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How We Are Staying Safe and Sane in the Age of Quarantine | Staff Article
April 2, 2020
From Animal Crossing to foreign films, this is how our staff is passing the time spent in self-isolation.
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Staff
The Driver Era Balance Vulnerability and Euphoria in New Double Release
April 2, 2020
The Driver Era regularly balance classic anthemic prowess and heartfelt vulnerability with flawless ease.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Isaac Dunbar Does Not Want to Be "comme des garćons (like the boys)"
April 2, 2020
Dunbar's french pop-tinged outing is "a huge middle finger" to societal gender roles.
Author:
Emily Smith
Alec Wigdahl Is Cutting Through the Noise
April 1, 2020
Wigdahl is evolving alongside the pop genre itself.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
Powfu Drops Visual For Viral Breakout Hit "death bed"
April 1, 2020
The beabadoobee-assisted breakout single gets a heartbreaking music video.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Amber Mark Covers Nirvana's "Heart-Shaped Box" For "Covered-19" Series
April 1, 2020
Mark reimagines a grunge staple as a velvety-smooth slow jam.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
John-Robert Is the Small-Town Teen Poised to Become the Next Big Singer-Songwriter [Q&A]
April 1, 2020
John-Robert on his obsession with Swedish Fish and what he has been doing to prepare for COVID-19.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
Top That Track Closes Out Women's History Month With 'An Ode to the Ladies'
March 31, 2020
This episode of Top That Track is entirely dedicated to female artists: both bands and solo acts.
Author:
Precious Kato
Orville Peck Is Reviving Outlaw Country
March 31, 2020
No one in music today looks or sounds quite like Peck.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Raissa Is the DIY Artist With Dreams of Doing it All [Q&A]
March 31, 2020
Raissa is finding inspiration in Lady Gaga's theatrical stage presence and Joni Mitchell's sincere lyricism.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
april june Releases Dreamy “afterparty” EP [Q&A]
October 24, 2025
From drawing inspiration from film to exposing her most vulnerable thoughts, the 6 track collection evokes a visceral reaction from the very first moment.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Skuzland's "Tell Me You Love Me" Visualizes the Skewed Reality of Unrequited Love
October 24, 2025
There's a stellar cast of collaborations on the music video as well, including Emmy award-winning director Chris Klimovski.
Author:
DJ Connor
Alice Phoebe Lou Returns to Her Roots on Album, Oblivion
October 24, 2025
Alice Phoebe Lou’s sixth album, Oblivion, reaches past the unrelenting noise of modern life.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Dev Lemons talks Debut Album SURFACE TENSION, Upcoming Tour, and Artificial Moon Theory [Q+A]
October 25, 2025
Dancing between alternative emo rock and pop, Dev explores heartache, anger, and confidence, all while being loud and unapologetic.
Author:
Gia Acosta
WATCH: letlive. Return For New Explosive Something Loud Session [EXCLUSIVE] | THE NOISE
October 28, 2025
After a long and strenuous eight-year hiatus, post-hardcore noisemakers letlive. are finally back playing shows together reminding people just what we were all missing in our lives without them.
Author:
Jimmy Smith
Jack Kane's Latest EP Is An ...Obvious... Hit [Q&A]
October 27, 2025
His latest EP, Obvious, dolls out a dose of heartache and anxious behaviors that meshes into a menagerie of pop goodness.
Author:
DJ Connor
Video Premiere: “Forgiveness Is” by Doe Paoro ft. Conversation with Maiah Manser
October 28, 2025
Together, Doe Paoro and Maiah explore the threads that tie their worlds: forgiveness, the collapse and rebirth of systems, social media’s strange intimacy, and the ways music continues to serve as a healing modality for both artist and listener.
Author:
Ariana Tibi
Charlotte Sands Explores Transcending Love On New Single "Afterlife" | THE NOISE
October 1, 2025
Charlotte Sands further cements her reputation as a boundary-pushing force in alt-pop on her latest single, "Afterlife."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Taylor Acorns Is "Crashing Out" On Fiery New Single Ahead New LP | THE NOISE
September 22, 2025
Nashville-based pop-punk artist Taylor Acorn shares cathartic offering "Crashing Out," capturing the chaos of a volatile, touch-and-go romance.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ben Quad Explore The Pain Of Grief On New Single "Painless" | THE NOISE
October 6, 2025
The easily recognizable 2000s pop-punk and emo influences mixed with Ben Quad's signature midwestern spirit make "Painless" feel equally cathartic and authentic.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon