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Bella Litsa’s “Drasticism” Is Mysterious, Inevitable and Undoubtedly Your Next Obsession [Q&A]
February 20, 2026
I sat down with Bella on a lovely December day to unravel the secrets of "Drasticism" over coffee, understanding the passionate journey that went into creating this incredible debut record.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Inside Ally Evenson’s “SPEED KILLS” Short Film Debut at Brain Dead Studios [Q&A]
February 20, 2026
Minutes before her moment, we chatted with Ally about the genesis of the film, its inspirations, and of course, her Letterboxd Top 4.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Sports Hits a Career-Defining Home Run with their First Fully Self-Produced Album
February 20, 2026
Written, recorded, and entirely self-produced in a home studio they built themselves in Tulsa, the self-titled record Sports – like their band name, an ironic nod they use to jokingly tell their parents they “made it in sports” – marks a creative reset for the duo, returning back to the spark that first defined them as artists.
Author:
Polina Cherezova
Welcome to Paracosm: Absolutely’s Universe of Limitless Childlike Wonder
February 20, 2026
Absolutely, a member of Ones To Watch’s class of 2026, has released her second album Paracosm, a meticulously crafted universe of whimsy that blends pop, electronica, jazz, and R&B.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Punk Meets Alt-Pop Meets Metal Guitar Riffs in Noshows' Double Single [Q&A]
February 20, 2026
Including tracks "FOMO" and "Last Resort," the band explores anxiety, addiction, growth, and everything in between.
Author:
DJ Connor
Genre Bending Gomeroi Artist Rox Lavi pushes boundaries to find his sound.
February 18, 2026
Raised on mum’s singing, Rox Lab has become an artist who moves between rap and indie rock with ease, carrying his story in every line.
Author:
Caitlyn Sinclair
Getting the Car Started: How Marfa Is Driving Toward Stardom
February 18, 2026
Indie rock/Americana duo Marfa, made up of Bryce Menchaca and Kellen Wall, is steadily building both a catalog and a nationwide fan base since their 2025 debut.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
CARR Releases Cathartic "Bang It Out" Ahead Of Upcoming LP | THE NOISE
February 17, 2026
Alt-pop provocateur CARR returns with her most visceral release yet
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ones To Catch: Governors Ball 2026
February 17, 2026
This year’s Gov Ball lineup truly has something for everyone, but what about those names you haven’t heard of?
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
'Oh No, Not Again!' Sees Alexander 23 Writing His Feelings in Permanent Ink
February 19, 2021
Like crying alone in the Target parking lot, there is a unique universality to Alexander 23's touching moments of personal reflection.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
5 Artists You Need in Your Life This Week [SPOTLIGHT]
March 14, 2019
What is cooler than knowing about the best rising artists out there? Knowing about them first.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Parcels Brings Disco To The Desert at Coachella 2019 [TOUR DIARY]
April 18, 2019
Parcels is comprised of five charming musicians who are reviving classic disco sounds and modernizing it with electro-pop undercurrents.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
R.LUM.R on Vulnerability, 'The Last of Us 2,' and His Debut Album 'Surfacing' [Q&A]
November 1, 2019
"The idea that someone may really need to hear what is laid out in the music is more important than whether or not I'm scared to say or express whatever I'm feeling."
Author:
Bianca Brown
Quinn XCII Captures the Joy of Childhood Nostalgia in "Two 10s"
January 21, 2020
Quinn XCII's latest single is an unbridled celebration of youth.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
remy's "he's not your boyfriend, he's your boy friend" is Pure Optimism
November 11, 2020
Watch the exclusive ones to watch premiere of remy's new video for "he's not your boyfriend, he's your boy friend."
Author:
Joey Legittino
greek Brings a DIY Aesthetic to Contemporary R&B on "falling"
March 31, 2021
greek finds balance between focused, emotive songwriting and catchy melodies.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Junior Varsity and spill tab Present a Different Kind of Summer Anthem on "Weather"
July 2, 2021
"Weather" is a nigh-perfect pop song with an undeniably alternative appeal.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Almondmilkhunni's "MISS U" Is an Anthem For the Lovesick
December 1, 2022
"MISS U" explores notes of R&B and hyperpop to make something deliciously simple yet rich.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
State Champs Prove They're Kings of the New Age [Q&A] | THE NOISE
December 5, 2022
In the peak of the most recent pop-punk revival, State Champs have proudly declared themselves the Kings of the New Age.
Author:
Moe Horta