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Multi-Talented Japanese Wallpaper Talks Past Successes, New Sound, & Upcoming Album [Q&A]

Multi-Talented Japanese Wallpaper Talks Past Successes, New Sound, & Upcoming Album [Q&A]
March 15, 2019 After a two-year break, we now have the pleasure of bearing witness to Japanese Wallpaper's unconventional return.
Author: Langston Thomas
indie
alternative
interview
Japanese wallpaper
EBEN on Why Don't We, Car Burning Down, and Biggest Guilty Pleasure | Quick 6

EBEN on Why Don't We, Car Burning Down, and Biggest Guilty Pleasure | Quick 6
March 14, 2019 + EBEN just dropped a new bubbling pop earworm, "Next Ex," in anticipation of the upcoming tour, and we are hooked.  
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
interview
hip hop
quick 6
eben
why don't we
Crowded Green Rooms, Hotel Rooms and Cars: How Julia Jacklin Made Space For 'Crushing'  [Q&A]

Crowded Green Rooms, Hotel Rooms and Cars: How Julia Jacklin Made Space For 'Crushing'  [Q&A]
March 13, 2019 Jacklin's sophomore album focuses on love wearing thin, love ultimately lost, and an aftermath that embraces scorn and longing in equal parts.
Author: Becca Millstein
pop
folk
indie
interview
julia jacklin
crushing
Songwriting Virtuoso Sam Martin Chronicles a Life in Debut Solo Album, 'Alpha Omega' [Q&A]

Songwriting Virtuoso Sam Martin Chronicles a Life in Debut Solo Album, 'Alpha Omega' [Q&A]
March 13, 2019 The writer of Maroon 5's "Daylight" and Jason Derulo's "Want to Want Me" is stepping into the limelight.
Author: Anna Scholfield
pop
alternative
interview
rock
sam martin
alpha omega
blue eyed joy
Chloe Lilac Is Sick of You Romanticizing  Mental Illness [Q&A]

Chloe Lilac Is Sick of You Romanticizing  Mental Illness [Q&A]
March 11, 2019 An advocate for female empowerment, Lilac's Manic Pixie Dream EP is a testament to her eloquent ability to speak through music.
Author: Andra Nechita
pop
indie
interview
indie pop
Chloe Lilac
manic pixie dream
James Droll's "Cut My Teeth" Is a Soulful & Cathartic Assessment on Love [PREMIERE + Q&A]

James Droll's "Cut My Teeth" Is a Soulful & Cathartic Assessment on Love [PREMIERE + Q&A]
March 7, 2019 Droll's discernible ability to create dark pop songs with a comforting hint of optimism is evident in the grappling "Cut My Teeth."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
soul
pop
interview
singer-songwriter
cut my teeth
james droll
Ashe on John Mayer, Cookie Butter, and Her Trip to the Gynecologist | Quick 6

Ashe on John Mayer, Cookie Butter, and Her Trip to the Gynecologist | Quick 6
March 6, 2019 This is a thing or six you would not believe about rising pop artist Ashe.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
interview
quick 6
ashe
Deconstruct Jennifer Lopez' "El Anillo" with Skilled Producer DalePlay [ANATOMY OF A SONG]

Deconstruct Jennifer Lopez' "El Anillo" with Skilled Producer DalePlay [ANATOMY OF A SONG]
March 6, 2019 Hear from the man who's worked with JLo, Becky G, Diplo and Skrillex.
Author: Chloe Robinson
pop
anatomy of a song
interview
daleplay
Listen To Dear Boy's  Bittersweet 'The Strawberry EP' a Day Ahead of Release [PREMIERE + Q&A]

Listen To Dear Boy's  Bittersweet 'The Strawberry EP' a Day Ahead of Release [PREMIERE + Q&A]
February 28, 2019 The EP showcases the band's ability to craft bittersweet songs pulling from 80's post-punk and 90's Britpop, large enough for arenas, but intimate enough to be with you during your most private moments.
Author: Rae Lemeshow
indie
alternative
interview
dear boy
the strawberry
Daydream and Dance to Dreamer Boy's Debut Album, 'Love, Nostalgia' [Q&A]

Daydream and Dance to Dreamer Boy's Debut Album, 'Love, Nostalgia' [Q&A]
February 28, 2019 "It's the summer, it's nostalgic, it's romantic, it's warm and colorful."
Author: Chelsea Devers
pop
indie
interview
Dreamer Boy
Love Nostalgia
ASTN Wants You to Know 'You're Almost There' [Q&A]

ASTN Wants You to Know 'You're Almost There' [Q&A]
March 25, 2022 "No matter how sideways your love life may seem, it's important to know that there's someone out there for you."
Author: DJ Connor
pop
interview
R&B
album reviews
astn
you're almost there
Blu DeTiger Is Bridging Indie Pop and the NYC Underground Club Scene [Q&A]

Blu DeTiger Is Bridging Indie Pop and the NYC Underground Club Scene [Q&A]
April 28, 2020 Blu on postponing her tours with Caroline Polachek and Fletcher, proving herself in male-dominated spaces, and "Figure It Out."
Author: Kristin Robinson
indie
interview
funk
dance
indie pop
blu detiger
figure it out
Who Is Sueco?

Who Is Sueco?
August 3, 2022 Meet the viral star turned pop punk phenom.
Author: Ruby Scott
alternative
interview
pop punk
who is
sueco
Jakob Ogawa Talks Prince, First Show Jitters, and His New  'April'  EP [Q&A]

Jakob Ogawa Talks Prince, First Show Jitters, and His New  'April'  EP [Q&A]
September 30, 2019 Up & coming Norwegian indie pop musician, Jakob Ogawa is the man leading the soul-meets-synth lo-fi movement.
Author: Precious Kato
soul
interview
indie pop
Indie
jakob ogawa
April
Alex Porat Scores Those Post-Break Up Texts in "happy for you" [Premiere + Q&A]

Alex Porat Scores Those Post-Break Up Texts in "happy for you" [Premiere + Q&A]
April 28, 2020 Porat on her new single, using social media like its Google, and allowing herself to be vulnerable.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
interview
alex porat
happy for you
Support the Magic of PRIDE Year-Round with CLAY's "project 5 (demo)" [Q&A]

Support the Magic of PRIDE Year-Round with CLAY's "project 5 (demo)" [Q&A]
August 30, 2019 "For me, it doesn't make sense to do anything in my life that doesn't have the goal of ultimately serving others, uplifting, empowering and building community for marginalized people."
Author: Jessica Thomas
soul
r&b
singer songwriter
interview
CLAY
project 5 demo
Wakai Sheds Light on Frequencies, Features, and Fresh New Album [Q&A]

Wakai Sheds Light on Frequencies, Features, and Fresh New Album [Q&A]
March 25, 2022 "I feel like a jazz musician stuck in a rapper's body."
Author: Arielle Lana LeJarde
interview
rap
hip hop
album reviews
wakai
to a dark boy
kenzie on TikTok, The Sims, and "Happy For Me" [Q&A]

kenzie on TikTok, The Sims, and "Happy For Me" [Q&A]
September 10, 2021 "I feel like I always have to look so perfect on social media and that's toxic. I should just be posting whatever I want."
Author: Paige MacDonald
pop
interview
kenzie
happy for me
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Jersey Bound: Ben Jorgensen & Jesse Korman Detail New Armor For Sleep + New Jersey Roots [Q&A] | The Noise

Jersey Bound: Ben Jorgensen & Jesse Korman Detail New Armor For Sleep + New Jersey Roots [Q&A] | The Noise
July 8, 2022 Sitting down with The Noise, the two industry vets discussed their new visual collaboration, their friendship, the excitement they both still share for their music scene (especially hometown heroes My Chemical Romance), and, most importantly, Armor For Sleep’s forthcoming album.
Author: Jimmy Smith
Interview
The Noise
Equal Vision Records
Armor For Sleep
The Rain Museum
The Number 12 Looks Like You
My Chemical Romance
Cavetown Is Bringing Their Heartwarming Vulnerability to Their Largest Headlining Tour Yet  [Q&A]

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
singer songwriter
pop
interview
cavetown
indie pop
beabadoobee
fall in love with a girl

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