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Reading and Leeds 2025: 5 Acts to Catch this Weekend
August 19, 2025
Here are some acts to catch where you may discover your next obsession.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Audrey Hobert Invents New Brand of Poptimism in Debut Album “Who’s the Clown?”
August 19, 2025
Stumbling into songwriting was not the original plan, but lucky for us, it stuck.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Lydia Night Breaks the Popstar Fourth Wall in Solo Debut “Parody of Pleasure” [Q&A]
August 9, 2025
We broke down the album with Lydia, chatting about organically embarking on her solo career, the playfulness of pop music, and how context really is everything.
Author:
Giselle Libby
BETWEEN FRIENDS Romanticize Everything in Sophomore Album “WOW!”
August 7, 2025
If you’re looking for electro-pop that pushes ideas forward and celebrates the simple moments in life, prepare to be WOWed by BETWEEN FRIENDS’ transformative sophomore record.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Indy Finds True Blue Sense of Self in New EP “Fame is A Bedroom” [Q&A]
August 1, 2025
From reflecting on toxic relationships in their many forms, to opening up about sharing her sister with the world from a young age, Indy sheds her skin in this pop-forward evaluation of her 20’s thus far.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Audrey Hobert Goes Out With “Wet Hair” to Announce Highly Anticipated Debut Album
July 25, 2025
The 26 year old rising star got her start in songwriting through the vessel of Gracie Abrams, her longtime friend and fellow confessional lyricist, and has now announced that her debut album Who’s The Clown? will be out on August 15th.
Author:
Giselle Libby
OSTON Returns With Self-Aware Anthem “True-ish”
July 9, 2025
“True-ish” is a testament to the personality OSTON infuses into her music and joins a discography of relatable, open-hearted anthems.
Author:
Giselle Libby
PYNKIE Captures A “Big Feeling” In New Ethereal EP
July 8, 2025
PYNKIE’s mastered the art of feeling and makes the glimmers of life feel grand through her distinctive style and atmospheric artistry.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Indy Brings New Flames to Old Haunts in “Up In Flames (The Wayland)”
July 2, 2025
Up In Flames (The Wayland)” is an instant hit that paints a visceral picture of Indy’s post-breakup experience, one that’s equal parts personal and universal.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Kacy Hill’s Flowers Are Wilting in Sublime New Single “The Garden”
July 1, 2025
From heartbreak to genre-shifts, Hill is coping with change the best way she knows how, channeling it through her specific artistic vision.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Sydney Ross Mitchell’s “Cynthia” is Rock N’ Roll (Whether You Get it Or Not) [Q&A]
February 6, 2026
On a sunny January day in Los Angeles, Sydney Ross Mitchell stopped by to chat about her new EP Cynthia.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Keni Titus's Debut Album, “AngelPink” is a Multidimensional Portrait of Femininity
February 10, 2026
Whether you've been anticipating this album for years or being introduced to Keni at this very moment – a first front to back listen is like a handbook to her soul.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Bella Litsa’s “Drasticism” Is Mysterious, Inevitable and Undoubtedly Your Next Obsession [Q&A]
February 20, 2026
I sat down with Bella on a lovely December day to unravel the secrets of "Drasticism" over coffee, understanding the passionate journey that went into creating this incredible debut record.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Inside Ally Evenson’s “SPEED KILLS” Short Film Debut at Brain Dead Studios [Q&A]
February 20, 2026
Minutes before her moment, we chatted with Ally about the genesis of the film, its inspirations, and of course, her Letterboxd Top 4.
Author:
Giselle Libby