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WATCH: Cartel's Will Pugh Performs Acoustic 'Chroma' Renditions For New Something Quiet Session [EXCLUSIVE] | THE NOISE
September 18, 2025
Watch Cartel's Will Pugh perform "Say Anything (Else)," "Luckie St" and "Runaway" plus talk about the band's recent re-release of 'Chroma' to celebrate 20 years of its original debut.
Author:
Jimmy Smith
Portola 2025: 5 Ones to Catch at San Francisco's Hottest Electronic Festival
September 17, 2025
The Prodigy, LCD Soundsystem, Ravyn Lenae, and Dom Dolla aren't the only Porotola acts you need to keep your eyes on.
Author:
Carter Fife
WHATMORE Are Best Friends First, Artists Second [Q&A]
September 17, 2025
"We never put ourselves in a box... for now, we like to say we’re just WHATMORE."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Ryan Hall Brings Explosive Energy To His Opening Set At The Fonda Theatre
September 16, 2025
Hall played back-to-back nights alongside Michael Clifford (of 5 Seconds of Summer) as both the opening act and the guitarist in Clifford’s band at the iconic Los Angeles venue.
Author:
India Yeoh
'Bite Reality' is Cafuné’s Memorable Take on Life’s Imperfections
September 16, 2025
Indie-pop duo Cafuné’s new album Bite Reality is a poignant reflection.
Author:
India Yeoh
NewDad Previews Their Highly Anticipated Album 'Altar' During Troubadour Headline Show
September 16, 2025
The Irish rock band has once again proven themselves to be at the forefront of the live music scene with their raw energy and captivating stage presence.
Author:
India Yeoh
Slow Joy's 'A Joy So Slow At Times I Don't Think It's Coming' Is A Stunning Debut
September 15, 2025
Blending elements of grunge, emo, and shoegaze into an emotionally rich experience, this album establishes Esteban Flores as a voice in the modern alternative scene.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Asia Holiday’s “Sweet Tea” is a Feel-Good Anthem
September 14, 2025
Both an actress and a musician, Asia has a passion for performing that is clear through her sound, or what she fittingly describes as “theme songs that boost your confidence.”
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
#NowWatching Playlist: 03-15-19
March 15, 2019
Any week that SG Lewis and Clairo decide to drop a collab is a GREAT week, wouldn't you agree?
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Softcult Light A Raging Fire in “Shortest Fuse” | THE NOISE
February 7, 2024
The single is a melodic lament to the vice-like grip of life under capitalism, highlighting yet again the haunting blend of the band's trademark shadowy riffs, urgent vocals, and commanding beats.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sadye Dances the Pain Away in “Pretty Traumatized”
February 12, 2024
"It’s horror masked with humor. It’s the essence of me.”
Author:
Giselle Libby
Willow Avalon Ignites a Passionate Love Affair in "Something We Regret"
December 17, 2024
In “Something We Regret,” Avalon dives into her untamed desires and addiction to her lover.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Alice Phoebe Lou Strips Love Down to Its Core in "The Surface"
May 21, 2025
"'The Surface' is a stream of conscious love song about the deep and contradictory feelings that rise up when exploring a connection..."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
DWELLERS Explore Their Innate Melodrama on "Iced Coffee"
July 23, 2020
The self-produced duo composed a song that can be described in one simple word: enticing.
Author:
Joey Legittino
'Bridges' Is the New Intimate, Inspired EP from Young, Masterful Artist Sid
January 25, 2021
London based singer-songwriter Sid has released his new three-track EP 'Bridges.'
Author:
Joe Beer
Glass Beach Make Triumpahnt Return With New Single "The CIA" | THE NOISE
October 13, 2023
The LA post-emo band is finally kicking off the next phase of their career with the release of their latest single, "the CIA."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
UMI's 'talking to the wind' Is a Sonic Salve For the Soul
January 22, 2024
"All the songs on this project feel like the wind to me. They give me the same feeling of peace and clarity."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
AUDREY NUNA's "Jokes On Me" Is an Entrancing Exploration of Loss
May 7, 2024
“Jokes On Me” keeps a foot in both sides of a loss—the “I’m better off without you,” and the “I miss you.”
Author:
Abby Kenna