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Matt Maeson Finds Light at the End of the Tunnel in "Bank on the Funeral" Album
April 5, 2019
If you were lucky enough to get a ticket to Maeon's upcoming completely sold out tour, don't forget to bring a box of tissue, or ten.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Matt Maeson Finds Light at the End of the Tunnel in "Bank on the Funeral" Album
April 5, 2019
If you were lucky enough to get a ticket to Maeon's upcoming completely sold out tour, don't forget to bring a box of tissue, or ten.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Joe P Releases Long-Awaited "Birthday Baby (The Girl with No Smile)," Announces Debut Album
June 3, 2024
"Birthday Baby" is heavy and light all at once.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Isabel Dumaa's Debut Album, “Just My Nature,” Is a Portrait of Her Purpose
October 18, 2024
We reached out to the Bay Area-born-now-LA-based artist to get all the deep details of this amazing release.
Author:
DJ Connor
Hannah Cole Learned How To Live Outside of Reality, and Then Wrote Her Way Back Anyway [Q+A]
September 4, 2026
We had the chance to chat with Hannah about “Nashvegas,” falling back in love with music, and how to be ambitious without losing yourself in the process.
Author:
Matt Keenan
DAMEDAME* Finally Let Their Dreams Take The Driver’s Seat On Their Debut Album [Q&A]
August 20, 2026
We chatted about about the fear of putting yourself out there, making music for fun and playing characters through artistry.
Author:
Daniela Waizel Rule
Waylon Wyatt Dusts Off the Pages of His Past on 'Dustpiles' [Q&A]
August 20, 2026
Wyatt takes the people, places, heartbreak and old guitars that helped make him who he is and carries them into whatever comes next.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
Making Friends With Doubt And Despair: Inside Lorg’s Debut Solo Album ‘I Fell For Fantasy’
August 20, 2026
Through dream-like guitars, inviting bass, hazy electronic textures and vulnerable vocals, Lorg creates a soundscape that feels like getting lost inside your own memories.
Author:
Alysa Benson
Esther Kohl Stops Shrinking on Her Debut Album 'Winner'
August 6, 2026
The Brooklyn singer-songwriter’s debut record plays like the sound of someone finally done making herself feel bad for what other people think.
Author:
Matt Keenan
flowerovlove Comes of Age on 'MINI SKIRT WARRIOR'
August 31, 2026
If you want a fun, danceable pop album that will leave you in a better mood than it found you, this is one worth putting on repeat.
Author:
Uchechi Adeboye
Sawyer Hill Makes the Dark Stuff Feel Fun In Debut Album "Everybody's Home, Nobody's Happy"
August 24, 2026
The Southern storyteller's debut is a dark, witty and deeply human breakup record - showcasing an impressive and unapologetic Sawyer Hill.
Author:
Rosie Leishman
Alex Amor Gets Vulnerable, Explores Loss and Grief on Debut Album [Q&A]
August 21, 2026
Amor sat down to talk with us all about her album, Heavenly Bodies, playing All Points East, and what goes into creating an Alex Amor music video.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Jeans, Boys, Jesus and Jenna Raine: Inside Her Debut Album
August 17, 2026
Jenna Raine is making her next step — and this time, she is bringing a little bit of Texas, a whole lot of girlhood, and her faith along with her.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
Alicia Blue Embraces the Unexpected on 'Country Desire'
August 28, 2026
Country Desire finds a corner where autobiographical storytelling can exist alongside a mystical world of imagination.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
Anna Graves Bares Her Newfound Free Soul in Breathtaking Debut “America’s Greatest Burnout” [Q&A]
August 21, 2026
It’s not easy to pack up and move back home, but Anna Graves is proof that the result may just be your best work yet.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Kunmie Makes Afrobeats That Touch Your Soul [Q&A]
August 14, 2026
His debut album '22' was made during a time of transition, self-reflection, and discovery. From start to finish, there is a kaleidoscope of emotions and sounds that Kunmie is guiding audiences through.
Author:
Sarah Ruiz
Slow Fiction’s 'dollhouse' Finds Power in the Versions of Ourselves We Leave Behind
August 11, 2026
The band’s debut LP is interested in the versions of ourselves we perform, the people who watch those performances, and what remains when the audience disappears.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Jasper Dean Rides the Wave of Freneticism in Debut Album 'TOY COLLAGES' [Q&A]
August 5, 2026
A collection of wily, chaotic tunes Dean themself describes as “crazy sounds” challenge the listeners mental stimulation.
Author:
Noah Wade
How ggwendolyn’s Self-Diagnosed ‘Superstar Syndrome’ Became A Vessel For Her Greatest Artistic Achievement Yet [Q&A]
July 31, 2026
We sat down to chat about the album's unique recording process, honoring her heritage along the way, and the lifelong pursuit of being an artist.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Cold Court Breaks All the Rules on Their Debut Album [Q&A]
June 22, 2026
We were enthralled and reached out to the sibling duo who create the richest of the sounds, opening a wormhole of answers for you to revel in.
Author:
DJ Connor
Emma Harner Moves Through Anxiety And Acceptance On Debut Album “Evening Star”
April 3, 2026
Harner makes her mark as an artist to watch, both through her descriptive lyrics and guitar talents.
Author:
India McCarty
Philine Sonny Takes Us to "Virgin Lake" in Self-Produced Debut Album [Q&A]
April 3, 2026
Sonny sat down with us from her home, which also doubles as her studio, to chat about the album, collaborating with friends, cooking, and more.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
TRXY! Chats Debut Album "Drowning in Bliss", Creative Process, And What's Next [Q&A]
March 19, 2026
If you need distorted melodies draped over languid rough beats, have a love for retro show gaze, then everything about this album is deserving of some playlist shelf space.
Naomi Scott Paves Her Own Lane in Debut Album "F.I.G" [Q&A]
March 17, 2026
"F.I.G" is an atmospheric alt-pop ride that flirts with nuance and a lover’s true capacity.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
EMELINE’s Sense Of Humor Shines On Debut Album EMOTIONAL VIRGIN
March 6, 2026
A stunning collection of pop songs that are by turns full of brash bravado and earnest declarations of love, with production styles that move from early Lady Gaga to EMOTION-era Carly Rae Jepsen with ease.
Author:
India McCarty
Feng Makes His Mark With Debut Album 'Weekend Rockstar'
March 5, 2026
On his first studio album Feng introduces his sonic and thematic blueprint, offering a more scaled-back take on what's been emerging from the current British invasion of hip-hop’s underground scene.
Author:
Kiani Shabazz