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Surfaces Is Bringing Their Happy Place to the Masses [Q&A]

Surfaces Is Bringing Their Happy Place to the Masses [Q&A]
July 1, 2021 Birthed from a whimsical exchange of DMs, Surfaces has emerged as one of the hottest acts on the planet.
Author: Miguel Costa
soul
pop
interview
rock
album reviews
surfaces
pacifico
Lauren Sanderson, From Pandemic to PRIDE [Q&A]

Lauren Sanderson, From Pandemic to PRIDE [Q&A]
June 30, 2021 We sit down for a candid conversation with a soon-to-be Midwestern pop star.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
alternative
interview
pride
lauren sanderson
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
Summer Salt Aims to Find the Silver Lining on 'Sequoia Moon' [Q&A]

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
indie
interview
indie pop
album reviews
summer salt
Cautious Clay Opens Up on Debut Album 'Deadpan Love'  [Q&A]

Cautious Clay Opens Up on Debut Album 'Deadpan Love'  [Q&A]
June 25, 2021 On his long-awaited debut album, Clay takes major stylistic risks that ultimately pay off and then some.
Author: Carter Fife
soul
singer songwriter
interview
R&B
cautious clay
album reviews
deadpan love
REI AMI Proves Unpredictable and Unstoppable on 'FOIL' [Q&A]

REI AMI Proves Unpredictable and Unstoppable on 'FOIL' [Q&A]
June 25, 2021 "Life is life, don't be ashamed and try to hide certain parts of yourself."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
interview
hip hop
anti pop
album reviews
rei ami
foil
With  'Stains,' De'Wayne Aims to Become a Generation-less and Genre-less Star  [Q&A]

With  'Stains,' De'Wayne Aims to Become a Generation-less and Genre-less Star  [Q&A]
June 18, 2021 "Every song on this record is urgent because it has to be."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
alternative
interview
album reviews
de'wayne
stains
Meet Daily J, the New Zealand Indie Psych Band Made For Summer [Q&A]

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
indie
interview
daily j
psych
venus ate mars
Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]

Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]
June 16, 2021 "I don't care to put on this picture-perfect human being. I'm more than willing to show my flaws."
Author: Joey Legittino
singer songwriter
pop
interview
lillian hepler
used to that
There's A Tuesday Is Turning a Close Friendship Into an Indie Pop Dream [Q&A]

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
indie
interview
indie pop
theres a tuesday
dance with me before we cry
Billy Raffoul Shares Heartwarming Tour Memories & Teases  Forthcoming  Album [Q&A]

Billy Raffoul Shares Heartwarming Tour Memories & Teases  Forthcoming  Album [Q&A]
June 19, 2019 Deep gravelly voice. Long luscious locks. There's something hypnotic about Billy Raffoul's live performance, and we can't get enough.
Author: Alyssa Yung
alternative
interview
rock
indie rock
singer-songwriter
billy raffoul
almost monday Crafts the Perfect Summer Song With "hailey beebs" [Q&A]

almost monday Crafts the Perfect Summer Song With "hailey beebs" [Q&A]
April 16, 2021 Never overly complicated and effortlessly cool, there's something inherently liberating about almost monday's music.
Author: Rachael Jansky
pop
interview
alternative pop
almost monday
hailey beebs
Berhana's 'HAN' Is a Sonic Treatise On Intent [Q&A]

Berhana's 'HAN' Is a Sonic Treatise On Intent [Q&A]
October 15, 2019 "Everything is intentional. The details are always the best part, it makes it special."
Author: Malcolm J. Gray
soul
interview
Q&A
Berhana
Health Food
HAN
G2G
pomo
WATCH: Thrice's Dustin Kensrue Explores New Country Western Solo Album 'Desert Dreaming' [Exclusive] | THE NOISE

WATCH: Thrice's Dustin Kensrue Explores New Country Western Solo Album 'Desert Dreaming' [Exclusive] | THE NOISE
May 30, 2024 Performing country western-inspired tracks "Western Skies" & "The Heart of Sedona," the Thrice singer/guitarist demonstrates his deep-rooted love for the great American Southwest.
Author: Jimmy Smith
Interview
Country
The Noise
Post-Hardcore
Thrice
Something Loud
Dustin Kensrue
Desert Dreaming
Sophia Alexa's New Single Is a  "Hit and Run" Straight to the Feelings [Q&A]

Sophia Alexa's New Single Is a  "Hit and Run" Straight to the Feelings [Q&A]
February 9, 2022 Only two songs into her career and Sophia has all the hallmarks of a seasoned pop veteran.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
interview
sophia alexa
hit and run
gnash Reveals Secrets About His Broken Hearts Club Tour and The Meaning Behind Debut Album, 'we'  [Q&A]

gnash Reveals Secrets About His Broken Hearts Club Tour and The Meaning Behind Debut Album, 'we'  [Q&A]
February 20, 2019 "If we feel together, then we feel better."
Author: Kelly Itatani
pop
interview
hip hop
gnash
broken hearts club
we
Who Is Maisie Peters?

Who Is Maisie Peters?
September 15, 2021 We rang up Maisie to get to know the artist behind the heartfelt, anthemic music.
Author: Ruby Scott
singer songwriter
pop
interview
who is
maisie peters
you signed up for this
Future Generations on Childhood Nostalgia, Self-Doubt, and "Just Pretend" [Q&A]

Future Generations on Childhood Nostalgia, Self-Doubt, and "Just Pretend" [Q&A]
October 25, 2019 "Those moments of doubt for us can really only be quelled by doing what we love."
Author: Allissa Williams
pop
indie
interview
indie pop
future generations
just pretend
Erin LeCount Delivers an Impassioned Live Performance of "Killing Time" [Premiere + Q&A]

Erin LeCount Delivers an Impassioned Live Performance of "Killing Time" [Premiere + Q&A]
November 10, 2022 "There’s something cathartic about knowing you’ve been as genuine as you possibly can be with what you’ve made."
Author: Nathan Ahamed
singer songwriter
pop
interview
erin lecount
killing time
Beauty School Dropout Offer Up A Feast in Sophomore Album ‘ READY TO EAT’ [Q&A]

Beauty School Dropout Offer Up A Feast in Sophomore Album ‘ READY TO EAT’ [Q&A]
October 13, 2023 "The album is a sonic spiral through our personal struggles with addiction, relationships, and love (or lack thereof)."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
alternative
interview
album reviews
beauty school dropout
ready to eat

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