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Kevin Abstract and Dominic Fike Reunite Over Hometown Woes in "Geezer"
June 16, 2025
"Geezer" tells a cautionary tale of how bleak life can be if you don’t live up to your potential.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Meet 1300, an Alt Hip-Hop Group from Sydney with Their Newest Banger "BANGALANG" [Q&A]
June 10, 2025
Quite literally based off the Korean word for bread, this song is full of the unbeatable energy of 1300.
Author:
DJ Connor
Settle Back Into Your Body With Gemma Laurence's "Hedonist" [Q&A]
June 6, 2025
Gemma Laurence taps into a new side of raw, indie rock energy on "Hedonist."
Author:
DJ Connor
Julia Wolf Commands a Whirlwind of Sounds and Emotions in 'Pressure'
June 4, 2025
"'Pressure' is what sets me free."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
VC Pines' ‘Viole(n)t Colour’ EP Is the Soft Behind Rough Edges [Q&A]
June 3, 2025
We chatted with the South London artist about stretching, burning out, and the potential to be the tallest pine in the forest.
Author:
DJ Connor
Showpony Fight Their "Darker Side" in Enigmatic New Single
May 28, 2025
"Darker Side" is a sonic tour de force, a unique blend of dark, droning, distorted guitars, thrumming basslines, and driving percussion.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Pristine in It's Grit, benches' EP 'Kill The Lights' is A New Indie Rock Classic
May 27, 2025
San Diego rock band, benches, has released their latest EP, Kill The Lights, a six song exploration in mental health – fear, detachment, the illumination of reflection.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Shunkan Makes Triumphant Comeback After Five Year Break With 'Kamikaze Girl'
May 20, 2025
'Kamikaze Girl' is emo for the next generation.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Maddy Davis Asks the Hard Hitting Questions in "What If?"
May 19, 2025
The single comes with the announcement of her forthcoming EP 'Smile At the Good,' releasing July 18th.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Theo Bleak Explores Interpersonal Relationships in Bad Luck Is Two Yellow Flowers
May 16, 2025
In her latest EP, Bad Luck Is Two Yellow Flowers, Theo Bleak, the musical alter ego of Dundee based Katie Lynch, explores her imaginings of her friend’s inner life.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Foushée Boldly Reintroduces Herself in Thrilling Sophomore Album 'softCORE'
November 18, 2022
'softCORE' is a tough-as-nails punk record informed by garage rock, grunge, and everything in between.
Author:
Carter Fife
Royal & The Serpent Shows Off Her Softer Side in Fourth Installment of 'Rat Trap' Saga
September 5, 2023
Singer-songwriter Royal & the Serpent continues building her "royalverse" with the next installment of her RAT TRAP saga, RAT TRAP 4: the burden.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
THEO's 'C-SIDES' Is an Easygoing Display of Relatable Songwriting
November 25, 2020
THEO continues to experiment and hone his songwriting on his debut EP 'C-SIDES.'
Author:
Tyler Borland
Mercury Explore a Voyage of Grief in Three-Track Release and Short Film
June 18, 2024
Visually and sonically, this release is a triumph of alternative music, and a beautiful representation of mercury’s artistry.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Zoe Ko Laughs In The Face Of Misogyny On New Single "Lucky"
November 14, 2024
The native New Yorker continues to highlight the female experience on her latest alt-rock-tinged single and explores themes of authenticity and empowerment.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Momma Announce New Album With Gut-Spilling Single "I Want You (Fever)"
January 31, 2025
"The second we wrote that song, we felt like we were entering a new era."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
aldn Continues to Reinvent Himself With the Cathartic "headstrong gunner"
March 13, 2023
Emotionally gaunt, aldn's hyperpop sound continues to morph into deeper shades of punk.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
iivrson Creates His Own Lane on "Adrenaline"
September 11, 2020
Atlanta's iivrson has a distinct delivery that's impossible to replicate.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Russ Reiss' Latest Alternative-Fueled Single Is "everything"
June 8, 2021
Consider this another solid addition to the growing pop-punk comeback.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
New Haven Duo Showpony "Shine" On Stellar Debut Single
April 14, 2025
The sound, a fusion of New Haven's grit and charm, is built on a sonic bedrock of dark, droning, distorted guitars and a top layer of Taos and Lindsay's vocal harmony.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon