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Mike Kota Talks Old Music, New Music, and Everything in Between [Q+A]
October 2, 2025
Her latest EP Through Fire is a lush and vulnerable exploration of love, betrayal, and healing.
Author:
Gia Acosta
glaive Grows Up in 'Y'all' But Remains the Same Pop Disruptor
October 1, 2025
"I wanted it to be less about me - and somewhere in that process, I think it became the most 'me' album I've ever made."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Criticals Deliver an Electrifying and Infectious Self-Titled Debut Album
October 1, 2025
Their self-titled debut album is a burst of infectious melodies and in-your-face energy that reverberates throughout each and every one of its 13 tracks.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Charlotte Sands Explores Transcending Love On New Single "Afterlife" | THE NOISE
October 1, 2025
Charlotte Sands further cements her reputation as a boundary-pushing force in alt-pop on her latest single, "Afterlife."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
#1 Hot New Band Hot Mulligan Talks New Album, Sold Out Shows, Rubbing PB&J On Their Feet & More [Q&A] | The Noise
October 1, 2025
From playing to massive festival crowds and arenas opening for legendary acts such as Fall Out Boy and Pierce The Veil, to throwing it back to tiny no-barricade rooms, the self-proclaimed #1 Hot New Band has proven that there is no stage they cannot dominate.
Author:
Moe Horta
Magdalena Bay Releases Double Single "Second Sleep / Star Eyes" As An Ethereal Album Successor
October 1, 2025
These two singles aren’t just B-sides; they're a stunning reflection of a fantastical style that is uniquely theirs, giving listeners a thrilling snippet of what the group will do next.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
People R Ugly And Mark Hoppus Take The Stage In Music Video For New Single "WAKE UP"
September 29, 2025
Rising alt-pop rockers, People R Ugly, continue their takeover of the genre with the release of their dance-inducing new single, "WAKE UP."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Maude Latour Sets Sail With 5 “Sugar Water” Deluxe Tracks
September 26, 2025
The new tracks expand on the album’s initial journey and complete the story by offering both insight into the original album process and hindsight on the record.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Longingly Danceable, Harper Finn's "Satellite" Is An Indie Pop Gem
September 26, 2025
Its reflective lyrics and glowing atmosphere further expand the emotional landscape that defines his impending album, Silo Park.
Author:
Abby Kenna
We're Obsessed with Ella Boh's "DiE," Introducing Her New Era [Q&A]
September 26, 2025
"DiE" pairs emotionally charged lyrics with the volatile energy of metal riffs to create a molten dark pop gem.
Author:
DJ Connor
Aaron Taos Warns of the Danger of Social Media Envy in "Saboteur"
December 20, 2019
As Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Comparison is the thief of joy."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Sky Ferreira Finally Returns With "Leash," Announces 'Masochism' Album For 2025
December 6, 2024
The return of Sky Ferreira definitely wasn't on our 2024 bingo card.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Pell Raps His Way to Self-Love in One-Take "Bitch Ass" Video
April 26, 2019
"I wanted more raw and focused energy so that people could hear the words and have to watch me say them."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Charlie Burg - "To Dance Is To Love" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
September 19, 2019
Catch Charlie Burg currently supporting Ashe on her first headlining tour presented by Ones To Watch!
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Alaina Castillo's 'antisocial butterfly' Sees Her Coming for the Pop Crown
November 15, 2019
Flawlessly switching between Spanish and English, Castillo is our latest pop-flavored obsession.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
The Invisible Hands That Changed Pop Music Forever
February 25, 2021
In honor of Black History Month, we explore the legacy of The Funk Brothers, the original hitmakers.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
We’re Forever Stuck on beabadoobee’s "Glue Song"
February 14, 2023
"Glue Song" is a love letter laced in adoration, butterflies, and all of the perfectly indescribable feelings of young love.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Alt-Pop Trio TWIN XL Wants to Be "Friends" With You [PREMIERE]
February 7, 2019
"Friends" suggests that we may not be as ostracized as we think we are because most of us are experiencing similar feelings of loneliness.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Soaky Siren Shares A Forthright Account of Bahamian Drug Lords in "Dope Boys" [PREMIERE]
August 22, 2019
"I leaned on melody and production to serve bright, pop-y energy but the lyrics are an account of a time when the drug trade was lit on my island."
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Thutmose Is Living the Dream in 'Don't Wake Me' EP
November 5, 2019
Thutmose is living it up and it keeps getting better.
Author:
Precious Kato