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Balu Brigada's 'Portal' Is An Artfully Alternative Debut
September 3, 2025
Balu Brigada is alt pop’s best kept secret, and there’s no question that their debut album Portal, is the gift that we’ve been waiting for.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
"IT'S HARD (to be a Man)" But It's Easy to Love MARIS
September 1, 2025
A bold narrative that uses both humor and sarcasm, this song tackles the heaviness MARIS was feeling during a brief stint as a sex worker.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Jazzie Young's 'Everything Changes' Is An Invitingly Introspective Debut
September 1, 2025
Young took the time to answer our burning questions about her debut album, change, and indie movie references.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Cathartically Rageful, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Are on Fire With "Mother"
September 1, 2025
The single comes alongside the announcement of their second full-length studio album, GLORY, which is slated to drop on November 7.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Beaches' 'No Hard Feelings' Is Messy, Real, and Deliciously Queer
September 1, 2025
Over 11 tracks, the band presents their distinctive fusion of raw, heartfelt lyrics and unapologetic energy, cementing their position as a leading force in alt-rock today.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ninajirachi's 'I Love My Computer' Is a Reverent Love Letter to the Internet and Electronic Music
August 29, 2025
'I Love My Computer' feels like an electric return to form for Ninajirachi.
Author:
Carter Fife
Quadeca Embarks on a Journey of a Lifetime in 'Vanisher, Horizon Scraper'
August 29, 2025
'Vanisher, Horizon Scraper' sees Quadeca in a perpetual state of transformation.
Author:
Carter Fife
Christian Hayes Embraces a New Sound and Deep Storytelling with Upcoming Single “Good As It Gets”
August 29, 2025
The country singer is taking new risks in a transformative era of his music career.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
Joey Valence & Brae's HYPERYOUTH Is Like Aging In Reverse [Q&A]
August 28, 2025
We caught the genre-bending duo to hear the latest on the freedom of creative control, their upcoming tour, Mozart & Bon Jovi, and the top tier Cheesecake Factory order.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
BENEE’s Remembers to Stay Sweet on New Single “Cinnamon,” Announces Upcoming Sophomore Album
August 28, 2025
The alt-pop singer is beginning the rollout of her highly anticipated sophomore album Ur An Angel I’m Just Particles.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
THE BLSSM's "MERRY GO ROUND" Is Your New Chaotic Good Theme Song
April 28, 2023
The singer described it as perfect for when listeners are "feeling melodramatic and emotional at the club."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Channel Seven Hits the Mark on the Smooth as Hell "What You Know"
April 28, 2023
Channel Seven is emerging as one of the new age’s most promising acts.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
d4vd Returns to His Indie Rock Roots With the Striking Two-Track 'Withering'
February 10, 2024
In his latest offering, the breakout star strays from the ballads and returns to his rambunctious pop-rock roots.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Um Jennifer? Make a Case For Being The Hottest Band in NYC in "Fishy"
October 17, 2024
"Fishy" is “...a song about having the worst night of your life but still looking snatched.”
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
LAUNDRY DAY Delivers Up a Dose of Feel-Good Indie Pop in "Damn Shame"
December 17, 2024
“Damn Shame” captures the bittersweet nature of a budding relationship and yearning for a fleeting moment.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Maude Latour Pens Ode To All-Encompassing Queer Love in Cinematic Single “Miss America”
April 25, 2025
In her new single, “Miss America," pop prophet Maude Latour manages to perfectly capture that range of emotion.
Author:
Giselle Libby
INJI Brings Dubstep to the Situationship Era with Explosive “U WON’T”
May 2, 2025
At only 24 years old, INJI is making her mark in the dance genre and “U WON’T” ushers in a new era of provocative pop designed for dancing the pain away.
Author:
Giselle Libby
#NowWatching Playlist: 05-03-19
May 3, 2019
Listen to the new 'brent' EP by Chelsea Cutler & Jeremy Zucker, the dreamy "Ipanema" by Still Woozy, Omar Apollo, & Elujay, and a major dose of "Energy" by BURNS, Sabrina Claudio, & A$AP Rocky.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
min.a Talks Musical Upbringing, Her Recording Process, and New Single "Patient" [Q&A]
September 1, 2020
Korean-American, New York based artist min.a returns with another futuristic and forward thinking pop track titled "Patient."
Author:
Tyler Borland
Hollyy Dives Headfirst Into Heartache on 'Miss The Feeling' [Q&A]
October 28, 2020
We were able to chat with alt-soul band Hollyy about how they created 'Miss The Feeling' amid a global pandemic.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon