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Swansea Skag's 'the fundamentals of disappearing' Is Measured Chaos
February 20, 2024
Swansea Skag has learned how to paint with production, marrying electronic and organic influences with a deft hand.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Katherine Li’s 'love, k' is a Romantic Treat For All Seasons
February 15, 2024
"This EP is written for all the hopeless romantics that find themselves in a never-ending loop of (borderline imaginary) relationships that never seem to work out."
Author:
Abby Kenna
Declan McKenna Creates a Trippy, Experimental World All His Own in 'What Happened to the Beach?'
February 15, 2024
'What Happened to the Beach?' marks what will inevitably seen as a cornerstone in McKenna's ever-shifting. musical identity.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet 1999 Write The Future, 88Rising's Futuristic Music Collective
February 9, 2024
1999 Write The Future balances nostalgia and futuristic intent to wondrous effect.
Author:
Carter Fife
The Last Dinner Party's 'Prelude to Ecstasy' Is a Portrait of Fierce Femininity and Art-Rock Genius
February 5, 2024
'Prelude to Ecstasy' feels like a Tumblr-era soundtrack to an ornate period piece.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Etta Marcus Embraces Winter, Buries Summer in Her Latest Mini Album
January 31, 2024
'The Death of Summer & Other Promises' is a masterpiece of emotion and depth.
Author:
Laura Reyes
ericdoa Reignites the Joy of Creation in the Trailblazing 'DOA'
January 23, 2024
Digicore trailblazer and pop purveyor ericdoa is the furthest he can be from dead on arrival.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
UMI's 'talking to the wind' Is a Sonic Salve For the Soul
January 22, 2024
"All the songs on this project feel like the wind to me. They give me the same feeling of peace and clarity."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
yungatita Kicks Off the Year With a Healthy Dose of Slacker Pop in 'Shoelace & A Knot'
January 10, 2024
The debut album from yungatita serves as an impressive introduction to the the East LA band.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
ratbag Throws Away the Rules in Debut EP 'why aren't you laughing?'
December 14, 2023
"'why aren't you laughing?' is your invitation into my world."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
BETWEEN FRIENDS Return to Their DIY Roots in the Technicolor 'garage sale'
April 17, 2024
The duo's short but sweet EP calls back to their DIY roots with a noted maturity.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Aries Welcomes Fans Back to 'WELCOME HOME' With 5th Anniversary Deluxe LP
April 24, 2024
Released five years ago, the debut album remains a cathartic anti-pop masterclass.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Isaac Dunbar's 'Beep Beep Repeat' Is a Dazzlingly Indulgent Pop Journey
May 1, 2024
'Beep Beep Repeat' is an exploration of self-discovery set against the back of New York, its art, and its parties.
Author:
Giselle Libby
DAISY WORLD's Debut Album 'TOOTHPICK' Is a Vocal Playground of Retro Grooves
May 3, 2024
'TOOTHPICK' beams with the infectious musicality of an artist who knows exactly who she is.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Ayleen Valentine Walks the Tightrope of Comforting and Haunting in 'little rainbows after death'
May 3, 2024
'little rainbows after death' finds innocence in vulgarity and hope in pessimism.
Author:
Abby Kenna
spiderblush Paints a Moving Portrait of Coming of Age's Imperfections in 'Ways Parted'
May 2, 2024
'Ways Parted' gives fans new and old a look into the raw thoughts of this rising star’s brain.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Kacy Hill Feels More Assured in Her Sound and Life Than Ever in 'BUG'
May 2, 2024
'BUG' is a project full of light, loss, and the power of finding happiness within yourself.
Author:
Giselle Libby
AG Club Is Just Here to Have a Damn Good Time in 'BRODIE WORLD'
May 3, 2024
'BRODIE WORLD' sounds like it was made to glide us into a sticky summer.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Royel Otis Chart Out the Next Wave of Indie Rock in 'PRATTS & PAIN'
May 6, 2024
'PRATTS & PAIN' is a treasure trove of aggressively fun and lovable tracks that perfectly slipstream into summer.
Author:
Dillon Stave
mehro Pens a Heartfelt Letter to Life's Highs and Lows in 'Trauma Lullabies'
May 9, 2024
"It’s all of me and none of me wrapped in a pretty little bow for your amusement, joy and suffering.
Author:
Dillon Stave