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Summer Salt Aims to Find the Silver Lining on 'Sequoia Moon' [Q&A]
June 28, 2021
Life is a rollercoaster of happiness and sadness, and you're just trying to find this silver lining and beauty in all of it.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Maràas' 'Cinema' Will Give You Superpowers
June 25, 2021
The Maràas' highly-anticipated debut album arrives as a cinematic, slow burning masterpiece.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Michael Seyer Articulates the Asian American Immigrant Experience on "Little China Boy"
June 23, 2021
Despite its idyllic pacing, "Little China Boy" is yet another heartbreaking reminder of the immigrant reality.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Briston Maroney and Manchester Orchestra Revisit "Bottle Rocket"
June 22, 2021
"Bottle Rocket" tells the tale of what feels like life and death decisions for an up-and-coming artist.
Author:
Brooke Tuozzo
Meet Daily J, the New Zealand Indie Psych Band Made For Summer [Q&A]
June 16, 2021
Get to know what's behind the luscious locks of one of New Zealand's must-see summer acts.
Author:
Brook Gibson
Clairo's "Blouse" Is Her Most Tender and Heartfelt Single to Date
June 11, 2021
Clairo is well on her way to becoming a household name, and "Blouse" is reaffirmation of that trajectory.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Japanese Breakfast's Long-Awaited 'Jubilee' Is Nothing Short of Outright Joy
June 10, 2021
Zauner's self-exploration and experimentation are often met hand in hand with intense bouts of celebration.
Author:
Carter Fife
Luna Luna and The Undercover Dream Lovers' "One Thing" Has us Believing in Romance [Premiere]
June 10, 2021
"One Thing" is the perfect soundtrack to any budding summer romance.
Author:
Carter Fife
Wallice 'Off the Rails' Is the Timeless Soundtrack to Your Aimless Years
June 8, 2021
Whether you're an aimless teen or in the midst of a quarter-life crisis, Wallice's debut EP finds a way to strike close to home.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
There's A Tuesday Is Turning a Close Friendship Into an Indie Pop Dream [Q&A]
June 8, 2021
We sat down with one of the hottest indie bands in New Zealand.
Author:
Max Tetlow
Dog Trainer Return With 'Scrolling to feel better...part one' [Q&A]
March 26, 2021
We caught up with Dog Trainer to talk about how they found their voice and the highs and lows of creating an album during a pandemic.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Wallice Rides a Rollercoaster of Emotions in "90s American Superstar" Ahead of Sophomore EP
April 5, 2022
Equal parts breakup and diss track, Wallice kicks off the rollout of her new project in exuberantly cathartic fashion.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sonic Songstress Kacy Hill Returns With "Frog Rinse"
December 12, 2023
Arriving as her first single in over two years, "Frog Rinse” focuses on challenging the listener’s ear.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Cautious Clay Explores Purpose and Happiness in 'Table of Context' [Q&A]
March 27, 2019
On his third EP, the R&B purveyor is more assured of his sound and artistic intent than ever before.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
SOAK Cordially Invites You Inside Her Mind with Sophomore Album,'Grim Town'
April 29, 2019
SOAK has created a listening experience that digs into the emotional bruises marking us all, from depression, social anxiety, divorce and the current state of society.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Discover Deb Never and the Infectious Melancholy of 'House on Wheels'
August 30, 2019
Rising artist Deb Never may have left the Pacific Northwest for sunnier Los Angeles skies, but she certainly did not abandon the region's noted penchant for grunge.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Cub Sport on Coming Out, Married Life, and Their Dogs | Quick 6
June 5, 2019
This is another reason, or six, to fall in love with your new dream pop obsession.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet ONONO, the New Zealand Project With an Escapist-Pop Edge [Q&A]
November 29, 2021
"It's the kind of thing that you could dance hard if you wanted to or you could close your eyes and sort of float away."
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
Deb Never Shares a Little Piece of Heartbreak in “Momentary Sweetheart”
February 18, 2023
Deb Never’s “Momentary Sweetheart” is the rage room of breakup anthems
Author:
Abby Kenna
Gretel Hänlyn's 'Head of the Love Club' Is a Consuming, Intoxicating Sophomore Effort
March 21, 2023
With her trademark cavernous voice and taunting style, Hänlyn continues to write outside of the bounds of modern indie rock and pop.
Author:
Abby Kenna