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Mini Trees' "Want Me To Stay" Is an Ethereal Portrait of Unrequited Love
May 7, 2020
Mini Trees' bittersweet wish is all too relatable.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
Peach Tree Rascals and the Intoxicating Escapism of 'not ok'
May 4, 2020
"Sometimes when things are rough and I need to escape my thoughts, I do anything I can to get to that other place in my mind."
Author:
Joey Legittino
serpentwithfeet Channels Cinematic Grandiosity in the Ethereal 'Apparition'
May 4, 2020
The three-track EP was exclusively produced by Janelle Monae and Twin Shadow collaborator Wynne Bennett.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Yellow Days Makes a Nostalgic Return With "Treat You Right"
May 4, 2020
Yellow Days' return is scored by infectious soul and jazz undertones.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Del Water Gap on Smash Mouth, Quarantine and "Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat" [Premiere + Q&A]
May 1, 2020
"Not much to say about Smash Mouth other than the 2001 'Smash Mouth' self-titled LP is one of the greatest records ever made."
Author:
Precious Kato
Matthew Chaim Presents an Alternative View on Death in "Form"
May 1, 2020
"Form" sheds light on the reoccurring mini "deaths" that are sprinkled throughout our individual lifetimes.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Oliver Malcolm Takes a Note From London's Underground and Gorillaz in "Kevin"
April 30, 2020
You can say a lot about enviable up-and-comer Oliver Malcolm, but one thing you cannot say is that he's predictable.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Blu DeTiger Is Bridging Indie Pop and the NYC Underground Club Scene [Q&A]
April 28, 2020
Blu on postponing her tours with Caroline Polachek and Fletcher, proving herself in male-dominated spaces, and "Figure It Out."
Author:
Kristin Robinson
Top That Track Score the City of Angels With "A Love Letter To LA" Ft. Dana Williams
April 28, 2020
Since we can't go out just quite yet, this episode is all about admiring the city from afar.
Author:
Precious Kato
chloe moriondo's 'Spirit Orb' Is a Euphoric, Rapturous, and Heartfelt Outing
April 27, 2020
Few artists make music as easily relatable and sincere as moriondo.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Mobley Couples Weighty Themes With Infectious Sonics in “stay volk”
July 21, 2022
“‘stay volk’ is a song about the ways people perform identities imposed on them by society and how draining that performance can be."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Baseball Game Are Caught Between Hope and Regret in "Fall in Line"
January 27, 2023
The indie duo craft a tender sonic space in their latest single.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Mai Anna’s “Trash Bag” Is a Love Letter to Emotional Baggage
September 6, 2023
"...I talked about rediscovering past letters, finding the courage to throw them out, and what it felt like trying to let go."
Author:
Carter Fife
ayleen valentine Recontextualizes What It Means to Be a "sex symbol"
March 15, 2024
“sex symbol” proves that valentine is not only capable of breaking the rules but thrives when the boundaries are nonexistent.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Will You Accept Ashe's Rosy New Song "Bachelorette"?
April 4, 2019
Okay, it isn't exactly rosy, but Ashe's latest single "Bachelorette" will have you begging for a rose from our radiant indie-pop queen.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
fijitrip Releases 'Tech,' an Ode to Love Expressed Over Experimental Sounds [Premiere]
April 20, 2020
"It feels like I made this EP ages ago, and it's really me just tryna find a sound."
Author:
Jenna Singer
Strawberry Generation Reflect on a Wistful Summer in "Miss Me"
August 29, 2022
“Miss Me” embodies the transition of changing seasons and sentiments in one sun-drenched song.
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa
Sports Team, Like All of Us, Are Looking For Fulfillment [Q&A]
September 28, 2022
"Is this brilliant? Or have we just made this hell for ourselves?"
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Nolan Garrett Gets Existential in "The Camel" [Premiere]
December 10, 2019
Inspired by Nietzche, Garrett takes us on a philosophical sonic journey led by woozy synths and the purest vocals.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Stephen Seals up His Pandora's Box With New Album 'Akrasia' [Premiere]
August 20, 2020
Indie-electronic artist Stephen drops his sophomore album 'Akrasia.'
Author:
Chloe Robinson