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Stand Atlantic - "Toothpick" | Live From The Rooftop
April 25, 2019
Pop-punk outfit Stand Atlantic is on the verge of breaking in a major way.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Sad-Pop Trio La Bouquet Overcomes "Pure Heartbreak" in Lovesick Single [PREMIERE]
April 25, 2019
"Sonically, lyrically, melodically - it has every flavor of La Bouquet one might come to expect."
Author:
Sean Kayden
Alt-Rocker Evan Konrad Narrates a Sinister Story In "Come On Snake, Let's Rattle" [PREMIERE]
April 25, 2019
"On the surface he is a walking statement of obsessive self-consumption, but as the song moves into its finale, he begins to show a deeper sadness to his character, a vulnerability."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
SYML Gets Intimate Before His Debut Album With "Bed"
April 23, 2019
SYML lays the stage for a project set to explore love, loss, and discovering one's self-identity.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
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
Say "Au Revoir" to Your Ex with PHANGS' Synth-Pop Anthem [PREMIERE + Q&A]
April 18, 2019
If you've never heard of PHANGS before, you're most definitely in for a savory treat from Nashville, Tennessee.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Girl Wilde Unleashes Truth & Emotion in Bubblegum Grunge Anthems [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
April 16, 2019
Girl Wilde has asserted herself as an anti-genre artist with inspiration from the pop-punk, grunge sounds of Alanis Morissette and Paramore.
Author:
Ashley Naliwajko
The Driver Era Take Us On Tour in Energetic "Feel You Now" Music Video
April 16, 2019
From disregarding genre boundaries to walking away from their record deal with Hollywood Records, the Lynch brothers are fearless.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Hey Violet's "Better By Myself" Is an Empowering Bout of Self-Love
April 12, 2019
"I think we need to fall in love with ourselves before we fall in love with anybody else."
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Who Is Nasty Cherry? [Setlist.Fm Presents: NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
April 9, 2019
The brainchild of Charli XCX, Nasty Cherry is the newest, bad-ass girl group hailing from Los Angeles and the UK.
Author:
Asal Shahindoust
Chelsea Collins Bids a Sweet Farewell to a Toxic Ex on "Wish U Hell"
January 26, 2022
"'Wish U Hell' evokes the nostalgic feeling of being nine years old, jumping on my bed, pretending I'm a rockstar."
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
adam brian paul's "Chillin in the Garden" Is Infectious Emotional Decay
February 25, 2022
There is a compositional fearlessness to "Chillin in the Garden" that mirrors deep therapy.
Author:
DJ Connor
WILLOW's '<COPINGMECHANISM>' Is a Potent Journey Through Her Subconscious
October 10, 2022
WILLOW'S revival of angsty emo-rock seems to come as naturally as breathing.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Daydreamers’ Debut EP Catapults Listeners into a World of Purifying Fantasy
November 16, 2024
The band leans into a complex theme of escaping into their daydreams while also reveling in their sometimes aching feelings.
Author:
Caroline McKenzie
Fontaines D.C. Expand on Hit Album Romance With Two Surreal Deluxe Tracks
April 22, 2025
Landing as one of our absolute favorites last year, Romance (Deluxe) dives even deeper into the gut-wrenching, emotional themes that made the original truly captivating.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Genre-Bending Duo Brevin Kim Is Sending Your Playlists Into Retirement
October 2, 2019
"Every day is different for humans, sometimes you feel different emotions from hour to hour, and this fleeting nature of our feelings is reflected through the range of sounds on 'cliff.'"
Author:
Bianca Brown
YUNGBLUD and Lil Yachty Leave the World Behind in "When We Die (Can We Still Get High?)"
January 26, 2024
"I wanted this moment to be a collision of each other's imagination and sound."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
glaive Begs the Question "huh" in Breakneck Banger
January 31, 2024
“huh” is the glaive encapsulated, merging raw emotions with unfiltered electronic soundscapes.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Charlie Curtis-Beard Reflects on New Changes with the 'Rain In Pasadena' EP
December 14, 2020
Los Angeles based rapper and singer Charlie Curtis-Beard is best known for his youthful demeanor and creative use of R&B, hip hop, and pop influences in his music.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Elko's Debut 'Love Was The Reason' Cannot Be Boxed In
January 11, 2021
'Love Was The Reason' is a dejected and emotive album all centered around Elko's navigation through a difficult relationship.
Author:
Tyler Borland