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The Vices Embrace the Pain and Beauty of Change in 'Before It Might Be Gone'
February 13, 2025
"It's a journey of change—woven with shame, fear, hope, happiness, and unconditional love."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Oklou Captures the Beauty of a Waking Dream in 'choke enough'
February 12, 2025
'choke enough' inserts an honest, lucid reflection into its heart, creating an ebb and flow that feels like a derailed memory.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Dora Jar Surrenders Herself to Love in "Lucky"
February 12, 2025
“Lucky” is quintessential Dora Jar. It's a hazy, late-night, reflective love song.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Almost Monday: From Surf Shops to Sold-Out Shows
February 12, 2025
San Diego-born indie-pop trio Almost Monday is riding a wave that started in the most unexpected of places—a surf shop.
Author:
Jessie Eshak
Inhaler Brilliantly Navigate Growing Pains in Genre-Bending Album 'Open Wide'
February 12, 2025
The intoxicating Irish rock band has done it again.
Author:
Caroline McKenzie
Sara Sloan's ‘Hunted’ Music Video Gives brat but for Horsegirls
February 12, 2025
“Hunted” feels like the opening chapter of a much bigger story—one that’s steeped in mystery, catharsis, and a relentless hunger for self-discovery.
Author:
Nicole Céré
Rachel Chinouriri and sombr Reignite the Initial Spark of “All I Ever Asked”
February 12, 2025
A great song stands the test of time and can take many forms.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Join Zach Templar On His Romantic US Tour [Tour Diary]
February 12, 2025
Smashing and dashing, Zach is part of the a new wave of romance excellent that is melodic, moody and vocally delicious, and his latest single ‘Desire’ is just more evidence of that layered composition.
Author:
DJ Connor
corook Creates a Safe Space and Pop Gem in "THEY!"
February 12, 2025
"In a time when our identities are under constant attack... this song feels more vital than ever."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Dreamer Isioma Celebrates 'StarX Lover' Album Announcement With Killer Double Single Release
February 11, 2025
"Did You Ever Care" and "Dead End" usher in a new era for the young artist, sonically and personally.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
ALMA Tackles Winter Depression with Vulnerable New Single, "Summer"
February 15, 2019
ALMA has the kind of voice that doesn't come around often.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Irish Alt-Rock Quartet The Academic Release Playful New Single, "Aftertaste" [Q&A]
September 13, 2019
While Ireland might not come to mind when thinking of the alt-rock scene, the enthusiastic, up-and-coming band The Academic is well on their way to changing that.
Author:
Allissa Williams
Nilo Blues Pays Homage to Cult Anime Film Akira in "Akira Harakiri" [Premiere + Q&A]
March 19, 2020
The multi-hyphenate Toronto rapper's latest single is designed to bump in Neo-Tokyo.
Author:
Emily Bird
Roman Rouge "Needs A Friend" [Premiere]
April 13, 2020
Can you still be friends after? Roman Rouge has an answer for you.
Author:
Malc.
Pale Waves Return With "Lies," Announce New Album 'Unwanted'
May 9, 2022
"Lies" is a nostalgic, pop-punk anthem that harnesses angst to empower catharsis.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Maeve Steele Whisks Up a Pop Noir Fantasy in ‘Overland’
September 16, 2022
Steele is “writing more, doubting less.”
Author:
DJ Connor
Free Party Embark on a New Era in "DND"
October 27, 2023
Free Party is not interested in sounding like other acts, but rather, honing the sound emerging from the DMV.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Jean Dawson's 'Glimmer of God' Is a Celestial Masterpiece
October 21, 2024
'Glimmer of God' is a testament to Dawson's clear desire to push against any prevailing norms.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
dijon Instills an Ineffable Warmth in the R&B-Folk Tinged "Cannonball"
February 7, 2019
"Made in living rooms mostly at night."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Mark Diamond Pours His Heart Out in Promising Debut, 'Hummingbird One' EP
March 11, 2019
"I can confidently say that these songs are exactly the way they want to be. I feel very connected to this universe after making this."
Author:
Alyssa Yung