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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
Who Is Warren Hue?
October 20, 2022
Meet the 88rising-backed hometown hero turned international sensation.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Maz Contains Multitudes in Dazzling Debut EP “NPC” [Q&A]
April 7, 2025
We chatted with Maz about NPC, starting an artist career from her hometown, and her many sonic influences:
Author:
Giselle Libby
Mel Denisse Embraces Her Dark Side on Provocative Headbanger "Like a Fiend"
May 2, 2025
Denisse is more self-aware and explorative than ever before as she walks the tightrope between reality and her dark side on this provocative new track.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
The Lone Star of Pop: Tiffany Stringer Shines on Debut EP, 'The Texas Primadonna'
May 13, 2025
Exploring the feelings of post-breakup clarity, Tiffany comes to realize that truly, it’s his loss.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Dove Cameron Offers Herself to the Canvas in "French Girls"
May 14, 2025
In "French Girls," we see style and substance converge for a fitting tribute to fame and all its complexities.
Author:
René Cobar
Noah Rinker’s 'Burning Daylight' Is an Authentic and Hopeful Journey Through Life and Music
June 20, 2025
Seamlessly blending folk and pop, Noah Rinker’s new EP is a heartfelt journey that pulls at your emotions and sparks the urge to drive—with no destination, just the music and the moment.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
Shoka Sunflower Dances Through the Discomfort in “Two Step”
June 24, 2025
Shoka Sunflower manages to blur the lines between vulnerability and composure.
Author:
Alexander Williams
UK Trio Krooked Tongue Release Euphoric Single "Lupines" | The Noise
December 1, 2022
"Lupines" is one of those songs where 'you just let go and trust the journey.'
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Samia Distorts Expectations on New Single, “Bovine Excision”
January 27, 2025
Samia has never been afraid to say what no one else wants to say.
Author:
Caroline McKenzie
Eli Hurts Makes Stellar Debut On Deliciously Chaotic LP ‘Ouch, Eli Hurts’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
May 17, 2023
The rising artist has returned to the spotlight with his immaculate ten-track debut album, 'Ouch, Eli Hurts,' a co-produced project by Eli and fellow music producer Sam Pura.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Eden Rain Wishes Things Could Have Gone Different in Moody New Single "Great Nothing"
April 25, 2024
"I wrote 'Great Nothing,' about the rise and fall of a frienduationship"
Author:
Alessandra Rincon