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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
Rising Indie Folk Star Izzy Mahoubi Dives Deep in “Wanted”
April 5, 2025
With her vivid storytelling, Mahoubi paints an all too familiar picture of a toxic relationship, but with a touch of humor that shows she’s come out of the trauma relatively unscathed.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
TIMEA’s Debut Album ‘and I forever will’ Draws a Topography of Becoming
June 9, 2025
A deeply personal recollection, 'and I forever will' immerses listeners in sounds that feel nostalgic and hopeful.
Author:
René Cobar
mynameisntjmack and Tommy Richman Team Up for "chase"
March 4, 2025
With tenacious production and introspective lyrics to accompany it, the track is an exciting preview of what’s to come from the breakout Virginia rapper.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Beach Bunny Wrestles with Self-Doubt in Lively New Single “Tunnel Vision”
April 2, 2025
Bouncing back with their energetic new single, Beach Bunny has made waves with “Tunnel Vision," the latest glimpse into their upcoming third album of the same name.
Author:
Lucy Ward
4batz Puts the Crowd Under His Spell in 'since y’all say ion drop'
May 7, 2025
4batz's music is nothing short of hypnotic.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Let Rio Romeo Tell You A Story with "God's Got Something Out for Me"
May 9, 2025
For this Californian-via-Chicago and back artist with an impending album and a diehard here for the butch fanbase, the real sermon is their success against the odds – physical or otherwise.
Author:
DJ Connor
late night drive home's Album "as i watch my life online" Is Poignant Indie Rock Mastery
July 2, 2025
'as i watch my life online' is a reflection of living in the shadow of a world consumed by the internet, delivered in poignant vignettes that review topics such as online dating and addictive vices that lurk just beyond the screen.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Wisp Masquerades Compulsion as Connection in "Get back to me"
April 22, 2025
"'Get back to me' represents the greed for chaos, even at the cost of yourself."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Penelope Road Deliver an 80’s Rock Power Ballad with “Flowers (Carry Me Home)”
June 28, 2025
Penelope Road, an Atlanta-based five-piece outlet, merges classic rock, soul, jazz, and funk into their sound.
Author:
Noah Wade
chlothegod Has an Unwavering Dedication to Being Odd
July 24, 2025
"I've always wanted to be comfortable and confident and honest, I've always wanted to feel like I deserve to take up space."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene