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Johan Lenox, Wifisfuneral, and the Suburban Melancholy of "Bad Decisions" [Premiere]
January 17, 2020
There is a bewitching quality to the melancholy that runs rampant in Johan Lenox's music.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Jagwar Twin Hits an Emotional High in "Shine" Live Session [Premiere]
January 17, 2020
"Shine" is an enduring message of optimism.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Christian French Reminds Us That This Is the "time of our lives" [Premiere]
January 17, 2020
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Maisie Peters Is the Folk-Pop Force of the Future
January 16, 2020
19-year-old Maisie Peters is making music years beyond her age.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
COIN's "Youuu" Cements Them as New Wave for a New Generation
January 16, 2020
COIN has built their foundation on infectious hooks and understated emotional complexity.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Ones To Watch and The Noise Present: The Chats [Announcement]
January 16, 2020
The Chats are hitting the road!
Author:
Jimmy Smith
Lauren Sanderson Proves 'Midwest Kids Can Make It Big'
January 14, 2020
'Midwest Kids Can Make It Big' is a nigh-perfect introduction into Lauren Sanderson the artist and person.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Pinegrove Explores the Space Between People in "The Alarmist"
January 14, 2020
In the fine line between the raw, confessional nature of emo and the exploratory, grandiose nature of indie, you will find Pinegrove.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Soccer Mommy Presents a Raw Self-Portrait in "circle the drain"
January 14, 2020
Soccer Mommy's gift for nostalgic melancholy is undeniable.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Celeste Is a Flame That Is Impossible to Extinguish
January 13, 2020
Celeste's music does more than stop you dead in your tracks. It entrances you.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Wallows' 'Tell Me That It's Over' Chronicles Words Said and Left Unsaid
March 29, 2022
The eclectic sophomore effort sees the indie rock band branching out to explore new sonic and emotional territory.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ethan Bortnick Gets the Worst Birthday Gift You Could Wish For in "happy f***ing birthday"
December 12, 2022
"happy f***ing birthday" is an emotional swell of epic proportions.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
underscores Says Farewell to an Era With "'Count of three (You can eat $#@!)"
January 20, 2023
The standout track is co-produced by Benny Blanco, Cashmere Cat, and Dylan Brady of 100 gecs.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
SNOW WIFE and Big Boss Vette Deliver a Knockout Single With "HIT IT"
September 20, 2023
The viral breakout artists make for a fearsome duo ahead of SNOW WIFE's debut mixtape.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
10 Questions with SOMOH on Her Debut EP 'A Plan to Get Home' [Q&A]
April 25, 2023
Hear the stories behind the tracks on SOMOH's indie-rock-meets-bedroom-pop EP.
Author:
DJ Connor
Gus Dapperton Sways Through a Slow-Burning Love Note in "My Favorite Fish"
January 24, 2019
"My Favorite Fish" follows "World Class Cinema" from the New York artist's just announced and highly-anticipated debut album, 'Where Polly People Go To Read.'
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Female Songwriters Who Re-Popularized an Old Folk Style: Stream of Consciousness Lyrics
January 30, 2019
Led by the likes of Phoebe Bridgers and her contemporaries, these writers construct their works through deconstructing traditional lyrical tropes.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
Cochise's "Pocket Rocket" Is Finally Here. Does He Have Another Viral Hit On His Hands?
August 20, 2021
"Pocket Rocket" sounds like Playboi Carti if he was dropped into the Sonic the Hedgehog universe.
Author:
Carter Fife
ALEXSUCKS Has No Problem Being the Bad Guy in "What’re We Doing Here"
December 11, 2023
"What’re We Doing Here" is as raw as it is honest.
Author:
Isabella Margolis
Enter the Emotive World of guardin With 15 BTS Photos [TOUR DIARY]
January 15, 2019
At the intersection of alternative, lo fi, emo, and hip-hop, stands guardin.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo