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Isabel LaRosa Faces the Fear of Leaving "Home" [Q&A]

Isabel LaRosa Faces the Fear of Leaving "Home" [Q&A]
February 17, 2025 LaRosa vulnerably explores nostalgia, growing up, and the struggle of leaving behind a familiar place for the sake of becoming the person you're meant to become.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
interview
home
isabel larosa
Christian Sean Basks in the Pop Glory of 'Hallelujah Showers' [Q&A]

Christian Sean Basks in the Pop Glory of 'Hallelujah Showers' [Q&A]
January 31, 2025 Rejuvenating, primordial, an existential explosion for your senses...
Author: DJ Connor
pop
interview
christian sean
hallejuah showers
Meet Don West, the Aussie Artist Putting His Soul Into Every Song [Q&A]

Meet Don West, the Aussie Artist Putting His Soul Into Every Song [Q&A]
January 31, 2025 West is transforming a timeless sound into something his own.
Author: DJ Connor
soul
interview
R&B
don west
L.S. Dunes’ Anthony Green and Travis Stever Talk “Magick” For New Sophomore Album ‘Violet’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE

L.S. Dunes’ Anthony Green and Travis Stever Talk “Magick” For New Sophomore Album ‘Violet’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
January 30, 2025 The Noise had the opportunity to chat with frontman Anthony Green and guitarist Travis Stever about the magic of the album as well as maintaining a healthy work-life-balance shredding alongside fellow self-proclaimed “workaholics,” guitarist Frank Iero, drummer Tucker Rule, and bassist Tim Payne.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Interview
The Noise
LS Dunes
yung kai on C-Dramas, His Breakout Single "Blue," and More [Q&A]

yung kai on C-Dramas, His Breakout Single "Blue," and More [Q&A]
January 14, 2025 "I tried my best, you know, and somehow I'm here."
Author: Abby Kenna
indie
interview
blue
yung kai
Meet Royce Fisherman, the Next Gen Artist From Hawai’i Making Waves

Meet Royce Fisherman, the Next Gen Artist From Hawai’i Making Waves
December 26, 2024 We sit down with Royce to talk about his musical journey, the influence of Hawai‘i on his artistry, and his recommendations for must-visit spots.
Author: Ali Wu
new artist discovery
interview
royce fisherman
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
State Champs by State Champs: An Interview with State Champs [Q&A] | THE NOISE

State Champs by State Champs: An Interview with State Champs [Q&A] | THE NOISE
November 14, 2024 In celebration of their personifying 12-track release, The Noise caught up with the self-proclaimed “kings of the new age” during their headlining run with Knuckle Puck, Meet Me @ The Altar, and Daisy Grenade.
Author: Moe Horta
Interview
The Noise
Pop-Punk
State Champs
FEST RECAP: Who? What? Why? When We Were Young - It Still Isn't A Phase [Q&A] | THE NOISE

FEST RECAP: Who? What? Why? When We Were Young - It Still Isn't A Phase [Q&A] | THE NOISE
October 23, 2024 In between crying at sets, throwing down in the pit, and running from stage to stage, The Noise had the chance to catch up with beloved bands such as August Burns Red, Mayday Parade, Armor For Sleep, The Used, Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada, Cartel, and Tonight Alive to chat all about the who, what, when, where and why of the albums they played at When We Were Young, plus more.
Author: Moe Horta
Interview
The Noise
Emo
Pop-Punk
Metalcore
Silverstein
Armor For Sleep
When We Were Young
The Used
Tonight Alive
August Burns Red
The Devil Wears Prada
Cartel
Mayday Parade
WATCH: The Barbarians Of California Erupt For New 'Something Loud' Session [EXCLUSIVE] | THE NOISE

WATCH: The Barbarians Of California Erupt For New 'Something Loud' Session [EXCLUSIVE] | THE NOISE
October 17, 2024 It’s time to buckle up for a sonic exploration courtesy of the new noisemakers The Barbarians of California featuring Awolnation’s Aaron Bruno at the helm.
Author: Jimmy Smith
Interview
The Noise
Something Loud
The Barbarians Of California
Awolnation
Support the Magic of PRIDE Year-Round with CLAY's "project 5 (demo)" [Q&A]

Support the Magic of PRIDE Year-Round with CLAY's "project 5 (demo)" [Q&A]
August 30, 2019 "For me, it doesn't make sense to do anything in my life that doesn't have the goal of ultimately serving others, uplifting, empowering and building community for marginalized people."
Author: Jessica Thomas
soul
r&b
singer songwriter
interview
CLAY
project 5 demo
10 Questions With IDMAN on Their New Single "Hate"

10 Questions With IDMAN on Their New Single "Hate"
January 23, 2023 IDMAN is making 2023 her "never looking back year."
Author: DJ Connor
soul
interview
R&B
idman
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
Step Into the Nostalgic Warmth of Royel Otis' 'Sofa Kings' [Q&A]

Step Into the Nostalgic Warmth of Royel Otis' 'Sofa Kings' [Q&A]
May 17, 2023 The Australian duo feels like sunshine encapsulated.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
interview
indie pop
royel otis
sofa kings
Peach Pit Releases Heartfelt and Multifaceted Third Album 'From 2 to 3' [Q&A]

Peach Pit Releases Heartfelt and Multifaceted Third Album 'From 2 to 3' [Q&A]
March 4, 2022 Peach Pit harnesses the intimacy of a living room jam on their latest impressive record.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
indie
interview
album reviews
peach pit
from 2 to 3
Sick New World Recap: What's Old is Nu Again [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Sick New World Recap: What's Old is Nu Again [Q&A] | THE NOISE
May 24, 2023 In a world that is filled with the pressure to blend in with the crowd, Sick New World proves that individuality should be celebrated. The inaugural hard rock festival showcased alternative fashion, art installations, themed drinks such as Korn coffee and Deftones IPA, plus so much more.
Author: Moe Horta
Interview
The Noise
Sick New World
Nu-Metal
Kacy Hill Opens Up on the Difficult Desire to Be 'Simple, Sweet, and Smiling' [Q&A]

Kacy Hill Opens Up on the Difficult Desire to Be 'Simple, Sweet, and Smiling' [Q&A]
October 15, 2021 "It became this kind of aspirational identity, like the persona that I wish I was more of."
Author: Carter Fife
pop
interview
album reviews
kacy hill
simple sweet and smiling
Jonah Yano Makes His Long Awaited Debut with Soulful 'nervous' EP [Q&A]

Jonah Yano Makes His Long Awaited Debut with Soulful 'nervous' EP [Q&A]
July 1, 2019 Pulling inspiration from Leslie Feist, MONEYPHONE, and Earl Sweatshirt, Yano has finally unveiled his incredible debut EP, nervous.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
soul
interview
singer-songwriter
album reviews
nervous
Jonah yano
monsune
The Happiest Accident: a Conversation With Motel 7 [Q&A]

The Happiest Accident: a Conversation With Motel 7 [Q&A]
August 25, 2021 "We never expected Motel 7 to even be a thing and here we are."
Author: EJ Saftner
pop
interview
alternative pop
motel 7
things i hate
Loote's Take on Authentic Pop Music, New Relationships, and Shawn Mendes [Q&A]

Loote's Take on Authentic Pop Music, New Relationships, and Shawn Mendes [Q&A]
June 19, 2019 Their new 'lost' EP explores both the awkward nuanced lingering of post-breakup relationships and the cautious excitement of new ones.
Author: Rachel Lai
pop
interview
loote

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