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Deb Never's "Disassociate" Is a Haunting Reflection on the Past Year
June 14, 2021
In her latest single, Never muses on substance abuse, growing older, and the fear of fading into nothingness.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Long Live KennyHoopla, Travis Barker, and Pop Punk!
June 11, 2021
KennyHoopla is living proof that pop punk's resurgence is no passing fad.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Japanese Breakfast's Long-Awaited 'Jubilee' Is Nothing Short of Outright Joy
June 10, 2021
Zauner's self-exploration and experimentation are often met hand in hand with intense bouts of celebration.
Author:
Carter Fife
Russ Reiss' Latest Alternative-Fueled Single Is "everything"
June 8, 2021
Consider this another solid addition to the growing pop-punk comeback.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
renforshort Paints a Picture of Her World on 'off saint dominique' [Q&A]
June 4, 2021
"I've gotten so personal on this project, because I'm just not scared of it anymore."
Author:
Rachel Lai
conner's "good for nothing" Is an Alternative-Fueled Love Letter
June 3, 2021
conner epitomizes what made the '90s alternative scene so exciting.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Olivia Rodrigo's 'Sour' Is the Angsty Pop Return You've Been Longing For
May 24, 2021
Rodrigo's voice carries the flavors of Paramore punk, Alanis Morissette angst, Kelly Clarkson belt, all topped off with a Taylor Swift candidness.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Janna Jamison Wants You at Her Twisted Tea Party in "Invitation To A Beheading"
May 21, 2021
Inspired by the Vladimir Nabokov novel, "Invitation To A Beheading" revels in its left-field influences.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
Marco Luka Displays Incredible Versatility on "do me wrong"
May 21, 2021
"I'm trying to be a better artist by just being more honest with myself, and that starts with this song."
Author:
Tyler Borland
Find Your "Fine Little Rhythm" With Nick Leng's Latest Groove [PREMIERE]
May 20, 2021
Through a tumultuous breakup, apartment fire, and the loss of a dear friend, Leng interprets moments of despair into blissful sonic form.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Blossoms Go Straight for the Heartstrings in "The Keeper" Visual
November 26, 2019
Shot entirely on Super 8 film, Blossoms' new video has us asking who is our "keeper?"
Author:
Precious Kato
Maggie Lindemann Is a Future Pop-Punk Icon and "She Knows It"
November 1, 2021
Lindemann is emerging as one of pop-punk's most subversive forces.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sam Fender Sings of the Joy Found in Hopelessness in "Hypersonic Missiles"
March 5, 2019
Sam Fender is special; there are no two ways about it.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Irish Alt-Rock Quartet The Academic Release Playful New Single, "Aftertaste" [Q&A]
September 13, 2019
While Ireland might not come to mind when thinking of the alt-rock scene, the enthusiastic, up-and-coming band The Academic is well on their way to changing that.
Author:
Allissa Williams
888 Dives into Post-Relationship Growth in the Contagious "Pins & Needles" [PREMIERE]
May 15, 2019
With elevated electronic soundscapes, contagious alt-pop melodies, and blazing vocals, the track is a commanding yet emotive release.
Author:
Chloe Robinson
Noah Mac Single-Handedly Birthed 'Pretty Boy' Out of A Shed
July 15, 2019
At age 15, Noah Mac re-emerges from his shed with an astounding 14-track debut LP that he wrote, produced, mixed, and delivered himself.
Author:
Miranda Hyman
LØLØ Embraces Heartbreak and Pop-Punk in 'overkill'
November 15, 2021
"I felt lost, lonely, and pathetic. When I feel that way, I turn to music."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
sobhhï Discusses Branding, Moods, Inclusion, & New Single "facts up / الحين" [Q&A]
February 7, 2019
"For me the success criteria is if fans or people who are listening feel like they're apart of something that's just not music that they hit play, but kind of a world they live in. "
Author:
Janette Ayub
Isaia Huron's "Somehow I Knew" Is an Incredible Vocal Display
December 17, 2020
Nashville R&B artist Isaia Huron has built up a following through self reflexive songwriting and a smooth vocal performance.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Say "Au Revoir" to Your Ex with PHANGS' Synth-Pop Anthem [PREMIERE + Q&A]
April 18, 2019
If you've never heard of PHANGS before, you're most definitely in for a savory treat from Nashville, Tennessee.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul