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Valley's "The Problem Song" Is the Start of a New Era For the Band [Q&A]
October 12, 2022
"Sometimes people just want to hear what you're saying and thinking, and it doesn't have to be the most clever or game-changing thing in the world."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
joan Makes Peace With Moving On in “don’t wanna be your friend”
October 12, 2022
"don't wanna be for your friend" is a welcome moment of catharsis.
Author:
Chloe Liz
Maisie Peters Officially Enters Her Rockstar Era With "Not Another Rockstar"
October 12, 2022
"Not Another Rockstar" is for the girlies who have fallen victim to the softboy epidemic.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Gracie Abrams' "Difficult" Is a Candid Illustration of Her Poignant Songwriting
October 10, 2022
For Gracie, songwriting functions as a diary for working through tough feelings in order to live with them.
Author:
Giselle Libby
WILLOW's '<COPINGMECHANISM>' Is a Potent Journey Through Her Subconscious
October 10, 2022
WILLOW'S revival of angsty emo-rock seems to come as naturally as breathing.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Jean Dawson Craves 'CHAOS NOW*'
October 7, 2022
“I've been trying to put this album into simple terms and sentences, but the more I try the harder it becomes."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Oliver Malcolm Takes the Next Step Forward in His Musical Evolution With 'Act Two' [Q&A]
October 7, 2022
"Expect the unexpected."
Author:
DJ Connor
almost monday Embraces the Chase in "cough drops"
October 7, 2022
It’s wistful, it’s dreamy, and above all, it’s almost monday.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Arden Jones Proves to Be the Gift That Keeps Giving With ‘age tape 9’
October 6, 2022
Jones delivers more of his memorable, soon-to-be patented surfer soul.
Author:
DJ Connor
Who Is Maxo Kream?
October 6, 2022
Meet the Houston rapper whose come-up story is just beginning.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Rising Indie Folk Star Izzy Mahoubi Dives Deep in “Wanted”
April 5, 2025
With her vivid storytelling, Mahoubi paints an all too familiar picture of a toxic relationship, but with a touch of humor that shows she’s come out of the trauma relatively unscathed.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
TIMEA’s Debut Album ‘and I forever will’ Draws a Topography of Becoming
June 9, 2025
A deeply personal recollection, 'and I forever will' immerses listeners in sounds that feel nostalgic and hopeful.
Author:
René Cobar
mynameisntjmack and Tommy Richman Team Up for "chase"
March 4, 2025
With tenacious production and introspective lyrics to accompany it, the track is an exciting preview of what’s to come from the breakout Virginia rapper.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Beach Bunny Wrestles with Self-Doubt in Lively New Single “Tunnel Vision”
April 2, 2025
Bouncing back with their energetic new single, Beach Bunny has made waves with “Tunnel Vision," the latest glimpse into their upcoming third album of the same name.
Author:
Lucy Ward
4batz Puts the Crowd Under His Spell in 'since y’all say ion drop'
May 7, 2025
4batz's music is nothing short of hypnotic.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Let Rio Romeo Tell You A Story with "God's Got Something Out for Me"
May 9, 2025
For this Californian-via-Chicago and back artist with an impending album and a diehard here for the butch fanbase, the real sermon is their success against the odds – physical or otherwise.
Author:
DJ Connor
late night drive home's Album "as i watch my life online" Is Poignant Indie Rock Mastery
July 2, 2025
'as i watch my life online' is a reflection of living in the shadow of a world consumed by the internet, delivered in poignant vignettes that review topics such as online dating and addictive vices that lurk just beyond the screen.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Wisp Masquerades Compulsion as Connection in "Get back to me"
April 22, 2025
"'Get back to me' represents the greed for chaos, even at the cost of yourself."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Penelope Road Deliver an 80’s Rock Power Ballad with “Flowers (Carry Me Home)”
June 28, 2025
Penelope Road, an Atlanta-based five-piece outlet, merges classic rock, soul, jazz, and funk into their sound.
Author:
Noah Wade
chlothegod Has an Unwavering Dedication to Being Odd
July 24, 2025
"I've always wanted to be comfortable and confident and honest, I've always wanted to feel like I deserve to take up space."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene