Film
June 18, 2024
Visually and sonically, this release is a triumph of alternative music, and a beautiful representation of mercury’s artistry.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Zoe Ko Laughs In The Face Of Misogyny On New Single "Lucky"
November 14, 2024
The native New Yorker continues to highlight the female experience on her latest alt-rock-tinged single and explores themes of authenticity and empowerment.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Momma Announce New Album With Gut-Spilling Single "I Want You (Fever)"
January 31, 2025
"The second we wrote that song, we felt like we were entering a new era."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
aldn Continues to Reinvent Himself With the Cathartic "headstrong gunner"
March 13, 2023
Emotionally gaunt, aldn's hyperpop sound continues to morph into deeper shades of punk.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
iivrson Creates His Own Lane on "Adrenaline"
September 11, 2020
Atlanta's iivrson has a distinct delivery that's impossible to replicate.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Russ Reiss' Latest Alternative-Fueled Single Is "everything"
June 8, 2021
Consider this another solid addition to the growing pop-punk comeback.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
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