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Curtis Waters Is Making Music You Can't Perfectly Define But You Can Feel [Q&A]
October 26, 2022
"The joy I get out of making songs and expressing myself is something that whether I want to or don’t want to, I can’t really stop."
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa
Riovaz's "Tell Me Your Fears" Is a Hypnotic, Dance-Inducing Affair
October 26, 2022
"Tell Me Your Fears" is ample proof that Riovaz isn't afraid of putting his heart on the line in the name of highly danceable music.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Grace Enger Delivers a Heartfelt Debut With "The Neighborhood"
October 25, 2022
Produced by Alexander 23, the rising singer-songwriter makes a bold first impression.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Peach Tree Rascals' "C'est La Vie" Is an Effervescent Sonic Departure
October 25, 2022
Our favorite Bay Area collective returns with a lovelorn number.
Author:
Dillon Stave
piri & tommy's 'froge.mp3' Is a Playful Garage-Laden Debut
October 24, 2022
piri & tommy’s love manifests as futuristic dance pop.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
chase plato's Cathartic New Single Will "SET YOU FREE"
October 21, 2022
The Detroit native is holding nothing back, infectiously blending punk and childhood nostalgia.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
10 Questions With RAYE on "Black Mascara" and Her Forthcoming Debut Album 'My 21st Century Blues'
October 21, 2022
"I'm independent, and I've got to just trust my gut, and my gut wanted me to express a lot of different sonics and sounds."
Author:
DJ Connor
zzzahara's 'liminal spaces' Is an Intoxicating Glimpse at Highland Park and One of Its Brightest Stars
October 21, 2022
'liminal spaces' is a voyeuristic bus ride through the neighborhood, its lovers, loose ends, and unanswered questions.
Author:
DJ Connor
Let Adam Melchor's 'Here Goes Nothing!' Be Your Soundtrack to This and Every Fall [Q&A]
October 21, 2022
'Here Goes Nothing!' exists to score both those golden hues and somber blues that define the season.
Author:
Gregory Castel
Nathan Archie Releases Long-Awaited Debut “hurt me enough”
October 20, 2022
"hurt me enough” is not a track for the fragile or faint of heart.
Author:
Carter Fife
Ethel Cain's 'Perverts' Is a Challenging Portrait of a Haunted Artist
January 13, 2025
'Perverts' is heartbreaking, raw, and unapologetic.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sienna Spiro Explores Duality in Impressive Debut EP 'SINK NOW, SWIM LATER'
February 26, 2025
SINK NOW, SWIM LATER arrives as Spiro continues her steady rise to music stardom
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Rahli Pays Tribute to His Loved Ones in "Ooh Child"
December 11, 2019
Hip-hop newcomer Rahli is taking on a much smoother and raw persona.
Author:
Precious Kato
Dirtsa Offers Global Perspective on "Sic Parvis Magna"
February 5, 2021
Dirtsa is continually evolving and her new single "Sic Parvis Magna" is her best yet.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Petticoat's 'Hedon' Is a Vulnerable Piece of Pop-Futurism
May 7, 2021
<i>Hedon</i> is Petticoat's bold self-introduction to the modern pop sphere.
Author:
Carter Fife
Roe Kapara Makes Label Debut With Sunny Single "Better Off" | The Noise
February 3, 2023
Los Angeles-based musician Roe Kapara celebrates his signing to Epitaph Records with the release of his brand new single "Better Off." The artist's label debut is full of dynamic summery sonics and serves as an ode to a toxic, codependent relationship with razor-sharp lyricism.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Alexx Bean Says He's "Right Where You Left Me" On Explosive New Single
May 19, 2023
Rising pop-punk rocker Alexx Bean continues to pave the way for himself on his latest high-energy single, "Right Where You Left Me."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ūla Becomes the Star of the Show in "god complex"
July 19, 2023
Inspired by My Chemical Romance and late '90s punk grunge, Ūla's latest outing is anthemic in nature.
Author:
DJ Connor
Tessa Violet and Frances Forever "Play With Fire" in Sultry New Single
August 16, 2023
The new rendition of the standout single sees Frances Forever adding their indie pop flair.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Cassadee Pope’s Homecoming: Rediscovering Her Roots And All Things ‘Hereditary’ (Q&A) | THE NOISE
July 18, 2024
With three long years since her last full-length release, Cassadee Pope has returned to the genre where she laid her Hey Monday roots with her new passionate pop-punk-inspired project, 'Hereditary.'
Author:
Moe Horta