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Magdalena Bay Releases Double Single "Second Sleep / Star Eyes" As An Ethereal Album Successor

Magdalena Bay Releases Double Single "Second Sleep / Star Eyes" As An Ethereal Album Successor

October 1, 2025 These two singles aren’t just B-sides; they're a stunning reflection of a fantastical style that is uniquely theirs, giving listeners a thrilling snippet of what the group will do next.
Author: Hillary Safadi
KENNYHOOPLA's 'conditions of an orphan' EP Toes The Line of Punk, Pop, Revenge, and Resilience [Q&A]

KENNYHOOPLA's 'conditions of an orphan' EP Toes The Line of Punk, Pop, Revenge, and Resilience [Q&A]

September 22, 2025 We caught up with the genre-defying artist about the release of his latest EP.
Author: Hillary Safadi
Catie Turner's "Tourist Attraction" Is A Souvenir We'll Treasure

Catie Turner's "Tourist Attraction" Is A Souvenir We'll Treasure

September 11, 2025 Catie Turner, an ex-American Idol finalist who has become a bedroom indie-rock sensation, is back with a new single “Tourist Attraction.”
Author: Hillary Safadi
Pearly Drops' Album, The Voices Are Coming Back, Is A Surrealist's Dream

Pearly Drops' Album, The Voices Are Coming Back, Is A Surrealist's Dream

September 5, 2025 The Voices Are Coming Back strikes a balance between the relatable and otherworldly.
Author: Hillary Safadi
Balu Brigada's 'Portal' Is An Artfully Alternative Debut

Balu Brigada's 'Portal' Is An Artfully Alternative Debut

September 3, 2025 Balu Brigada is alt pop’s best kept secret, and there’s no question that their debut album Portal, is the gift that we’ve been waiting for.
Author: Hillary Safadi
Joey Valence & Brae's HYPERYOUTH Is Like Aging In Reverse [Q&A]

Joey Valence & Brae's HYPERYOUTH Is Like Aging In Reverse [Q&A]

August 28, 2025 We caught the genre-bending duo to hear the latest on the freedom of creative control, their upcoming tour, Mozart & Bon Jovi, and the top tier Cheesecake Factory order.
Author: Hillary Safadi
rap
Welcome to the Gauzy Dreamscape of Wisp's Debut Album, 'If Not Winter'

Welcome to the Gauzy Dreamscape of Wisp's Debut Album, 'If Not Winter'

August 6, 2025 Wisp has unveiled their highly anticipated debut album, If Not Winter, that is a fever dream of maximalism, shoegaze, and woefully exquisite angst.
Author: Hillary Safadi
The Favors' "The Hudson" Is A Melancholic Homage to New York

The Favors' "The Hudson" Is A Melancholic Homage to New York

July 18, 2025 The Favors, without question, continue to showcase their effervescent, narrative-rich sound with this second release.
Author: Hillary Safadi
pop
Chloe Star's EP Apt. 1101 Is A Battlecry of Alt-Pop Bravado

Chloe Star's EP Apt. 1101 Is A Battlecry of Alt-Pop Bravado

July 15, 2025 Apt. 1101 is a well-rounded sophomore EP, short and sweet – with enough range of what Star excels at, transcending genre norms by challenging what we expect a modern rocker to sound like and making it so much better.
Author: Hillary Safadi
pop
Joey Valence & Brae Announce Third Album, HYPERYOUTH, With Electric Double Single

Joey Valence & Brae Announce Third Album, HYPERYOUTH, With Electric Double Single

July 15, 2025 A well anticipated follow up to the critically acclaimed PUNK TACTICS and NO HANDS, JVB continues to shine in their maximalist reinterpretation of classic emcee / rapper duo with a refreshing, vibrant style.
Author: Hillary Safadi
rap