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glaive Proves Himself a Creature of Constant Reinvention and Self-Discovery in 'May It Never Falter'
October 17, 2024
'May It Never Falter' reflects on glaive's losses, how he's grown, and, most importantly, who he ultimately wants to be.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Junior Varsity Spin Us Around Their Technicolor Sonic World in "New York"
October 16, 2024
"New York" captures the essence of everything that makes Junior Varsity such an exciting act to root for.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Vienna Vienna Proposes a Second Examination of the World in Debut EP ‘Wonderland’
October 16, 2024
'Wonderland,' the debut EP from Vienna Vienna, puts the singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist in vogue.
Author:
René Cobar
Mustafa Invites Spiritual Conversations in Debut Album 'Dunya'
October 10, 2024
In 'Dunya,' Mustafa's words and music become a conduit for an emotional and powerful plea.
Author:
René Cobar
julie Lean Into the Noise in Debut Album 'my anti-aircraft friend'
October 10, 2024
julie deliver a stunning entry into the shoegaze and experimental rock scene, blending lush soundscapes with raw, emotional vulnerability.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
EKKSTACY Switches Gears In Visceral Soul-Stirrer “mr. mole”
October 2, 2024
“mr. mole,” while sparing in lyrical matter, is direct, focused, and successful in its attempt to say a lot in a few words.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
The Criticals Deliver a Sleazy, Intoxicating Single in "Adoringly Drunk"
September 26, 2024
The Criticals channel their infectious energy into a picture of drunken sexual tension and seemingly one-sided affection.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Hillsboro Embraces Musical Freedom in Raw 'White Trash' EP
September 16, 2024
Offering ceaseless energy and immaculate DIY production, White Trash often teeters on the brink of chaos yet always maintains its sharp focus.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sawyer Hill Is Charting a New Era of Rock With "High On My Lows"
September 11, 2024
Hill is an artist unafraid to admit, “I wanna write great songs.”
Author:
DJ Connor
Liily Is Turning the Dream of Four Kids From the San Fernando Valley Into a Reality [Q&A]
September 10, 2024
Roses, thorns, roadkill, and anaphylactic shock adorn the ever-winding interstate toward Liily's present triumph.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
Chloe Star's EP Apt. 1101 Is A Battlecry of Alt-Pop Bravado
July 15, 2025
Apt. 1101 is a well-rounded sophomore EP, short and sweet – with enough range of what Star excels at, transcending genre norms by challenging what we expect a modern rocker to sound like and making it so much better.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
DURRY Celebrate the Present With A Look Into the Past on Genre-Bending Album, This Movie Sucks
July 22, 2025
Sibling duo Durry are back in action with their genre-blending sophomore album, This Movie Sucks.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Rions Dig Deep On Breakup Ballad "Maybe I'm Just A Freak"
June 19, 2025
The track is a reflective single that explores the emotional fallout of a relationship breakdown.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Showpony Fight Paranoia On New Single "Sludge"
July 25, 2025
New Haven heroes Showpony have crafted a unique blend of aggressive indie alt-rock and punk in their latest single,
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Welcome to the Gauzy Dreamscape of Wisp's Debut Album, 'If Not Winter'
August 6, 2025
Wisp has unveiled their highly anticipated debut album, If Not Winter, that is a fever dream of maximalism, shoegaze, and woefully exquisite angst.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
YŪNGOLD Release Fiery Debut EP 'Force of Habit'
June 20, 2025
The record is a sweltering dive into alternative rock that's as raw as electrifying.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
KennyHoopla Tackles Grief In Indie-Alt Track "orphan//"
August 13, 2025
The track calls to his pop-punk roots while weaving in new sonic elements inspired by acts like New Order and the Drums.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Fly by Midnight Take Us Along The Fastest Time Of Their Lives [Q&A]
August 14, 2025
Curious about the origins of this excellent pop record, we caught the friends and collaborators prior to their Fall tour, check it out here.
Author:
DJ Connor
Takayoshi Delivers a Burst of Emphatic 'songs that can fit in your pocket'
August 23, 2023
'songs that can fit in your pocket' is no misnomer, emerging as a tidy brief collection of songs that energize, deliver poignantly, and then shift into the next track.
Author:
DJ Connor
Sir Chloe Makes Loving Yourself Worth the Trouble in "Eyes"
August 15, 2025
"Eyes" is the third single off of Sir Chloe's impending record, Swallow the Knife, releasing August 22nd.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau