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Nick Ward Comes to Terms With Coming of Age in 'Brand New You' [Q&A]
May 6, 2022
"<i>BRAND NEW YOU</i> is about gender, trauma, ego, and the other things on my mind after leaving high school."
Author:
DJ Connor
Wallice Rides a Rollercoaster of Emotions in "90s American Superstar" Ahead of Sophomore EP
April 5, 2022
Equal parts breakup and diss track, Wallice kicks off the rollout of her new project in exuberantly cathartic fashion.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet ADOY, the K-Indie Band With a Dreamlike Sound
April 5, 2022
Listening to ADOY is akin to letting your mind wander from one trancelike state to the next.
Author:
Kelly Park
Cavetown Is Bringing Their Heartwarming Vulnerability to Their Largest Headlining Tour Yet [Q&A]
March 30, 2022
"I can tell I really love someone when something we go through together inspires a banger."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Yves Jarvis Delivers a Synesthetic Experience With "Bootstrap Jubilee"
March 24, 2022
What do you get when you paint words with flowers and squeeze sounds out of hysteria?
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Meet The Let Go, the Indie Pop Duo Capturing All Your Lingering Feelings
March 22, 2022
The Let Go is the perfect duo for anyone who has ever thought to themselves, "I wish I could <i>delete my feelings</i>."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Still Woozy and Remi Wolf's "Pool" Showcases the Magic of True Friendship
March 17, 2022
"Pool was such a beautifully natural collaboration - and is a great reflection of how life can just so seamlessly turn into art."
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Saint Lane on Authenticity, Kanye, and His Recipe to a Good Show [Q&A]
March 15, 2022
"I always say if you want your art to outlive your life you need to evolve."
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
Eden Rain's "Text Me When You're Home Safe" Is a Striking Ode to Female Friendships [Q&A]
March 11, 2022
"It's about the intensity and protectiveness of female friendships and figuring out where or what home actually is to a person."
Author:
DJ Connor
Worry Club Taps Childhood Hero John The Ghost For "Lately"
March 7, 2022
Linking up with The Maine frontman, Worry Club proves that sometimes childhood dreams do come true.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Moving Stills Soundtrack Golden Hour With Debut Album 'Sunshine Corner'
March 2, 2022
The Moving Stills are the sonic epitome of halcyon summer days spent at the beach.
Author:
Joe Beer
Dreamer Isioma's 'Goodnight Dreamer' Is a Multidimensional Awakening
February 25, 2022
it's a psychedelic, introspective trip with checkpoints, rest stops, and aha's
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Role Model's "if jesus saves, she's my type" Sounds Like Falling in Love For the First Time
February 18, 2022
For Role Model, Valentine's Day never ends.
Author:
Tatum Van Dan
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
Clubhouse Sets Boundaries and Rebuilds on New Double Single Release
February 11, 2022
Clubhouse's latest goes straight for the heartstrings.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Wallows Whimsically Navigates Self-Induced Relationship Stress on "Especially You"
February 3, 2022
Wallows' undeniable strength lies in their penchant for delivering emotionally resonant themes packaged in irresistibly upbeat songs.
Author:
Dana Jacobs
Dora Jar Is Comfortably in Pain on New Single "Lagoon"
January 26, 2022
"I want to leave the door ajar in my imagination. Let light seep through the crack."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
cehryl on Finding Herself Again in Hong Kong [Q&A]
January 19, 2022
"It reminded me of who I am and what raised me."
Author:
Natalie Lei
Vitesse X Announces New Album 'Us Ephemeral,' Drops Hypnotic New Single
January 13, 2022
"I wrote this song at the very beginning of lockdown, reflecting on all of the beautiful people, places and experiences that have touched my life."
Author:
Carter Fife
Oscar Anton Gives Us a Taste of Summer Love With "postcard from Milan"
January 10, 2022
Listening to Anton feels like FaceTiming your best friend who is on the opposite side of the globe.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Meet carpetgarden, the Misfit Indie Pop Icon Embracing Optimistic Nihilism
December 9, 2021
"'IDC' is a really chaotic song about embracing identity and flaws and giving up in the most positive way."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet ONONO, the New Zealand Project With an Escapist-Pop Edge [Q&A]
November 29, 2021
"It's the kind of thing that you could dance hard if you wanted to or you could close your eyes and sort of float away."
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
Looking to Get Lost in Space? Try Alann8h's 'Apollo 8'
November 24, 2021
It's hard not to get lost in the idyllic sounds of Allan8h.
Author:
Carter Fife
Negative Gemini Is Now Neggy Gemmy, Releases VR Visual For "California"
November 19, 2021
"California" is an exciting and refreshing take on electro-pop unafraid to push the genre forward.
Author:
Carter Fife
Meet BoyWithUke, the Mysterious DIY Artist Racking Up Streams in the Millions
November 10, 2021
Just who is BoyWithUke?
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Alexander 23 Reminds Us We're Not Alone With "IDK You Yet"
April 10, 2020
Alexander 23 tackles the complex emotions many of us are dealing with in isolation.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
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
Wallows Remind Us It'll Be "OK" in Heartening Bop
March 20, 2020
"...no matter where we are or how alone/lost we feel right now, we can get up again and try to feel OK. We're in it together."
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
BENEE Went From Making Pizzas to Becoming Pop's Next Big Thing [Q&A]
June 28, 2019
The initial excitement surrounding BENEE is not unlike that of the first time we heard tale of a young Billie Eilish.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Still Woozy and Remi Wolf's "Pool" Showcases the Magic of True Friendship
March 17, 2022
"Pool was such a beautifully natural collaboration - and is a great reflection of how life can just so seamlessly turn into art."
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Amy Shark Opens Up About Cheating in Heartbreaking "Mess Her Up" Video
March 1, 2019
"It's beautiful, dramatic and heartbreaking all at once."
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Meet carpetgarden, the Misfit Indie Pop Icon Embracing Optimistic Nihilism
December 9, 2021
"'IDC' is a really chaotic song about embracing identity and flaws and giving up in the most positive way."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
again&again Is the International Collective You Need to Keep on Your Radar
July 31, 2020
again&again is a glorious melting pot of varied sounds and ideas.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Tim Atlas' "Tangerine" Is a Luscious Ode to Understated Beauty
October 23, 2019
Tim Atlas learned a choreographed dance for his heavenly new single. That alone is reason enough for us to play "Tangerine" on repeat.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Gracie Abrams' "Mean It" Is a Heartbreaking Debut
October 24, 2019
It's pure, sentimental, and undeniably beautiful.
Author:
Precious Kato
Su Lee Is Unapologetically "Messy Sexy" [Q&A]
September 30, 2022
"This single is about embracing the imperfections, the things that are deemed—societally speaking—unattractive."
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa
Hojean's "Over 85" Is an Effortless Joyride
March 4, 2020
There's simply no limit when it comes to Hojean.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Meet mazie, the Introverted-Extrovert With "no friends"
April 14, 2020
We cannot help but stan mazie's music, vision, and "potatoes over meat" mentality.
Author:
Jenna Singer
The Rare Occasions Pair Existentialism and Explosive Indie Pop on "Origami"
June 7, 2021
"I hope this song can serve as a reminder to seek out the quiet and calm that exists outside our noisy little brains."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
khai dreams' 'Now and Then' Is Idyllic, Intimate Indie Pop at Its Finest
October 11, 2019
khai dreams is nearly impossible to dislike.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Meet The Booyah! Kids, New York's Bedroom Pop Poster Child
April 16, 2020
The Booyah! Kids are finding a way to stand out within the confines of New York's highly saturated music scene.
Author:
Maddy Quach
LÉON's Debut Album Is Filled With Infectious Indie-Pop Anthems
March 2, 2019
LÉON is ready for the limelight.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Rex Orange County's "Face To Face" May Be His Most Exciting and Personal Single Yet
October 23, 2019
"THIS SONG IS ABOUT BEING AWAY FROM HOME, FEELING TRAPPED IN AN UNDESIRABLE SITUATION & FINDING IT DIFFICULT TO TRUST PEOPLE."
Author:
Matthew Rudas
BENEE Doesn't Want You to Be Afraid of the "Monsta" That Goes Bump in the Night
November 1, 2019
"Monsta" is the best belated Halloween gift we could have asked for 🎃
Author:
Bianca Brown
Indie-Funk Master Johnny Utah Chases His "Honeypie" in Lighthearted Video [PREMIERE]
May 16, 2019
You're about to fall madly in love with Johnny Utah, or at least his sensational talent for crafting infectious funky pop.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
LÉON Shares a Complicated Love Story in "You And I" Ahead of Album & Tour Launch
February 1, 2019
"I want people to listen and relate."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Ant Saunders Continues to Win Over Our Hearts With His "Yellow Hearts" Video
December 10, 2019
Saunders' takes us back to where his viral hit all began.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Isaac Dunbar Does Not Want to Be "comme des garćons (like the boys)"
April 2, 2020
Dunbar's french pop-tinged outing is "a huge middle finger" to societal gender roles.
Author:
Emily Smith
Role Model's "if jesus saves, she's my type" Sounds Like Falling in Love For the First Time
February 18, 2022
For Role Model, Valentine's Day never ends.
Author:
Tatum Van Dan