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CROOK Releases Pop Song For The Damned, "oh, cool" [PREMIERE + Q&A]

CROOK Releases Pop Song For The Damned, "oh, cool" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 3, 2019 CROOK offers a unique, dark twist to pop in his music, which exquisitely juxtaposes a soothing atmosphere with hauntingly honest, relatable lyrics.  
Author: Allissa Williams
singer songwriter
pop
interview
crook
oh cool
Brandt Orange Returns With "Good Energy" from Debut Album [Q&A]

Brandt Orange Returns With "Good Energy" from Debut Album [Q&A]
October 1, 2019 With its casual electric guitar and a less-is-more production style, Brandt Orange reveals a new sense of maturity and deliberateness with his craft.
Author: Kristin Robinson
soul
Indie
Interview
brandt orange
good energy
Jakob Ogawa Talks Prince, First Show Jitters, and His New  'April'  EP [Q&A]

Jakob Ogawa Talks Prince, First Show Jitters, and His New  'April'  EP [Q&A]
September 30, 2019 Up & coming Norwegian indie pop musician, Jakob Ogawa is the man leading the soul-meets-synth lo-fi movement.
Author: Precious Kato
soul
interview
indie pop
Indie
jakob ogawa
April
Sueco the Child Shows Us His Search History and "Interesting White Guys" | Show & Tell

Sueco the Child Shows Us His Search History and "Interesting White Guys" | Show & Tell
September 26, 2019 The viral phoenomom, who dethroned Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" on TikTok, swings by the Ones To Watch classroom for a show and tell presentation.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
interview
rap
hip hop
sueco the child
tik tok
miscreant
fast
show and tell
Sigrid's Excellence Hit Us Harder Than a  'Sucker Punch' [Q+A]

Sigrid's Excellence Hit Us Harder Than a  'Sucker Punch' [Q+A]
September 19, 2019 Right before our favorite Norwegian pop princess headlined a sold out Fonda Theatre, we sat down to discuss the important things in life: memes, the Sims, and cats.
Author: Alyssa Yung
pop
interview
electronic
sigrid
Electro-Pop Trio SHAED Holds Us Captive & Captivated in Eerie  "Thunder" Video [Q&A]

Electro-Pop Trio SHAED Holds Us Captive & Captivated in Eerie  "Thunder" Video [Q&A]
September 18, 2019 In 2016, the three joined forces, as musicians, to begin SHAED's thrilling journey that led to selling out massive shows and reaching the top of the charts.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
interview
electro pop
thunder
SHAED
The Faim Plays Who's Most Likely To...?

The Faim Plays Who's Most Likely To...?
September 17, 2019 In addition to gracing the world with a host of new anthemic tracks, The Faim is currently hitting the road with Stand Atlantic on their Ones To Watch and The Noise - presented tour.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
the faim
alternative
interview
pop punk
stand atlantic
most likely to
Irish Alt-Rock Quartet The Academic Release Playful New Single, "Aftertaste" [Q&A]

Irish Alt-Rock Quartet The Academic Release Playful New Single, "Aftertaste" [Q&A]
September 13, 2019 While Ireland might not come to mind when thinking of the alt-rock scene, the enthusiastic, up-and-coming band The Academic is well on their way to changing that.
Author: Allissa Williams
indie
alternative
interview
rock
the academic
aftertaste
Get a  Taste of Heartbreak in LA with Riah's Dreamy 'Heartbreak Magic' EP [Q&A]

Get a  Taste of Heartbreak in LA with Riah's Dreamy 'Heartbreak Magic' EP [Q&A]
September 10, 2019 "At the end of the day, that's what anyone wants. To be connected, understood, and loved by other people."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
interview
singer-songwriter
dream pop
album reviews
heartbreak magic
riah
Multi-Talented Jesse Munsat Debuts as a Solo Artist with "Where He Slept When He Slept Here"

Multi-Talented Jesse Munsat Debuts as a Solo Artist with "Where He Slept When He Slept Here"
September 9, 2019 After spending the past couple of years working behind the scenes alongside The Marà­as, Claud, & Maude Latour, Jesse Munsat finally steps into the spotlight.
Author: Kristin Robinson
indie
interview
jesse munsat
Where He Slept When He Stayed Here
Guardrail Redefine Themselves On Debut LP ‘Content’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Guardrail Redefine Themselves On Debut LP ‘Content’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
July 10, 2023 Featuring recent singles "Silhouette" and "Joke's On Me," the LP shows the band's sound and writing style evolution, with the twelve-track body of work being the most dialed-in project the band has ever crafted with their unique sound.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
punk
interview
the noise
pop-punk
guardrail
Yuno Has Truly 'Blest' Us with the Warmth of His Debut Album [Q&A]

Yuno Has Truly 'Blest' Us with the Warmth of His Debut Album [Q&A]
May 19, 2025 Yuno is a youthful visionary creator, having no short supply of sonic gems to share, he extracts melodic resources from almost every conceivable genre.
Author: DJ Connor
indie
interview
R&B
Yuno
Blest
Master Peace Looks For Salvation in the Dark and Sleazy "Save Me" [Q&A]

Master Peace Looks For Salvation in the Dark and Sleazy "Save Me" [Q&A]
August 12, 2024 "Master Peace aka Peace Okezie is a singer from Surrey that makes some of the best indie pop / sleaze music of our generation."
Author: DJ Connor
pop
interview
electronic
dance
indie sleaze
master peace
save me
10 Questions With dee holt on Her Latest Single "make a move" and More [Q&A]

10 Questions With dee holt on Her Latest Single "make a move" and More [Q&A]
April 9, 2024 The Canadian indie pop artist lets us in on her latest single, seeing songs as colors, and where to find the best poutine in Montreal.
Author: DJ Connor
interview
indie pop
make a move
dee holt
10 Questions With Jordan Mackampa on His Striking Sophomore Album “WELCOME HOME, KID!” [Q&A]

10 Questions With Jordan Mackampa on His Striking Sophomore Album “WELCOME HOME, KID!” [Q&A]
February 21, 2024 "It’s Black boy joy told in 13 songs."
Author: DJ Connor
soul
interview
R&B
jordan mackampa
welcome home kid
Goth Basketball Legend CAITLE Talks Recent Internet Fame Plus New Solo Single [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Goth Basketball Legend CAITLE Talks Recent Internet Fame Plus New Solo Single [Q&A] | THE NOISE
July 10, 2025 While sporting events in the US feel like they are at a lull post NBA and NHL seasons, things are seemingly heating up in Australia thanks in part to athlete-turned-musician: CAITLE.
Author: Jimmy Smith
Interview
Goth
The Noise
Emo
CAITLE
Basketball
Carlie Hanson Takes Us Through Her Latest EP 'too late to cry,' Track by Track

Carlie Hanson Takes Us Through Her Latest EP 'too late to cry,' Track by Track
February 25, 2025 We've watched Hanson evolve as a person, writer, and vessel for emotion in real-time.
Author: DJ Connor
singer songwriter
interview
indie pop
carlie hanson
track by track
too late to cry
[Q&A]: Heart Attack Man Dive Deep Into Existentialism, Type O Negative & More For New Album 'Joyride The Pale Horse' | THE NOISE

[Q&A]: Heart Attack Man Dive Deep Into Existentialism, Type O Negative & More For New Album 'Joyride The Pale Horse' | THE NOISE
May 21, 2025 Ohio-based punk band Heart Attack Man masterfully navigate the realm of existentialism with a playful twist on their latest album, Joyride The Pale Horse. With a lighthearted approach, they mock the inevitability of death, the fragility of life, and the banality of existence
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Interview
The Noise
Heart Attack Man
mynameisntjmack on Touring With Tommy Richman, UFC, and More [Q&A]

mynameisntjmack on Touring With Tommy Richman, UFC, and More [Q&A]
December 17, 2024 If there's one thing about mynameisntjmack, it's that he's consistent.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
interview
rap
hip hop
mynameisntjmack
10 Questions With Minas on His Latest EP ‘Grazes' and More [Q&A]

10 Questions With Minas on His Latest EP ‘Grazes' and More [Q&A]
March 11, 2024 "I’ve made music for as long as I can remember, and it kind of became a way for me to process and figure things out that are frying my head."
Author: DJ Connor
alternative
interview
minas
grazes

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