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Sayak Das Delivers a Jaw-Dropping Debut With "DID U RLY?"
June 24, 2022
The promise of Sayak Das is undeniable.
Author:
DJ Connor
Claud Wants Nothing More Than to "Go Home!" in New Sun-Soaked Single
June 16, 2022
"Go Home!" is a kindred spirit for anyone who has ever felt uncomfortable in their own skin.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
beabadoobee Searches Out Human Warmth in the Rapturous "10:36"
June 15, 2022
beabadoobee is making some of the best indie rock of recent memory.
Author:
Dillon Stave
King Princess Delivers a Heartfelt Double Feature With “Too Bad” and “Cursed”
June 8, 2022
"I’m here with you, and I love you.”
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
almost monday Searches for Silver Linings in ‘sun keeps on shining’
June 6, 2022
"sun keeps on shining" feels like an iridescent rainbow breaking through storm clouds.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Cybertrash Reinvents Himself With Two New Genre-Blurring Singles
June 1, 2022
Cybertrash is moving the hyperpop genre forward with refreshing originality.
Author:
Carter Fife
BEL Serves a Healthy Serving of Indie Rock Bliss in “Cake”
May 31, 2022
Navigating the uncertainty of young romance, BEL holds nothing back on this perfectly-polished effort.
Author:
Carter Fife
WOAH Take a Dreamlike Step Forward With "Drowning"
May 25, 2022
"We decided to amplify the energy, high production, and synthesizers that we liked in order to experiment and further develop our sound."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Kristiane Takes an Emotional Road Trip in "State Lines"
May 18, 2022
"'State Lines' is the anthem to my early twenties, and all the confusion, pain, and bliss that accompany it."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Wallice Explores Celebrity Culture and Fame in '90s American Superstar'
May 6, 2022
Wallice examines fame sardonically and satirically, with equal parts romantic anticipation and ironic apprehension.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Wallice Wants You to Dance at Her "Funeral"
May 3, 2022
"This is my favorite song I've ever written."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Been Stellar Release Larry Clark Inspired Single "Kids 1995"
May 2, 2022
The band's latest single evokes a scorching '90s New York summer, contemplating innocence lost and the acceptance of life as it is.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
St.Arnaud's 'Love and The Front Lawn' Is a Raw and Vulnerable Sophomore Effort
May 2, 2022
"It was important to honor the dream and the partnership of our late friend and bandmate."
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Chloe Lilac Shares 10 Songs That Inspired Her New Mixtape 'you were good to me'
April 29, 2022
"This mixtape is all about losing the people you love most."
Author:
Ruby Scott
THE BLSSM Crafts Their Own Vision For Pop With 'Pure Energy'
April 29, 2022
"This is what pop music sounds like to me. This is what I wanted to make."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Boyish Enter the Ring in "I Think I Hate It Here"
April 18, 2022
"I Think I Hate It Here" is a whirlwind of unconventional distorted sounds and ethereal textures."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Homeschool Sounds Happier Than Ever in "The Strangest Thing" [Premiere]
April 7, 2022
"Music has shown me what I don't want, not just in the industry but in my life..."
Author:
DJ Connor
Wallice Rides a Rollercoaster of Emotions in "90s American Superstar" Ahead of Sophomore EP
April 5, 2022
Equal parts breakup and diss track, Wallice kicks off the rollout of her new project in exuberantly cathartic fashion.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
THE BLSSM Steals a Small Moment of Joy in "NOT TODAY," Announces Sophomore EP
March 31, 2022
"'NOT TODAY' echoes both my day-to-day triumphs and anguish."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Wallows' 'Tell Me That It's Over' Chronicles Words Said and Left Unsaid
March 29, 2022
The eclectic sophomore effort sees the indie rock band branching out to explore new sonic and emotional territory.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
beabadoobee Shares Spirited Single "Talk," Announces New Album 'Beatopia'
March 23, 2022
"It's about doing things that aren't necessarily healthy or great for you, but you can't help indulging."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Monet Ngo's Debut Single "Lonestar" Is a Cathartic Start to a New Chapter
March 16, 2022
"Lonestar" is a hazy and hypnotic love letter to life's lows and the feat of perseverance.
Author:
Carter Fife
Indigo De Souza Is Exploring Love in All Forms
March 15, 2022
When it comes to the art of creation, De Souza does not hold back.
Author:
Kelly Park
We Need to Give "Elliot's Song" a Chance, Okay?
March 7, 2022
"Elliot's Song" is a love note from one friend to the other.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Nilüfer Yanya Solidifies Her Indie Rock Reign With 'PAINLESS'
March 4, 2022
<i>PAINLESS</i> is melancholic, it's alive, it's the lovechild of all that is beautiful and hideous.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Peter McPoland Lights the World on Fire With “Digital Silence”
April 11, 2023
"It’s only up from here. No more slowing down, just speeding up. Thank you for waiting for me.”
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
ThxSoMch Makes a Dark, Intoxicating Breakthrough With “SPIT IN MY FACE!”
November 8, 2022
ThxSoMch is building a home for longing hearts.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Meet Good Neighbours, the UK Duo Sparking a Nostalgic Flame With Their Debut Single "Home"
February 2, 2024
Though “Home” may be Good Neighbour’s debut track, it feels like anything but.
Author:
Carter Fife
Meet ALEXSUCKS, the Delinquents Betting on a Hollywood Rock Revival
June 15, 2023
ALEXSUCKS feels like LA's answer to the indie bands birthed in underground NY clubs.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet Pacifica, the Argentine Indie Rock Duo Soundtracking Your "Premature Rejection"
August 9, 2023
"With western cowboy riffs and a lot of distortion, we invite you to come our way and remember Pacifica."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Shaya Zamora Is a Star in the Making With “Pretty Little Devil”
April 22, 2024
For those who have yet to discover Shaya Zamora, now is the perfect time to tune in.
Author:
Carter Fife
Wallows Remind Us It'll Be "OK" in Heartening Bop
March 20, 2020
"...no matter where we are or how alone/lost we feel right now, we can get up again and try to feel OK. We're in it together."
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
We Need to Give "Elliot's Song" a Chance, Okay?
March 7, 2022
"Elliot's Song" is a love note from one friend to the other.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Malcom Todd's 'Sweet Boy' Is a Coming of Age Triumph For the Rising Star
April 12, 2024
"Sweet Boy is a reflection of the feelings and inspirations I had in my last year as a teenager. It was a good time."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sir Chloe's "Mercy" Is a Cathartic Portrait of Grief
March 2, 2022
"Mercy" is a grief-filled wail bolstered by compelling melodies and unapologetic lyrics.
Author:
Kelly Park
Sam Fender Carves Out a Small Moment of Intimacy in "Arm's Length"
February 3, 2025
“Arm’s Length” feels like a celebration of the personal space we all need in relationships, wrapped in an accessible, feel-good indie package.
Author:
Lucy Ward
Meet d4vd, the Gamer Turned Accidental Breakout Star [Q&A]
October 4, 2022
"Every single genre is my artistry, I never had to come out of a box. It’s all me."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
The Rare Occasions Pair Existentialism and Explosive Indie Pop on "Origami"
June 7, 2021
"I hope this song can serve as a reminder to seek out the quiet and calm that exists outside our noisy little brains."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Find Joy Again with the Unpredictable Philly Indie-Pop/Rock Band
July 31, 2019
Joy Again is the kind of band that makes music that you can both dance to and have an existential crisis to.
Author:
Jess Myers
The Marías Happily Destroy Us All Over Again With "If Only" and "No One Noticed"
May 7, 2024
The Marías continue to drown in their deep ocean blues.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Ocean Alley's "Tombstone" Is an Electrifying Bout of Rock Revival
December 11, 2019
"'Tombstone' is a song that reminisces about a place that was once ideal, a place that was once the perfect respite, now just a wasteland."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Meet April June, the Artist Making Music For Those Who Love as Deeply As They Mourn
February 15, 2023
The UK artist's music contains both the trenches of heartbreak and the euphoria of newly bloomed romance.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Dijon's "Many Times" Is a Moment of Infectious Emotional Honesty
September 20, 2021
Dijon is making once-in-a-lifetime music.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Dominic Fike Taps Into an Enduring Schoolyard Love in New Single “Ant Pile”
May 30, 2023
"Ant Pile" encompasses coming-of-age in every sense.
Author:
Emily Foster
Djo Trips Over the Cracks of His Own Mind in “Figure You Out”
August 30, 2022
“Figure You Out” is a timeless track drenched in groove.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Petey's 'USA' Is a Coming-of-Rage Marvel
September 26, 2023
In 'USA,' the internet sensation and indie rock artist fully embraces the minute existentialism of adulthood.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Meet Jos, the 19-Year-Old Artist Crafting an Effortless Vibe
April 22, 2020
The debut single from Jos arrives like a breath of fresh air.
Author:
Precious Kato
almost monday Embraces the Chase in "cough drops"
October 7, 2022
It’s wistful, it’s dreamy, and above all, it’s almost monday.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Nilüfer Yanya Revolves Around Pain and Vulnerability on "Midnight Sun"
January 26, 2022
"Midnight Sun" is at once dark and shimmering, shifting effortlessly between tensions and release.
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa
The Beaches Embrace the Pain of Being Alone in "What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Paranoid"
August 25, 2023
"'What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Paranoid' is a song about feeling intense anxiety after a breakup."
Author:
Abby Kenna