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Erika Tham Embraces Her Sexuality on the Smoldering "Shhh" [Q&A]

Erika Tham Embraces Her Sexuality on the Smoldering "Shhh" [Q&A]
January 19, 2022 "I could write and sing whatever I wanted to, and it didn't matter what I looked like or where I came from. That was freeing."
Author: DJ Connor
pop
interview
R&B
erika tham
shhh
cehryl on Finding Herself Again in Hong Kong [Q&A]

cehryl on Finding Herself Again in Hong Kong [Q&A]
January 19, 2022 "It reminded me of who I am and what raised me."
Author: Natalie Lei
indie
interview
indie pop
dream pop
cehryl
china
hong kong
Jake Wesley Rogers Finds Magic in the Mundane [Q&A]

Jake Wesley Rogers Finds Magic in the Mundane [Q&A]
January 13, 2022 "You still have to eat after Elton John tells you he likes your music. You still have to pay your bills."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
singer songwriter
pop
interview
red bull
jake wesley rogers
red bull soundclash
Who Is Stephanie Poetri?

Who Is Stephanie Poetri?
January 13, 2022 Stephanie walks us through her new single, long-distance relationships, and signing to 88rising.
Author: Ruby Scott
interview
88rising
stephanie poetri
who is
who is stephanie poetri
Bren Joy on  'Arcane,' Revisiting Tumblr-Era R&B, and Manifesting Good Days [Q&A]

Bren Joy on  'Arcane,' Revisiting Tumblr-Era R&B, and Manifesting Good Days [Q&A]
January 11, 2022 Joy is making the most of his 20s.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
soul
interview
R&B
red bull
jake wesley rogers
bren joy
red bull soundclash
Who Is Eric Nam? | Eric on 'There and Back Again,' Podcasting, and Panda Express

Who Is Eric Nam? | Eric on 'There and Back Again,' Podcasting, and Panda Express
January 7, 2022 Eric Nam's artist journey has been just that, a journey, one rife with unexpected twists and turns.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
interview
eric nam
there and back again
MEYY Conjures Up the Ethereal World of  'Neon Angel'  [Q&A]

MEYY Conjures Up the Ethereal World of  'Neon Angel'  [Q&A]
December 17, 2021 <i>Neon Angel</i> is a celebration of love and all of its contours.
Author: Ruby Scott
soul
interview
R&B
album reviews
meyy
neon angel
Making (Not Raw) Fried Chicken With payton | Bone Apple Tea

Making (Not Raw) Fried Chicken With payton | Bone Apple Tea
December 16, 2021 payton may have a knack for racking up fans in the millions but can he cook chicken all the way through?
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
interview
bone apple tea
payton
payton moormeier
Meet Yu Su, the Multicultural Electronic Artist Blending the East and West

Meet Yu Su, the Multicultural Electronic Artist Blending the East and West
December 15, 2021 Born and raised in Kaifeng, China, Yu Su (苏玉) is creating electronic music all her own.
Author: Natalie Lei
interview
electronic
dance
yu su
china
MYKA's  "gucci bloom" Is a Bittersweet Ode to Sudden  Heartbreak [Q&A]

MYKA's  "gucci bloom" Is a Bittersweet Ode to Sudden  Heartbreak [Q&A]
December 15, 2021 "Anyone who listens to my music and relates, I call them 'unknown' because that's how it feels. That's what the fear is."
Author: Chloe Liz
soul
interview
R&B
myka
gucci bloom
Take a Voyage on Polo & Pan's  Funky 'Caravelle' at Coachella 2019 & Beyond [Q&A]

Take a Voyage on Polo & Pan's  Funky 'Caravelle' at Coachella 2019 & Beyond [Q&A]
January 7, 2019 Combining unpredictable arrangements of jazz, soul, funk, disco, and house, Polo & Pan recently invited US fans into their vibrant and immersive live show.
Author: Yasmin Damoui
polo & pan
polo and pan
interview
electronic
coachella
house
Cavetown Is Bringing Their Heartwarming Vulnerability to Their Largest Headlining Tour Yet  [Q&A]

Cavetown Is Bringing Their Heartwarming Vulnerability to Their Largest Headlining Tour Yet  [Q&A]
March 30, 2022 "I can tell I really love someone when something we go through together inspires a banger."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
singer songwriter
pop
interview
cavetown
indie pop
beabadoobee
fall in love with a girl
Daydream and Dance to Dreamer Boy's Debut Album, 'Love, Nostalgia' [Q&A]

Daydream and Dance to Dreamer Boy's Debut Album, 'Love, Nostalgia' [Q&A]
February 28, 2019 "It's the summer, it's nostalgic, it's romantic, it's warm and colorful."
Author: Chelsea Devers
pop
indie
interview
Dreamer Boy
Love Nostalgia
For Kareen Lomax, Creating 'Hard Feelings' Was Therapy [Q&A]

For Kareen Lomax, Creating 'Hard Feelings' Was Therapy [Q&A]
May 3, 2021 For budding R&B artist Kareen Lomax, the story of her career thus far has not been a straight trajectory but a winding road.
Author: Jessica Thomas
soul
r&b
interview
album reviews
Kareen Lomax
hard feelings
Boats ‘N Emos: We Interviewed Your Favorite Bands Aboard The Emo’s Not Dead Cruise [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Boats ‘N Emos: We Interviewed Your Favorite Bands Aboard The Emo’s Not Dead Cruise [Q&A] | THE NOISE
February 18, 2025 What happens when you interview nearly every band playing the third annual Emo’s Not Dead Cruise? You get the world's longest emo interview ever. Seriously.
Author: Moe Horta
Interview
The Noise
Emo
Pop-Punk
Taylor Acorn
State Champs
The Used
Emery
Hawthorne Heights
The Early November
The Spill Canvas
Scary Kids Scaring Kids
Norma Jean
Saosin
Boys Like Girls
Emo's Not Dead
For dodie, a Bit of Madness Is Key [Q&A]

For dodie, a Bit of Madness Is Key [Q&A]
September 5, 2019 Dodie speaks on her friendship with Tessa Violet, being labeled a YouTuber, and gifting a purpose to your pain.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
indie
interview
dodie
human
Emo Never Dies: A Conversation With Emo Nite Founders T.J. Petracca and Morgan Freed [Q&A]

Emo Never Dies: A Conversation With Emo Nite Founders T.J. Petracca and Morgan Freed [Q&A]
March 3, 2022 "You can't stay in one place your entire life, you gotta grow."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
alternative
interview
emo
pop punk
the noise
emo nite
You Said Strange Unveil "(Song For A) Wasted Land" Video Ahead of SXSW Performances [Q&A]

You Said Strange Unveil "(Song For A) Wasted Land" Video Ahead of SXSW Performances [Q&A]
February 13, 2023 The French indie rock band is shaping up for their biggest year yet.
Author: DJ Connor
indie
interview
indie rock
you said strange
song for a wasted land
Raffaella on Reproductive Rights, Her IUD, and How "Polly Pocket" Bridges It All [Q&A]

Raffaella on Reproductive Rights, Her IUD, and How "Polly Pocket" Bridges It All [Q&A]
January 30, 2024 "'Polly Pocket' is a pop song about reproductive rights. It is also an ode to my IUD."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
interview
raffaella
polly pocket
Cafuné Didn't Seek Out Viral Fame But They're Welcoming What Comes Next With Open Arms [Q&A]

Cafuné Didn't Seek Out Viral Fame But They're Welcoming What Comes Next With Open Arms [Q&A]
March 15, 2023 "Once you put out a piece of music, it doesn’t belong to you anymore. We live and die by that as artists."
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
indie
interview
indie rock
tiktok
cafune
tek it

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