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Surrender to Troi Irons' Alternative Rock Revolution in 'Lost Angels'
October 29, 2019
Irons is an icon in the making.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Tessa Violet and the Heartfelt Anti-Pop of 'Bad Ideas'
October 28, 2019
Violet's 'Bad Ideas' is anything but.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Rex Orange County Grapples With Fame and Loss in 'Pony'
October 28, 2019
'Pony' may as well be a diary, albeit one of the best-soundtracked diary entries we have heard all year.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Get Hip to Siaira Shawn's Silky Delivery [PREMIERE]
October 28, 2019
"As a queer artist, I make that aspect of my identity explicit in my music."
Author:
Malcolm J. Gray
King Princess Steps Into Her Role as an Inevitable Cultural Icon in 'Cheap Queen'
October 28, 2019
King Princess' debut album is unapologetically queer and we are here for it.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Conan Gray's "Maniac" Proves That the Scariest Thing This Halloween Is Your Ex
October 28, 2019
Gray gives newfound meaning to the term "psycho ex."
Author:
Bainca Brown
Alexander 23's 'I'm Sorry I Love You' Is a Tender Debut Full of Promise
October 28, 2019
"This EP is about love and loss and lust and luck and lies and laughs."
Author:
Precious Kato
Sorcha Richardson's "First Prize Bravery" Finds the Beauty in Simplicity
October 28, 2019
"First Prize Bravery" is the sonic equivalent of walking in a field of daisies: unstinting, bright, and memorable.
Author:
Precious Kato
Lowen Commemorates the Most Pivotal Moments of Her Life With 'Only In My Dreams'
October 28, 2019
Lowen has no problem stripping herself to the core.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Dae Zhen Rejects Music Industry Toxicity in "Leave Me Be" [PREMIERE]
October 28, 2019
"This song is a reminder to myself of who I do this for: myself."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Isaac Dunbar's 'Beep Beep Repeat' Is a Dazzlingly Indulgent Pop Journey
May 1, 2024
'Beep Beep Repeat' is an exploration of self-discovery set against the back of New York, its art, and its parties.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Frozemode Levels Up in Latest Mixtape 'DEMODE 2'
October 10, 2024
'DEMODE 2' is a testament to the trio's eclectic and chameleonic style.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Carlie Hanson Takes Us Through Her Latest EP 'too late to cry,' Track by Track
February 25, 2025
We've watched Hanson evolve as a person, writer, and vessel for emotion in real-time.
Author:
DJ Connor
Artemas Parades His Still-Bleeding Heart in "i guess u never really cared about me"
April 22, 2025
Is it safe to say that this summer is going to be an Artemas summer?
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
[Q&A]: Heart Attack Man Dive Deep Into Existentialism, Type O Negative & More For New Album 'Joyride The Pale Horse' | THE NOISE
May 21, 2025
Ohio-based punk band Heart Attack Man masterfully navigate the realm of existentialism with a playful twist on their latest album, Joyride The Pale Horse. With a lighthearted approach, they mock the inevitability of death, the fragility of life, and the banality of existence
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Equipment Celebrate LP Announcement With Stellar Doube-Single Release | THE NOISE
August 30, 2023
Ohio's Equipment rise to new heights on their latest double single release, "LO/FO" and "Username."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Laila Smith Becomes Inanimate in Haunting Single “Diorama”
April 29, 2025
The track is intimate in every way, and serves as the perfect look into Laila’s unique perspective.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Walter The Producer Sets Course for Rock's Past and Future in "Roadtrip"
May 13, 2025
It's clear Walter The Producer is having fun discovering himself out loud.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Pebbles&TamTam Explore the Sanctity of Girlhood in “Sleepover! The mixtape :P” [Q+A]
May 30, 2025
From their creative process, to visuals, to how they interact, their synchronization is that of childhood besties. This is why their debut project, “Sleepover! the mixtape :P”, makes such a powerful impact.
Author:
Giselle Libby
JAXN's "Crisis" Is a Relatable Feeling
October 8, 2020
Following up on his debut single, UK artist, JAXN, is back with his energetic new song "Crisis."
Author:
Joey Legittino