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WHATMORE Are Best Friends First, Artists Second [Q&A]
September 17, 2025
"We never put ourselves in a box... for now, we like to say we’re just WHATMORE."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Ryan Hall Brings Explosive Energy To His Opening Set At The Fonda Theatre
September 16, 2025
Hall played back-to-back nights alongside Michael Clifford (of 5 Seconds of Summer) as both the opening act and the guitarist in Clifford’s band at the iconic Los Angeles venue.
Author:
India Yeoh

'Bite Reality' is Cafuné’s Memorable Take on Life’s Imperfections
September 16, 2025
Indie-pop duo Cafuné’s new album Bite Reality is a poignant reflection.
Author:
India Yeoh

NewDad Previews Their Highly Anticipated Album 'Altar' During Troubadour Headline Show
September 16, 2025
The Irish rock band has once again proven themselves to be at the forefront of the live music scene with their raw energy and captivating stage presence.
Author:
India Yeoh

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.
Author:
Daini Stephenson

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

conner's "theme song" Proves He's a Modern Rockstar
December 17, 2020
The Maryland born, LA-based artist and multi-instrumentalist conner has been making waves with his recent single "theme song."
Author:
Tyler Borland

EKKSTACY Pours His Still Bleeding Heart Out in “she will be missed”
December 17, 2024
"she will be missed" is raw and vulnerable, delving into the complexities of heartbreak and regret.
Author:
Hillary Safadi

Kevin Abstract and Dominic Fike Reunite Over Hometown Woes in "Geezer"
June 16, 2025
"Geezer" tells a cautionary tale of how bleak life can be if you don’t live up to your potential.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Wisp Battles Shame and Insecurity in the Mesmerizing "Enough for you"
March 18, 2024
Wisp melts together classic shoegaze tropes with daring and refreshing sonic ideas.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Lauren Sanderson Is Playing By Her Own Rules in "THEY WONT LIKE THIS"
March 22, 2024
"I can’t be the only one who feels like I have to fight to find my most authentic self."
Author:
Giselle Libby

JULES IS DEAD and Ezra Team Up For the Riotous "Just 1 Thing"
September 3, 2024
"It represents a key moment when my dreams started to become real."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

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
Glixen's "lust" Is a Sonic Sandstorm of Raw Emotion
May 1, 2024
"lust" breathes like heavy, humid air, wet with distortion and ion-laden vocals.
Author:
DJ Connor

jxdn Displays a Noted Maturity and Tenderness in the Impassioned "STRAY" and "SAD OCTOBER"
April 30, 2024
Inspired by bands like Deftones, jxdn's newest double release sees the alternative rising star striking new emotional chords.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

myKeL's "DCMBR"is Emotive, Innovative, and Unrestricted by Genre
December 28, 2020
myKEL's latest track "DCMBR" is a climactic building track that transitions from a stripped back guitar driven ballad to a pulsing electronic instrumental.
Author:
Tyler Borland