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Balu Brigada's 'Portal' Is An Artfully Alternative Debut
September 3, 2025
Balu Brigada is alt pop’s best kept secret, and there’s no question that their debut album Portal, is the gift that we’ve been waiting for.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
"IT'S HARD (to be a Man)" But It's Easy to Love MARIS
September 1, 2025
A bold narrative that uses both humor and sarcasm, this song tackles the heaviness MARIS was feeling during a brief stint as a sex worker.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Jazzie Young's 'Everything Changes' Is An Invitingly Introspective Debut
September 1, 2025
Young took the time to answer our burning questions about her debut album, change, and indie movie references.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Cathartically Rageful, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Are on Fire With "Mother"
September 1, 2025
The single comes alongside the announcement of their second full-length studio album, GLORY, which is slated to drop on November 7.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Beaches' 'No Hard Feelings' Is Messy, Real, and Deliciously Queer
September 1, 2025
Over 11 tracks, the band presents their distinctive fusion of raw, heartfelt lyrics and unapologetic energy, cementing their position as a leading force in alt-rock today.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ninajirachi's 'I Love My Computer' Is a Reverent Love Letter to the Internet and Electronic Music
August 29, 2025
'I Love My Computer' feels like an electric return to form for Ninajirachi.
Author:
Carter Fife
Quadeca Embarks on a Journey of a Lifetime in 'Vanisher, Horizon Scraper'
August 29, 2025
'Vanisher, Horizon Scraper' sees Quadeca in a perpetual state of transformation.
Author:
Carter Fife
Christian Hayes Embraces a New Sound and Deep Storytelling with Upcoming Single “Good As It Gets”
August 29, 2025
The country singer is taking new risks in a transformative era of his music career.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
Joey Valence & Brae's HYPERYOUTH Is Like Aging In Reverse [Q&A]
August 28, 2025
We caught the genre-bending duo to hear the latest on the freedom of creative control, their upcoming tour, Mozart & Bon Jovi, and the top tier Cheesecake Factory order.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
BENEE’s Remembers to Stay Sweet on New Single “Cinnamon,” Announces Upcoming Sophomore Album
August 28, 2025
The alt-pop singer is beginning the rollout of her highly anticipated sophomore album Ur An Angel I’m Just Particles.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
HOLY SHIT: Anthony Green and Frank Iero Team Up With Thursday and Coheed and Cambria Members for New Post-Hardcore Supergroup L.S. Dunes | The Noise
August 26, 2022
No stranger to supergroups like The Sounds Of Animals Fighting, Fuckin Whatever, and more, Anthony Green and Frank Iero are back to flex their creative muscle with another new side project.
Author:
Jimmy Smith
Djo Trips Over the Cracks of His Own Mind in “Figure You Out”
August 30, 2022
“Figure You Out” is a timeless track drenched in groove.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
guccihighwaters' "rope" is an Emotional Goodbye to Creativity [Premiere + Q&A]
June 24, 2020
"rope" is en emotional three-minute track that's spun as a heartfelt goodbye to a long-lost friend. Listen to "rope" and read our full Q&A.
Author:
Jimmy Smith
The Jacob Collier Collaboration That Was Written in the Stars
May 14, 2020
Linking with Mahalia and Ty Dolla $ign, Collier delivers a "joyous metablast."
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
sad alex's "dating myself" Is a Necessary Ode to Self-Love
February 12, 2021
Loving someone else is hard but loving yourself is sometimes even harder, but pop singer, songwriter, and artist sad alex thinks that's the best way to go.
Author:
Malc.
Holly Humberstone Pens an Ode to Her Best Friend "Scarlett"
September 7, 2021
"Scarlett" is as much of a fuck you to all the toxic partners out there as it is an ode to the best friends that keep us sane.
Author:
EJ Saftner
mazie Delivers a Sex-Positive Anthem For the Girls With "girls just wanna have sex"
November 21, 2022
I believe that women having sex—especially sex with other women—needs to be celebrated."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ruel's "Growing Up Is ____" Is an Open-Ended Ode to Coming of Age
December 10, 2021
Ruel has never sounded so assured in his sound.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
BETWEEN FRIENDS Treated Fans with Real "affection" This Valentine's Day [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
February 15, 2019
From their luscious melodies to doing all of their own styling, directing, editing, and photography, BETWEEN FRIENDS is set for stardom.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Junior Varsity Makes an Electric Debut With "Cold Blood"
April 5, 2021
What started as the LA music scene's most well-known secret has now become a social media phenomenon.
Author:
Maddy Quach