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State Champs by State Champs: An Interview with State Champs [Q&A] | THE NOISE
November 14, 2024
In celebration of their personifying 12-track release, The Noise caught up with the self-proclaimed “kings of the new age” during their headlining run with Knuckle Puck, Meet Me @ The Altar, and Daisy Grenade.
Author:
Moe Horta
Brenn! Unleashes His Folk-Pop Sincerity in "Days on End"
November 14, 2024
At only 20 years old, one can only imagine what the future has in store for this rising folk-pop star.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Step Into BLK ODYSSY's Cinematic "1-800-Fantasy" and His Venture into Alt Rock [Q&A]
November 14, 2024
We caught up with BLK ODYSSY to chat about changing pace, getting detention and creating a sonic environment that can't be compared.
Author:
Daniela Waizel Rule
MadStarBase's "Mollywood" Brings the Bass to Bollywood
November 14, 2024
Wanting to know more about the DJ duo, as well as the scene in India generally, and what to drink when pulling up with them, we reached out to get the latest.
Author:
DJ Connor
Get To Know J-Milla in 10 Questions of Less
November 14, 2024
J-MILLA is an emerging rapper from Darwin, Australia, whose music is deeply rooted in his Indigenous heritage as a proud member of the Marranungu people, the traditional landowners of Litchfield National Park in the Northern Territory.
Remy Bond Stuns with a Stirring Snapshot of America in “Red White and Blue”
November 13, 2024
“Red White and Blue” is a diamond in the rough that glimmers with Remy Bond’s unabashed and authentic disposition.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
“last night’s mascara” Is Griff’s Moment of Reckoning
November 13, 2024
Griff paints an innately human picture with the song's haunting and provocative sound.
Author:
Caroline McKenzie
Melike Şahin's "AKKOR" Is An Empowering Continuation of Traditional Turkish Pop
November 12, 2024
Elegantly transcending language barriers, the album is meant for international enjoyers.
Author:
DJ Connor
Luna Luna Takes a Dance-Pop Approach to their Latin Roots in "Una Vez Más"
November 12, 2024
“Una Vez Más” combines Luna Luna’s familiar synth sound with the traditional drum and guacharaca sounds found in many cumbia songs.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
The Vices Bask in Candidness in Latest Single “Before It Might Be Gone”
November 12, 2024
The single allows the band totality in emotion: the most freeing feeling to grant oneself.
Author:
Adam Delahoussaye
Danny Zee Pours His Heart and Soul Out in 'Blue Butterfly' [Premiere + Q&A]
February 27, 2020
Zee's debut album arrives a poignant bout of grieving catharsis.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Forget "What You Heard;" The Otherworldly R&B Trio Sonder Is Back
February 25, 2019
2019 has seen the return of Sonder's otherworldly take on R&B, and we are here for every moment of it.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Zico's "Any song" Is Our Latest TikTok-Fueled Obsession
January 28, 2020
#AnySongChallenge
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet Penelope Scott, the Artist Giving Your Intrusive Thoughts a Viral Voice
August 28, 2021
Scott had never released music pre-pandemic; now she regularly goes viral with her idiosyncratic sonic think pieces.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Mahalia Sends a Not-So-Subtle Warning in "Letter To Ur Ex"
February 22, 2022
On her latest standout single, Mahalia explores the moments of a partnership often left unexplored.
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde
Breakout Producer and DJ southstar Gets Our Pulse Racing With 'dunes'
May 23, 2023
'Dunes' is a project built to be experienced in person, amongst the alive, skin-to-skin.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Meet JELEEL!, the Breakout Star With Unparalleled Energy
May 17, 2022
To listen to JELEEL! is to bear witness to an explosion firsthand.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
maye's Pastel-Colored Music Is a Dream Given Sonic Shape
November 12, 2019
maye has found the perfect formula for crafting music that actually feels like a dream.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Black Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
June 5, 2020
This week's #NowWatching playlist is dedicated to the sounds and voices of a small fraction of innovative black artists.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Grace Carter Empowers the Rejected to Move on in "Heal Me"
January 25, 2019
Drawing inspiration from R&B legends Lauryn Hill and Nina Simone, "Heal Me" is an extremely personal look into Carter's childhood.
Author:
Alyssa Yung