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The Best of 2020 | Staff Picks
December 21, 2020
We look back at some of our favorite music and moments from 2020.
Author:
Staff
RIIKI Returns to Her Happy Place on "Good Times"
December 21, 2020
Kiwi pop songstress RIIKI has completed the hat-trick of singles with her first 2020 release "Good Times."
Author:
Max Tetlow
The Millenial Club Invite You to Reminisce With Their 'Summer Nights' EP
December 19, 2020
With their latest EP 'summer nights,' The Millennial Club elegantly invites us to join them in what sounds like an amplified realm filled with romance and imagination.
Author:
Lexi Vaganos
Rook Monroe's Debut EP 'Californialand' is Lyrically Compelling
December 18, 2020
Songwriter Rook Monroe is no stranger to penning memorable songs.
Author:
Tyler Borland
The Trusted Offer up a Track of Reflection and Contemplation in "Criminals"
December 18, 2020
UK indie rock band The Trusted offer up a new video just in time for Christmas.
Author:
Joe Beer
Seb Torgus & Arkade Team up on "Let Me Down"
December 18, 2020
With only a little time left in this sad excuse of a year, Seb Torgus and Arkade pull through with an upbeat dance number.
Author:
Joey Legittino
contradash Releases Video for 'hi neighbor' and Debut EP 'all-star' [Premiere]
December 18, 2020
California singer-rapper contradash is back with "hi neighbor," the latest from the release of his debut EP, 'all-star.'
Author:
Rachel Lai
Carly Rose Returns With Infectious Single "Change My Mind"
December 18, 2020
In the new music video for her infectious single "Change My Mind," alt-pop cool girl Carly Rose gives us a glimpse into her most intimate thoughts and environment.
Author:
Lauryn Tauber
Simone Valentina's "All My Friends" Is a Feel-Good Debut Single
December 18, 2020
Debuting her first track ever, Simone Valentina is undeniably a name we won't soon forget.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Dead Emerson Showcases Another Level of Sophistication on "Siddhartha"
December 18, 2020
It's been too long since we've found an indie rock artist to bring us to our happy place. Alas, Dead Emerson emerges and here we are.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Emos Rejoice: Nathan Aurora's 'Pop-Punk Goes Reggae' Is This Summer's Hit Compilation [Q&A] | THE NOISE
August 17, 2023
As we quickly approach the official end of summer 2023, don’t be so quick to anoint an album of the summer just yet..
Author:
Jimmy Smith
Del Water Gap on Smash Mouth, Quarantine and "Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat" [Premiere + Q&A]
May 1, 2020
"Not much to say about Smash Mouth other than the 2001 'Smash Mouth' self-titled LP is one of the greatest records ever made."
Author:
Precious Kato
Aidan Gallagher Has No Limits [Q&A]
December 14, 2020
On the surface, his scene-stealing prowess as the co-star of The Umbrella Academy has catapulted him to an immense level of popularity on a piece of prime real estate amongst Hollywood's brightest young A-List celebrities. But beneath the surface of this 17-year-old actor lies a multi-instrumentalist.
Author:
Miguel Costa
reggie's "Southside Fade" Is Our New Favorite Hometown Anthem [Q&A]
August 27, 2020
reggie has arrived.
Author:
Malc.
5 Contemporary Issues Addressed in grandson's 'a modern tragedy vol. 2'
February 25, 2019
Our favorite political rocker is back, and bolder than ever.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
CHAMPS' "Katrina" Video Is Superbly Surreal [Premiere]
January 30, 2020
CHAMPS delivers an A24 Films - worthy music video.
Author:
Mike Olinger
Meet mazie, the Introverted-Extrovert With "no friends"
April 14, 2020
We cannot help but stan mazie's music, vision, and "potatoes over meat" mentality.
Author:
Jenna Singer
brakence Reassembles Himself on the Daring ‘hypochondriac’
December 2, 2022
'hypochondriac' is a 13-track effort that eschews the often-constricting limitations of genre.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
12 Fire Artists to Worship This Leo Season
July 31, 2019
We can't help but love these fiery, warm-hearted, passionate, and stubborn lions of the zodiac.
Author:
Jess Myers
Ocean Alley's "Tombstone" Is an Electrifying Bout of Rock Revival
December 11, 2019
"'Tombstone' is a song that reminisces about a place that was once ideal, a place that was once the perfect respite, now just a wasteland."
Author:
Joey Legittino