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BoyWithUke Unveils a Soul-Stirring Finale With His New Album, ‘Burnout’

BoyWithUke Unveils a Soul-Stirring Finale With His New Album, ‘Burnout’

November 23, 2024 The compilation of songs acts as a bridge to Charley Yang and the very real and personal themes he is now prepared to reveal.
Author: René Cobar
pop
Bestfriend Begs the Question in an Indie Pop Dreamscape: "WHY DO WE DO THIS?"

Bestfriend Begs the Question in an Indie Pop Dreamscape: "WHY DO WE DO THIS?"

November 22, 2024 The song questions why and how we continue to push through life despite self-doubt, loneliness, and self-inflicted pressure.
Author: Rebeccah Blau
Skateland Grapples with the Modern World on Transcendent EP "Joyce Howell, How are You?"

Skateland Grapples with the Modern World on Transcendent EP "Joyce Howell, How are You?"

November 21, 2024 The project is a romantic, celestial love letter to the characters in his head, the muses that strike him unexpectedly, and most importantly, himself.
Author: Grace Holtzclaw
Don't Be Fooled by Polly Money's Earworm Pop Innocence in "i'm not proud"

Don't Be Fooled by Polly Money's Earworm Pop Innocence in "i'm not proud"

November 20, 2024 Self described “lesbian overlord," Polly Money turns shame into the catchiest pop mastery.
Author: Rebeccah Blau
pop
Claire Brooks Declares, "I Will Outlive You," And We Believe Her [Track-by-track]

Claire Brooks Declares, "I Will Outlive You," And We Believe Her [Track-by-track]

November 18, 2024 Defying genre to create a beat-forward blend of indie pop influences, Claire Brooks intertwines humor with intimate observation.
Author: Abby Kenna
Daydreamers’ Debut EP Catapults Listeners into a World of Purifying Fantasy

Daydreamers’ Debut EP Catapults Listeners into a World of Purifying Fantasy

November 16, 2024 The band leans into a complex theme of escaping into their daydreams while also reveling in their sometimes aching feelings.
Author: Caroline McKenzie
IDER Demands Bodily Autonomy in Indie Pop Anthem "Know How It Hurts"

IDER Demands Bodily Autonomy in Indie Pop Anthem "Know How It Hurts"

November 16, 2024 The duo’s earnest voices accompanied by a driving beat turns a doomsday anthem into an anthem of hope and change.
Author: Rebeccah Blau
pop
Wallice Reveals Debut Album, "The Jester," Plus Passionfruit Martinis and Limited Edition Merch Mugs [Q&A]

Wallice Reveals Debut Album, "The Jester," Plus Passionfruit Martinis and Limited Edition Merch Mugs [Q&A]

November 15, 2024 While Wallice’s sound has always been earnest, crafty & self aware, this work is at its best, ensuring "The Jester" in our must-listen albums of the year.
Author: DJ Connor
Camille Schmidt Pairs Personal Growth with Blunt Self-Awareness on "XOXO"

Camille Schmidt Pairs Personal Growth with Blunt Self-Awareness on "XOXO"

November 15, 2024 Camille’s smart songwriting is full of personality, balancing humor with an underlying weight of hard truth.
Author: Giselle Libby
“last night’s mascara” Is Griff’s Moment of Reckoning

“last night’s mascara” Is Griff’s Moment of Reckoning

November 13, 2024 Griff paints an innately human picture with the song's haunting and provocative sound.
Author: Caroline McKenzie
pop
mxmtoon Navigates Change and Its Complicated Feelings in 'liminal space'

mxmtoon Navigates Change and Its Complicated Feelings in 'liminal space'

November 4, 2024 mxmtoon captures all the good and bad of change and makes us all feel a little less alone in the turmoil of transition.
Author: Rebeccah Blau
pop
Wallice's “I Want You Yesterday ” Is the Situationship Anthem We Needed

Wallice's “I Want You Yesterday ” Is the Situationship Anthem We Needed

November 4, 2024 “I Want You Yesterday” effortlessly bridges the gap between Wallice's eclectic blend of indie-pop and alternative rock.
Author: Hillary Safadi
Declan McKenna Is the Gift That Keeps Giving With "Champagne" and "That's Life"

Declan McKenna Is the Gift That Keeps Giving With "Champagne" and "That's Life"

October 31, 2024 The vibrant psych-pop offerings hint at the artist's penchant for exploration.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Luvcat's Marries Camp & Class in "He's My Man"  [Q&A]

Luvcat's Marries Camp & Class in "He's My Man" [Q&A]

October 30, 2024 Enigmatic, whimsical, and full of theatrics, witnessing the rise of Luvcat feels like the beginning of something special.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
Q&A
Jay Hurtt VI Charts a Reflective Cross-Country Journey in “Rollin Like a Dice”

Jay Hurtt VI Charts a Reflective Cross-Country Journey in “Rollin Like a Dice”

October 25, 2024 “I wrote this song about a road trip with my ex."
Author: DJ Connor
Junior Varsity Spin Us Around Their Technicolor Sonic World in "New York"

Junior Varsity Spin Us Around Their Technicolor Sonic World in "New York"

October 16, 2024 "New York" captures the essence of everything that makes Junior Varsity such an exciting act to root for.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Fall In Love Alongside Tadhg Daly's Latest EP "Beautifully Bad"

Fall In Love Alongside Tadhg Daly's Latest EP "Beautifully Bad"

October 15, 2024 The indie-pop time capsule is made for "everyone that’s fallen madly and uncompromisingly in love."
Author: DJ Connor
EP
Vitesse X Delivers a Dreamy, Otherworldly Project in 'This Infinite'

Vitesse X Delivers a Dreamy, Otherworldly Project in 'This Infinite'

October 9, 2024 'This Infinite' is pure magic.
Author: Hillary Safadi
Dayglow Shines Like a Diamond in Self-Titled Record

Dayglow Shines Like a Diamond in Self-Titled Record

September 20, 2024 'Dayglow' sees a young artist stopping to smell the roses, with greener pastures and greater successes fixed in sight.
Author: René Cobar
pop
Ginger Root Creates a Timeless, Groovy World in 'SHINBANGUMI'

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'

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

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"

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

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
pop
young friend Keeps It Casual in "boyfriend material"

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
pop