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Peter McPoland’s 'PIGGY' Finds Beauty in the Discomfort
August 15, 2023
“My whole purpose is to make art. I just try to be a vessel for it to come out past all of the overstimulation and noise on the internet.”
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Lo Village Finds Their Way Back to Themselves With 'Yellow Brick Road' [Q&A]
August 15, 2023
The substance of Lo Village’s work is culturally significant, speaking to the truth of the Black experience and every shade of that joy, fear, and expression.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Fred again.. and Obongjayar Takes Us on an Emotional Journey in “adore u”
August 15, 2023
As dance music continues to evolve, artists like Fred again.. continually show us the human element at the heart of the genre.
Author:
Emily Foster
Corbin Butler Delivers Good Music For Good People in 'N.O.T.'
August 15, 2023
The self-proclaimed mayor of Chino Hills exemplifies his musical dexterity in the self-produced project.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Daniel Seavey Looks For the Light While 'Dancing In The Dark'
August 14, 2023
The former Why Don't We is lighting his own path forward.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sofía Valdés Charts a Generation-Spanning Story in 'Silvia'
August 14, 2023
'Silvia' tells a family story that belongs not to just Valdés but many of us.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Chappell Roan Is Unapologetically "HOT TO GO!"
August 14, 2023
"HOT TO GO!" is a snapshot of the rising star’s past and present lives
Author:
Giselle Libby
Joey Valence & Brae Go From 0 to 100 in "Gumdrop"
August 14, 2023
"This song might be the greatest song ever."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Nxdia Fights Their Demons in the Introspective and Brash 'in the flesh'
August 14, 2023
'in the flesh speaks' to Nxdia’s experience of being paralyzed in their own mind, witnessing life happen at and around them.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Riovaz Teams Up With Kanii For the Chaotic, Dance-Inducing "waiting alonE"
August 12, 2023
"It feels like when you go home with someone and never see them again. Really fun but kinda dark at the same time."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Charmer Releases Bold "Blue Jay" Ahead Of Long-Awaited Third LP | THE NOISE
April 10, 2025
Michigan indie-punk outfit Charmer skillfully evokes the feeling of revisiting a pivotal moment that divided your life in two on their latest single, "Blue Jay."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
YŪNGOLD Release Fiery Debut EP 'Force of Habit'
June 20, 2025
The record is a sweltering dive into alternative rock that's as raw as electrifying.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
PARTYOF2 Finds Euphoria in the Chaos of "Just Dance 2"
August 13, 2025
"This song is our way of surviving — using our art to make sense of a world that feels broken."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Royel Otis Plead For a Resolution in "say something"
July 28, 2025
"This is a song about unspoken words."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
SYD FOR SOLEN Might Be the Festival You’d Travel to Copenhagen For
August 11, 2025
Chappell Roan, Sam Fender. Khruangbin, Mk.gee, CMAT, Sienna Spiro, English Teacher and many more made their way to Copenhagen this past weekend for SYD FOR SOLEN.
Author:
Tanja Brinks Toubro
KennyHoopla Tackles Grief In Indie-Alt Track "orphan//"
August 13, 2025
The track calls to his pop-punk roots while weaving in new sonic elements inspired by acts like New Order and the Drums.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Fly by Midnight Take Us Along The Fastest Time Of Their Lives [Q&A]
August 14, 2025
Curious about the origins of this excellent pop record, we caught the friends and collaborators prior to their Fall tour, check it out here.
Author:
DJ Connor
The Aces Mix A Cocktail of Identity & Disco Into Their Record "Gold Star Baby"
August 15, 2025
On their new album The Aces are celebrating all parts of their identities and the fun that comes with living life loud and proud.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Takayoshi Delivers a Burst of Emphatic 'songs that can fit in your pocket'
August 23, 2023
'songs that can fit in your pocket' is no misnomer, emerging as a tidy brief collection of songs that energize, deliver poignantly, and then shift into the next track.
Author:
DJ Connor
Gully Boys Take No BS on Latest Single "Mother" Ahead of Self-Titled LP | THE NOISE
August 15, 2025
The fierce lead single sets a strong tone with its in-your-face refusal to tolerate disrespect, specifically aimed squarely at the men who still don't understand that 'no' is a complete sentence.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon