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Surfaces Is Bringing Their Happy Place to the Masses [Q&A]

Surfaces Is Bringing Their Happy Place to the Masses [Q&A]
July 1, 2021 Birthed from a whimsical exchange of DMs, Surfaces has emerged as one of the hottest acts on the planet.
Author: Miguel Costa
soul
pop
interview
rock
album reviews
surfaces
pacifico
Lauren Sanderson, From Pandemic to PRIDE [Q&A]

Lauren Sanderson, From Pandemic to PRIDE [Q&A]
June 30, 2021 We sit down for a candid conversation with a soon-to-be Midwestern pop star.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
alternative
interview
pride
lauren sanderson
Catching Up With Cannons Ahead of a Summer to Remember [Q&A]

Catching Up With Cannons Ahead of a Summer to Remember [Q&A]
June 30, 2021 Cannons have gone from posting an ad on Craigslist looking for bandmates to playing festivals across the country.
Author: Jisselle Fernandez
pop
interview
electropop
alternative pop
cannons
Summer Salt Aims to Find the Silver Lining on 'Sequoia Moon' [Q&A]

Summer Salt Aims to Find the Silver Lining on 'Sequoia Moon' [Q&A]
June 28, 2021 Life is a rollercoaster of happiness and sadness, and you're just trying to find this silver lining and beauty in all of it.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
indie
interview
indie pop
album reviews
summer salt
Cautious Clay Opens Up on Debut Album 'Deadpan Love'  [Q&A]

Cautious Clay Opens Up on Debut Album 'Deadpan Love'  [Q&A]
June 25, 2021 On his long-awaited debut album, Clay takes major stylistic risks that ultimately pay off and then some.
Author: Carter Fife
soul
singer songwriter
interview
R&B
cautious clay
album reviews
deadpan love
REI AMI Proves Unpredictable and Unstoppable on 'FOIL' [Q&A]

REI AMI Proves Unpredictable and Unstoppable on 'FOIL' [Q&A]
June 25, 2021 "Life is life, don't be ashamed and try to hide certain parts of yourself."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
interview
hip hop
anti pop
album reviews
rei ami
foil
With  'Stains,' De'Wayne Aims to Become a Generation-less and Genre-less Star  [Q&A]

With  'Stains,' De'Wayne Aims to Become a Generation-less and Genre-less Star  [Q&A]
June 18, 2021 "Every song on this record is urgent because it has to be."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
alternative
interview
album reviews
de'wayne
stains
Meet Daily J, the New Zealand Indie Psych Band Made For Summer [Q&A]

Meet Daily J, the New Zealand Indie Psych Band Made For Summer [Q&A]
June 16, 2021 Get to know what's behind the luscious locks of one of New Zealand's must-see summer acts.
Author: Brook Gibson
indie
interview
daily j
psych
venus ate mars
Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]

Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]
June 16, 2021 "I don't care to put on this picture-perfect human being. I'm more than willing to show my flaws."
Author: Joey Legittino
singer songwriter
pop
interview
lillian hepler
used to that
There's A Tuesday Is Turning a Close Friendship Into an Indie Pop Dream [Q&A]

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.
Author: Max Tetlow
indie
interview
indie pop
theres a tuesday
dance with me before we cry
The Aces Release 'Under My Influence  (Deluxe)'  Ahead of Long-Awaited Return to Touring [Q&A]

The Aces Release 'Under My Influence  (Deluxe)'  Ahead of Long-Awaited Return to Touring [Q&A]
October 22, 2021 The Aces open up about the record, their feelings on tour, and the importance of lifting up each other and women in the industry.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
interview
indie pop
the aces
album reviews
alternative pop
under my influence
under my influence deluxe
Songwriting Virtuoso Sam Martin Chronicles a Life in Debut Solo Album, 'Alpha Omega' [Q&A]

Songwriting Virtuoso Sam Martin Chronicles a Life in Debut Solo Album, 'Alpha Omega' [Q&A]
March 13, 2019 The writer of Maroon 5's "Daylight" and Jason Derulo's "Want to Want Me" is stepping into the limelight.
Author: Anna Scholfield
pop
alternative
interview
rock
sam martin
alpha omega
blue eyed joy
Gia Woods Delves into a Dangerous Infatuation in  "Feel It" Video [Q&A + PREMIERE]

Gia Woods Delves into a Dangerous Infatuation in  "Feel It" Video [Q&A + PREMIERE]
July 8, 2019 In celebration of the new release, we sat down with Gia Woods to talk about her original inspirations, her passion for authenticity, and the creative direction behind her new video.  
Author: Miranda Hyman
interview
Feel It
Gia Woods
Pop
Susannah Joffe Talks Cinematic Songwriting and Embracing Her Roots In “Shit out of Luck” [Q&A]

Susannah Joffe Talks Cinematic Songwriting and Embracing Her Roots In “Shit out of Luck” [Q&A]
March 21, 2025 Blending dreamy pop with country grit, Joffe effortlessly crafts a camp, outlaw ballad of a southern girl.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
indie
alternative
interview
Susannah Joffe
Shit out of Luck
PawPaw Rod on Identity, Self-Care, and Weed | Close Friends

PawPaw Rod on Identity, Self-Care, and Weed | Close Friends
June 6, 2023 We get close and personable with the alt-R&B prodigy.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
soul
interview
R&B
pawpaw rod
close friends
Tayler Buono Is No Longer Stuck [Q&A]

Tayler Buono Is No Longer Stuck [Q&A]
July 10, 2020 After her major label debut fell through, Buono turned to the only thing that consistently made sense. Music.
Author: Paige MacDonald
pop
interview
tayler buono
screen
Multi-Talented Japanese Wallpaper Talks Past Successes, New Sound, & Upcoming Album [Q&A]

Multi-Talented Japanese Wallpaper Talks Past Successes, New Sound, & Upcoming Album [Q&A]
March 15, 2019 After a two-year break, we now have the pleasure of bearing witness to Japanese Wallpaper's unconventional return.
Author: Langston Thomas
indie
alternative
interview
Japanese wallpaper
Who Is Maxo Kream?

Who Is Maxo Kream?
October 6, 2022 Meet the Houston rapper whose come-up story is just beginning.
Author: Ruby Scott
interview
rap
hip hop
lollapalooza
who is
maxo kream
Ari Abdul Delivers a Dark, Cheeky Single in "Dreams" [Q&A]

Ari Abdul Delivers a Dark, Cheeky Single in "Dreams" [Q&A]
March 12, 2025 "Dreams" marks the beginning and end of an era for the breakout star.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
alternative
interview
alternative pop
Dreams
ari abdul
Deb Fan’s Debut EP 'Gemini Moon' Is a Haunting, Dark-Pop Triumph [Q&A]

Deb Fan’s Debut EP 'Gemini Moon' Is a Haunting, Dark-Pop Triumph [Q&A]
May 26, 2023 "I wanted to tell a story, my story."
Author: Abby Kenna
r&b
pop
indie
interview
deb fan
gemini moon

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