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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."
Fontaines D.C. Expand on Hit Album Romance With Two Surreal Deluxe Tracks
April 22, 2025
Landing as one of our absolute favorites last year, Romance (Deluxe) dives even deeper into the gut-wrenching, emotional themes that made the original truly captivating.
New Haven Duo Showpony "Shine" On Stellar Debut Single
April 14, 2025
The sound, a fusion of New Haven's grit and charm, is built on a sonic bedrock of dark, droning, distorted guitars and a top layer of Taos and Lindsay's vocal harmony.
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Astral Bakers Draw Inspiration from Fables in New Single, “A Dog in a Manger”
April 11, 2025
"A Dog in a Manger," is an intricate exploration of jealousy, control, and quiet critique, wrapped in deceptively laidback indie-rock instrumentals.
hey, nothing Are Stuck In Purgatory In Raw Single “Waiting Room”
April 9, 2025
“Waiting Room” is full of rich imagery and haunting lyrics that leave listeners wanting to play the song over and over again.
Valley Boys Bares His Soul in Confessional Single “Happy All The Time”
April 5, 2025
“Happy All The Time” is the first single off of Valley Boy’s debut album 'Children of Divorce.'
Vienna Vienna Takes the World by Storm with Unapologetic Anthem “God Save The Queens”
April 4, 2025
Taking the world by storm, Vienna Vienna’s latest track, "God Save The Queens," is a to-the-point, in-your-face anthem that refuses to whisper when it can shout.
EKKSTACY Releases Title Track For Upcoming Album “Forever”
April 1, 2025
EKKSTACY comes into their own with a refreshing perspective on relatable themes seen across his discography.
Gilanares Explores Self-Destruction On Stimulating Single "F33D TH3 B3AST"
March 26, 2025
"I want this song to encourage people to explore their own 'beast," explains Gilanares
Mustard Service Capture the Strength of Letting Go in “Big Time”
March 24, 2025
“This song is basically about cutting off a friend who you really love - but you know you have to cut them off or else you're gonna drown with them.
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Susannah Joffe Talks Cinematic Songwriting and Embracing Her Roots In “Shit out of Luck” [Q&A]
March 21, 2025
Blending dreamy pop with country grit, Joffe effortlessly crafts a camp, outlaw ballad of a southern girl.
Wisp Unsheathes the Painfully Beautifully "Sword" Ahead System of a Down Tour
March 18, 2025
"'Sword' represents the shame and confusion people feel when loved ones hide them from the world.
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Ari Abdul Delivers a Dark, Cheeky Single in "Dreams" [Q&A]
March 12, 2025
"Dreams" marks the beginning and end of an era for the breakout star.
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hey, nothing On the Intersection of Pickleball and Musicianship [Q&A]
March 11, 2025
The Athens-based alt-folk duo gives the latest on their cold, but enveloping EP 33º.
ALEXSUCKS Make Their Return With Self-Deprecating New Single “Worm in the sun”
March 3, 2025
"I feel like a worm in the sun sometimes, you know.”
Glixen Toys With Silence and Nose in Standout EP 'Quiet Pleasures'
February 27, 2025
In the hands of Glixen, shoegaze can be both hauntingly beautiful and powerfully unrelenting.
Saya Gray Explores Yearning and Heartbreak in Debut Album 'SAYA'
February 27, 2025
'SAYA' paints a new portrait of an artist who has consistently defied simple classification.
Fontaines D.C. Return With the Raw, Emotional “It’s Amazing To Be Young”
February 25, 2025
“It’s Amazing To Be Young” is an injection of optimism amidst a chaotic world.
chlothegod Refuses to Be Defined in Sophomore EP 'I Feel Different Every Day'
February 17, 2025
"'I Feel Different Every Day' is what happens when an oversharer is trusted with a secret."
Inhaler Brilliantly Navigate Growing Pains in Genre-Bending Album 'Open Wide'
February 12, 2025
The intoxicating Irish rock band has done it again.
Sara Sloan's ‘Hunted’ Music Video Gives brat but for Horsegirls
February 12, 2025
“Hunted” feels like the opening chapter of a much bigger story—one that’s steeped in mystery, catharsis, and a relentless hunger for self-discovery.
Momma Announce New Album With Gut-Spilling Single "I Want You (Fever)"
January 31, 2025
"The second we wrote that song, we felt like we were entering a new era."
Cut The Kids in Half Release Profound "Song of Two Humans" Ahead Of Debut LP
January 22, 2025
"It's about what it's like when you discover everything about someone, and one day you realize you don't like what you've found."
carolesdaughter Delivers a Tender, Haunting Ballad in "king baby"
December 18, 2024
Juxtaposing gentle vocals with crushing, angsty instrumentation, the indie phenom continues to push the envelope of her craft.
EKKSTACY Pours His Still Bleeding Heart Out in “she will be missed”
December 17, 2024
"she will be missed" is raw and vulnerable, delving into the complexities of heartbreak and regret.
Clairo and Her Best Friends Have Formed Your New Favorite Band, Shelly
October 30, 2020
It looks like 2020 isn't a complete wash.
Ethel Cain Reckons With Love, Violence, and Religion in Debut Album 'Preacher's Daughter'
May 13, 2022
Cain's debut is emotionally shuddering, producing a crater-deep impact that commands your attention.
Meet Zeph, the Composer of Your Coming-of-Age Soundtrack
February 17, 2022
Zeph is a singer-songwriter, producer, and shitposter that you need in your life.
ThxSoMch Makes a Dark, Intoxicating Breakthrough With “SPIT IN MY FACE!”
November 8, 2022
ThxSoMch is building a home for longing hearts.
6 Ones To Know If You're a Fan of Hozier
January 15, 2019
Hozier redefined what it meant to pray with his breakout single "Take Me To Church." With new music on the way, we honor the Irish songwriter with 6 artists following his footsteps.
Meet ALEXSUCKS, the Delinquents Betting on a Hollywood Rock Revival
June 15, 2023
ALEXSUCKS feels like LA's answer to the indie bands birthed in underground NY clubs.
Lewis Capaldi Inspires Change in Bittersweet "Someone You Loved" Music Video
February 8, 2019
Capaldi hopes to bring awareness to the necessity of organ donors through his partnership with British organ donation charity, Live Life Give Life.
Q Explores Loves and Intimacy in the Otherworldly "Take Me Where Your Heart Is"
October 9, 2020
Q's latest neo-soul stunner belongs on the <i>Euphoria</i> season two soundtrack.
Meet Cleffy, the Artist Fighting His Demons With Intoxicating, Alternative R&B
February 7, 2024
Honoring themes of loss, grief, and the perils of existing, his alternative R&B is both cathartic and liberating.
Meet flyingfish, the 15-Year-Old Exploring the Unknown in 'the way night falls'
October 18, 2023
flyingfish’s artistry paints a portrait of raw, unbridled discovery in motion.
tsubi club Makes One Hell of a First Impression With "burbank house"
October 27, 2021
"burbank house" may be the debut single from tsubi club but it feels like anything but.
Meet Pacifica, the Argentine Indie Rock Duo Soundtracking Your "Premature Rejection"
August 9, 2023
"With western cowboy riffs and a lot of distortion, we invite you to come our way and remember Pacifica."
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Scene Queen Calls Out Abuse In Music Industry in Scathing New Single “18+” [Q&A] | The Noise
March 20, 2023
Since her viral hit “Pink Rover” and her breakout EP Bimbocore, Scene Queen continues to prove that she refuses to remain silent and will unapologetically disrupt the status quo stomping on the throat of gatekeepers and misogynists everywhere – all while wearing pink platform boots.
Amira Elfeky Makes Major Label Debut With the Impassioned "Coming Down"
September 15, 2023
"Coming Down is a sonic journey through the depths of passion and intensity."
Dominic Fike's "Mama's Boy" Is a Nostalgic Rebellion
June 23, 2023
Fike continues his recent string of standout singles with another left-field hit.
KennyHoopla's "how will i rest in peace if i'm buried by a highway? //" Is Pure Catharsis
February 10, 2020
KennyHoopla is the next wave.
Sam Fender Presents a Chilling Dystopian Vision in "Play God" Video
January 22, 2019
"'Play God' is set in an alternate dystopian reality that shares similarities with our own world."
Doja Cat Goes Full Grunge With the Best Friend Anthem, "Bottom Bitch"
October 3, 2019
Who allowed Doja Cat to channel 2002 this hard?
Number_i Shoots For the Top of the Charts With "INZM"
August 29, 2024
"INZM" is an adrenaline-laced thrill ride from start to finish.
Chase Atlantic Tackles Mental Health Issues With "STUCKINMYBRAIN"
May 28, 2019
Continuing to build anticipation for their forthcoming album PHASES and headlining tour, the alt-pop trio has dropped yet another infectious new single.
Meet bby, the Indie Group Exuding Pure, Infectious Exuberance
December 11, 2023
bby is not even a year into their inception and are ticking off boxes many have yet to near.
Matt Maeson Returns Home a Changed Man in "Blood Runs Red"
May 19, 2022
"'Blood Runs Red' is a song about being a successful artist and the narcissistic tendencies that come along with it."
Wallows Let Us in on a Secret Fling in "Calling After Me"
March 22, 2024
We are living for this new era of Wallows.
Matt Maeson Finds Light at the End of the Tunnel in "Bank on the Funeral" Album
April 5, 2019
If you were lucky enough to get a ticket to Maeon's upcoming completely sold out tour, don't forget to bring a box of tissue, or ten.
Sir Chloe's "Mercy" Is a Cathartic Portrait of Grief
March 2, 2022
"Mercy" is a grief-filled wail bolstered by compelling melodies and unapologetic lyrics.