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Annie DiRusso’s Super Pedestrian Deluxe is Dripping in Cynical Sincerity [Q&A]
December 11, 2025
Fresh off of her magnetic Tiny Desk performance, she’s also celebrating the deluxe release of her album, Super Pedestrian.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Enter the Dystopian Raunchiness of Fake Dad [Q&A]
December 11, 2025
From alien erotica to inter-band romance lowering tour costs, Fake Dad gives us the true inside scoop.
Author:
DJ Connor
Meet Me @ The Altar Embrace The Mess On New EP 'WORRIED SICK' [REVIEW] | THE NOISE
December 9, 2025
Critically acclaimed rock group Meet Me @ The Altar have never shied away from honesty, but on their latest EP WORRIED SICK, their truth hits harder than ever.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Chef's Choice: Whitney Whitney
December 9, 2025
Our latest podcast episode with genre-defying songwriter, Whitney Whitney, is out now!
Author:
Abby Kenna
Chloe Slater On Touring with Role Model, Writing Protest Songs and Her Riot Youth Community [Q&A]
December 8, 2025
Celebrating her recent single, "War Crimes," we sat down with Chloe Slater in Paris to learn more.
Author:
Daniela Waizel Rule
Lexa Gates Announces Sophomore Album, 'I Am,' Alongside Single, "Estranged"
December 8, 2025
The single is a moody, introspective anthem of love fading in the glow of ambition as Lexa boldly wears her vulnerability on her sleeve.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Gully Boys Celebrate Debut Album Release With Sassy “Big Boobs” Music Video | THE NOISE
December 8, 2025
The track is a gut-wrenching snapshot of life for the four best friends, and features a brilliant verse from rapper-producer Zora.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Charlotte Sands Is Done Sleeping With “One Eye Open” On Empowering New Single | THE NOISE
December 8, 2025
The single is a raw and cathartic offering that sees Sands explore the moment you choose peace over chaos, making it an empowering addition to her incredible and growing discography.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Izzy Camina on Heartbeat Basslines, Hugging Trees, and her EP 'Saline' [Q&A]
December 5, 2025
On Saline, Izzy devours normative, feelings-are-scary tropes and simply carousels the listener into a comprehensive state of fun and fear.
Author:
DJ Connor
Eli Delivers The Encore of Our Dreams with “Glitter”
December 5, 2025
“Glitter” is the perfect note to end the year on for both Eli and her listeners, a reminder to cut out everything that makes us feel less than what we deserve.
Author:
Giselle Libby
grentperez Looks to His Past For the Storied 'When We Were Younger'
June 6, 2023
"'When We Were Younger' is a collection of music, each relating to figures of the past, whether it be in love, loss, families, and friendship."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Charlotte Cardin Gives Herself the Love She Deserves in '99 Nights'
August 25, 2023
The sophomore effort from Cardin is equal parts vulnerable and heartfelt.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Cleo Sol's 'Gold' Feels Like a Sonic Rebirth
October 2, 2023
Exploring themes of love, religion, and self-actualization, this project is a baptism.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Nilüfer Yanya Revolves Around Pain and Vulnerability on "Midnight Sun"
January 26, 2022
"Midnight Sun" is at once dark and shimmering, shifting effortlessly between tensions and release.
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa
The Beaches Embrace the Pain of Being Alone in "What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Paranoid"
August 25, 2023
"'What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Paranoid' is a song about feeling intense anxiety after a breakup."
Author:
Abby Kenna
Noga Erez's "Godmother" Is a Sultry Rejection of Genre Prescriptions
August 22, 2024
Comfortable creating earnest discomfort in her lyrics, Noga is an artist revered by other artists.
Author:
DJ Connor
Kaash Paige Is R&B's New Dream Girl
November 22, 2019
Kaash Paige makes "indie music for the soul."
Author:
Precious Kato
RINI on "Bedtime Story," Sensual R&B, and Making the Perfect Chicken Adobo [Q&A]
May 15, 2020
Rini is a master, both in the kitchen and in the world of velvety-smooth R&B.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Valley Make a Sonic and Emotional Breakthrough on 'Last Birthday'
October 4, 2021
<i>Last Birthday</i> plays out with all the infectious euphoria of someone reaching emotional clarity.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
beabadoobee Embraces the Chaos in Her Head in "If You Want To" Video
April 12, 2019
"I feel like there's not a lot of music that explores subjects which are quite scary to talk about... but it's okay to have intimidating feelings."
Author:
Alyssa Yung