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State Champs by State Champs: An Interview with State Champs [Q&A] | THE NOISE

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
Interview
The Noise
Pop-Punk
State Champs
FEST RECAP: Who? What? Why? When We Were Young - It Still Isn't A Phase [Q&A] | THE NOISE

FEST RECAP: Who? What? Why? When We Were Young - It Still Isn't A Phase [Q&A] | THE NOISE
October 23, 2024 In between crying at sets, throwing down in the pit, and running from stage to stage, The Noise had the chance to catch up with beloved bands such as August Burns Red, Mayday Parade, Armor For Sleep, The Used, Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada, Cartel, and Tonight Alive to chat all about the who, what, when, where and why of the albums they played at When We Were Young, plus more.
Author: Moe Horta
Interview
The Noise
Emo
Pop-Punk
Metalcore
Silverstein
Armor For Sleep
When We Were Young
The Used
Tonight Alive
August Burns Red
The Devil Wears Prada
Cartel
Mayday Parade
WATCH: The Barbarians Of California Erupt For New 'Something Loud' Session [EXCLUSIVE] | THE NOISE

WATCH: The Barbarians Of California Erupt For New 'Something Loud' Session [EXCLUSIVE] | THE NOISE
October 17, 2024 It’s time to buckle up for a sonic exploration courtesy of the new noisemakers The Barbarians of California featuring Awolnation’s Aaron Bruno at the helm.
Author: Jimmy Smith
Interview
The Noise
Something Loud
The Barbarians Of California
Awolnation
Matilda Mann on Touring With Wallows, Meet Cutes, and Loving Love [Q&A]

Matilda Mann on Touring With Wallows, Meet Cutes, and Loving Love [Q&A]
October 15, 2024 Currently on tour with Wallows and working toward her debut album, we sat down with the rising star.
Author: Daniela Waizel Rule
singer songwriter
pop
indie
interview
matilda mann
UPSAHL Is Heating Things Up on the 'Melt Me Down Tour' [Q&A]

UPSAHL Is Heating Things Up on the 'Melt Me Down Tour' [Q&A]
October 8, 2024 UPSHAL is creating a space for fans to let loose and celebrate what makes them feel like their hottest selves.
Author: Hillary Safadi
pop
interview
upsahl
melt me down
Jaz Karis Is Ready to Reintroduce Herself to the World in 'Safe Flight' [Q&A]

Jaz Karis Is Ready to Reintroduce Herself to the World in 'Safe Flight' [Q&A]
September 26, 2024 One of R&B’s best-kept secrets is blooming out of the bag.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
soul
interview
R&B
jaz karis
safe flight
ORA's Latest Single Is the Perfect Cure for Any "Bad Day" [Q&A]

ORA's Latest Single Is the Perfect Cure for Any "Bad Day" [Q&A]
September 24, 2024 "'Bad Day' was written as a kind of therapy for ourselves."
Author: DJ Connor
pop
interview
ora
bad day
Liily Is Turning the Dream of Four Kids From the San Fernando Valley Into a Reality [Q&A]

Liily Is Turning the Dream of Four Kids From the San Fernando Valley Into a Reality [Q&A]
September 10, 2024 Roses, thorns, roadkill, and anaphylactic shock adorn the ever-winding interstate toward Liily's present triumph.
Author: Grace Holtzclaw
alternative
interview
liily
Leyya Takes Us Through Their Latest Album 'Half Asleep,' Track By Track

Leyya Takes Us Through Their Latest Album 'Half Asleep,' Track By Track
September 4, 2024 'Half Asleep' is an album that grasps at what’s between sleeping and being awake, between digital and analog.
Author: DJ Connor
indie
interview
indie pop
track by track
Leyya
Half Asleep
Carlile Casts a Pop Spell in Debut Album 'Human Human' [Q&A]

Carlile Casts a Pop Spell in Debut Album 'Human Human' [Q&A]
September 4, 2024 "'Human Human' is an exploration of emotion through song."
Author: DJ Connor
pop
interview
carlile
human human
KORDELYA Muses on Red Flags and Toxic Relationships on "Torero" [Q&A]

KORDELYA Muses on Red Flags and Toxic Relationships on "Torero" [Q&A]
November 12, 2021 Not listening to KORDELYA 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
interview
latin
kordelya
torero
latin pop
10 Questions With Emie Nathan on Her New EP 'deep down' [Q&A]

10 Questions With Emie Nathan on Her New EP 'deep down' [Q&A]
November 12, 2022 "'deep down' depicts the deepest online spiral, the external and internal pressures."
Author: DJ Connor
singer songwriter
pop
interview
emie nathan
deep down
FEST RECAP: Who? What? Why? When We Were Young! [Q&A] | THE NOISE

FEST RECAP: Who? What? Why? When We Were Young! [Q&A] | THE NOISE
October 24, 2023 It is no surprise that the pop-punk-themed, Warped Tour-inspired festival When We Were Young has created such a buzz amongst older alternative music fans, resulting in back-to-back years of sold-out weekends.
Author: Moe Horta
Interview
Tony Hawk
The Noise
Pop-Punk
Punk Rock
Magnolia Park
When We Were Young
Citizen
Sum 41
Brandy Haze Puts Herself First on  'That's Unfortunate' [Q&A]

Brandy Haze Puts Herself First on  'That's Unfortunate' [Q&A]
August 31, 2021 Haze is here to prove that no matter how bad things get, there is always hope to be found in the arms of R&B.
Author: Chloe Liz
soul
interview
R&B
brandy haze
thats unfortunate
Oliver Malcolm Takes the Next Step Forward in His Musical Evolution With 'Act Two' [Q&A]

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
pop
interview
oliver malcolm
act two
day x day
1$T Takes Us Around The World on "Tokyo Project" [Q&A]

1$T Takes Us Around The World on "Tokyo Project" [Q&A]
January 21, 2020 We talk to 1$t about his journey through music and around the world.
Author: Malcolm J. Gray
Soul
Rap
Interview
Q&A
1$t
tokyo
Hip-Hop
Good Gas
Fki
Allison Ponthier, the Most Authentic NYC Cowboy Is Hitting the Road [Q&A]

Allison Ponthier, the Most Authentic NYC Cowboy Is Hitting the Road [Q&A]
September 1, 2021 "It's important to know yourself and accept yourself despite your thorns and learning to overcome them."
Author: EJ Saftner
singer songwriter
pop
folk
interview
allison ponthier
faking my own death
Aly&AJ Talk 'Sanctuary,' Touring the World, and Their Highly Anticipated Return to Music [Q&A]

Aly&AJ Talk 'Sanctuary,' Touring the World, and Their Highly Anticipated Return to Music [Q&A]
August 8, 2019 After a decade of silence, Aly & AJ released the suitably titled 'Ten Years' EP, delighting fans with their indestructible bond as sisters and updated synth pop sound.
Author: Anna Scholfield
pop
interview
church
armors
sanctuary
aly&aj
synthpop
Priya Ragu Is Taking Her Destiny Into Her Own Hands [Q&A]

Priya Ragu Is Taking Her Destiny Into Her Own Hands [Q&A]
September 8, 2021 "It feels like I was meant to do this, it was always within me."
Author: DJ Connor
soul
R&B
album reviews
Interview
Priya Ragu
damnshetamil
Michael Seyer Is Holding Nothing Back  [Q&A]

Michael Seyer Is Holding Nothing Back  [Q&A]
November 18, 2021 <i>A Good Fool</i> is a self-exploratory project, one equally unafraid to venture into far-off sonic territory or brave the emotional onslaught.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
indie
interview
indie rock
michael seyer

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