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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.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
chloe moriondo and the Heartwarming Sincerity of "Kindergarten"
January 13, 2020
In moriondo's music, people can find moving songwriting, entrancing confessionals, and most importantly, themselves.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Conan Gray Shows Off a Softer Side in "The Story"
January 10, 2020
Ahead of his debut album, Gray gets sentimental and personal.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
The Ivy Is Crafting Riveting Retro Hits With Deep Oklahoma Ties
January 9, 2020
The Ivy is setting the stage to be the next LANY.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
ZOLA Does Not Want to Be Put In a Box [Q&A]
December 20, 2019
We sit down with the rising bilingual indie artist ahead of her upcoming debut album.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
Aaron Taos Warns of the Danger of Social Media Envy in "Saboteur"
December 20, 2019
As Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Comparison is the thief of joy."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Ben Kessler's "Even When You're Home" Is All About Acceptance [Premiere + Q&A]
December 19, 2019
Home isn't always where the heart is.
Author:
Precious Kato
BENEE's "Blu" Video Is Unsettling, Surreal, and Beautiful
December 18, 2019
Fantastical and transfixing.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
LoveLeo's Viral Hit "BOYFREN" Is Setting the Stage for a 2020 Breakout Act
December 18, 2019
LoveLeo deservedly has the most viral song on the planet.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
cehryl's "Hide n Seek" Is a Portrait of Indie Pop Perfection
December 13, 2019
cehryl's latest single sounds like it could easily score any coming-of-age film.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Who Is Peach Tree Rascals?
September 22, 2021
Meet the Bay Area collective with an infectious indie pop sound.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Mallrat Is the License-Lacking Artist Creating the Perfect 'Driving Music' [Q&A]
October 22, 2019
Mallrat is making music for people who love their pets, rough girls, and anyone who simply loves to listen to music while driving (license-having or not).
Author:
Sloan Pecchia
Thomas Headon and the Empathic Euphoria of 'The Greatest Hits'
March 30, 2020
<i>The Greatest Hits</i> very well may be the first of many to come for Headon.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
THE BLOSSOM's '97 BLOSSOM' Flourishes at the Intersection of Joy and Pain [Q&A]
April 6, 2021
At the heart of <i>97 BLOSSOM</i> is a drive to reimagine the world.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Loki's Folly Are Uncertain About the Future in New Single "Beaches and Peaches" | The Noise
January 27, 2023
"The song's result felt like the perfect description of the uncertain and uncomfortable future that seems imminent."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Mini Trees' "Want Me To Stay" Is an Ethereal Portrait of Unrequited Love
May 7, 2020
Mini Trees' bittersweet wish is all too relatable.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
khai dreams Signals Their Debut Album 'Absolute Heartbreak' With "Rats"
November 22, 2022
"Rats" is a poignant glimpse into the artist's psyche as they deal with the weight of burnout.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Mating Ritual Ends a Taxing Relationship in "The Name Of Love" [PREMIERE]
April 4, 2019
"You don't have to be happy 100% of the time, but when it seems like you're not getting any days off, it might be time to move on."
Author:
Alyssa Yung
cehryl on Finding Herself Again in Hong Kong [Q&A]
January 19, 2022
"It reminded me of who I am and what raised me."
Author:
Natalie Lei
Towa Bird's "Sorry Sorry" Explores the Sentimental Reality of Being Better Off as Friends
May 13, 2024
“Sorry Sorry” encapsulates the twisted knife of “what could have been” in an alt-pop anthem.
Author:
Abby Kenna