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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
beabadoobee Searches Out Human Warmth in the Rapturous "10:36"
June 15, 2022
beabadoobee is making some of the best indie rock of recent memory.
Author:
Dillon Stave
Beauty School Dropout Deliver an Electrifying Label Debut With "Assassin"
May 25, 2022
If you don't know the name Beauty School Dropout, you're missing out.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Cannon Can't Keep Up With His "College Friends" in New Genre-Spanning Single
May 23, 2022
"I soon came to realize that in trying to be two places at once, I ended up nowhere."
Author:
Chloe Liz
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
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
renforshort Enlists Travis Barker For the Intoxicating "we'll make this ok"
May 12, 2022
"we'll make this ok" tells the story of a poisonous love; the addiction to affection from your most beautiful enemy.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
aldn Takes a Step Toward Accepting His Grief in 'good grief'
May 12, 2022
<i>good grief</i> is comprised of seven tracks that explore the seven stages of mourning.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
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
AG Club Takes Us Back to the '90s With "TRU RELIGION"
May 9, 2022
AG Club does what they do best: make the music that they feel like making.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
phem's "Sorry Mama" Will Have You Confessing Your Sins
December 10, 2019
phem enlists Machine Gun Kelly for a perfectly-scored confessional.
Author:
Bianca Brown
brakence Drifts Into the Solitary World of "cbd"
January 21, 2022
brakence has mastered the art of conveying refreshingly raw and candid subject matter in a novel way.
Author:
Kelly Park
Jagwar Twin Takes Us to the Mall of America and Falls in Puppy Love [Tour Diary]
October 29, 2019
Jagwar Twin takes us backstage on his most recent tour with pop-punk legend Avril Lavigne.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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
Aries Cements Himself as Anti-Pop's New Star With 'WELCOME HOME' Project
April 18, 2019
From its very opening moments, it is immediately apparent why the enigmatic artist is currently gracing the cover of Spotify's Anti-Pop playlist.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
brakence Conjures an Emotional Maelstrom on "argyle"
October 8, 2021
"argyle" sees brakence tackling themes of mental health, existential dread, and the cost of growing fame.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Hazel English on Cults, Moving to California, and Her Debut Album 'Wake UP!' [Q&A]
April 24, 2020
With biting honesty and clarity, English explores everything from the downfalls of capitalism to the seesaw of power in relationships.
Author:
Maddy Quach
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
Sticky Fingers' 'Yours To Keep' Has all the Hallmarks of a Lasting Classic
February 8, 2019
Set to embark on a massive Ones To Watch presented North American tour, new and old fans alike will get to experience a show informed by both an impressive discography and a phenomenal new work.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Wilder Woods' Tour Leaves the Crowd With Stars in Their Eyes and Soul in Their Hearts [TOUR DIARY]
October 3, 2019
When drama meets soul sensibilities and guitar-led melodies, it equals power. And Wilder Woods sure has a lot of it.
Author:
Precious Kato