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Bad Sounds Take Us Through Their ‘Escaping from a Violent Time’ Series Track by Track
June 12, 2024
Brothers Callum and Ewan were kind enough to dig into this wondrous album, taking us down the rabbit hole of your best summer escape plan.
Author:
DJ Connor
Ruby Waters Takes a Bite Out of Love and Life in Debut Album 'What's The Point'
June 7, 2024
"I hope this album feels like a big comforting hug to whoever needs one!"
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
re6ce Crafts an Ephemeral Moment of Bittersweet Euphoria in 'grey europe'
June 6, 2024
The latest EP from re6ce balances classic sonic touchstones and daring experimentation.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Montell Fish Conjures an Intoxicating Tale of Envy in "Who Did You Touch?"
June 5, 2024
"This first single was created/began in Paris, France, while processing religious trauma, with poetic interpretations of jealousy for a mysterious woman."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Beaches on Opening for girl in red, Winning Over Crowds, and Being Crowned "Lesbian of the Year" [Q&A]
June 4, 2024
We caught up with The Beaches as they took the stage at the iconic Greek Theatre.
Author:
Giselle Libby
The Marías' Sink Into the Blue Alluring Depths of 'Submarine'
June 3, 2024
'Submarine' is more dizzying and electrifying than we could have ever prepared for.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Middle Part Bare Their Soul, Scars and All, in Debut Album ‘Disruptor’ [Q&A]
May 27, 2024
"The album is a depiction of my insanity, and that goes up and down, up and down, up and down."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Huddy Takes Us Through Love's Highs and Lows in 'Love Bites'
May 16, 2024
"I want everyone to be swept away by the whirlwind of emotions, to experience firsthand the kaleidoscope of love's highs and lows right beside me."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Dora Jar Explores Personhood in Ethereal Single "She Loves Me"
May 14, 2024
"This song is an ode to the girl I wish I could be."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Remi Wolf Charts Out Two Complementary Yet Diverse Sonic Paths in "Toro" and "Alone in Miami"
May 13, 2024
"Toro" and "Alone in Miami" paint Wolf as a multi-faceted star in full bloom.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Chelsea Collins Bids a Sweet Farewell to a Toxic Ex on "Wish U Hell"
January 26, 2022
"'Wish U Hell' evokes the nostalgic feeling of being nine years old, jumping on my bed, pretending I'm a rockstar."
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
adam brian paul's "Chillin in the Garden" Is Infectious Emotional Decay
February 25, 2022
There is a compositional fearlessness to "Chillin in the Garden" that mirrors deep therapy.
Author:
DJ Connor
WILLOW's '<COPINGMECHANISM>' Is a Potent Journey Through Her Subconscious
October 10, 2022
WILLOW'S revival of angsty emo-rock seems to come as naturally as breathing.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
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
Fontaines D.C. Expand on Hit Album Romance With Two Surreal Deluxe Tracks
April 22, 2025
Landing as one of our absolute favorites last year, Romance (Deluxe) dives even deeper into the gut-wrenching, emotional themes that made the original truly captivating.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Genre-Bending Duo Brevin Kim Is Sending Your Playlists Into Retirement
October 2, 2019
"Every day is different for humans, sometimes you feel different emotions from hour to hour, and this fleeting nature of our feelings is reflected through the range of sounds on 'cliff.'"
Author:
Bianca Brown
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
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
Charlie Curtis-Beard Reflects on New Changes with the 'Rain In Pasadena' EP
December 14, 2020
Los Angeles based rapper and singer Charlie Curtis-Beard is best known for his youthful demeanor and creative use of R&B, hip hop, and pop influences in his music.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Elko's Debut 'Love Was The Reason' Cannot Be Boxed In
January 11, 2021
'Love Was The Reason' is a dejected and emotive album all centered around Elko's navigation through a difficult relationship.
Author:
Tyler Borland