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On 'George,' Jake Minch Recoils, Self-Loathes, Falters, and Learns to Love Through His Growing Pains [Q&A]
July 17, 2025
In this in-depth discussion on Minch's album, we learn about middle-of-the-country syndrome, a Kurt Vile obsession, and sleeping with the door open.
Author:
Noah Wade
Olivia Dean Embraces Change in “Lady Lady”
July 17, 2025
“Lady Lady,” the second single from Olivia Dean’s upcoming and highly anticipated sophomore album, The Art of Loving, is a graceful ode to feminine strength.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Where’s Jai Deliver a Coming of Age Soundtrack With their Debut Album ‘Fresh Out Of Air’.
July 16, 2025
In a world increasingly oversaturated with calculated algorithms and pre-packaged pop, New Zealand’s Where’s Jai come crashing through with something genuinely refreshing: Fresh Out Of Air.
Author:
Camila Roa
From Opera to the Core of Classic Rock, The Sophs Embody the Next Great Band [Q&A]
July 16, 2025
Ever so curious about such a uniquely committed and complementary group, so early in their careers, we snuck the group into our nice executive conference room for a proper deep dive.
Author:
DJ Connor
Sun Room is Focused on “Raw, Loud, Rock ‘n Roll” in Latest EP Ritual of Chaos
July 15, 2025
Ritual of Chaos is made for late nights and noise complaints.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Chloe Star's EP Apt. 1101 Is A Battlecry of Alt-Pop Bravado
July 15, 2025
Apt. 1101 is a well-rounded sophomore EP, short and sweet – with enough range of what Star excels at, transcending genre norms by challenging what we expect a modern rocker to sound like and making it so much better.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Joey Valence & Brae Announce Third Album, HYPERYOUTH, With Electric Double Single
July 15, 2025
A well anticipated follow up to the critically acclaimed PUNK TACTICS and NO HANDS, JVB continues to shine in their maximalist reinterpretation of classic emcee / rapper duo with a refreshing, vibrant style.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Barry Can’t Swim’s Sophomore Album 'Loner' Brings Listeners on a Danceable and Deeply Introspective Sonic Journey
July 15, 2025
The album features twelve tracks coated in rock, gospel, orchestral, and spoken-word influences, creating an authentic and personal project that brings listeners on the rollercoaster ride that is the last year of Mainnie’s life.
Author:
India Yeoh
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
Wet Leg Follows a Feeling to a Landmark Sophomore Album in 'moisturizer'
July 14, 2025
Rage, love, and destruction co-exist in the English act's long-awaited follow-up album.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Carsen's "Losing My" Music Video Is Almost Too Relatable [Premiere]
August 27, 2020
Carsen embarks on a journey of self-discovery in her brand new single and music video, "Losing My".
Author:
Joey Legittino
Miloe's 'Greenhouse" Is a Sunny Escape From 2020's Melodrama
November 12, 2020
Miloe, aka Bobby Kabeya, is a 19-year-old artistic dynamo.
Author:
Malc.
Ben Kessler Strives to Find Balance on "Cruise Control"
February 2, 2021
We've covered Ben Kessler since the very beginning, and we're thrilled to be covering his impressive growth on "Cruise Control."
Author:
Joey Legittino
'ONCE UPON A TIME' Propels Chika Into the Long-Overdue Hip-Hop Stratosphere
March 30, 2021
In her latest EP, Chika pairs ambitious flows and intimately vulnerable lyricism without ever losing her footing.
Author:
Carter Fife
Breagh Isabel Recounts Her First Queer Love With the Intimate "Girlfriends"
June 7, 2021
"The resolution comes from the fact that I can own the experience and re-tell it from a place of happiness."
Author:
Joe Beer
Richie Quake Delivers Immaculate Vibes and Indie-Pop Ear Candy on 'Voyager'
July 2, 2021
<i>Voyager</i> is the perfect summertime project.
Author:
Carter Fife
Johan Lenox Drops the RMR-Assisted "No One Gets Me" Ahead of Debut Album
January 17, 2022
"No One Gets Me" is a haunting critique of the collapse of the American dream.
Author:
Carter Fife
zzzahara's 'liminal spaces' Is an Intoxicating Glimpse at Highland Park and One of Its Brightest Stars
October 21, 2022
'liminal spaces' is a voyeuristic bus ride through the neighborhood, its lovers, loose ends, and unanswered questions.
Author:
DJ Connor
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Are Anything But "Dull" On New Single | THE NOISE
August 20, 2024
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers take the more challenging route of sitting still with your thoughts rather than working overtime to keep busy in a thinly veiled bid to distract yourself from them.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Driver Era Has Us Tossing, Turning, and Grooving in "You Keep Me Up at Night"
September 5, 2024
"You Keep Me Up At Night" is yet another showcasing of Ross and Rocky Lynch's talent for crafting infectious pop tracks.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon