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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
Kacy Hill Feels More Assured in Her Sound and Life Than Ever in 'BUG'
May 2, 2024
'BUG' is a project full of light, loss, and the power of finding happiness within yourself.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Bestfriend Begs the Question in an Indie Pop Dreamscape: "WHY DO WE DO THIS?"
November 22, 2024
The song questions why and how we continue to push through life despite self-doubt, loneliness, and self-inflicted pressure.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Kacy Hill's "Damn" Is an Ethereal Moment of Regret and Acceptance
April 8, 2024
"Damn" is beautifully poignant, a soft declaration of defeat.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Clairo Puts Us Under Her Spell in 'Charm'
July 15, 2024
Clairo bottles up authenticity and pours it into a project rife with soft-spoken lust and resolve.
Author:
Abby Kenna
MAY-A Embraces the Rush of a Doomed Relationship in "Your Funeral"
March 28, 2023
"'Your Funeral' is about seeking out the things you know are bad for you because you're a little bit of a sadist."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet vera and Her Ethereal, Retrospective “wrong place, wrong timing”
March 28, 2025
“wrong place, wrong timing” is a bittersweet reflection on love and loss, with a gorgeous soundscape to set the scene
Author:
Giselle Libby
Juliana Madrid Is Accepting Probable Fate in 'Lifetime' EP [Q&A]
July 23, 2024
Known for intensely vibrant lyrics and layered songwriting, Juliana’s latest is a bookclub of emotions, a place to curl up and contemplate the deep dissonance within.
Author:
DJ Connor
Indigo De Souza Finds Herself as the World Falls Apart in "Smog"
March 13, 2023
De Souza meets us at the crossroads of freedom and loneliness in her pandemic-inspired tune.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Maggie Andrew Releases Sweet & Sour Suave-Pop EP 'DAY JOB'
June 21, 2024
'DAY JOB' is a near album filled to the brink with suave pop eclectic goodness.
Author:
DJ Connor
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