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boy pablo and Jimi Somewhere's "Never Cared" Captures a Special Moment
June 28, 2019
boy pablo + Jimi Somewhere + a toy Casio keyboard + a radiant guitar = "Never Cared," an organic summer track full of floating synth sounds and passionate vocals.
Author:
Jess Myers
Clairo's "Closer to You" Is an Anesthetic for Growing Pains
June 28, 2019
While Clairo's earlier work evokes the starry-eyed daydreams of a teen with a long road ahead, "Closer to You" feels like we've opened a door into the more shadowy recesses of the singer's mind.
Author:
Brady Moses
BENEE Went From Making Pizzas to Becoming Pop's Next Big Thing [Q&A]
June 28, 2019
The initial excitement surrounding BENEE is not unlike that of the first time we heard tale of a young Billie Eilish.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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..."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Sure Sure Expertly Blends Classic and Modern in 'What's It Like?' [PREMIERE]
June 26, 2019
Having received praise from Grizzly Bear and Rostam of Vampire Weekend, you don't want to sleep on this indie genre-bender.
Author:
Brady Moses
Uncover the Mystery of ilo ilo and Their Impeccable debut EP, 'wish i said this to u sooner'
June 14, 2019
ilo ilo is a purveyor of happy/sad dance music that is lighter than air.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Indie Duo HOAX Celebrates the Simplicity of Being with Infectious "Could"
June 13, 2019
Self-described as an empathy pop band, HOAX is the ultimate master of crafting orgasmic soundscapes with delectable drizzles of indie rock.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Discussing Butt Plugs, Music Videos, and 'Bambi' with Hippo Campus [Q&A]
June 11, 2019
Catch up with the band that's been pioneering indie pop and gaining a cult fan base since 2014.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Cub Sport on Coming Out, Married Life, and Their Dogs | Quick 6
June 5, 2019
This is another reason, or six, to fall in love with your new dream pop obsession.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Grrrl Gang Boldly Step Into the Next Stage of Their Lives in 'Spunky!' [Q&A]
October 11, 2023
'Spunky!' arrives alongside significant life changes for the Indonesian trio, and that sentiment resounds in each one of the album's racing, cathartic tracks.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
“last night’s mascara” Is Griff’s Moment of Reckoning
November 13, 2024
Griff paints an innately human picture with the song's haunting and provocative sound.
Author:
Caroline McKenzie
Your Smith Soundtracks the Best Day of Her Life in "In Between Plans"
July 25, 2019
Driven by effervescent synths and a restless drum beat, this indie anthem mirrors the cathartic experience of shouting into a massive canyon.
Author:
Brady Moses
Yot Club Gets Lost in "Nostalgia" in Sentimental New Single
March 4, 2024
"Sometimes it's nice to just let yourself romanticize the past, this song is about just sort of reveling in that feeling."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
glaive Delivers His Most Hopeful Song Yet With “all i do is try my best”
June 7, 2023
"It’s quite beautiful to make a song that is truly positive in its nature.”
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Don't Be Fooled by Polly Money's Earworm Pop Innocence in "i'm not proud"
November 20, 2024
Self described “lesbian overlord," Polly Money turns shame into the catchiest pop mastery.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Daren Transforms an Uncomfortable Conversation Into the Infectious "I'm Right You're Wrong"
July 9, 2020
Inspired by an unfruitful conversation with his father, regarding Black Lives Matter, Daren transposed the learning experience into a standout track.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Orla Gartland and Declan McKenna Team Up for the Boisterous “Late to the Party”
August 28, 2024
“‘Late To The Party’ is a big old bratty song about resenting the baggage that you inherit when you love someone and yearning for a time when we were all a blank slate.”
Author:
Abby Kenna
BoyWithUke Unveils a Soul-Stirring Finale With His New Album, ‘Burnout’
November 23, 2024
The compilation of songs acts as a bridge to Charley Yang and the very real and personal themes he is now prepared to reveal.
Author:
René Cobar
Sally Boy Gifts us with More Infectious Indie Pop Melodies on "Stormy" [Premiere]
August 11, 2020
Sally Boy returns with his second single "Stormy."
Author:
Lexi Vaganos