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Who Ruled Pukkelpop 2025?
September 3, 2025
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of this Belgian music festival, let's dive into our favorites from this edition.
Author:
Daniela Waizel Rule
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
Stranger Things' Maya Hawke Is Ready to Tell Her Own Story
May 5, 2020
With a remarkable self-awareness, Hawke intertwines folk's candid charm with a dazzling tenacity that screams Billboard Hot 100.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Jersey Bound: Ben Jorgensen & Jesse Korman Detail New Armor For Sleep + New Jersey Roots [Q&A] | The Noise
July 8, 2022
Sitting down with The Noise, the two industry vets discussed their new visual collaboration, their friendship, the excitement they both still share for their music scene (especially hometown heroes My Chemical Romance), and, most importantly, Armor For Sleep’s forthcoming album.
Author:
Jimmy Smith
Coachella 2022: 15 Ones to Catch
April 12, 2022
There are the acts you will not want to miss when Coachella makes its grand return to the Polo Fields.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Cuco Links Up With Jean Carter for a Love/Hate Bop in "Bossa No Sé"
May 23, 2019
The new single, which is set to appear on Cuco's long-awaited debut album via Interscope Records, also arrives ahead of his forthcoming North American tour.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Ryan Woods' 'how i'm feeling' Is an Ode to the Anxieties of Adulthood
January 11, 2021
In his debut EP, Woods combats his own depression, anxiety, and coming-of-age.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Hoeing, Sexual Freedom, and the Pop Banger That Is Kim Petras' "Do Me"
May 30, 2019
"To all my fellow hoes out there... Please STANd for ur national anthem."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
ROLE MODEL's "hello!" Is a Sunlit Romp Through Loneliness
October 15, 2019
Bewitching, quirky, and reminiscent of early Elton John? Role Model's latest single has us hooked.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Delaney Bailey's '(i would have followed you)' Is a Reminder of Just How Alive You Really Are
January 4, 2023
'(i would have followed you)' is a hauntingly breathtaking project that effortlessly and efficaciously tugs at the heartstrings.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
mazie Is Ready to Introduce You to Her Most Psychedelic and Honest Self Yet [Q&A]
January 20, 2023
We sit down with mazie to discuss her latest single, living in LA, and how her forthcoming debut album is her most vulnerable work so far.
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa
Catching Up with COIN: One of Indie-Pop's Greatest Blessings [Q&A]
August 15, 2019
From the get go, COIN has been a beloved project that never sought fame or fortune, but rather music lovers who could resonate with their thoughtful lyricism and optimistic instrumentals.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul