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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
Jelani Aryeh Teases His Debut Album With the Haunting "From These Heights"
May 19, 2021
"From These Heights" displays a complex new side to the multi-talented artist.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Hongza Delivers a Coming of Age Soundtrack For 'Gen Z'
May 11, 2021
Informed by his British Vietnamese heritage, Hongza deftly gropes with a series of emotional entanglements.
Author:
DJ Connor
SAIAH Teams Up with guardin to Bring New Life to "3NIGHTS"
May 7, 2021
"3NIGHTS" is a reaffirmation of SAIAH and guardin's impeccable artistic chemistry.
Author:
Tyler Borland
"west" Is Cybertrash at His Most Inventive
May 4, 2021
Unlike anything he's made before, "west" sees Cybertrash taking huge experimental risks.
Author:
Tyler Borland
BabyJake's "Do I Fit In Your Shoes?" Is the Ultimate Dig at the Recording Industry
May 3, 2021
"It's not easy talking about bad experiences, even harder letting the entire world hear about them."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Zac Greer Shows Off His Sentimental Side in "melatonin"
May 3, 2021
Singer, songwriter, and producer Zac Greer has yet to miss.
Author:
Tyler Borland
The Band CAMINO's "Sorry Mom" Is an Honest, Heartfelt Confessional
April 30, 2021
"Sorry Mom" is a reminder that your mistakes do not have to define you, and most importantly, to call your mom.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Buppy. Rejects the Blueprint on the Ominous "TELL ME YOU'RE SORRY"
April 28, 2021
Ominous, dejected, and introspective, "TELL ME YOU'RE SORRY" recounts a toxic relationship in undeniably raw fashion.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Raegun Releases Her Attention-Grabbing Debut EP 'Cherry Blossom Blooms'
April 19, 2021
In <i>Cherry Blossom Blooms</i>, Raegun is able to fit a wide range of ideas and sounds into a short but sweet runtime
Author:
Tyler Borland
Magic Bronson Fall For a Robot in "My Baby is an Android"
April 15, 2021
In their latest single, Magic Bronson seamlessly channel the spirit of <i>Her</i> and doo-wop.
Author:
Joe Beer
THE BLOSSOM's '97 BLOSSOM' Flourishes at the Intersection of Joy and Pain [Q&A]
April 6, 2021
At the heart of <i>97 BLOSSOM</i> is a drive to reimagine the world.
Author:
Ruby Scott
WizTheMc's "World Is Fucked" Presents a Sober Vision of Reality
April 5, 2021
"For me, this song sums up my current perspective on the world around me while also making sure I don't lose sight of love and light."
Author:
Rachel Lai
Junior Varsity Makes an Electric Debut With "Cold Blood"
April 5, 2021
What started as the LA music scene's most well-known secret has now become a social media phenomenon.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Cheridomingo Talks "Swallow," Anger Management, and Finding Their Sound [Q&A]
April 1, 2021
Cheridomingo creates alt-rock music with an undeniable level of honesty and grit.
Author:
Chloe Liz
She Loves Boon Connects with Hadji Gaviota on "Chef's Kiss"
March 31, 2021
"Chef's Kiss" is a colorful and upbeat homage to adolescence.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Valleyheart on Their Unique Sound, New Single and Staying Grounded [Q&A]
March 29, 2021
Valleyheart helps you break the pandemic-induced daily cycle of monotony with their new single "Stepping Stone."
Author:
Chloe Robinson
Jelani Aryeh Is Blissfully Sentimental on New Single "Marigold"
March 25, 2021
Jelani Aryeh is a name you should definitely be familiar with.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Cheb Rabi Lets His Music Speak on His Behalf on "Void"
March 25, 2021
You can hear the pained emotion in Cheb Rabi's strained vocal inflections as he laments on past love on his latest song "Void."
Author:
Tyler Borland
Noah Jack Paves His Own Path on "ANGST"
March 25, 2021
The newest artist to pave his own path in hyperpop is the Pennsylvania native, Noah Jack.
Author:
Tyler Borland
347aidan's Latest Track "WHEN THE DEVIL CRIES" Releases Alongside Absurd New Video
March 19, 2021
With his second single of the year, 347aidan returns to us this week with his newest track/video "WHEN THE DEVIL CRIES."
Author:
Carter Fife
Rainbow Kitten Surprise Brings Pride to the Troubadour [PRIDE MONTH SPOTLIGHT]
June 18, 2019
Rainbow Kitten Surprise is championing Pride Month with more than just their name.
Author:
Brady Moses
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.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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.
Author:
Kathryn O'Leary
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.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Clairo and Her Best Friends Have Formed Your New Favorite Band, Shelly
October 30, 2020
It looks like 2020 isn't a complete wash.
Author:
Ruby Scott
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.
Author:
Ruby Scott
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.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Doja Cat Goes Full Grunge With the Best Friend Anthem, "Bottom Bitch"
October 3, 2019
Who allowed Doja Cat to channel 2002 this hard?
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
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."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Sub Urban Has a Haunting Vision For Pop
March 13, 2020
"<i>Thrill Seeker</i> tells a story of adolescent imperfection from the perfectionist."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
BoyWithUke and blackbear's "IDGAF" Is a Perfectly Petty Anthem
March 18, 2022
Let "IDGAF" score the end of your next relationship, fling, situationship, you name it.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Oliver Tree Comes Out of a Two-Week Retirement to Deliver "Let Me Down"
April 7, 2020
Tree has created a sound and persona without peer.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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.
Public Library Commute Makes a Nostalgic Return on His New Single "Moonlight"
February 5, 2021
Conrad Hsiang, better known under the moniker Public Library Commute, is a multi-talented indie-pop star in the making.
Author:
Tyler Borland
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.
Author:
Kelly Park
Beauty School Dropout Deliver an Electrifying Label Debut With "Assassin"
May 25, 2022
If you don't know the name Beauty School Dropout, you're missing out.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
grandson Is Starting a Revolution This Election Season
March 2, 2020
The perfect soundtrack to your Super Tuesday.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Oliver Tree Somehow Survives Another Crash in "Miracle Man" Video
June 7, 2019
Along with the release of a new single and video, Tree announced a "Goodbye, Farewell Tour."
Author:
Jess Myers
Ginger Root's Aggressive Elevator Soul Makes for Great "Weather" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
June 4, 2019
Blending together the charismatic nature of Toro y Moi and the intricate instrumentals of Vulfpeck, Ginger Root is breaking into the music world one irresistible single at a time.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Join Millions in Stepping Into the Haunting World of Sub Urban [Q&A]
April 8, 2020
"When I made Sub Urban in 2016-2017, I knew I wanted it to be dark, whether emotionally vulnerable and raw or twisted and theatrical."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Petey Makes an Anthemic Debut With Genre-Spanning 'Lean Into Life'
September 7, 2021
"My creative process doesn't have anything to do with routine, it has to do with the time and space to think critically about myself."
Author:
Jolene Latimer