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Wallows Remind Us It'll Be "OK" in Heartening Bop
March 20, 2020
"...no matter where we are or how alone/lost we feel right now, we can get up again and try to feel OK. We're in it together."
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
ZOLA's "Don't Eat" Speaks to the Fear of Signing a Major Label Deal
March 20, 2020
"Don't Eat" expresses the anxiety of signing a major record deal and the fear of losing autonomy.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
Conan Gray Takes Flight in 'Kid Krow'
March 20, 2020
Gray is here to make his mark on the world of pop music.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Even in Difficult Times, Alexander 23 Wants You to Be There For Others
March 19, 2020
"...being there for people when things get hard is hard. It's the latter that really defines a compassionate relationship."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Nilo Blues Pays Homage to Cult Anime Film Akira in "Akira Harakiri" [Premiere + Q&A]
March 19, 2020
The multi-hyphenate Toronto rapper's latest single is designed to bump in Neo-Tokyo.
Author:
Emily Bird
Isabelle Brown is Hoping to "Work It All Out" [Premiere]
March 19, 2020
Isabelle Brown is back to drop off the premiere of her new song "Work It All Out"
Author:
Malc.
Michi Seduces Us Through Dance in "Night Moves" Video
March 19, 2020
Michi unleashes the sultry "Night Moves," which has hints of classic R&B fused with loveable bedroom pop and Spanish drizzled throughout.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Top That Track Does Battle of The Bands in "Deep Cuts" Episode
March 18, 2020
The dynamic duo is back for another round after spending time in quarantine combing through albums to find that one standout track.
Author:
Precious Kato
Mustafa's "Stay Alive" Brings a New Weight To The Phrase "Music With a Message"
March 18, 2020
These are the words of Mustafa, a poet, filmmaker, activist, and songwriter who brings a new weight to the phrase "music with a message."
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Co-Stanza Finds the Romance in Long-Distance Relationships
March 17, 2020
"I Don't Mind" is the perfect example of how Co-Stanza's midwestern charm lends itself to creating catchy, feel good music.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Maz Contains Multitudes in Dazzling Debut EP “NPC” [Q&A]
April 7, 2025
We chatted with Maz about NPC, starting an artist career from her hometown, and her many sonic influences:
Author:
Giselle Libby
Mel Denisse Embraces Her Dark Side on Provocative Headbanger "Like a Fiend"
May 2, 2025
Denisse is more self-aware and explorative than ever before as she walks the tightrope between reality and her dark side on this provocative new track.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
The Lone Star of Pop: Tiffany Stringer Shines on Debut EP, 'The Texas Primadonna'
May 13, 2025
Exploring the feelings of post-breakup clarity, Tiffany comes to realize that truly, it’s his loss.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Dove Cameron Offers Herself to the Canvas in "French Girls"
May 14, 2025
In "French Girls," we see style and substance converge for a fitting tribute to fame and all its complexities.
Author:
René Cobar
Noah Rinker’s 'Burning Daylight' Is an Authentic and Hopeful Journey Through Life and Music
June 20, 2025
Seamlessly blending folk and pop, Noah Rinker’s new EP is a heartfelt journey that pulls at your emotions and sparks the urge to drive—with no destination, just the music and the moment.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
Shoka Sunflower Dances Through the Discomfort in “Two Step”
June 24, 2025
Shoka Sunflower manages to blur the lines between vulnerability and composure.
Author:
Alexander Williams
UK Trio Krooked Tongue Release Euphoric Single "Lupines" | The Noise
December 1, 2022
"Lupines" is one of those songs where 'you just let go and trust the journey.'
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Samia Distorts Expectations on New Single, “Bovine Excision”
January 27, 2025
Samia has never been afraid to say what no one else wants to say.
Author:
Caroline McKenzie
Eli Hurts Makes Stellar Debut On Deliciously Chaotic LP ‘Ouch, Eli Hurts’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
May 17, 2023
The rising artist has returned to the spotlight with his immaculate ten-track debut album, 'Ouch, Eli Hurts,' a co-produced project by Eli and fellow music producer Sam Pura.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Eden Rain Wishes Things Could Have Gone Different in Moody New Single "Great Nothing"
April 25, 2024
"I wrote 'Great Nothing,' about the rise and fall of a frienduationship"
Author:
Alessandra Rincon