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mazie's 'blotter baby' Is a Psychedelic Indie Pop Debut For the Ages
March 2, 2023
'blotter baby' is an entire universe, decorated with neon trees and bleeding flowers.
Billy Lemos Enlists binki, spill tab, KALI and More For the Multi-Faceted ‘Control Freak’
February 24, 2023
'Control Freak' is a masterclass in plugging unique sources into the right place.
Patrick Martin Resurges Onto the Scene With the Cosmic "Dandelion Eyes"
February 21, 2023
“‘Dandelion Eyes’ expresses the longing for the natural world."
Men I Trust Return to Form in “Ring of Past”
February 21, 2023
"Ring of Past” is a perfect display of Men I Trust’s affinity for retrofuturism and clever songwriting.
The Aces Signal Their Third Album With "Always Get This Way"
February 21, 2023
The Aces return with a friendly reminder of their indie pop prowess.
Meet April June, the Artist Making Music For Those Who Love as Deeply As They Mourn
February 15, 2023
The UK artist's music contains both the trenches of heartbreak and the euphoria of newly bloomed romance.
Cal in Red Unveil a Lulling, Luminous EP With 'On The Dance Floor'
February 7, 2023
Cal in Red deliver an easygoing and warm affair with their latest EP.
younger hunger, James Mantis, and Yoshi T. Make For a Fearsome Trio in "Time&Place"
February 6, 2023
"Time&Place" is a wonderful reminder of the never-ending promise of the indie scene.
joan’s "nervous" Has Arrived Just in Time for Valentine’s Day
February 3, 2023
There's a charming, precocious innocence to the indie pop outing.
khai dreams Delivers a Moment of 'ABSOLUTE HEARTBREAK' in Long-Awaited Debut Album
January 30, 2023
'ABSOLUTE HEARTBREAK' is a reminder that when you hit rock bottom, you don't have to stay there.
ella jane Continues Her Momentum with "nothing else i could do"
July 17, 2020
ella jane continues her momentum with her brand new single "nothing else i could do".
Caro's 'songs from 3am' Is a Diverse and Relatable Pop Debut
November 8, 2019
Tackling themes of jealousy, one-sided relationships, and toxic relationships, Caro's debut is heartbreaking and heartwarming.
khai dreams Delivers a Moment of 'ABSOLUTE HEARTBREAK' in Long-Awaited Debut Album
January 30, 2023
'ABSOLUTE HEARTBREAK' is a reminder that when you hit rock bottom, you don't have to stay there.
Junior Varsity Spin Us Around Their Technicolor Sonic World in "New York"
October 16, 2024
"New York" captures the essence of everything that makes Junior Varsity such an exciting act to root for.
X Lovers Is a Shared Childhood Dream for World Domination
June 26, 2019
X Lovers is aiming to carve out a place in music that did not exist before them.
Conan Gray's "Checkmate" Hits Like an Adrenaline Shot to a Broken Heart
June 26, 2019
"'Checkmate' is a song that spewed out of me while alone in my bedroom. It took me about four minutes, and I just ugly cried out a whole song..."
Alexander 23's 'I'm Sorry I Love You' Is a Tender Debut Full of Promise
October 28, 2019
"This EP is about love and loss and lust and luck and lies and laughs."
Verzache Relates to a Generation Stuck Indoors in "Life Inside"
April 27, 2020
Verzache captures an ongoing collective melancholy with a rare sense of optimism.
BETWEEN FRIENDS Capture the Fleeting Joy of Summer in 'I Love My Girl, She’s My Boy'
August 25, 2023
No album feels more fit to soundtrack the end of your summer than 'I Love My Girl, She’s My Boy'.
COIN's "Youuu" Cements Them as New Wave for a New Generation
January 16, 2020
COIN has built their foundation on infectious hooks and understated emotional complexity.