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Dora Jar Returns With the Tauntingly Original “Puppet”

Dora Jar Returns With the Tauntingly Original “Puppet”

November 22, 2023 “Puppet” is an alluring return for the ever-original Dora Jar.
Author: Abby Kenna
garii's EP "twist my arm" Is a Candid and Captivating Debut

garii's EP "twist my arm" Is a Candid and Captivating Debut

November 18, 2023 Notes of Americana-gothic nostalgia decorate garii's debut EP twist my arm – and it's not one to miss.
Author: Abby Kenna
Jon Hill's "Heart" Is a Charming Ache of Debut

Jon Hill's "Heart" Is a Charming Ache of Debut

November 15, 2023 Jon Hill's debut single, "Heart," introduces listeners to his timeless and contemporary sound.
Author: Abby Kenna
quannnic's 'Stepdream' Is a Melancholic Yet Hopeful Testament From a Budding Cult Icon

quannnic's 'Stepdream' Is a Melancholic Yet Hopeful Testament From a Budding Cult Icon

November 13, 2023 quannnic seems poised to leave a lasting legacy in the noise scene and beyond.
Author: Abby Kenna
Kevin Abstract's 'Blanket' Feels Like the Album He's Been Waiting Ages to Make

Kevin Abstract's 'Blanket' Feels Like the Album He's Been Waiting Ages to Make

November 7, 2023 Abstract guides listeners through a genre-less journey of alternative ingenuity.
Author: Abby Kenna
Debbii Dawson Floats Along in Her Own Orbit in "Too Strange for the Circus"

Debbii Dawson Floats Along in Her Own Orbit in "Too Strange for the Circus"

October 31, 2023 Dawson describes an all-too-familiar isolation in this lusciously genre-less gem.
Author: Abby Kenna
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Jane Remover Embarks on a Noise Rocky Odyssey in 'Census Designated'

Jane Remover Embarks on a Noise Rocky Odyssey in 'Census Designated'

October 24, 2023 Jane Remover builds together lush, abrasive soundscapes with all the tension of a blockbuster thriller.
Author: Abby Kenna
Meet flyingish, the 15-Year-Old Exploring the Unknown in 'the way night falls'

Meet flyingish, the 15-Year-Old Exploring the Unknown in 'the way night falls'

October 18, 2023 flyingfish’s artistry paints a portrait of raw, unbridled discovery in motion.
Author: Abby Kenna
Yam Haus Have Hit Their Stride with "Stupid and Famous"

Yam Haus Have Hit Their Stride with "Stupid and Famous"

October 6, 2023 "Stupid and Famous" hones in on gutsy, guitar-led arrangements and infectious hooks for a sound that feels excitingly authentic for the band.
Author: Abby Kenna
Slow Pulp Wanders Down the Spiraling Road of Life in "Yard"

Slow Pulp Wanders Down the Spiraling Road of Life in "Yard"

October 4, 2023 Between grungy distortion and folk-inspired, acoustic ease, Slow Pulp provides a much-needed sonic companion to loneliness.
Author: Abby Kenna
Petey's 'USA' Is a Coming-of-Rage Marvel

Petey's 'USA' Is a Coming-of-Rage Marvel

September 26, 2023 In 'USA,' the internet sensation and indie rock artist fully embraces the minute existentialism of adulthood.
Author: Abby Kenna
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The Beaches Deftly Balance Anthems Alongside Tender Introspection in 'Blame My Ex'

The Beaches Deftly Balance Anthems Alongside Tender Introspection in 'Blame My Ex'

September 18, 2023 'Blame My Ex' is an instant indie rock classic.
Author: Abby Kenna
Meet Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Australia's Latest Rocking Export

Meet Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, Australia's Latest Rocking Export

September 12, 2023 Bristling with garage-punk indifference and gritty guitar riffs, the Aussie four-piece is clearly one to watch.
Author: Abby Kenna
We're Sending Three Independent Artists to Music Midtown to Play Their First Festival

We're Sending Three Independent Artists to Music Midtown to Play Their First Festival

September 11, 2023 We teamed up with Gala Music to give 3 artists the chance to play a set of original music at their first festival, hear about their thoughts below.
Author: Abby Kenna
Amelia Moore's “over my ex” Embraces the Harsh Reality of Not Being Ready to Move On

Amelia Moore's “over my ex” Embraces the Harsh Reality of Not Being Ready to Move On

September 5, 2023 Moore's “over my my ex” is a not-so-quiet testament to her impending pop reign.
Author: Abby Kenna
pop
eee gee Delivers an Indie Pop Triumph in the Kaleidoscopic 'SHE-REX'

eee gee Delivers an Indie Pop Triumph in the Kaleidoscopic 'SHE-REX'

September 5, 2023 'SHE-REX' is a colorful indication of eee gee's expansive artistic vision.
Author: Abby Kenna
Joe P’s “Don’t Wanna Love U” Is an Epiphany Embodied in an Alt-Pop Anthem

Joe P’s “Don’t Wanna Love U” Is an Epiphany Embodied in an Alt-Pop Anthem

August 25, 2023 “Basically, it’s the saddest song I’ve ever written dressed up in a happy song’s clothes.”
Author: Abby Kenna
The Beaches Embrace the Pain of Being Alone in "What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Paranoid"

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
Fall Under the Spell of Eyedress and Mac Demarco's "The Dark Prince"

Fall Under the Spell of Eyedress and Mac Demarco's "The Dark Prince"

August 21, 2023 "The Dark Prince" is the first of two Eyedress singles to feature DeMarco, with the other set to release this fall.
Author: Abby Kenna
Bruno Major Takes Us Through The Making of His Album, 'Columbo' [Q&A]

Bruno Major Takes Us Through The Making of His Album, 'Columbo' [Q&A]

August 2, 2023 We had the chance to sit down with Bruno Major and talk about his album "Columbo": everything from releasing music for the first time in years to the word "banger".
Author: Abby Kenna
Slow Pulp Evoke a Carefree Summer Burnout in "Doubt"

Slow Pulp Evoke a Carefree Summer Burnout in "Doubt"

July 31, 2023 With a biting but bittersweet new single, “Doubt,” Slow Pulp inches closer to their impending album, 'Yard.'
Author: Abby Kenna
spill tab Conjures an Ideal Self and Indie Pop Fantasy in 'KLEPTO'

spill tab Conjures an Ideal Self and Indie Pop Fantasy in 'KLEPTO'

July 25, 2023 "I made a lot of these songs during a time in my life where so much was changing, a lot of good evolutions but those came with endless self doubt, hella imposter syndrome."
Author: Abby Kenna
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The Beaches’ “Me & Me” Is a (Slightly Bitter) Anthem For the Hyper-Independent

The Beaches’ “Me & Me” Is a (Slightly Bitter) Anthem For the Hyper-Independent

July 25, 2023 “Me & Me” is a rousing peek into the spectrum of The Beaches’ soon-to-arrive album, 'Blame My Ex.'
Author: Abby Kenna
LØLØ’s "hot girls in hell" is a Psychotically Sentimental Alt-Pop Anthem

LØLØ’s "hot girls in hell" is a Psychotically Sentimental Alt-Pop Anthem

July 24, 2023 Through "hot girls in hell" and “5,6,7,8,” LØLØ flaunts her ability to romanticize toxicity in an achingly relatable way.
Author: Abby Kenna
pop
j solomon’s “Trick” is an Indie Rock Revolt Fit For the NYC Underground Scene

j solomon’s “Trick” is an Indie Rock Revolt Fit For the NYC Underground Scene

July 21, 2023 "Trick" is indie sleaze at its finest, wearing grit like a badge of honor.
Author: Abby Kenna