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Emotional Oranges Quenches Our Thirst for Alt-R&B With "Someone Else"
April 24, 2019
The mysterious R&B collective is letting their music speak for themselves.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
'Not Waving, But Drowning' Is Irrefutably a Loyle Carner Project
April 23, 2019
Carner bridges the gap of nostalgia-inducing hip-hop and pertinent modern sensibilities in what proves to be an emotionally-laden sophomore effort.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
SYML Gets Intimate Before His Debut Album With "Bed"
April 23, 2019
SYML lays the stage for a project set to explore love, loss, and discovering one's self-identity.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
KALLITECHNIS - "Talk Talk Talk" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
April 23, 2019
Head to Toronto with us to discover the electronic-minded R&B musings of KALLITECHNIS.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Jade Bird Pens the First Brilliant Chapter of a Future Songwriting Great
April 23, 2019
"This album's all of my past and my present."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
'Where Polly People Go to Read,' the Surreal and Personal Debut Album from Gus Dapperton
April 23, 2019
Dapperton's long-awaited debut album arrives as an intimate account of one of indie pop's new stars.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Cat Clyde's Soaring Vocals Are Timeless in Folky "Bird Bone"
April 22, 2019
Straight out of Stratford, Ontario, is a fresh folk talent who goes by the memorable name of Cat Clyde.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Let Lolo Zouaï Empower You with French-Infused R&B-Pop in 'High Highs to Low Lows'
April 22, 2019
With this refreshingly innovative approach, Zouaï channels classic R&B, Algerian Raï, and Bay Area hip-hop in her glossy debut album.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
FINNEAS Relives Heartbreak in Cinematic "Break My Heart Again" Video
April 22, 2019
Being the hopeless romantic he is, 21-year-old FINNEAS is no stranger to broken hearts.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Morgan Saint Just Blessed Our Ears with the Dreamy "god bless our souls"
April 22, 2019
Saint is currently on tour with Swedish indie pop queen LÉON across North America on the 'You and I' Tour.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Jazzie Young's 'Everything Changes' Is An Invitingly Introspective Debut
September 1, 2025
Young took the time to answer our burning questions about her debut album, change, and indie movie references.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Balu Brigada's 'Portal' Is An Artfully Alternative Debut
September 3, 2025
Balu Brigada is alt pop’s best kept secret, and there’s no question that their debut album Portal, is the gift that we’ve been waiting for.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Who Ruled Pukkelpop 2025?
September 3, 2025
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of this Belgian music festival, let's dive into our favorites from this edition.
Author:
Daniela Waizel Rule
Born On The Road, Jonah Kagen's Sunflowers and Leather Is An Album of Old Stories and New Beginnings [Q&A]
September 5, 2025
Wanting to know so much more about this ardent humanist and burgeoning talent, we caught with Jonah in his newly minted home studio to learn about life, love, and what this album has in store for us.
Author:
DJ Connor
Pearly Drops' Album, The Voices Are Coming Back, Is A Surrealist's Dream
September 5, 2025
The Voices Are Coming Back strikes a balance between the relatable and otherworldly.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
The Last Dinner Party Explore Loss, Grief, and the Permanence of it All in "The Scythe"
September 10, 2025
"The Scythe comes for everyone, and you shouldn't be afraid about what's on the other side."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Chloe Moriondo Dives To New Depths With "girls with gills"
September 10, 2025
The new track is a fierce alternative anthem that oozes a seductive, club-ready aura, feeling like a natural successor to her critically acclaimed recent album, oyster.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Let Hazlett's 'last night you said you missed me' Soundtrack Your Fall [Q&A]
September 11, 2025
The Australian-born, Sweden-based singer joined us via Zoom from a cafe in LA to talk about his new album, opening for Noah Kahan, and experiencing seasons for the first time.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Catie Turner's "Tourist Attraction" Is A Souvenir We'll Treasure
September 11, 2025
Catie Turner, an ex-American Idol finalist who has become a bedroom indie-rock sensation, is back with a new single “Tourist Attraction.”
Author:
Hillary Safadi