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NIGHTBUS' "Average Boy" Is the Soundtrack to a Lonely Club Night [Q&A]
February 27, 2024
The band sat down with us to uncover the bittersweet escapism of their latest single and the secrets behind their dark, retro-revivalist sound.
Author:
DJ Connor
Jazmin Bean’s 'Traumatic Livelihood' Is a Genre-Blending Exploration of Trauma and Healing
February 26, 2024
Boundaryless and exquisitely donned in theatrics, 'Traumatic Livelihood' is a precious collection of the artist’s musical and personal voice.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Ethan Bortnick's 'luna park' Exists in a World Between Dreams and Reality
February 21, 2024
"The mission is always to be as unique as possible and push my art till it actually makes me feel uncomfortable."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Crawlers Delivers a Raw, Emotional Debut Album in 'The Mess We Seem To Make'
February 20, 2024
The universe of Cralwers is stirring, multi-dimensional, and unpredictable.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Ayleen Valentine's “ask nicely” Is a Hypnotic, Bewitching Plea
February 16, 2024
“ask nicely” is a release of pent-up confusion and frustration with an essential touch of softness.
Author:
Giselle Libby
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
d4vd Returns to His Indie Rock Roots With the Striking Two-Track 'Withering'
February 10, 2024
In his latest offering, the breakout star strays from the ballads and returns to his rambunctious pop-rock roots.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
jxdn Bares His Still-Bleeding Heart in "WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS"
February 9, 2024
"The music of my life has started playing again. All I can think about is showing everyone what it sounds like."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet Cleffy, the Artist Fighting His Demons With Intoxicating, Alternative R&B
February 7, 2024
Honoring themes of loss, grief, and the perils of existing, his alternative R&B is both cathartic and liberating.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
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
LAUNDRY DAY Find Their Sound on Major Label Debut 'We Switched Bodies'
February 11, 2022
<i>We Switched Bodies</i> signals a new era for the New York five-piece.
Author:
Kelly Park
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
Maggie Lindemann Finds Herself a "hostage" in Her Own Mind
January 22, 2024
Lindemann's first offering since her debut album cries out like a siren's call.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Fever Joy's 'Reflections' Is a Debut Rooted in Self-Love [Premiere]
November 14, 2019
"Music is one of the only things that allows us to see into other people's experiences from a distance and connect with them."
Author:
Precious Kato
Crooked Teeth Cuts Ties With Toxicity on "Hallelujah" [Premiere]
August 12, 2021
"... it's about a falling out of a relationship and walking away and really the stain of it all."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
jxdn Bares His Still-Bleeding Heart in "WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS"
February 9, 2024
"The music of my life has started playing again. All I can think about is showing everyone what it sounds like."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Gus Dapperton Is Rapturous and Vulnerable in 'Orca'
September 18, 2020
In <i>Orca</i>, Dapperton delivesr a palpable emotional symphony that is impossible to forget.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Australia's Olive Amun Is Quickly Gaining Notoriety With "Do U Wrong"
November 25, 2020
Melbourne-based artist Olive Amun seamlessly bounces back and forth between clever tongue-in-cheek rap and pop melodies on "Do U Wrong."
Author:
Tyler Broland
renforshort Enlists Travis Barker For the Intoxicating "we'll make this ok"
May 12, 2022
"we'll make this ok" tells the story of a poisonous love; the addiction to affection from your most beautiful enemy.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Quitting Whitney Bends Genres in Their Debut Single, "Turn Around"
March 5, 2019
The single showcases an eclectic mix of surf rock, hip-hop, and indie rock, promised to be the first of a string of five singles being released over the next four months.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui