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Who Ruled Pukkelpop 2025?
September 3, 2025
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of this Belgian music festival, let's dive into our favorites from this edition.
Author:
Daniela Waizel Rule
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
JAWNY's "adios" Is a Break-Up You Won't Mind Reliving
September 15, 2022
“adios” sees JAWNY reeling over the fallout of a relationship.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
John Vincent III - "Next To You" | Live From the Rooftop
January 3, 2019
The spirited multi-instrumentalist out of Ohio weaves together sonic explorations of folk and pop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Nemahsis' “i wanna be your right hand” Proves Her Unmatched Pop Potential
February 27, 2023
“i wanna be your right hand” turns an exciting new corner for Nemahsis.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Real G's Move in Silence: H.E.R Songwriting Partner LONR. Debuts with "A.M."
September 16, 2019
Get ready to witness the future of alternative hip-hop shift into hyperdrive.
Author:
Bianca Brown
Baby Keem's "Orange Soda" Video Is a Film Reel of Rap's Next Star
November 13, 2019
Baby Keem is ready to take the hip-hop crown.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Aries Delivers a "One Punch" K.O. on New Animated Single
October 22, 2021
Ahead of his highly-anticipated album, Aries reminds us of his undeniable, infectious promise.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Teenage Pop Star Brianna Mazzola Narrates Her Love Story in Self-Titled Debut [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
March 15, 2019
Brianna Mazzola has been hustling her way through the entertainment industry since she was a child.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Goody Grace and blink-182 Face Their Flaws in "Scumbag"
October 30, 2019
"Blink-182 is the reason I started playing guitar when I was a kid."
Author:
Precious Kato
Ryan Beatty's 'Dreaming of David' Is a Work of Art
January 31, 2020
"Making this album felt like moulding clay-malleable, slow and meticulous-it taught me perseverance, patience and to listen to the world around me."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Deb Never's "Ugly" Is for Anyone Who Has Ever Been in a Toxic Relationship
May 29, 2019
Never is an openly queer Asian-American making waves in the punk-meets-emo-meets-rap realm.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul