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Deante' Hitchcock on Atlanta Rap, the Dreamville Sessions, and His Debut Album 'BETTER'

Deante' Hitchcock on Atlanta Rap, the Dreamville Sessions, and His Debut Album 'BETTER'
May 7, 2020 We sit down (via email) with the Atlanta upstart ahead of his highly-anticipated major label debut album.
Author: Tyler Borland
interview
rap
hip hop
dreamville
deante hitchcock
better
Turbo's "Heart Stop" Is Proving Country/Hip-Hop Is More Than a Passing Fad [Q&A]

Turbo's "Heart Stop" Is Proving Country/Hip-Hop Is More Than a Passing Fad [Q&A]
May 1, 2020 "I believe that meme culture is the gateway for this genre... My mission, though, is to show people that this is the start of something enormous, not a temporary trend."
Author: Kristin Robinson
interview
rap
hip hop
country
turbo
heart stop
Del Water Gap on  Smash Mouth, Quarantine  and "Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat"  [Premiere + Q&A]

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
singer songwriter
folk
indie
interview
Del Water Gap
ode to a conversation stuck in your throat
Thomas Headon Shows Us How to Make the Perfect English Breakfast

Thomas Headon Shows Us How to Make the Perfect English Breakfast
April 30, 2020 Headon shows us how to make the perfect English breakfast while under lockdown in his London flat.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
interview
indie pop
anti pop
thomas headon
how to
english breakfast
Blu DeTiger Is Bridging Indie Pop and the NYC Underground Club Scene [Q&A]

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
indie
interview
funk
dance
indie pop
blu detiger
figure it out
Alex Porat Scores Those Post-Break Up Texts in "happy for you" [Premiere + Q&A]

Alex Porat Scores Those Post-Break Up Texts in "happy for you" [Premiere + Q&A]
April 28, 2020 Porat on her new single, using social media like its Google, and allowing herself to be vulnerable.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
interview
alex porat
happy for you
Kailee Morgue Delivers Pop With a Punk Spirit in  'Here In Your Bedroom' [Q&A]

Kailee Morgue Delivers Pop With a Punk Spirit in  'Here In Your Bedroom' [Q&A]
April 24, 2020 "I know everyone always talks about their music being honest, but it really feels like a public diary to me."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
alternative
interview
anti pop
album reviews
kailee morgue
here in your bedroom
RICEWINE Walks Us Through   'Lovesick,'  His Mesmerizing LoFi Meditation on Love

RICEWINE Walks Us Through   'Lovesick,'  His Mesmerizing LoFi Meditation on Love
April 24, 2020 Now is the time to get familiar with RICEWINE and his infectious brand of "dreamhop."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
interview
hip hop
R&B
dream pop
album reviews
lofi
lofi hip hop
ricewine
lovesick
dreamhop
Hazel English on Cults, Moving to California, and Her Debut Album 'Wake UP!' [Q&A]

Hazel English on Cults, Moving to California, and Her Debut Album 'Wake UP!' [Q&A]
April 24, 2020 With biting honesty and clarity, English explores everything from the downfalls of capitalism to the seesaw of power in relationships.
Author: Maddy Quach
indie
alternative
interview
indie pop
album reviews
hazel english
wake up!
Huron John Welcomes You to the Kaleidoscopic  World of  'Apocalypse Wow'  [Q&A]

Huron John Welcomes You to the Kaleidoscopic  World of  'Apocalypse Wow'  [Q&A]
April 23, 2020 "At the end of the day, I just want to make people's lives better with my shit."
Author: Rachael Jansky
indie
interview
indie pop
anti pop
Apocalypse WOW
huron john
Who Is Trevor Daniel?

Who Is Trevor Daniel?
April 22, 2020 We sat down with the rapidly rising artist to get the story behind his debut album, "Falling" blowing up on TikTok, and working with FINNEAS.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
interview
anti pop
who is
trevor daniel
nicotine
Powfu on Romantic Comedies, Viral Fame, and His New Single "im used to it"  [Q&A]

Powfu on Romantic Comedies, Viral Fame, and His New Single "im used to it"  [Q&A]
April 20, 2020 In the last year, everything has changed for Powfu.
Author: Kristin Robinson
alternative
interview
hip hop
lofi
lofi hip hop
powfu
im used to it
Jeremy Zucker on the Pre-Apocalyptic Beauty of  'love is not dying'  [Q&A]

Jeremy Zucker on the Pre-Apocalyptic Beauty of  'love is not dying'  [Q&A]
April 17, 2020 "It's like looking into the sky and watching a life-ending meteor rush towards you."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
interview
album reviews
jeremy zucker
love is not dying
THE Peach Tree Rascals Interview

THE Peach Tree Rascals Interview
April 9, 2020 We spent the day painting in the backyard with anti-pop's most promising new collective.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
alternative
interview
hip hop
indie pop
peach tree rascals
Anti Pop
Join Millions in Stepping Into the Haunting World of Sub Urban [Q&A]

Join Millions in Stepping Into the Haunting World of Sub Urban [Q&A]
April 8, 2020 "When I made Sub Urban in 2016-2017, I knew I wanted it to be dark, whether emotionally vulnerable and raw or twisted and theatrical."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
alternative
interview
anti pop
sub urban
thrill seeker
John-Robert Is the Small-Town Teen Poised to Become the Next Big Singer-Songwriter [Q&A]

John-Robert Is the Small-Town Teen Poised to Become the Next Big Singer-Songwriter [Q&A]
April 1, 2020 John-Robert on his obsession with Swedish Fish and what he has been doing to prepare for COVID-19.
Author: Kristin Robinson
singer songwriter
folk
indie
interview
john-robert
john robert
urs
Raissa Is the DIY Artist With Dreams of Doing it All [Q&A]

Raissa Is the DIY Artist With Dreams of Doing it All [Q&A]
March 31, 2020 Raissa is finding inspiration in Lady Gaga's theatrical stage presence and Joni Mitchell's sincere lyricism.
Author: Rachael Jansky
pop
indie
interview
R&B
indie pop
raissa
Who Is Audrey Mika?

Who Is Audrey Mika?
March 17, 2020 We sat down with the pop artist on the rise following the release of her 5 A.M.  EP and first headlining tour to pose the question "Who is Audrey Mika?"
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
interview
anti pop
audrey mika
who is
RICEWINE Is Navigating His Way Through  "Selfluv"  [Q&A]

RICEWINE Is Navigating His Way Through  "Selfluv"  [Q&A]
March 11, 2020 "If you're not at peace with yourself, you will never find happiness in someone else..."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
r&b
interview
ricewine
selfluv
gus
lovesick
zack villere Is Creating a World All His Own [Q&A]

zack villere Is Creating a World All His Own [Q&A]
March 5, 2020 villere on chapped lips, nostalgic childhood cartoons, and transcending genre classifications.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
indie
interview
anti pop
zack villere
cardboard city
Adam Melchor on the 5 Songs That Inspired  'SUMMER CAMP'

Adam Melchor on the 5 Songs That Inspired  'SUMMER CAMP'
March 4, 2020 From SZA to Green Day, Melchor lets us in on the wealth of inspiration that informed his latest EP.
Author: Sloan Pecchia
singer songwriter
folk
indie
interview
adam melchor
pinegrove
summer camp
sza
idles
ethan gruska
green day
Danny Zee Pours His Heart and Soul Out in 'Blue Butterfly'  [Premiere + Q&A]

Danny Zee Pours His Heart and Soul Out in 'Blue Butterfly'  [Premiere + Q&A]
February 27, 2020 Zee's debut album arrives a poignant bout of grieving catharsis.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
r&b
interview
hip hop
Danny zee
blue butterfly
Ones To Watch Meets Cailin Russo [Q&A]

Ones To Watch Meets Cailin Russo [Q&A]
February 26, 2020 We sit down with Russo following the release of her electrifying sophomore EP.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
indie
alternative
interview
indie pop
indie rock
cailin russo
the drama
Boy In Space Is Done With Playing It Safe [Q&A]

Boy In Space Is Done With Playing It Safe [Q&A]
February 25, 2020 "I want to stop being safe, because there's an unsafe creative person inside of me that needs to fly a little bit."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
interview
indie pop
boy in space
Madeleine Mayi Is a Rising Indie Rocker With a Penchant for Sad Songs [Q&A]

Madeleine Mayi Is a Rising Indie Rocker With a Penchant for Sad Songs [Q&A]
February 21, 2020 Mayi has a gift for instilling fleeting moments of optimism within her honest, heartfelt ballads.
Author: Kristin Robinson
singer songwriter
indie
interview
indie rock
love me
madeleine mayi
Peach Tree Rascals'  "Mariposa" Is as Colorful & Wholesome as the Band [Q&A]

Peach Tree Rascals'  "Mariposa" Is as Colorful & Wholesome as the Band [Q&A]
August 29, 2019 With Mexican, Filipino, and Palestinian roots that run deep, Peach Tree Rascals is one of the most hardworking collectives we've had the honor of introducing.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
indie
interview
rap
hip hop
peach tree rascals
mariposa
Meet Don West, the Aussie Artist Putting His Soul Into Every Song [Q&A]

Meet Don West, the Aussie Artist Putting His Soul Into Every Song [Q&A]
January 31, 2025 West is transforming a timeless sound into something his own.
Author: DJ Connor
soul
interview
R&B
don west
Who is Joey Valence & Brae?

Who is Joey Valence & Brae?
September 15, 2022 Meet the brash, larger-than-life MCs bringing back a classic sound.
Author: Ruby Scott
interview
rap
hip hop
lollapalooza
who is
joey valence
brae
joey valence & brae
yung kai on C-Dramas, His Breakout Single "Blue," and More [Q&A]

yung kai on C-Dramas, His Breakout Single "Blue," and More [Q&A]
January 14, 2025 "I tried my best, you know, and somehow I'm here."
Author: Abby Kenna
indie
interview
blue
yung kai
Who Is TOMORROW X TOGETHER?

Who Is TOMORROW X TOGETHER?
August 17, 2022 Meet the K-pop group who made history at this year's Lollapalooza.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
interview
k-pop
tomorrow x together
txt
Meet Ethan Bortnick, the Artist TikTok Is Calling "Beethoven Meets Billie Eilish"  [Q&A]

Meet Ethan Bortnick, the Artist TikTok Is Calling "Beethoven Meets Billie Eilish"  [Q&A]
April 29, 2022 Following a breakout single, Bortnick muses on growing up while the world stands still.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
new artist discovery
pop
interview
ethan bortnick
prom
Meet Brenn!, the Rising Artist Writing the Soundtrack to Your Coming of Age [Q&A]

Meet Brenn!, the Rising Artist Writing the Soundtrack to Your Coming of Age [Q&A]
July 20, 2023 Brenn!'s music speaks to listless days spent stargazing and daydreaming, and it's taking ahold of people across the world.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
singer songwriter
folk
indie
interview
brenn!
4runner
brenn
Jessie Murph Is Turning Every  "You Can't"  Into Fuel  For Her Fire [Q&A]

Jessie Murph Is Turning Every  "You Can't"  Into Fuel  For Her Fire [Q&A]
July 20, 2021 "I learned early on that it's better for the mind and soul to let any negativity push you up instead of bring you down."
Author: Jisselle Fernandez
pop
interview
jessie murph
when im not around
For Louyah, One Viral TikTok and His Closest Friends Changed Everything [Q&A]

For Louyah, One Viral TikTok and His Closest Friends Changed Everything [Q&A]
August 24, 2021 "I'm 25 and I've spent my whole life working for this moment."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
interview
hip hop
tiktok
louyah
i used to care
Scene Queen Calls Out Abuse In Music Industry in Scathing New Single “18+” [Q&A] | The Noise

Scene Queen Calls Out Abuse In Music Industry in Scathing New Single “18+” [Q&A] | The Noise
March 20, 2023 Since her viral hit “Pink Rover” and her breakout EP Bimbocore, Scene Queen continues to prove that she refuses to remain silent and will unapologetically disrupt the status quo stomping on the throat of gatekeepers and misogynists everywhere – all while wearing pink platform boots.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
alternative
Interview
The Noise
Scene Queen
Who Is Jessie Murph?

Who Is Jessie Murph?
April 7, 2022 Meet the Gen Z tour de force proving everyone that told her no wrong.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
interview
who is
jessie murph
Catching Up With Cannons Ahead of a Summer to Remember [Q&A]

Catching Up With Cannons Ahead of a Summer to Remember [Q&A]
June 30, 2021 Cannons have gone from posting an ad on Craigslist looking for bandmates to playing festivals across the country.
Author: Jisselle Fernandez
pop
interview
electropop
alternative pop
cannons
Metal Goes Mashup: The (John) Candy Detail Sample-Laced Music Pissing Off Gatekeepers Worldwide [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Metal Goes Mashup: The (John) Candy Detail Sample-Laced Music Pissing Off Gatekeepers Worldwide [Q&A] | THE NOISE
January 11, 2023 Combining their love of pop culture and ass-beating metalcore, the Girl Talk-inspired group has come together to create music that will leave you completely unsure about what it is you just heard but in the best way possible.
Author: Jimmy Smith
interview
the noise
metal
metalcore
mashup
the (john) candy
BENEE Went From Making Pizzas to Becoming Pop's Next Big Thing [Q&A]

BENEE Went From Making Pizzas to Becoming Pop's Next Big Thing [Q&A]
June 28, 2019 The initial excitement surrounding BENEE is not unlike that of the first time we heard tale of a young Billie Eilish.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
indie
interview
indie pop
album reviews
benee
bene
fire on marzz
Hollow Coves' 'Moments'  Is a Reminder to Not Let Life Pass You By [Q&A]

Hollow Coves' 'Moments'  Is a Reminder to Not Let Life Pass You By [Q&A]
October 21, 2019 "We wanted to remind people that life can actually be pretty amazing if you let yourself see the beauty in all the little things."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
folk
indie
interview
album reviews
hollow coves
moments
indie folk
The Story So Far's Will Levy On Side Projects, Photography, 2022 Plans and More [Q&A]

The Story So Far's Will Levy On Side Projects, Photography, 2022 Plans and More [Q&A]
May 18, 2022 The Noise sits down with The Story So Far guitarist before one of their many sold-out dates.
Author: Moe Horta
interview
Pop Punk
The Noise
Pure Noise Records
The Story So Far
Will Levy
Cold Moon
EDEN Lives in His Memories on Latest Album ‘ICYMI’

EDEN Lives in His Memories on Latest Album ‘ICYMI’
September 16, 2022 Singer, songwriter, and producer EDEN, aka Jonathan Ng, has released his new full-length album ICYMI and to say it's epic is an understatement.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
interview
album reviews
eden
icymi
10 Questions With Véyah on Her New Single “Better Than The Boys” [Q&A]

10 Questions With Véyah on Her New Single “Better Than The Boys” [Q&A]
March 14, 2023 Get familiar with the 18-year-old rising star.
Author: DJ Connor
soul
interview
R&B
veyah
better than boys
Tiffany Day Has Found Herself [Q&A]

Tiffany Day Has Found Herself [Q&A]
December 3, 2021 With the release of her new single "Clouds," Day sounds more self-assured than ever.
Author: Miguel Costa
pop
interview
R&B
tiffany day
clouds
Noah Kahan Paints an Honest Picture of Himself in 'Busyhead' Debut [Q&A]

Noah Kahan Paints an Honest Picture of Himself in 'Busyhead' Debut [Q&A]
June 18, 2019 "I just want to help people feel a little more at home in their heads."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
folk
indie
interview
singer-songwriter
noah kahan
album reviews
busyhead
10 Questions With RAYE on "Black Mascara" and Her Forthcoming Debut Album 'My 21st Century Blues'

10 Questions With RAYE on "Black Mascara" and Her Forthcoming Debut Album 'My 21st Century Blues'
October 21, 2022 "I'm independent, and I've got to just trust my gut, and my gut wanted me to express a lot of different sonics and sounds."
Author: DJ Connor
interview
electronic
dance
raye
my 21st century blues
10 Questions With Isabel Dumaa on Her Latest Single "Quarter Life Crisis" [Premiere + Q&A]

10 Questions With Isabel Dumaa on Her Latest Single "Quarter Life Crisis" [Premiere + Q&A]
May 9, 2023 Isabel Dumaa talks new single and music video, 90th birthday concerts, and her ones to watch.
Author: DJ Connor
singer songwriter
pop
interview
isabel dumaa
quarter life crisis
Who Is Audrey Mika?

Who Is Audrey Mika?
March 17, 2020 We sat down with the pop artist on the rise following the release of her 5 A.M.  EP and first headlining tour to pose the question "Who is Audrey Mika?"
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
interview
anti pop
audrey mika
who is
Meet Yoshi T., the Artist With an Unwavering Spirit Intent on Finding His Music a Home [Q&A]

Meet Yoshi T., the Artist With an Unwavering Spirit Intent on Finding His Music a Home [Q&A]
November 30, 2023 "I wasn’t born with musical talent or anything. I wasn’t born with perfect pitch. Everything is super learned."
Author: Gregory Castel
indie
interview
rap
hip hop
yoshi t
how to get back
Join Millions in Stepping Into the Haunting World of Sub Urban [Q&A]

Join Millions in Stepping Into the Haunting World of Sub Urban [Q&A]
April 8, 2020 "When I made Sub Urban in 2016-2017, I knew I wanted it to be dark, whether emotionally vulnerable and raw or twisted and theatrical."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
alternative
interview
anti pop
sub urban
thrill seeker

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