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Pacifica's Album, In Your Face! is a Revolution of Recklessness
November 1, 2025
The album draws on a unique well of influences, including the raw urgency of early-2000s garage rock, the swagger of post-punk, and the emotional undercurrent of '90s alt.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Flipturn's Secret to Not Burning Out & Their Album 'Burnout Days' [Q&A]
October 29, 2025
We sat down to talk about their latest album, Burnout Days, as well as the importance of friendship in collaborators, the ability to pivot, and movie nights watching The Incredibles.
Dev Lemons talks Debut Album SURFACE TENSION, Upcoming Tour, and Artificial Moon Theory [Q+A]
October 25, 2025
Dancing between alternative emo rock and pop, Dev explores heartache, anger, and confidence, all while being loud and unapologetic.
Author:
Gia Acosta
Alice Phoebe Lou Returns to Her Roots on Album, Oblivion
October 24, 2025
Alice Phoebe Lou’s sixth album, Oblivion, reaches past the unrelenting noise of modern life.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Skuzland's "Tell Me You Love Me" Visualizes the Skewed Reality of Unrequited Love
October 24, 2025
There's a stellar cast of collaborations on the music video as well, including Emmy award-winning director Chris Klimovski.
Author:
DJ Connor
Maggie Lindemann Truly Feels Everything In Her Latest Album
October 21, 2025
Lindemann has once again proven that her music can blend genres effortlessly without compromising lyrics, emotion, or performance quality.
Author:
India Yeoh
Magdalena Bay Explores Intrinsic Human Nature in Their Second Double-Release This Month
October 21, 2025
One of the leading innovators in pop music,“Human Happens” and “Paint Me A Picture” only strengthen Magdalena Bay's claim to fame.
Author:
India Yeoh
bby's "Fuggit" Is Pure, Unadulterated Chaos
October 20, 2025
This release signifies another daring leap for the five-piece as they continue their meteoric global ascent.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Dogpark Pays Homage to Indie Rock Influences with "I Don't Mind"
October 17, 2025
With a music video showcasing the band’s infectious presence, “I Don’t Mind” continues to put Dogpark on the map of leading alternative artists.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Bailey Spinn's "fear of going out" Is A High-Voltage Social Anxiety Anthem
October 13, 2025
She channels the inner monologue of a generation caught between craving connection and needing space.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
SAIAH Teams Up with guardin to Bring New Life to "3NIGHTS"
May 7, 2021
"3NIGHTS" is a reaffirmation of SAIAH and guardin's impeccable artistic chemistry.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Soccer Mommy's 'Sometimes, Forever' Is a Compelling Emotional Rollercoaster
June 27, 2022
Superache is a treasure trove of honesty, vulnerability, and fantastic musicianship.
Author:
Dillon Stave
carolesdaughter Delivers a Tender, Haunting Ballad in "king baby"
December 18, 2024
Juxtaposing gentle vocals with crushing, angsty instrumentation, the indie phenom continues to push the envelope of her craft.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
conner Continues to Impress on His New Single "rock bottom"
March 19, 2021
conner has been leading the charge of artists taking alternative punk sounds and reframing them for a new audience.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Nxdia Channels Obsession, Sacrifice, and Infatuation in the Intoxicating "Jennifer's Body"
April 24, 2024
"...treating yourself as expendable just to have someone's attention for a while…pretty strange, but humans are, aren't they?"
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
poptropicaslutz! Reignite a Y2K-Era Love Affair in "Lovers In Arms"
April 22, 2024
Drawing from Y2K pop stardom, indie sleaze, pop-punk, and Soundcloud's rap era, poptropicaslutz! is a tour de force.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Oklahoma Collective O2worldwide Returns With Their New Single "ONLY ONE"
January 28, 2021
O2worldwide kicks off 2021 with the confident single "ONLY ONE."
Author:
Tyler Borland
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
abrahamblue Is Nostalgic and Vocally Breathtaking on His Debut EP
November 2, 2020
Pop and R&B newcomer abrahamblue is clearly doing what he was born to do.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Lovsky's "Stay" Is Poetic, Emotive, and Vocally Stunning
November 19, 2020
San Francisco native and singer-songwriter Lovsky may be new to the pop scene, but she has quickly proven that she has a long career ahead of her.
Author:
Tyler Borland