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Nick Ward Comes to Terms With Coming of Age in 'Brand New You' [Q&A]

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
indie
interview
indie pop
album reviews
nick ward
brand new you
Who Is Maggie Lindemann?

Who Is Maggie Lindemann?
May 4, 2022 Meet Maggie Lindemann, the rising pop-punk star with a stadium-ready edge.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
alternative
interview
pop punk
maggie lindemann
who is
suckerpunch
There Is Only One Netta [Q&A]

There Is Only One Netta [Q&A]
May 3, 2022 The Israel breakout star stays unapologetically true to her weird and clumsy self.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
interview
netta
I love my nails
Meet Ethan Bortnick, the Artist TikTok Is Calling "Beethoven Meets Billie Eilish"  [Q&A]

Meet Ethan Bortnick, the Artist TikTok Is Calling "Beethoven Meets Billie Eilish"  [Q&A]
April 29, 2022 Following a breakout single, Bortnick muses on growing up while the world stands still.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
new artist discovery
pop
interview
ethan bortnick
prom
Kokoroko Makes Music to Revitalize the Soul [Q&A]

Kokoroko Makes Music to Revitalize the Soul [Q&A]
April 28, 2022 Listening to Kokoroko makes you feel held and cared for, revitalized yet at full ease.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
interview
jazz
kokoroko
Haru Nemuri Lets Her Soul Run Ablaze in 'Shunka Ryougen' [Q&A]

Haru Nemuri Lets Her Soul Run Ablaze in 'Shunka Ryougen' [Q&A]
April 22, 2022 "Martial arts, anarchism, feminism, fashion, and the stray cats in my neighborhood" inspire this idiosyncratic artist.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
alternative
interview
haru nemuri
shunka ryougen
jpop
Meet Na Noise, the New Zealand Lofi Band Making Waves

Meet Na Noise, the New Zealand Lofi Band Making Waves
April 20, 2022 "The decisions we make aren't always the prettiest, but they're the most fun"
Author: Jessica Magtalas
indie
alternative
interview
new zealand
na noise
WIIGZ on Embracing Confidence, TikTok, and Their Close Friendship [Q&A]

WIIGZ on Embracing Confidence, TikTok, and Their Close Friendship [Q&A]
April 18, 2022 Meet the Australian pop duo with an infectious sound and boundless charisma.
Author: Jessica Magtalas
pop
interview
australia
wiigz
Mothé Explores Pain and Healing in Debut Album 'I Don't Want You To Worry Anymore' [Q&A]

Mothé Explores Pain and Healing in Debut Album 'I Don't Want You To Worry Anymore' [Q&A]
April 11, 2022 "I think the album honestly has a lot to do with this constant state of doom that we are experiencing."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
alternative
interview
mothe
i dont want you to worry anymore
Role Model's 'Rx' Is Just What the Doctor Ordered [Q&A]

Role Model's 'Rx' Is Just What the Doctor Ordered [Q&A]
April 11, 2022 On his long-awaited debut album, the rising star comes face to face with sex, religion, love, and deeply personal realizations.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
interview
anti pop
role model
album reviews
rx
The Story So Far's Will Levy On Side Projects, Photography, 2022 Plans and More [Q&A]

The Story So Far's Will Levy On Side Projects, Photography, 2022 Plans and More [Q&A]
May 18, 2022 The Noise sits down with The Story So Far guitarist before one of their many sold-out dates.
Author: Moe Horta
interview
Pop Punk
The Noise
Pure Noise Records
The Story So Far
Will Levy
Cold Moon
Hollow Coves' 'Moments'  Is a Reminder to Not Let Life Pass You By [Q&A]

Hollow Coves' 'Moments'  Is a Reminder to Not Let Life Pass You By [Q&A]
October 21, 2019 "We wanted to remind people that life can actually be pretty amazing if you let yourself see the beauty in all the little things."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
folk
indie
interview
album reviews
hollow coves
moments
indie folk
Who Is Audrey Mika?

Who Is Audrey Mika?
March 17, 2020 We sat down with the pop artist on the rise following the release of her 5 A.M.  EP and first headlining tour to pose the question "Who is Audrey Mika?"
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
interview
anti pop
audrey mika
who is
Tiffany Day Has Found Herself [Q&A]

Tiffany Day Has Found Herself [Q&A]
December 3, 2021 With the release of her new single "Clouds," Day sounds more self-assured than ever.
Author: Miguel Costa
pop
interview
R&B
tiffany day
clouds
Noah Kahan Paints an Honest Picture of Himself in 'Busyhead' Debut [Q&A]

Noah Kahan Paints an Honest Picture of Himself in 'Busyhead' Debut [Q&A]
June 18, 2019 "I just want to help people feel a little more at home in their heads."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
folk
indie
interview
singer-songwriter
noah kahan
album reviews
busyhead
mazie Is Transforming the World Around Her Into a Surreal Pop Dream [Q&A]

mazie Is Transforming the World Around Her Into a Surreal Pop Dream [Q&A]
August 25, 2021 "I feel like the entire project is centered in this experience, whether we liked it or not."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
interview
album reviews
mazie
the rainbow cassette
Maude Latour Is the Artist Helping Us Embrace Love in All Its Forms  [Q&A]

Maude Latour Is the Artist Helping Us Embrace Love in All Its Forms  [Q&A]
April 8, 2022 Romantic love. Platonic love. Love for New York. Maude Latour is soundtracking every way it means to feel love.
Author: Kelly Park
pop
interview
maude latour
lola
Meet d4vd, the Gamer Turned Accidental Breakout Star [Q&A]

Meet d4vd, the Gamer Turned Accidental Breakout Star [Q&A]
October 4, 2022 "Every single genre is my artistry, I never had to come out of a box. It’s all me."
Author: Jazmin Kylene
indie
interview
R&B
indie rock
d4vd
romantic homicide
Su Lee Is Unapologetically "Messy Sexy" [Q&A]

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
pop
indie
interview
indie pop
su lee
messy sexy
Stephen Puth on "Look Away" and How Brother Charlie Puth Pushed Him to Be a Better Songwriter [Q&A]

Stephen Puth on "Look Away" and How Brother Charlie Puth Pushed Him to Be a Better Songwriter [Q&A]
June 26, 2019 "The song means a lot to me, not only because it's real, but it's also the first song I've ever written with Charlie."
Author: Miranda Hyman
singer songwriter
pop
interview
stephen puth
charlie puth

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