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Skateland Grapples with the Modern World on Transcendent EP "Joyce Howell, How are You?"
November 21, 2024
The project is a romantic, celestial love letter to the characters in his head, the muses that strike him unexpectedly, and most importantly, himself.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
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
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.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Daydreamers’ Debut EP Catapults Listeners into a World of Purifying Fantasy
November 16, 2024
The band leans into a complex theme of escaping into their daydreams while also reveling in their sometimes aching feelings.
Author:
Caroline McKenzie
IDER Demands Bodily Autonomy in Indie Pop Anthem "Know How It Hurts"
November 16, 2024
The duo’s earnest voices accompanied by a driving beat turns a doomsday anthem into an anthem of hope and change.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Wallice Reveals Debut Album, "The Jester," Plus Passionfruit Martinis and Limited Edition Merch Mugs [Q&A]
November 15, 2024
While Wallice’s sound has always been earnest, crafty & self aware, this work is at its best, ensuring "The Jester" in our must-listen albums of the year.
Author:
DJ Connor
Camille Schmidt Pairs Personal Growth with Blunt Self-Awareness on "XOXO"
November 15, 2024
Camille’s smart songwriting is full of personality, balancing humor with an underlying weight of hard truth.
Author:
Giselle Libby
“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
mxmtoon Navigates Change and Its Complicated Feelings in 'liminal space'
November 4, 2024
mxmtoon captures all the good and bad of change and makes us all feel a little less alone in the turmoil of transition.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Wallice's “I Want You Yesterday ” Is the Situationship Anthem We Needed
November 4, 2024
“I Want You Yesterday” effortlessly bridges the gap between Wallice's eclectic blend of indie-pop and alternative rock.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Tatiana Hazel Pays Tribute to Her Hometown in "Hasta Que" [Premiere]
February 12, 2020
A dreamlike track to score those "what ifs" of life.
Author:
Emily Smith
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.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Cat Burns’ “you don’t love me anymore” Is the Softest of Heartaches
May 30, 2023
Coming to terms with your breakup? Cat Burns has a song for you.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Oklou Captures the Beauty of a Waking Dream in 'choke enough'
February 12, 2025
'choke enough' inserts an honest, lucid reflection into its heart, creating an ebb and flow that feels like a derailed memory.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Chelsea Cutler and Alexander 23 Remind Us How "Lucky" We Are
November 1, 2019
"It was important for me to pause for a moment and recognize how fortunate I am to have love in my life."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Maddie Jay Pulls Inspiration From Everywhere in Debut EP 'Mood Swings' [Premiere]
April 29, 2020
From Prince to Los Terricolas De Freddy Fuentes, Jay's debut EP is an amalgamation of sights and sounds.
Author:
Precious Kato
juju<3 Follows the Success of His Breakout Hit With the Infectious "Girls Like You"
March 12, 2024
“Girls Like You” maintains the youthful, bright sound listeners have come to love but dives deeper into the artist’s charm.
Author:
Abby Kenna
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
Boy In Space Is Done With Playing It Safe [Q&A]
February 25, 2020
"I want to stop being safe, because there's an unsafe creative person inside of me that needs to fly a little bit."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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