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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
The Beaches’ “Me & Me” Is a (Slightly Bitter) Anthem For the Hyper-Independent
July 25, 2023
“Me & Me” is a rousing peek into the spectrum of The Beaches’ soon-to-arrive album, 'Blame My Ex.'
Author:
Abby Kenna
WizTheMc Talks Growing Up in Germany, Signing to 10K Projects/Homemade Projects, and His New Single "Lied" [Q&A]
August 24, 2020
Toronto-based MC WizTheMc has a new vision for rap.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Sophie Powers Enlists DE'WAYNE For the High-Rise Invasion-Inspired "Greed" [Premiere]
November 10, 2021
"At the end of the day, we are all humans, and the song 'Greed' is about taking back your power from the people blinded by that greed."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
ALEXSUCKS Has No Problem Being the Bad Guy in "What’re We Doing Here"
December 11, 2023
"What’re We Doing Here" is as raw as it is honest.
Author:
Isabella Margolis
Enter the Emotive World of guardin With 15 BTS Photos [TOUR DIARY]
January 15, 2019
At the intersection of alternative, lo fi, emo, and hip-hop, stands guardin.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Juice's "Konoha" Is an Ode to Naruto and Personal Growth [Premiere]
April 9, 2020
"It's about looking around you and realizing that there are all these experiences to have and all these people to appreciate."
Author:
Emily Smith
YUNGBLUD Enlists Justin Bieber for a Bar Fight and Might Run for Prime Minister | Quick 6
July 9, 2019
In anticipation of this year's rapidly approaching Lollapalooza, we have opened up the Ones To Watch vault to uncover footage from 2018′s festival.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Dominic Fike Returns With Another Song Sure to Get Stuck in Your Head
June 26, 2020
Can Fike do any wrong?
Author:
Ruby Scott
Patricia Lalor Is the Perfect Addition to Your Quarantine Soundtrack
October 21, 2020
In covering everyone from The Maràas to Radiohead, the 15-year-old Irish artist perfectly captures the powerful feeling of self-discovery.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
grandson Battles His Inner Demons Amidst a World at War in 'Death Of An Optimist'
December 4, 2020
2020 serves as the perfect backdrop for grandson's long-awaited, political-fueled debut album.
Author:
Ruby Scott