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Fall Into the Trance of Charlotte OC's 'Seriously Love, Go Home' [Q&A]
July 21, 2025
We’ve had a sonic crush on Charlotte OC since we caught her at a distant pre-pandemic SXSW set.
Author:
DJ Connor
Korean Electronic Artist CIFIKA is in a Lane Entirely of Her Own!
July 20, 2025
Korean electronic artist CIFIKA is in a lane entirely her own, crafting immersive soundscapes that blend otherworldly vocals, bold production, and a deep sense of cultural identity.
Author:
Daini Stephenson
Whiskey Lies & Alibis: William Beckmann’s New Album Blends Heartache and Honky-Tonk Truths
July 19, 2025
William Beckmann’s major-label debut album, Whiskey Lies & Alibis, beautifully combines traditional country music with the rich roots of South Texas.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
From Situationships to Opening For Olivia Rodrigo, Ruti Gives Us the Latest [Q&A]
July 19, 2025
Their recent single, "Maybe I Got It Wrong," is a dreamy genre-bending tune.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Step Inside the Allure of zekiizo, If You Dare [Q&A]
July 18, 2025
Wanting to learn more from this amorphous talent infusing mystery into downtempo pop, we sat down with her in NYC.
Author:
DJ Connor
The Favors' "The Hudson" Is A Melancholic Homage to New York
July 18, 2025
The Favors, without question, continue to showcase their effervescent, narrative-rich sound with this second release.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
The Aces continue to shine in latest single “Twin Flame”
July 18, 2025
The upbeat disco pop single dives into the complex feelings of holding on to something you should probably let go of.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Gatlin Teases Debut Album with Latest Single “Jesus Christ and Country Clubs”
July 17, 2025
Gatlin is continuing to reflect on her time growing up queer in the South in her latest single “Jesus Christ and Country Clubs.”
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Dasha Writes an Ode to Her Younger Self in “Oh, Anna!”
July 17, 2025
Using her newfound confidence from success to find her sound, Dasha is consistently proving herself as a country singer-songwriter who’s undoubtedly one to watch.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
On 'George,' Jake Minch Recoils, Self-Loathes, Falters, and Learns to Love Through His Growing Pains [Q&A]
July 17, 2025
In this in-depth discussion on Minch's album, we learn about middle-of-the-country syndrome, a Kurt Vile obsession, and sleeping with the door open.
Author:
Noah Wade
#NowWatching Playlist: 03-15-19
March 15, 2019
Any week that SG Lewis and Clairo decide to drop a collab is a GREAT week, wouldn't you agree?
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Softcult Light A Raging Fire in “Shortest Fuse” | THE NOISE
February 7, 2024
The single is a melodic lament to the vice-like grip of life under capitalism, highlighting yet again the haunting blend of the band's trademark shadowy riffs, urgent vocals, and commanding beats.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sadye Dances the Pain Away in “Pretty Traumatized”
February 12, 2024
"It’s horror masked with humor. It’s the essence of me.”
Author:
Giselle Libby
Willow Avalon Ignites a Passionate Love Affair in "Something We Regret"
December 17, 2024
In “Something We Regret,” Avalon dives into her untamed desires and addiction to her lover.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Alice Phoebe Lou Strips Love Down to Its Core in "The Surface"
May 21, 2025
"'The Surface' is a stream of conscious love song about the deep and contradictory feelings that rise up when exploring a connection..."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
DWELLERS Explore Their Innate Melodrama on "Iced Coffee"
July 23, 2020
The self-produced duo composed a song that can be described in one simple word: enticing.
Author:
Joey Legittino
'Bridges' Is the New Intimate, Inspired EP from Young, Masterful Artist Sid
January 25, 2021
London based singer-songwriter Sid has released his new three-track EP 'Bridges.'
Author:
Joe Beer
Glass Beach Make Triumpahnt Return With New Single "The CIA" | THE NOISE
October 13, 2023
The LA post-emo band is finally kicking off the next phase of their career with the release of their latest single, "the CIA."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
UMI's 'talking to the wind' Is a Sonic Salve For the Soul
January 22, 2024
"All the songs on this project feel like the wind to me. They give me the same feeling of peace and clarity."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
AUDREY NUNA's "Jokes On Me" Is an Entrancing Exploration of Loss
May 7, 2024
“Jokes On Me” keeps a foot in both sides of a loss—the “I’m better off without you,” and the “I miss you.”
Author:
Abby Kenna