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Joji Attempts to Escape Stardom in "Run"
February 6, 2020
Joji continues to break free from genre molds in 2020.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Gorillaz Taps slowthai and Slaves for a Bit of "Momentary Bliss"
January 31, 2020
What is "Momentary Bliss?"
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
boyband Enlists Billy Martin of Good Charlotte for "Death Note"
January 30, 2020
The debut single from boyband is a worthy contender for Top 10 anime openings.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Experience the Raw and Whimsical Honesty of Albon's "14 For The Hell Of It" [Premiere]
January 30, 2020
Albon feels like a wily collaboration between Modest Mouse and (Sandy) Alex G.
Author:
Mike Olinger
nothing,nowhere. Embarks on a Dystopian '80s Fever Dream in "nightmare"
January 28, 2020
The direct result of playing <i>Purple Rain</i> every night with the lights out.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Ones To Watch and The Noise Presents: Palaye Royale [Announcement]
January 28, 2020
Playe Royale is bringing their enthralling fashion-art rock vision across North America.
Author:
Jimmy Smith
sophie meiers' Haunting New Vision Is "unforgettable"
January 24, 2020
"unforgettable" is a noted departure for meiers, and one that is impossible to forget.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Vistas Has the Cure for Any "Sucker" in Love
January 23, 2020
"At times, everyone can do daft things when they've fallen for someone."
Author:
Emily Smith
Justice Carradine Questions Heartbreak in "Necessary Evil"
January 21, 2020
Carradine has the promise of a veritable pop tour-de-force.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Ones To Watch and The Noise Present: Palaye Royale Live at the Wiltern [Announcement]
January 17, 2020
Palaye Royale is taking over the historic Wiltern Theatre for one night only.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Chloe Star's EP Apt. 1101 Is A Battlecry of Alt-Pop Bravado
July 15, 2025
Apt. 1101 is a well-rounded sophomore EP, short and sweet – with enough range of what Star excels at, transcending genre norms by challenging what we expect a modern rocker to sound like and making it so much better.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
DURRY Celebrate the Present With A Look Into the Past on Genre-Bending Album, This Movie Sucks
July 22, 2025
Sibling duo Durry are back in action with their genre-blending sophomore album, This Movie Sucks.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Rions Dig Deep On Breakup Ballad "Maybe I'm Just A Freak"
June 19, 2025
The track is a reflective single that explores the emotional fallout of a relationship breakdown.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Showpony Fight Paranoia On New Single "Sludge"
July 25, 2025
New Haven heroes Showpony have crafted a unique blend of aggressive indie alt-rock and punk in their latest single,
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Welcome to the Gauzy Dreamscape of Wisp's Debut Album, 'If Not Winter'
August 6, 2025
Wisp has unveiled their highly anticipated debut album, If Not Winter, that is a fever dream of maximalism, shoegaze, and woefully exquisite angst.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
YŪNGOLD Release Fiery Debut EP 'Force of Habit'
June 20, 2025
The record is a sweltering dive into alternative rock that's as raw as electrifying.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
KennyHoopla Tackles Grief In Indie-Alt Track "orphan//"
August 13, 2025
The track calls to his pop-punk roots while weaving in new sonic elements inspired by acts like New Order and the Drums.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Fly by Midnight Take Us Along The Fastest Time Of Their Lives [Q&A]
August 14, 2025
Curious about the origins of this excellent pop record, we caught the friends and collaborators prior to their Fall tour, check it out here.
Author:
DJ Connor
Takayoshi Delivers a Burst of Emphatic 'songs that can fit in your pocket'
August 23, 2023
'songs that can fit in your pocket' is no misnomer, emerging as a tidy brief collection of songs that energize, deliver poignantly, and then shift into the next track.
Author:
DJ Connor
Sir Chloe Makes Loving Yourself Worth the Trouble in "Eyes"
August 15, 2025
"Eyes" is the third single off of Sir Chloe's impending record, Swallow the Knife, releasing August 22nd.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau