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DARTZ Aims to Have That Distinct Kiwi Sound, Evoke Kiwi Emotions, and Keep it Punky
September 15, 2023
Pōneke based four-piece DARTZ are a cornerstone of Aotearoa’s live punk scene.
Author:
Jorja Parmentier
Soft Plastics Music Makes You Feel Like the Love Interest of a Film Noir
September 15, 2023
It’s heart-wrenching, melodious, and highly-executed–much like the rest of Soft Plastics’ music.
Author:
Hannah Powell
Charlotte Sands Releases Empowering "Use Me" Alongside LP Announcement | THE NOISE
September 14, 2023
Prolific breakout pop/rock star Charlotte Sands sets herself free on her latest single, "use me."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Flyana Boss Absolutely Eat Up the Long-Awaited "You Wish" Video
September 13, 2023
The breakout duo finally delivers the long-awaited visual for their viral single.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Riovaz's "the Rake" Leaves Us With No Complaints on the Dancefloor
September 13, 2023
Riovaz seems simply incapable of missing.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Youth Fountain Wanna Be Enough On New Single "Fallen Short" | THE NOISE
September 12, 2023
The single is the anthemic encapsulation of Youth Fountain's unbridled, nostalgic blend of emo, pop-punk, and alternative rock from the ground up.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Australia's Latest Rocking Export
September 12, 2023
Bristling with garage-punk indifference and gritty guitar riffs, the Aussie four-piece is clearly one to watch.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Rewind: Our 5 Favorite Music Videos of the Last Week
September 12, 2023
From Laufey to Bakar, these are 5 music videos you don't want to miss.
Author:
DJ Connor
Grayscale Bare Their Teeth On New Single "Not Afraid To Die" | THE NOISE
September 12, 2023
The band is back with a synth-fueled track that bears their heart and soul puts fear into perspective, beneath a soaring and vibrant exterior.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Citizen Go Down Memory Lane In Music Video For "When I Let You Down" | THE NOISE
September 12, 2023
Renowned alternative rock band Citizen take a trip down memory lane on their latest new single, "When I Let You Down."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Zolita Has No Problem Saying "Bye Bye Baby" to an Ex Who Refuses to Grow Up
October 16, 2024
"'Bye Bye Baby' is a ruthless breakup song about an all too common stereotype."
Author:
Adam Delahoussaye
ORKID Plants an Indie-Pop Garden in 'Where Flowers Grow' [Track By Track]
December 4, 2024
ORKID’s voice basks in the type of warmth that crackles like old vinyl, melts chills, and wraps you in a hug as you sing along.
Author:
DJ Connor
bLAck pARty Makes Triumphant Return With New Single “Distant Lover”
April 29, 2025
Psychedelic guitar chords and perfectly polished vocals meet in sacred harmony in bLAck pARty's latest single.
Author:
Carter Fife
jxdn Holds Nothing Back in the Raw and Unapologetic 'WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS'
July 1, 2024
“‘When The Music Stops’ is my love letter to rock music and my outward expression of inner healing. This album is raw, intentionally diverse, and personal."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Glixen Toys With Silence and Nose in Standout EP 'Quiet Pleasures'
February 27, 2025
In the hands of Glixen, shoegaze can be both hauntingly beautiful and powerfully unrelenting.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Nate Sib Rides a Euphoric High in 'for us'
May 20, 2025
Sib bridges mainstream pop with alternative experimentation to curate a sound uniquely his own.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Showpony Fight Their "Darker Side" in Enigmatic New Single
May 28, 2025
"Darker Side" is a sonic tour de force, a unique blend of dark, droning, distorted guitars, thrumming basslines, and driving percussion.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Embracing The Wrong Side of 25 with Grace Davies [Q&A]
July 14, 2025
We sat down with this fiery singer for a deep dive on the album, good curry in London, and the beautiful aftermath of a mid-20s crisis.
Author:
DJ Connor
Julia Fox Makes Iconic Pop Debut With Bewitching "Down The Drain"
May 6, 2024
The queen of reinvention does it again.
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