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mxmtoon and Kero Kero Bonito Want Us to Enjoy the Ride in "the situation"

mxmtoon and Kero Kero Bonito Want Us to Enjoy the Ride in "the situation"

September 9, 2024 Bedroom-pop superstar mxmtoon celebrates the announcement of her third studio album, liminal space, with the release of a poignant sonic earworm.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
Sarah Kinsley Delivers an Otherworldy Debut Album in ‘Escaper’

Sarah Kinsley Delivers an Otherworldy Debut Album in ‘Escaper’

September 9, 2024 'Escaper' evokes that reality-suspending feeling of dreams, plumed with feelings of curiosity, grief, love, and loss.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
ALEXSUCKS Lose Control in the Infectious "Hate Me If You Want"

ALEXSUCKS Lose Control in the Infectious "Hate Me If You Want"

September 9, 2024 “Hate Me If You Want” satisfies all the cravings of a nostalgic indie kid.
Author: Grace Holtzclaw
Paris Paloma Delivers Dignified Discord in Debut Record ‘Cacophony’

Paris Paloma Delivers Dignified Discord in Debut Record ‘Cacophony’

September 9, 2024 The stories of 'Cacophony' tell of issues and feelings as old as time itself.
Author: René Cobar
thủy Invents a Rose-Tinted Paradise in Pop-Tinged “cloud 11”

thủy Invents a Rose-Tinted Paradise in Pop-Tinged “cloud 11”

September 9, 2024 “cloud 11” is a honeymoon phase fantasy set into overdrive.
Author: Grace Holtzclaw
pop
R&B
Soft Kill Release Stellar Surprise EP 'Roseland'

Soft Kill Release Stellar Surprise EP 'Roseland'

September 9, 2024 Postpunk juggernauts Soft Kill returns with 'Roseland,' a three-track EP showcasing their prolific and ever-evolving artistry.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
The Dare's 'What’s Wrong With New York?' Is Messy Sex Pop At Its Finest

The Dare's 'What’s Wrong With New York?' Is Messy Sex Pop At Its Finest

September 6, 2024 The Dare makes music for every hottie on a redeye who’d rather be broke in a big city than rich in a forgettable one.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
Meet 8RO8, the Local Boy Bringing the Talents of Hawai’i to the World

Meet 8RO8, the Local Boy Bringing the Talents of Hawai’i to the World

September 6, 2024 8RO8 is renowned for his innovative take on Hawaiian Reggae classics and seamlessly blending genres to craft a signature sound all his own.
Author: Ali Wu
Linkin Park Kick Off Their Comeback Story With "The Emptiness Machine" | The Noise

Linkin Park Kick Off Their Comeback Story With "The Emptiness Machine" | The Noise

September 6, 2024 Linkin Park's return is not just a return; it's a triumphant victory for their fans and a beacon of hope and resilience.
Author: Nathan Ahamed
Ashe Transforms Life's Trials and Tribulations Into a Brilliant Pop Gem in ‘Willson’

Ashe Transforms Life's Trials and Tribulations Into a Brilliant Pop Gem in ‘Willson’

September 6, 2024 'Willson' easily emerges as a contender for any and all album of the year lists.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
Fred again.. Ends Summer on a High Note With ‘ten days’

Fred again.. Ends Summer on a High Note With ‘ten days’

September 6, 2024 In typical Fred again.. fashion, 'ten days' is rife with tracks to rally behind and lose yourself to.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
Bryce Bishop Cuts Ties in Latest Single "Shocker"

Bryce Bishop Cuts Ties in Latest Single "Shocker"

September 5, 2024 "It was freeing to write a song away from my laptop with just a guitar again."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
FARR Release Vibrant 'Blink Twice If You're Okay' EP

FARR Release Vibrant 'Blink Twice If You're Okay' EP

September 5, 2024 'Blink Twice If You're Okay' is jam-packed with memorable, soulful moments that entertain and aim to leave deep, lasting connections.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
R&B
The Driver Era Has Us Tossing, Turning, and Grooving in "You Keep Me Up at Night"

The Driver Era Has Us Tossing, Turning, and Grooving in "You Keep Me Up at Night"

September 5, 2024 "You Keep Me Up At Night" is yet another showcasing of Ross and Rocky Lynch's talent for crafting infectious pop tracks.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
David Kushner Sets Out on a Grand Sonic Odyssey in Debut Album 'The Dichotomy'

David Kushner Sets Out on a Grand Sonic Odyssey in Debut Album 'The Dichotomy'

September 5, 2024 'The Dichotomy' is an extensive study of opposing ideals—light and darkness, good and evil, righteousness and sin, physical and spiritual, pleasure and pain.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
Daniel Seavey Embraces the Storms in “Other People”

Daniel Seavey Embraces the Storms in “Other People”

September 5, 2024 “Other People” is both sunny and thunderous, carried both by anguish and acceptance of things lost and won, past and present.
Author: René Cobar
pop
Daniel Blake Dots the Road to Realized Dreams in ‘Shapes’ EP

Daniel Blake Dots the Road to Realized Dreams in ‘Shapes’ EP

September 4, 2024 With LA's indie music scene scene firmly behind him, Blake takes listeners on an introspective, soothing ride.
Author: René Cobar
Leyya Takes Us Through Their Latest Album 'Half Asleep,' Track By Track

Leyya Takes Us Through Their Latest Album 'Half Asleep,' Track By Track

September 4, 2024 'Half Asleep' is an album that grasps at what’s between sleeping and being awake, between digital and analog.
Author: DJ Connor
SWEET SPINE's ‘break//neck’ Is Absolute Fuel for Ferocious Fun

SWEET SPINE's ‘break//neck’ Is Absolute Fuel for Ferocious Fun

September 4, 2024 "It’s our first project that truly feels like 'ours,' and truthfully, it’s the first body of work that has ever felt like a 'Sweet Spine' project."
Author: DJ Connor
Carlile Casts a Pop Spell in Debut Album 'Human Human' [Q&A]

Carlile Casts a Pop Spell in Debut Album 'Human Human' [Q&A]

September 4, 2024 "'Human Human' is an exploration of emotion through song."
Author: DJ Connor
pop
Agnes Azria Chases a Fleeting Reality in ‘You're Not Real’ [Q&A]

Agnes Azria Chases a Fleeting Reality in ‘You're Not Real’ [Q&A]

September 4, 2024 I aimed to find some form of resolution (self-help at its finest), and this time it manifested as 'You’re Not Real.'
Author: DJ Connor
Tommy Richman Brings Summer to a Close With “THOUGHT YOU WERE THE ONE”

Tommy Richman Brings Summer to a Close With “THOUGHT YOU WERE THE ONE”

September 3, 2024 The breakout artist continues to deliver in anticipation of his highly anticipated debut album, 'Coyote.'
Author: Gia Acosta
R&B
MICHELLE Falls Into a Surreal Post-Breakup Spiral in "Cathy"

MICHELLE Falls Into a Surreal Post-Breakup Spiral in "Cathy"

September 3, 2024 "'Cathy' is a soft indie song about being alone after a breakup and leaning into all the thoughts and patterns you know you shouldn't."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Sydney Sprague Teams Up With Kevin Devine For the Comforting "i tried my best"

Sydney Sprague Teams Up With Kevin Devine For the Comforting "i tried my best"

September 3, 2024 Sprague and Devine battle their fears and anxieties in an effortlessly vulnerable track.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
JULES IS DEAD and Ezra Team Up For the Riotous "Just 1 Thing"

JULES IS DEAD and Ezra Team Up For the Riotous "Just 1 Thing"

September 3, 2024 "It represents a key moment when my dreams started to become real."
Author: Alessandra Rincon