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JVKE Battles the Elements and His Distant Emotions in "this is what winter feels like"
January 16, 2024
"i wanted to give listeners the same chill as a windy winter night."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Faye Webster and Lil Yachty Make For a One-of-a-Kind Pairing in "Lego Ring"
January 16, 2024
"Lego Ring" is guttingly bright and emotive.
Author:
Abby Kenna
MICHELLE Finally Lets Go in the Dreamy and Bittersweet “NEVER AGAIN”
January 16, 2024
“NEVER AGAIN” contains all the sorrow and beauty found in letting go.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
"OMG," Suki Waterhouse's Latest Single Is Everything and More
January 12, 2024
The singer-songwriter, model, and actress is starting her year on a high.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
NIKI's "24" Is a Beautiful Quarter-Life Crisis Ballad
January 12, 2024
"Everyone can be many things at once. Of the many takeaways I've gathered since turning 24, I think that's the most freeing one."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet Lindasson, the Cerebral Self-Producer from the Ottawa Hip-Hop Scene
January 12, 2024
Often dark and chiseled, Lindasson's beats and baselines are a welcomed diversion from the internet trends.
Author:
DJ Connor
The Top 25 Artists to Watch in 2024
January 11, 2024
Meet the Ones To Watch class of 2024.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
yungatita Kicks Off the Year With a Healthy Dose of Slacker Pop in 'Shoelace & A Knot'
January 10, 2024
The debut album from yungatita serves as an impressive introduction to the the East LA band.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
UMI and V of BTS Share a New Year's Gift With "wherever u r"
January 5, 2024
A poem every prose, “wherever u r” asks nothing more from you than surrender.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Post-Hardcore Newcomers The Requiem Share Pulsating New Single "Kill The Lights" | THE NOISE
January 5, 2024
The track captures the essence of post-hardcore tension and release with its push-and-pull riffing and passionate vocals that carry the track forward.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Tamera's "Helpless" Isn't Your Typical Love Song
February 13, 2026
After an incredible 2025, Tamera is back with her first single of the year, arriving just in time for Valentine’s Day, and it’s clear she’s setting the tone for a new chapter that feels intimate and assured
Author:
Uchechi Adeboye
Claire Rosinkranz Reintroduces Herself On Flowery And Flawless Sophomore LP 'My Lover'
February 16, 2026
Claire Rosinkranz has always had a knack for bottling lightning, with fizzy, sugar-rush hooks that feel like they were crafted for maximum replay value. But on her sophomore album My Lover, she sharpens that instinct into something more dimensional.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Edgehill Release Raw Debut Album 'Ode to the Greyhouse'
February 16, 2026
Ode to the Greyhouse is not about capturing Edgehill in broad brushstrokes. It is about rooms, people, and experiences that stick with you, that are full of humor and tension and quiet revelation.
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
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
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
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
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
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