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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
L.S. Dunes’ Anthony Green and Travis Stever Talk “Magick” For New Sophomore Album ‘Violet’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE

L.S. Dunes’ Anthony Green and Travis Stever Talk “Magick” For New Sophomore Album ‘Violet’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
January 30, 2025 The Noise had the opportunity to chat with frontman Anthony Green and guitarist Travis Stever about the magic of the album as well as maintaining a healthy work-life-balance shredding alongside fellow self-proclaimed “workaholics,” guitarist Frank Iero, drummer Tucker Rule, and bassist Tim Payne.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Interview
The Noise
LS Dunes
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
Meet Royce Fisherman, the Next Gen Artist From Hawai’i Making Waves

Meet Royce Fisherman, the Next Gen Artist From Hawai’i Making Waves
December 26, 2024 We sit down with Royce to talk about his musical journey, the influence of Hawai‘i on his artistry, and his recommendations for must-visit spots.
Author: Ali Wu
new artist discovery
interview
royce fisherman
mynameisntjmack on Touring With Tommy Richman, UFC, and More [Q&A]

mynameisntjmack on Touring With Tommy Richman, UFC, and More [Q&A]
December 17, 2024 If there's one thing about mynameisntjmack, it's that he's consistent.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
interview
rap
hip hop
mynameisntjmack
State Champs by State Champs: An Interview with State Champs [Q&A] | THE NOISE

State Champs by State Champs: An Interview with State Champs [Q&A] | THE NOISE
November 14, 2024 In celebration of their personifying 12-track release, The Noise caught up with the self-proclaimed “kings of the new age” during their headlining run with Knuckle Puck, Meet Me @ The Altar, and Daisy Grenade.
Author: Moe Horta
Interview
The Noise
Pop-Punk
State Champs
FEST RECAP: Who? What? Why? When We Were Young - It Still Isn't A Phase [Q&A] | THE NOISE

FEST RECAP: Who? What? Why? When We Were Young - It Still Isn't A Phase [Q&A] | THE NOISE
October 23, 2024 In between crying at sets, throwing down in the pit, and running from stage to stage, The Noise had the chance to catch up with beloved bands such as August Burns Red, Mayday Parade, Armor For Sleep, The Used, Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada, Cartel, and Tonight Alive to chat all about the who, what, when, where and why of the albums they played at When We Were Young, plus more.
Author: Moe Horta
Interview
The Noise
Emo
Pop-Punk
Metalcore
Silverstein
Armor For Sleep
When We Were Young
The Used
Tonight Alive
August Burns Red
The Devil Wears Prada
Cartel
Mayday Parade
WATCH: The Barbarians Of California Erupt For New 'Something Loud' Session [EXCLUSIVE] | THE NOISE

WATCH: The Barbarians Of California Erupt For New 'Something Loud' Session [EXCLUSIVE] | THE NOISE
October 17, 2024 It’s time to buckle up for a sonic exploration courtesy of the new noisemakers The Barbarians of California featuring Awolnation’s Aaron Bruno at the helm.
Author: Jimmy Smith
Interview
The Noise
Something Loud
The Barbarians Of California
Awolnation
Matilda Mann on Touring With Wallows, Meet Cutes, and Loving Love [Q&A]

Matilda Mann on Touring With Wallows, Meet Cutes, and Loving Love [Q&A]
October 15, 2024 Currently on tour with Wallows and working toward her debut album, we sat down with the rising star.
Author: Daniela Waizel Rule
singer songwriter
pop
indie
interview
matilda mann
UPSAHL Is Heating Things Up on the 'Melt Me Down Tour' [Q&A]

UPSAHL Is Heating Things Up on the 'Melt Me Down Tour' [Q&A]
October 8, 2024 UPSHAL is creating a space for fans to let loose and celebrate what makes them feel like their hottest selves.
Author: Hillary Safadi
pop
interview
upsahl
melt me down
Electro-Pop Trio SHAED Holds Us Captive & Captivated in Eerie  "Thunder" Video [Q&A]

Electro-Pop Trio SHAED Holds Us Captive & Captivated in Eerie  "Thunder" Video [Q&A]
September 18, 2019 In 2016, the three joined forces, as musicians, to begin SHAED's thrilling journey that led to selling out massive shows and reaching the top of the charts.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
interview
electro pop
thunder
SHAED
Meet Skylar Simone, Def Jam's Latest Signing and the Artist Behind the Mesmerizing ‘Shiver’ [Q&A]

Meet Skylar Simone, Def Jam's Latest Signing and the Artist Behind the Mesmerizing ‘Shiver’ [Q&A]
May 3, 2024 "It's part of who I am. Skylar and music are one and the same. There isn't one without the other."
Author: DJ Connor
soul
interview
R&B
shiver
skylar simone
meija Refuses to Say  'So Long, Kid' to His Inner Child  [Q&A]

meija Refuses to Say  'So Long, Kid' to His Inner Child  [Q&A]
November 8, 2019 "It's a painful process trying to figure how to be 'responsible' but not be freaking out all the time."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
indie
interview
indie pop
album reviews
meija
so long kid
Noah Elliott on Shared Trauma, Bon Iver, and Debut Single "Never Feels the Same"  [Q&A]

Noah Elliott on Shared Trauma, Bon Iver, and Debut Single "Never Feels the Same"  [Q&A]
August 7, 2020 We had the pleasure to sit down (virtually) with Elliott to discuss his debut single, quarantine, and the drawbacks of feeling unique.
Author: Paige MacDonald
pop
interview
indie pop
noah elliot
songs for the optimist
never feels the same
10 Questions With Madeline on Her New Single “Relief”

10 Questions With Madeline on Her New Single “Relief”
October 13, 2022 Madeline may be a novel name to your ears, but this Oklahoma-born vocal talent is certainly one to watch.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
interview
madeline
relief
Jaz Karis Is Ready to Reintroduce Herself to the World in 'Safe Flight' [Q&A]

Jaz Karis Is Ready to Reintroduce Herself to the World in 'Safe Flight' [Q&A]
September 26, 2024 One of R&B’s best-kept secrets is blooming out of the bag.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
soul
interview
R&B
jaz karis
safe flight
Safiyyah Gets Candid on the Slow-Burning "Let You In" [Q&A]

Safiyyah Gets Candid on the Slow-Burning "Let You In" [Q&A]
September 20, 2021 Safiyyah is "a lil West London gal" creating music with a timeless edge.
Author: DJ Connor
soul
interview
R&B
Safiyyah
let you in
Roe Kapara Makes Stellar Debut On 'I Hope Hell Isn't Real' EP [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Roe Kapara Makes Stellar Debut On 'I Hope Hell Isn't Real' EP [Q&A] | THE NOISE
May 4, 2023 St. Louis-born, Los Angeles-based musician Roe Kapara has finally released his long-awaited debut EP, 'I Hope Hell Isn't Real.' Inspired by the surrealist plots of 90's movies such as 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Pulp Fiction,' 'I Hope Hell Isn't Real' follows a similar formula.
Author: Ally Rincon
Interview
Alt Rock
The Noise
Roe Kapara
Lxandra Creates A Royal Rainbow Wonderland in New  "Swimming Pools" Visual [Q&A]

Lxandra Creates A Royal Rainbow Wonderland in New  "Swimming Pools" Visual [Q&A]
August 7, 2019 Lxandra is reaching for the stars, and already has the moon in her grasp.  
Author: Miranda Hyman
singer-songwriter
Pop
Interview
Lxandra
Swimming Pools
Let Adam Melchor's 'Here Goes Nothing!' Be Your Soundtrack to This and Every Fall [Q&A]

Let Adam Melchor's 'Here Goes Nothing!' Be Your Soundtrack to This and Every Fall [Q&A]
October 21, 2022 'Here Goes Nothing!' exists to score both those golden hues and somber blues that define the season.
Author: Gregory Castel
singer songwriter
folk
interview
adam melchor
here goes nothing!

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