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Kevin Abstract's Rock Star Era Begins With "Blanket"
October 4, 2023
The single marks the first glimpse at new music from Abstract since the break-up of BROKCHAMPTON.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Slow Pulp Wanders Down the Spiraling Road of Life in "Yard"
October 4, 2023
Between grungy distortion and folk-inspired, acoustic ease, Slow Pulp provides a much-needed sonic companion to loneliness.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Meet julie, the Los Angeles Band Channeling Unbridled '90s Angst in "catalogue"
October 2, 2023
Combing elements of grunge, pop, and shoegaze, julie cracks open the complexities of human emotion.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Briston Maroney Unearths Himself in Sophomore Album 'Ultrapure' [Q&A]
September 28, 2023
"All the things that I did that made me weird, I wish I had never questioned those things, because those are the things that I like about myself now."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
10 Questions With Hijack Hayley on Their New Single "Pedestrian" [Q&A]
September 26, 2023
No band out of Singapore sounds quite like Hijack Hayley.
Author:
DJ Connor
Petey's 'USA' Is a Coming-of-Rage Marvel
September 26, 2023
In 'USA,' the internet sensation and indie rock artist fully embraces the minute existentialism of adulthood.
Author:
Abby Kenna
10 Questions With HotWax on Their New Single “Phone Machine”
September 19, 2023
If you lean into the '90s era of grunge distortion, tension, and brilliantly pithy reflection, then HotWax is for you.
Author:
DJ Connor
The Beaches Deftly Balance Anthems Alongside Tender Introspection in 'Blame My Ex'
September 18, 2023
'Blame My Ex' is an instant indie rock classic.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Sydney Sprague Releases Self-Aware Sophomore LP 'Somebody In Hell Loves You' [Q&A] | THE NOISE
September 15, 2023
On somebody in hell loves you, Sydney channels her sadness, anxiety, and existential dread through driving guitars, shimmering melodies, and the deceptively sweet weapons of indie pop-rock and keen observation.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Soft Plastics Music Makes You Feel Like the Love Interest of a Film Noir
September 15, 2023
It’s heart-wrenching, melodious, and highly-executed–much like the rest of Soft Plastics’ music.
Author:
Hannah Powell
Petey's 'USA' Is a Coming-of-Rage Marvel
September 26, 2023
In 'USA,' the internet sensation and indie rock artist fully embraces the minute existentialism of adulthood.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Meet Jos, the 19-Year-Old Artist Crafting an Effortless Vibe
April 22, 2020
The debut single from Jos arrives like a breath of fresh air.
Author:
Precious Kato
almost monday Embraces the Chase in "cough drops"
October 7, 2022
It’s wistful, it’s dreamy, and above all, it’s almost monday.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Nilüfer Yanya Revolves Around Pain and Vulnerability on "Midnight Sun"
January 26, 2022
"Midnight Sun" is at once dark and shimmering, shifting effortlessly between tensions and release.
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa
The Beaches Embrace the Pain of Being Alone in "What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Paranoid"
August 25, 2023
"'What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Paranoid' is a song about feeling intense anxiety after a breakup."
Author:
Abby Kenna
Lovejoy Asks... So, What Are We? in "Call Me What You Like"
February 13, 2023
Lovejoy is filling the angsty Arctic Monkeys-shaped hole in our hearts.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Cafuné Is the Viral Duo Scoring Your Listless Summer Days
June 28, 2022
Cafuné's musings on what it means to be alone are finding a welcome home on TikTok and beyond.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Driver Era's "A Kiss" Video Is the Perfect Blend of Nostalgia and Creativity
December 4, 2019
"I don't think either of us has felt so creatively charged up in a long time."
Author:
Bianca Brown
KennyHoopla Stays Radically True to Himself in 'how will i rest in peace if i'm buried by a highway?//'
May 18, 2020
There is only one KennyHoopla.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Kailee Morgue Covers Metric's "Black Sheep" for all Those Scott Pilgrim Stans Out There
August 9, 2019
"Black Sheep" is a testament to Morgue's impressive range, one that extends far beyond that of atmospheric pop numbers.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo