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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.
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.
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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.
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..."
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Sunday (1994) Itemize Their 'Devotion,' And It's A Beautifully Long List [Q&A]
May 13, 2025
Never wanted to steal words from the poets themselves, we spoke to Lee & Paige direct to get the edit drop on Devotion & more.
Shelly Picks Up Right Where They Left Off in 'Shelly 2'
July 1, 2025
Five years after disappearing into seeming nothingness, Shelly returns as if they never left.
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There's A Tuesday Is Turning a Close Friendship Into an Indie Pop Dream [Q&A]
June 8, 2021
We sat down with one of the hottest indie bands in New Zealand.
Fran Vasilić Plots a Course For Your Chaotic 20s in 'The Very Last Thoughts on Earth'
August 4, 2022
"I remember feeling so confused about so many things and thinking that any mistake I make will be 'the end of the world.'"
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Tia Gostelow Drops Unfiltered New Visuals for "Psycho" [Premiere]
August 26, 2020
Australian artist Tia Gostelow gives her take on relationship gaslighting in new single "Psycho."
M.Byrd Brings the "Morning Sun" in Warming New Track
April 16, 2021
"Morning Sun" is an escape from the real world and a moment to strip away all the negative vibes.
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Binoy on How Jai Paul and Toxic Masculinity Informed Their New Single "Boyhood” [Q&A]
April 12, 2023
"'Boyhood'" is about learning and unlearning. The coldness we find ourselves in, and the warmth we create as a result.
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10 Questions With Japan, Man on Their Latest Project ‘Metropolis’ [Q&A]
October 20, 2023
"Japan, Man is a mood, a style, and perhaps a vibe?"
10 Questions With mlbacard¡ on Her Genre-Defying Sound
November 2, 2023
Listening to mlbacard¡ feels like a FaceTime call where one minute you’re spilling your deepest secrets and the next you’re laughing at memes
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Claire Brooks Declares, "I Will Outlive You," And We Believe Her [Track-by-track]
November 18, 2024
Defying genre to create a beat-forward blend of indie pop influences, Claire Brooks intertwines humor with intimate observation.