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Yam Haus Have Hit Their Stride with "Stupid and Famous"
October 6, 2023
"Stupid and Famous" hones in on gutsy, guitar-led arrangements and infectious hooks for a sound that feels excitingly authentic for the band.
Author:
Abby Kenna
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
Wednesday Paint a Picture of Pained Nostalgia in 'Rat Saw God'
April 10, 2023
Indie rock has gained a new classic.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Pristine in It's Grit, benches' EP 'Kill The Lights' is A New Indie Rock Classic
May 27, 2025
San Diego rock band, benches, has released their latest EP, Kill The Lights, a six song exploration in mental health – fear, detachment, the illumination of reflection.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Dora Jar Explores Personhood in Ethereal Single "She Loves Me"
May 14, 2024
"This song is an ode to the girl I wish I could be."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Walter The Producer Sets Course for Rock's Past and Future in "Roadtrip"
May 13, 2025
It's clear Walter The Producer is having fun discovering himself out loud.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
beabadoobee Picks Up the Pieces and Reconstructs Herself in 'This Is How Tomorrow Moves'
August 12, 2024
'This Is How Tomorrow Moves' is a full-circle symphony about finding yourself as you fall apart.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
sounds mint's Dream Lineup, Smash Burger Recipe, and Lack of Fear to be Seen Trying [Q&A]
July 5, 2025
We sat down with the UK-based band to hear about their latest single, "TIN," and more.
Author:
DJ Connor
Fall in Love With Snarls in New Single "Heavy Drinker" | THE NOISE
February 19, 2024
The single wades in the waters of hook-heavy pop, 90s alternative, shoegaze, and heart-on-a-string indie-rock.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sun Room is Focused on “Raw, Loud, Rock ‘n Roll” in Latest EP Ritual of Chaos
July 15, 2025
Ritual of Chaos is made for late nights and noise complaints.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
The Criticals Deliver a Sleazy, Intoxicating Single in "Adoringly Drunk"
September 26, 2024
The Criticals channel their infectious energy into a picture of drunken sexual tension and seemingly one-sided affection.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Cautious Clay Infused a Move to Philadelphia, Basketball, and Creative Non-Routines Unto 'The Hours: Morning" [Q&A]
May 17, 2025
The artist gives us the inside scoop on his creative lifestyle, from painting to music making.
Author:
Hillary Safadi