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Clairo Pens a Tender Tale of Solitude in “Nomad”
July 1, 2024
"Nomad” feels like that one friend who looks pretty when they cry. It’s melancholic, but also kind of beautiful.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Let Aisa Come to Your "Rescue" in Ethereal New Single
July 1, 2024
Citing influences like Mk.gee, Frank Ocean, and Steve Lacy, Aisa's sound is in good company.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Homeschool Is in For A "Drop-Dead Summer" With New Wave-Inspired Single
July 1, 2024
"'Drop-Dead Summer' tries to put into words a foreboding feeling that comes with getting older and the start of another summer.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Jordan Armstrong Finds Beauty In the Mundane in Blazing Single "High Note"
July 1, 2024
"High Note is about taking the good out of life and leaving the rest behind."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Dig Into Bilmuri's Flavorful New Album ‘AMERICAN MOTOR SPORT’ [REVIEW] | THE NOISE
June 28, 2024
Vegans beware. As we prepare for the busiest BBQ time of the year with the 4th of July quickly approaching, what better way to review the new shred, white, and blue-drenched Bilmuri record AMERICAN MOTOR SPORTS than making a menu out of it?
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Cate Tomlinson Mourns the Death of a Friendship in the Cathartic “MY EX FRIEND”
June 28, 2024
“There’s something about a friend break up that hits you in a deeper way than a romantic breakup, especially when it ends in betrayal."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Indy Finds Herself Again in "East Coast" [Q&A]
June 28, 2024
"I knew a lot of people could probably relate to the loss of identity after such a long relationship. Especially in your early 20s, as a woman, and especially going into summer."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Taylor Acorn Reveals Details Of Debut Pop-Punk LP ‘Survival In Motion’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
June 28, 2024
The Noise was honored to chat with Acorn about the upcoming album, what "survival in motion" means to her, and her forthcoming tour with emo icons Dashboard Confessional and Boys Like Girls.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Juliet Ivy Heals Her Inner Child in "4 foot 2," Announces Sophomore EP 'tiny but scary'
June 27, 2024
"Girlhood is really present in this project—all the ever-changing, complicated, intertwined emotions of being a young girl."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Kaelin Ellis Takes Us Through His Project ‘You Are Here, Start.’ Track By Track
June 27, 2024
Ellis constructs a journey, a swagger-filled party bus of beats and synths that make you slow down and actually listen.
Author:
DJ Connor
contradash Seeks Out Reassurance on "petal pickin'"
August 21, 2020
contradash seeks out reassurance that his feelings aren't one-sided while remaining effortlessly cool and self-confident on "petal pickin'"
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Jesse Gold's "R.I.P" Is a Powerful Admittance of Struggle and Self-Doubt
March 31, 2021
"R.I.P" is a refreshingly honest and intimate tour de force.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Michael Seyer Articulates the Asian American Immigrant Experience on "Little China Boy"
June 23, 2021
Despite its idyllic pacing, "Little China Boy" is yet another heartbreaking reminder of the immigrant reality.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Csndra's Debut Single "Very Well" Is One For the Girls
February 17, 2022
"This is to empower the everyday woman,"
Author:
Gregory Castel
Crossing i's Dotting t's Release Impactful Single "All Feelings Aside"
February 22, 2022
Genre-defying alternative band Crossing I's Dotting T's are back with their first single of the year.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Dhruv Navigates a Storm of Emotions in Debut Album 'Private Blizzard' [Q&A]
August 29, 2024
In his long-awaited debut album, the rising star delves into themes of personal development, grief, loneliness, and more.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
IDER Demands Bodily Autonomy in Indie Pop Anthem "Know How It Hurts"
November 16, 2024
The duo’s earnest voices accompanied by a driving beat turns a doomsday anthem into an anthem of hope and change.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
J Ember Has Us "Wishing For Rain" On New Single
January 29, 2019
Listen to some new indie rock from the enigmatic J Ember.
Author:
Malcolm J. Gray
FKJ and Col3trane Merge Jazz & Dancehall With "Perfect Timing"
April 15, 2019
Dancehall rhythms, jazzy brass, and soothing vocals... What more could we ask for?
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Stagecoach 2019: 6 Ones to Catch
April 25, 2019
This year's Stagecoach lineup welcomes dynamic voices, heartfelt sounds, and a new era of women pushing the boundaries of country music -- scope our 6 must-sees.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff