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Edgehill's "lol" Is An Indie Rock Reach for Meaning [Q&A]
September 19, 2025
We sat down with the band to get the inside scoop on their writing process, commitment to collaboration, and who wear's the chef's hat in the band.
Author:
DJ Connor
WHATMORE Are Best Friends First, Artists Second [Q&A]
September 17, 2025
"We never put ourselves in a box... for now, we like to say we’re just WHATMORE."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Ryan Hall Brings Explosive Energy To His Opening Set At The Fonda Theatre
September 16, 2025
Hall played back-to-back nights alongside Michael Clifford (of 5 Seconds of Summer) as both the opening act and the guitarist in Clifford’s band at the iconic Los Angeles venue.
Author:
India Yeoh
'Bite Reality' is Cafuné’s Memorable Take on Life’s Imperfections
September 16, 2025
Indie-pop duo Cafuné’s new album Bite Reality is a poignant reflection.
Author:
India Yeoh
NewDad Previews Their Highly Anticipated Album 'Altar' During Troubadour Headline Show
September 16, 2025
The Irish rock band has once again proven themselves to be at the forefront of the live music scene with their raw energy and captivating stage presence.
Author:
India Yeoh
Slow Joy's 'A Joy So Slow At Times I Don't Think It's Coming' Is A Stunning Debut
September 15, 2025
Blending elements of grunge, emo, and shoegaze into an emotionally rich experience, this album establishes Esteban Flores as a voice in the modern alternative scene.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Indie Darlings Say Sue Me Create Music that Feels Like a Quiet Conversation With Your Past — Nostalgic
September 11, 2025
Indie darlings Say Sue Me create music that feels like a quiet conversation with your past — nostalgic, dreamy, and beautifully raw.
Author:
Daini Stephenson
The Last Dinner Party Explore Loss, Grief, and the Permanence of it All in "The Scythe"
September 10, 2025
"The Scythe comes for everyone, and you shouldn't be afraid about what's on the other side."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Chloe Moriondo Dives To New Depths With "girls with gills"
September 10, 2025
The new track is a fierce alternative anthem that oozes a seductive, club-ready aura, feeling like a natural successor to her critically acclaimed recent album, oyster.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Balu Brigada's 'Portal' Is An Artfully Alternative Debut
September 3, 2025
Balu Brigada is alt pop’s best kept secret, and there’s no question that their debut album Portal, is the gift that we’ve been waiting for.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
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