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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
j ember Takes Us Into the Studio For "Lower Than Low" Live Video [Premiere]
March 3, 2020
"Lower Than Low' is a stream of consciousness confronting the toxicity that can arise after a breakup."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Lennon Stella Lays the Blueprint For a Budding Pop Icon in 'Three. Two. One.'
April 27, 2020
Rarely does pop feel so effortless and grand.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
Chapell Roan Documents 'The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess' in Stunning Debut Album
September 25, 2023
''The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess' is a whirling accumulation of years of hard work, the fear of failure, and pure passion.
Author:
Giselle Libby
What Is Your 2019 Summer Anthem? | Staff Picks
July 24, 2019
What is summer without a summer anthem?
Author:
Staff
Mallory Merk Reminds Us of the Important Distinction Between Being Lonely and Alone
February 24, 2020
Sometimes it is better to be alone than to be around people who make you feel lonely.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Orville Peck Is Reviving Outlaw Country
March 31, 2020
No one in music today looks or sounds quite like Peck.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Welcome Whose Rules, The Next Psychedelic Pop Wonder
June 30, 2020
Today we embark on a surreal venture down the rabbit hole with the birth of Whose Rules - a psychedelic pop artist project created by an experienced producer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist.
Author:
Jenna Singer
Doja Cat Shoots For the Moon on "Planet Her"
June 25, 2021
Doja Cat proves that "the sky's the limit" doesn't apply to everybody.
Author:
Carter Fife
Issue 01: School's Out!
September 7, 2022
Our very first zine, featuring Lexi Jayde, ericdoa, Thomas Headon, Riovaz, and more.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
Los Aptos and Cuco Deliver a Dreamlike Serenade in "Miel"
June 2, 2023
"Miel" may just be the dreamiest love song of the summer.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene