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Anderson Hao's 'out of slogans' Is a Sentimental Sonic Time Capsule
August 8, 2024
"It’s a manifestation of the work we've put in to achieve a sound that is honest."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Clothesline From Hell Makes His True Debut With 'Soon We’ll All Be Smoking'
July 30, 2024
With 'Soon We'll All Be Smoking,' Clothesline From Hell serves up a multifaceted mission statement.
Author:
DJ Connor
Gigi Perez's “Sailor Song” Sees the Rising Star Yearning in the Eye of the Storm
July 29, 2024
TikTok yearners at large have been begging for “Sailor Song” since it was teased earlier this spring.
Author:
Abby Kenna
tibia Chase an Otherworldy High in ‘Two weeks of Gloria’ [Premiere + Q&A]
July 29, 2024
"Two Weeks of Gloria" is "all about chasing highs and running from lows."
Author:
DJ Connor
Orla Gartland Feels It All on "The Hit," Announces 'Everybody Needs a Hero' Album [Q&A]
July 26, 2024
I think I've become louder, bolder, braver.
Author:
DJ Connor
Rex Orange County Announces 'The Alexander Technique' Album With Two New Singles
July 24, 2024
"I've made a lot of love songs over the years, and I feel as though this is the first time I'm trying to make a project about everything in life. In my mind, it's exactly what I've always wanted to make."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ginger Root Releases Pair of Kaleidoscopic Singles "All Night" and "There Was A Time"
July 22, 2024
Ginger Root is the gift that keeps giving.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ahead of Debut Album, Paris Paloma Basks in the Entrancing, Ominous Flame of "the warmth"
July 22, 2024
Epitomizing Paloma’s poetic tongue and singular folk style, “the warmth” exists in the hushed tones and epiphanies of living light
Author:
Abby Kenna
Aaron Taos Drops the Perfect Roadtrip Album With 'juniper: the long drive'
July 17, 2024
"This album is meant for the open road, high sun and big sky."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Theo Moss Leaves a Lasting Impact With Debut Single "Autopilot"
July 17, 2024
“I wrote 'Autopilot' about someone hurting the person you love and feeling angry and powerless."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Montell Fish Folds Light and Grief into Three Movements in 'Days Are Getting Shorter'
April 28, 2025
'Days Are Getting Shorter' sketches a story about pain, longing, faith, and the parts of ourselves we share only when no one is looking.
Author:
René Cobar
thomTide's "flowerField" is an Impressive Display of His Haunting Vocal Cadence
February 9, 2021
San Diego native thomTide has one of the most unique voices in contemporary pop.
Author:
Tyler Borland
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
The Hellp Set Out on Their Own With "Caustic"
August 30, 2024
The Hellp are cult indie icons are for a reason.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Softcult Prove Themselves Masters of Ambience With 'See You In The Dark'
March 27, 2023
'See You In The Dark' is the indie shoegaze soundtrack of your dreams
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
Charli Adams' "Airlifter" Is Devoted to the Magical Power of Friendship
September 13, 2024
“This song is an ode to the give and take in friendships and the way we take turns being the friend that shows up when the other inevitably needs it.”
Author:
Giselle Libby
Girl Scout Thinks It's Time to Break Up the Friendship in "Honey"
October 22, 2024
"Honey is about the bittersweet experience of close friends growing apart, heartache, and the inevitability to keep everyone in your life at the same time."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Pillowprince Asks "R the Straights Ok?" in Cheeky New Single
February 20, 2025
'"R the Straights OK" is a playful dig at homophobia, and the lyrics are some things people have said to us over the years."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Aces continue to shine in latest single “Twin Flame”
July 18, 2025
The upbeat disco pop single dives into the complex feelings of holding on to something you should probably let go of.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau