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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.
Author:
DJ Connor
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."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
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.
Author:
India Yeoh
'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.
Author:
India Yeoh
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.
Author:
India Yeoh
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.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Indie Darlings Say Sue Me Create Music that Feels Like a Quiet Conversation With Your Past — Nostalgic
September 11, 2025
Indie darlings Say Sue Me create music that feels like a quiet conversation with your past — nostalgic, dreamy, and beautifully raw.
Author:
Daini Stephenson
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."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Oliver Tree Is Equal Parts Meme and Alt Pop Superstar on "Bury Me Alive"
June 17, 2020
Rising alternative star and internet icon, Oliver Tree, returns with another single for his long-awaited debut album, Ugly is Beautiful.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Moby Rich Pulls a Weezer in 'Songs We Didn't Write' [PREMIERE]
September 26, 2019
Moby Rich tackles Lizzo and Weezer to wondrous effect.
Author:
Precious Kato
Sawyer Hill Is Charting a New Era of Rock With "High On My Lows"
September 11, 2024
Hill is an artist unafraid to admit, “I wanna write great songs.”
Author:
DJ Connor
Artemas Pushes Pop Boundaries on "High 4 U"
December 14, 2020
It's clear that Oxford's Artemas is destined for stardom.
Author:
Tyler Borland
glaive Comes of Age and Into His Own in ‘i care so much that i don’t care at all’
July 14, 2023
In the span of a few short years, glaive has evolved from the face of an online movement into a star in his own right.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
The Driver Era Lives Life to the Fullest in "Welcome To The End Of Your Life"
April 29, 2019
5 songs into their discography, and The Driver Era has never failed to impress us with their approach to alt-pop.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
The Band CAMINO Is Riding A Wave of Alt-Rock Royalty with New Single, "Honest"
July 26, 2019
"The entire reason we're here is to create something bigger than ourselves."
Author:
Miranda Hyman
Jean Dawson Welcomes the Era of 'CHAOS NOW*' With "THREE HEADS*"
August 22, 2022
Call it experimental indie rock, pop punk, nu-rave, whatever you like, but there is no denying Dawson.
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa
Powfu on Romantic Comedies, Viral Fame, and His New Single "im used to it" [Q&A]
April 20, 2020
In the last year, everything has changed for Powfu.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
The Wrecks' "I Love This Part" Is a Post-Apocalyptic Breakup Anthem
March 28, 2022
The Wrecks deliver a cathartic eruption of emotion.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon