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TANISAKO Reaches New Heights on Sophomore Single "Young & Dangerous"
June 15, 2021
In the span of two singles, TANISAKO has already established a somber, distinctive sound.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Deb Never's "Disassociate" Is a Haunting Reflection on the Past Year
June 14, 2021
In her latest single, Never muses on substance abuse, growing older, and the fear of fading into nothingness.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Long Live KennyHoopla, Travis Barker, and Pop Punk!
June 11, 2021
KennyHoopla is living proof that pop punk's resurgence is no passing fad.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Japanese Breakfast's Long-Awaited 'Jubilee' Is Nothing Short of Outright Joy
June 10, 2021
Zauner's self-exploration and experimentation are often met hand in hand with intense bouts of celebration.
Author:
Carter Fife
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
renforshort Paints a Picture of Her World on 'off saint dominique' [Q&A]
June 4, 2021
"I've gotten so personal on this project, because I'm just not scared of it anymore."
Author:
Rachel Lai
conner's "good for nothing" Is an Alternative-Fueled Love Letter
June 3, 2021
conner epitomizes what made the '90s alternative scene so exciting.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Olivia Rodrigo's 'Sour' Is the Angsty Pop Return You've Been Longing For
May 24, 2021
Rodrigo's voice carries the flavors of Paramore punk, Alanis Morissette angst, Kelly Clarkson belt, all topped off with a Taylor Swift candidness.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Janna Jamison Wants You at Her Twisted Tea Party in "Invitation To A Beheading"
May 21, 2021
Inspired by the Vladimir Nabokov novel, "Invitation To A Beheading" revels in its left-field influences.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
Marco Luka Displays Incredible Versatility on "do me wrong"
May 21, 2021
"I'm trying to be a better artist by just being more honest with myself, and that starts with this song."
Author:
Tyler Borland
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Samy Sharif on Time, Transformation, and His Trilogy ‘Three Houses’ [Q&A]
November 3, 2025
His latest visual is a short film disguised as a music video, relaying the opaque darkness of the human experience by way of an unmistakable, charmingly relatable personality.
Author:
Ariana Tibi