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Samia Flaunts a Marked Evolution on 'Scout' [Q&A]

Samia Flaunts a Marked Evolution on 'Scout' [Q&A]
July 23, 2021 For Scout, Samia used a time of uncertainty to search out positivity in unlikely places.
Author: Brooke Tuozzo
pop
interview
indie pop
samia
album reviews
scout
Lowertown Is Growing Up [First Look + Q&A]

Lowertown Is Growing Up [First Look + Q&A]
July 22, 2021 With "The Gaping Mouth, the duo behind Lowertown strives for a marked sonic maturity without sacrificing the emotional honesty that has come to define them.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
indie
interview
indie rock
lowertown
the gaping mouth
Get to Know Groove-Pop Duo Balu Brigada [Live Performance + Q&A]

Get to Know Groove-Pop Duo Balu Brigada [Live Performance + Q&A]
July 21, 2021 We sit down with the boys of Balu Brigada to discuss everything from Gorillaz to making up their own genre on the spot.
Author: Bryget Chrisfield
interview
indie pop
alternative pop
balu brigada
groove pop
Jessie Murph Is Turning Every  "You Can't"  Into Fuel  For Her Fire [Q&A]

Jessie Murph Is Turning Every  "You Can't"  Into Fuel  For Her Fire [Q&A]
July 20, 2021 "I learned early on that it's better for the mind and soul to let any negativity push you up instead of bring you down."
Author: Jisselle Fernandez
pop
interview
jessie murph
when im not around
Your Grandparents Manifest a Cinematic, Soulful Debut Album With  'Thru My Window'   [Q&A]

Your Grandparents Manifest a Cinematic, Soulful Debut Album With  'Thru My Window'   [Q&A]
July 16, 2021 Inspired by everything from '90s boom bap, funk legends, to classic films, Your Grandparents' debut arrives as a timeless outing.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
interview
album review
your grandparents
thru my window
Elliot Lee Charts the Rise and Fall of the 'Queen of Nothing' [Q&A]

Elliot Lee Charts the Rise and Fall of the 'Queen of Nothing' [Q&A]
July 16, 2021 Lee opens up about the concept behind her new EP, feelings of loneliness, and more.
Author: Chloe Liz
pop
interview
album reviews
elliot lee
alternative pop
queen of nothing
syd B on the Seasons of Hurt and Healing That Inspired  'Are You Feeling It Too?' [Q&A]

syd B on the Seasons of Hurt and Healing That Inspired  'Are You Feeling It Too?' [Q&A]
July 8, 2021 <i>Are You Feeling It Too?</i> sees syd B evolving not just as an artist but as a person.
Author: Tyler Borland
pop
interview
R&B
album reviews
syd B
are you feeling it too
are you feeling it too?
Chinatown Slalom Isn't Afraid of Selling Out on 'Meet the Parents' [Q&A]

Chinatown Slalom Isn't Afraid of Selling Out on 'Meet the Parents' [Q&A]
July 2, 2021 Chinatown Slalom on playing the music industry game, Jack Black, and of course, their latest EP.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
indie
indie pop
Interview
chinatown slalom
meet the parents
Trunky Juno's 'Good Dog' Is the Remedy For Whatever Ails You

Trunky Juno's 'Good Dog' Is the Remedy For Whatever Ails You
July 2, 2021 In case you've ever needed help getting over the feeling of "meeting a fist bump with a handshake."
Author: Jolene Latimer
indie
interview
indie pop
album reviews
trunky juno
good dog
Surfaces Is Bringing Their Happy Place to the Masses [Q&A]

Surfaces Is Bringing Their Happy Place to the Masses [Q&A]
July 1, 2021 Birthed from a whimsical exchange of DMs, Surfaces has emerged as one of the hottest acts on the planet.
Author: Miguel Costa
soul
pop
interview
rock
album reviews
surfaces
pacifico
Sigrid's Excellence Hit Us Harder Than a  'Sucker Punch' [Q+A]

Sigrid's Excellence Hit Us Harder Than a  'Sucker Punch' [Q+A]
September 19, 2019 Right before our favorite Norwegian pop princess headlined a sold out Fonda Theatre, we sat down to discuss the important things in life: memes, the Sims, and cats.
Author: Alyssa Yung
pop
interview
electronic
sigrid
Kalisway Is Moving to the Sound of Her Own Funk  [Q&A]

Kalisway Is Moving to the Sound of Her Own Funk  [Q&A]
May 18, 2022 "For me, funk is soul, energy, happiness."
Author: Jazmin Kylene
soul
interview
funk
R&B
kalisway
like that
hit em with the funk
Luna Aura Aims to Set Fire to Society's White Picket Fences in  "English Boys" [PREMIERE + Q&A]

Luna Aura Aims to Set Fire to Society's White Picket Fences in  "English Boys" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 10, 2019 Luna Aura is cutting as she is cunning.
Author: Jessica Thomas
alternative
punk
interview
rock
Luna Aura
English Boys
three cheers for the american beauty
Boy In Space Is Done With Playing It Safe [Q&A]

Boy In Space Is Done With Playing It Safe [Q&A]
February 25, 2020 "I want to stop being safe, because there's an unsafe creative person inside of me that needs to fly a little bit."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
interview
indie pop
boy in space
Peach Tree Rascals Is Introducing the World to Rascal Pop [Q&A]

Peach Tree Rascals Is Introducing the World to Rascal Pop [Q&A]
June 24, 2022 The collective is looking to reshape pop in their own kaleidoscopic image.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
interview
anti pop
peach tree rascals
let u go
does a fish know its wet
Emo Never Dies: A Conversation With Emo Nite Founders T.J. Petracca and Morgan Freed [Q&A]

Emo Never Dies: A Conversation With Emo Nite Founders T.J. Petracca and Morgan Freed [Q&A]
March 3, 2022 "You can't stay in one place your entire life, you gotta grow."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
alternative
interview
emo
pop punk
the noise
emo nite
Future Generations on Childhood Nostalgia, Self-Doubt, and "Just Pretend" [Q&A]

Future Generations on Childhood Nostalgia, Self-Doubt, and "Just Pretend" [Q&A]
October 25, 2019 "Those moments of doubt for us can really only be quelled by doing what we love."
Author: Allissa Williams
pop
indie
interview
indie pop
future generations
just pretend
Dean Lewis on Debut Album, Bruce Springsteen, and Self-Care [Q&A]

Dean Lewis on Debut Album, Bruce Springsteen, and Self-Care [Q&A]
April 11, 2019 Every song on the album is a narrative of his personal experiences, and the true passion he feels shines through his ingenious songwriting.
Author: Alyssa Yung
pop
folk
interview
dean lewis
singer-songwriter
Who is jxdn? | jxdn on Redefining Pop-Punk and Relationship With Nessa Barrett

Who is jxdn? | jxdn on Redefining Pop-Punk and Relationship With Nessa Barrett
August 19, 2021 Amidst the pop-punk resurgence, jxdn is looking to move beyond pure nostalgia.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
alternative
punk
interview
lollapalooza
pop punk
who is
jxdn
lollapalooza 2021
almost monday Crafts the Perfect Summer Song With "hailey beebs" [Q&A]

almost monday Crafts the Perfect Summer Song With "hailey beebs" [Q&A]
April 16, 2021 Never overly complicated and effortlessly cool, there's something inherently liberating about almost monday's music.
Author: Rachael Jansky
pop
interview
alternative pop
almost monday
hailey beebs

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