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Slow Joy's 'A Joy So Slow At Times I Don't Think It's Coming' Is A Stunning Debut
September 15, 2025
Blending elements of grunge, emo, and shoegaze into an emotionally rich experience, this album establishes Esteban Flores as a voice in the modern alternative scene.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Indie Darlings Say Sue Me Create Music that Feels Like a Quiet Conversation With Your Past — Nostalgic
September 11, 2025
Indie darlings Say Sue Me create music that feels like a quiet conversation with your past — nostalgic, dreamy, and beautifully raw.
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The Last Dinner Party Explore Loss, Grief, and the Permanence of it All in "The Scythe"
September 10, 2025
"The Scythe comes for everyone, and you shouldn't be afraid about what's on the other side."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Chloe Moriondo Dives To New Depths With "girls with gills"
September 10, 2025
The new track is a fierce alternative anthem that oozes a seductive, club-ready aura, feeling like a natural successor to her critically acclaimed recent album, oyster.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

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

"IT'S HARD (to be a Man)" But It's Easy to Love MARIS
September 1, 2025
A bold narrative that uses both humor and sarcasm, this song tackles the heaviness MARIS was feeling during a brief stint as a sex worker.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos

Cathartically Rageful, Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers Are on Fire With "Mother"
September 1, 2025
The single comes alongside the announcement of their second full-length studio album, GLORY, which is slated to drop on November 7.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

The Beaches' 'No Hard Feelings' Is Messy, Real, and Deliciously Queer
September 1, 2025
Over 11 tracks, the band presents their distinctive fusion of raw, heartfelt lyrics and unapologetic energy, cementing their position as a leading force in alt-rock today.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Quadeca Embarks on a Journey of a Lifetime in 'Vanisher, Horizon Scraper'
August 29, 2025
'Vanisher, Horizon Scraper' sees Quadeca in a perpetual state of transformation.
Author:
Carter Fife
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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

Chelsea Collins Bids a Sweet Farewell to a Toxic Ex on "Wish U Hell"
January 26, 2022
"'Wish U Hell' evokes the nostalgic feeling of being nine years old, jumping on my bed, pretending I'm a rockstar."
Author:
Nathan Ahamed

adam brian paul's "Chillin in the Garden" Is Infectious Emotional Decay
February 25, 2022
There is a compositional fearlessness to "Chillin in the Garden" that mirrors deep therapy.
Author:
DJ Connor

WILLOW's '<COPINGMECHANISM>' Is a Potent Journey Through Her Subconscious
October 10, 2022
WILLOW'S revival of angsty emo-rock seems to come as naturally as breathing.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Daydreamers’ Debut EP Catapults Listeners into a World of Purifying Fantasy
November 16, 2024
The band leans into a complex theme of escaping into their daydreams while also reveling in their sometimes aching feelings.
Author:
Caroline McKenzie

Fontaines D.C. Expand on Hit Album Romance With Two Surreal Deluxe Tracks
April 22, 2025
Landing as one of our absolute favorites last year, Romance (Deluxe) dives even deeper into the gut-wrenching, emotional themes that made the original truly captivating.
Author:
Hillary Safadi

Genre-Bending Duo Brevin Kim Is Sending Your Playlists Into Retirement
October 2, 2019
"Every day is different for humans, sometimes you feel different emotions from hour to hour, and this fleeting nature of our feelings is reflected through the range of sounds on 'cliff.'"
Author:
Bianca Brown

YUNGBLUD and Lil Yachty Leave the World Behind in "When We Die (Can We Still Get High?)"
January 26, 2024
"I wanted this moment to be a collision of each other's imagination and sound."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

glaive Begs the Question "huh" in Breakneck Banger
January 31, 2024
“huh” is the glaive encapsulated, merging raw emotions with unfiltered electronic soundscapes.
Author:
Abby Kenna

Charlie Curtis-Beard Reflects on New Changes with the 'Rain In Pasadena' EP
December 14, 2020
Los Angeles based rapper and singer Charlie Curtis-Beard is best known for his youthful demeanor and creative use of R&B, hip hop, and pop influences in his music.
Author:
Tyler Borland

Elko's Debut 'Love Was The Reason' Cannot Be Boxed In
January 11, 2021
'Love Was The Reason' is a dejected and emotive album all centered around Elko's navigation through a difficult relationship.
Author:
Tyler Borland