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Ginger Root Creates a Timeless, Groovy World in 'SHINBANGUMI'
September 16, 2024
From bossa nova to alt-disco to aggressive elevator soul, 'SHINBANGUMI' is technicolor.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Rex Orange County Unpacks the Human Experience in 'The Alexander Technique'
September 10, 2024
Rex Orange County delivers critical vulnerability, passion, and self-awareness in 53 minutes and 16 seconds of exploratory music-making.
Author:
Gia Acosta
Leyya Takes Us Through Their Latest Album 'Half Asleep,' Track By Track
September 4, 2024
'Half Asleep' is an album that grasps at what’s between sleeping and being awake, between digital and analog.
Author:
DJ Connor
MICHELLE Falls Into a Surreal Post-Breakup Spiral in "Cathy"
September 3, 2024
"'Cathy' is a soft indie song about being alone after a breakup and leaning into all the thoughts and patterns you know you shouldn't."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Catie Turner's "Friends" Is a Campfire Tale of Mixed Signals
August 30, 2024
“Friends” copes with betrayal through comedy in this era-launching track.
Author:
Abby Kenna
young friend Keeps It Casual in "boyfriend material"
August 30, 2024
With the fear of commitment disguised as overconfidence, “boyfriend material” is all the sexiest parts about your most aggravating Hinge match.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Orla Gartland and Declan McKenna Team Up for the Boisterous “Late to the Party”
August 28, 2024
“‘Late To The Party’ is a big old bratty song about resenting the baggage that you inherit when you love someone and yearning for a time when we were all a blank slate.”
Author:
Abby Kenna
Luna Li's 'When a Thought Grows Wings' Is a Story of Love Lost and Purpose Found
August 26, 2024
"'When a Thought Grows Wings' is about taking life into your own hands; allowing little thoughts and desires to bloom into real and tangible action."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Noah Floersch Weaves a Tale of Fated Devastation in "The Bird Song"
August 26, 2024
In his latest single, Floresch paints a vivid portrait of drama and devastation.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
total tommy Spins Out in Reality-Warping Breakup Memento "REAL"
August 20, 2024
total tommy is a project powered by self-actualization.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
Raissa Is the DIY Artist With Dreams of Doing it All [Q&A]
March 31, 2020
Raissa is finding inspiration in Lady Gaga's theatrical stage presence and Joni Mitchell's sincere lyricism.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
'Where Polly People Go to Read,' the Surreal and Personal Debut Album from Gus Dapperton
April 23, 2019
Dapperton's long-awaited debut album arrives as an intimate account of one of indie pop's new stars.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
CYN Channels a Cult-Like Obsession in the High-Spirited "Holy Roller"
May 21, 2019
Balancing its most radio-friendly pop inclinations with a smattering of reverbed-out electric guitars that could be taken straight from a St. Vincent record, "Holy Roller" is CYN at her best.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Teenage Priest's "Distant Crush" Is the Perfect Soundtrack to Your Afternoon Daydream [Premiere]
October 30, 2019
"The song isn't about a human romance, but maybe just an idea of one, and the ways we would reinvent ourselves for it."
Author:
Precious Kato
Boy Pablo's "Honey" Is Sweet With Summertime Lovin'
July 20, 2020
With the group's signature guitar riffs and floating like synths, "Honey" is a perfect continuation of the sonic story Boy Pablo continues to tell.
Author:
Precious Kato
Wallows Whimsically Navigates Self-Induced Relationship Stress on "Especially You"
February 3, 2022
Wallows' undeniable strength lies in their penchant for delivering emotionally resonant themes packaged in irresistibly upbeat songs.
Author:
Dana Jacobs
Dora Jar Is Comfortably in Pain on New Single "Lagoon"
January 26, 2022
"I want to leave the door ajar in my imagination. Let light seep through the crack."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ha Vay Explores the Multifaceted Reality of Womanhood in 'Baby I'm The Wolf'
June 21, 2024
Ha Vay conjures the feminine spirit in a way that’s reminiscent of ethereal legends such as Kate Bush, Hope Sandoval, and Florence Welch.
Author:
Giselle Libby
girl in red Offers a Happy Medium of Indie Rock and Dream Pop in 'chapter 2'
September 9, 2019
Finally, a sequel that lives up to its predecessor.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Tessa Violet on Her Odd Search History and dodie's Hidden Talent | Truth or Dare
October 3, 2019
From sharing her recent Google search history, letting us in on dodie's hidden talent, and alerting us to the danger of Victorian-era stairs, this is Tessa Violet.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo