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Scarypoolparty's "Tonight" Is an Instant Classic
June 28, 2019
Co-produced by himself and his mentor Twin Shadow, who himself is a force to behold, the track opens in idyllic yet slightly ominous fashion.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
boy pablo and Jimi Somewhere's "Never Cared" Captures a Special Moment
June 28, 2019
boy pablo + Jimi Somewhere + a toy Casio keyboard + a radiant guitar = "Never Cared," an organic summer track full of floating synth sounds and passionate vocals.
Author:
Jess Myers
Ayokay's "Things Fall Apart" Sets You in a Magical Indie-Pop Landscape
June 28, 2019
The LA-based singer, songwriter, and producer's latest is light and whimsical in nature, yet totally danceable.
Author:
Jess Myers
Clairo's "Closer to You" Is an Anesthetic for Growing Pains
June 28, 2019
While Clairo's earlier work evokes the starry-eyed daydreams of a teen with a long road ahead, "Closer to You" feels like we've opened a door into the more shadowy recesses of the singer's mind.
Author:
Brady Moses
BENEE Went From Making Pizzas to Becoming Pop's Next Big Thing [Q&A]
June 28, 2019
The initial excitement surrounding BENEE is not unlike that of the first time we heard tale of a young Billie Eilish.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Chase Atlantic's 'PHASES' Is an Astronomical Journey Worth Taking
June 28, 2019
"Chase Atlantic is now dwelling within a realm of its own; it's both scarily isolating and blissfully euphoric at the same time. Welcome to a whole new era."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Shordie Shordie on "Bitchuary" and Getting 03 Greedo's Stamp of Approval | Quick 6
June 27, 2019
This is a thing or six you did not know about the viral artist.
Author:
Green Lee
mxmtoon Writes Her Heartbreak on the Wall in "high & dry"
June 27, 2019
mxmtoon is not one to keep her feelings locked up.
Author:
Brady Moses
George Taylor's "Roses" Is a Masterful Use of Sonic Space [PREMIERE]
June 27, 2019
British singer-songwriter George Taylor has shown from the jump that he can build worlds inside your headphones.
Author:
Brady Moses
Elliot Lee Is Done Feeling like "Dirt" [PREMIERE]
June 27, 2019
With an eccentric fashion style and distinctive sound, Lee is fearless, bold and authentically herself.
Author:
Chloe Robinson
Sleep Theory Release Earwormy "Stuck In My Head" | THE NOISE
July 18, 2024
The four-piece show no signs of slowing down with their latest single, "Stuck In My Head."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Wrecks Examine Empathy and Life's Complexities in Sophomore Album 'Sonder' [Q&A]
June 21, 2022
"I think the only tried and true process with creating music is the fact that it's a journey of exploration and discovery. There's no formula."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Nessa Barrett Pays Tribute to Cooper Noriega in Heartfelt "club heaven"
October 9, 2023
"club heaven" explores grief and the efforts to heal from loss.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Grunge Princess WRENN Lets Her Star Power Shine on "Psychosexual" [PREMIERE]
September 12, 2019
The singer-songwriter, who notes The Cranberries, The Cure, and Mazzy Star as her inspirations, creates music that has been described as "angry in the best way."
Author:
Rae Lemeshow
Even BETWEEN FRIENDS Aren't Immune to the Pain of a Situationship in "Bruise"
April 7, 2023
"We wrote ‘Bruise’ about giving too much to someone who isn’t reciprocating."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
carwash's 'soap water' Is a Brilliant Portrait of Fleeting Youth
September 20, 2021
soap water is music that calls to mind adolescent romance, indie rock of the '90s, and halcyon summer days.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Jeremy Zucker and Alexander 23's "Nothing's the same" Is the Soft-spoken Soundtrack to These Endless Days
December 11, 2020
Intentional or not, "Nothing's the same" captures the abnormality of our new collective normal.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Your Grandparents Manifest a Cinematic, Soulful Debut Album With 'Thru My Window' [Q&A]
July 16, 2021
Inspired by everything from '90s boom bap, funk legends, to classic films, Your Grandparents' debut arrives as a timeless outing.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Mayday Parade Are Creating On Their Own Terms With New Independent Releases [Q&A] | THE NOISE
August 2, 2023
Mayday Parade has decided to take things into their own hands and operate on their own terms and timeline.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Powerhouse Taylor Acorn Unveils New Version Of "Coma" Featuring Cassadee Pope | THE NOISE
August 25, 2023
Nashville-based artist Taylor Acorn continues to pave the way as one of the leading ladies of the pop-punk scene with a re-imagined version of "Coma."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon