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OCTAVIO the Dweeb Lets His Anxieties Fly on "Nights Like This"
August 9, 2021
"Being a young adult can be scary as hell, especially when you have no idea what you're doing."
Nessa Barrett Isn't Looking to Forgive and Forget on "i hope ur miserable until ur dead"
August 6, 2021
Nessa makes good on the unstated promise of a cutthroat earworm.
BLACKSTARKIDS Deliver a Y2K-Era Earworm With "Juno"
August 5, 2021
"Juno" speaks to a youthful malaise, the aimless feeling of trying your best to hold on to your childhood in the face of growing up.
CARR's Latest Single Is Aimed at Every "Loser" You've Ever Dated
July 23, 2021
"Loser" tackles the perils of modern dating, the art of indecisiveness, and the disillusion behind today's gut-wrenching expectations.
Araya Flexes His Limitless Versatility on "Favorite Sin" and "Dancer"
July 20, 2021
Araya is an artist you can turn to if you need to lose yourself in the club one moment only to throw yourself into an experimental pop mosh pit the next.
Viral Sensation Lil Mariko Returns With the Four Loko-Fueled "Boring"
July 16, 2021
Lil Mariko's "Boring" was written to launch Four Loko Records, which may just be the wildest sentence I've written this year.
carolesdaughter and the Haunting Escapism of "please put me in a medically induced coma"
July 12, 2021
"'please put me in a medically induced coma' was the anthem my friends and I would sing when I was in treatment."
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payton's "Drive Away" Is an Infectious Addition to Your Summer Soundtrack [Premiere]
July 9, 2021
payton's latest serves as the perfect score for your teenage coming-of-age adventure.
KDVSGOLIATH Proves Himself London's Best-Kept Secret on "Sad."
July 8, 2021
"Sad." sees the rising London artist make good on his alternative promise.
Making a 'Sour' Olivia Rodrigo-Inspired Cocktail | Bone Apple Tea
July 7, 2021
In our debut episode of Bone Apple Tea, we tackle a cocktail perfect for pop-punk-fueled breakups.
The Beaches' 'No Hard Feelings' Is Messy, Real, and Deliciously Queer
September 1, 2025
Over 11 tracks, the band presents their distinctive fusion of raw, heartfelt lyrics and unapologetic energy, cementing their position as a leading force in alt-rock today.
Balu Brigada's 'Portal' Is An Artfully Alternative Debut
September 3, 2025
Balu Brigada is alt pop’s best kept secret, and there’s no question that their debut album Portal, is the gift that we’ve been waiting for.
The Last Dinner Party Explore Loss, Grief, and the Permanence of it All in "The Scythe"
September 10, 2025
"The Scythe comes for everyone, and you shouldn't be afraid about what's on the other side."
Chloe Moriondo Dives To New Depths With "girls with gills"
September 10, 2025
The new track is a fierce alternative anthem that oozes a seductive, club-ready aura, feeling like a natural successor to her critically acclaimed recent album, oyster.
Slow Joy's 'A Joy So Slow At Times I Don't Think It's Coming' Is A Stunning Debut
September 15, 2025
Blending elements of grunge, emo, and shoegaze into an emotionally rich experience, this album establishes Esteban Flores as a voice in the modern alternative scene.
NewDad Previews Their Highly Anticipated Album 'Altar' During Troubadour Headline Show
September 16, 2025
The Irish rock band has once again proven themselves to be at the forefront of the live music scene with their raw energy and captivating stage presence.
'Bite Reality' is Cafuné’s Memorable Take on Life’s Imperfections
September 16, 2025
Indie-pop duo Cafuné’s new album Bite Reality is a poignant reflection.
Ryan Hall Brings Explosive Energy To His Opening Set At The Fonda Theatre
September 16, 2025
Hall played back-to-back nights alongside Michael Clifford (of 5 Seconds of Summer) as both the opening act and the guitarist in Clifford’s band at the iconic Los Angeles venue.
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WHATMORE Are Best Friends First, Artists Second [Q&A]
September 17, 2025
"We never put ourselves in a box... for now, we like to say we’re just WHATMORE."
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Edgehill's "lol" Is An Indie Rock Reach for Meaning [Q&A]
September 19, 2025
We sat down with the band to get the inside scoop on their writing process, commitment to collaboration, and who wear's the chef's hat in the band.