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Oscar Lang on His New Album "Look Now," Retail Therapy, and Release Day Cocktail Pairings [Q&A]

Oscar Lang on His New Album "Look Now," Retail Therapy, and Release Day Cocktail Pairings [Q&A]

July 21, 2023 Oscar Lang chats about his visceral new album, Look Now, as well Wallace and Gromit alarm clocks, adulthood, and even a suggested cocktail pairing for the release.
Author: Abby Kenna
q&a
Petey Gives Himself Over to an Enthralling Emotional Deluge in "I'll Wait"

Petey Gives Himself Over to an Enthralling Emotional Deluge in "I'll Wait"

July 11, 2023 The single arrives alongside the news of the artist's forthcoming album, 'USA.'
Author: Abby Kenna
usa
Meet Hannah Cole, the Indie Artist Capturing the Quiet Rage of a Supernova in 'Big Bite'

Meet Hannah Cole, the Indie Artist Capturing the Quiet Rage of a Supernova in 'Big Bite'

July 10, 2023 Cole infuses her textured lyrics with an enthralling tinge of melancholic resentment.
Author: Abby Kenna
Del Water Gap’s “All We Ever Do Is Talk” is a Yearning Look At His Impending Album

Del Water Gap’s “All We Ever Do Is Talk” is a Yearning Look At His Impending Album

July 5, 2023 Del Water Gap has mastered the art of casual cinematic flair,
Author: Abby Kenna
Wallice’s 'Mr Big Shot' Is a Coming-of-Age Triumph

Wallice’s 'Mr Big Shot' Is a Coming-of-Age Triumph

June 27, 2023 Wallice balances the fatigue and frustration of coming into adulthood to visceral effect.
Author: Abby Kenna
Let Valley's 'Lost in Translation' Soundtrack Your Summer Coming-of-Age Story

Let Valley's 'Lost in Translation' Soundtrack Your Summer Coming-of-Age Story

June 23, 2023 Valley whisks up an infectious feeling of nostalgia in their impressive sophomore effort.
Author: Abby Kenna
pop
Ambré’s 'who’s loving you?' EP Is a Lush Vignette of Her Sound

Ambré’s 'who’s loving you?' EP Is a Lush Vignette of Her Sound

June 22, 2023 'who's loving you?' feels both like an apology and an outpouring of longing.
Author: Abby Kenna
R&B
Helena Deland's "Spring Bug" Is a Warm Meditation on Coping With Our Past Lives

Helena Deland's "Spring Bug" Is a Warm Meditation on Coping With Our Past Lives

June 6, 2023 “Spring Bug” is a dreamy, euphoric experience, akin to a half-formed memory in the making.
Author: Abby Kenna
Bully's 'Lucky For You' Is an Indie-Grunge Look at Grief

Bully's 'Lucky For You' Is an Indie-Grunge Look at Grief

June 6, 2023 In one word, 'Lucky For You' is raw.
Author: Abby Kenna
The Aces’ 'I’ve Loved You For So Long' is an Indie-Pop Sapphic Soundtrack

The Aces’ 'I’ve Loved You For So Long' is an Indie-Pop Sapphic Soundtrack

June 5, 2023 'I’ve Loved You For So Long' is a nostalgia-riddled triumph of The Aces’ musical innovation.
Author: Abby Kenna
Towa Bird’s “Boomerang” Embraces the Painful Push and Pull of a Long Distance Relationship

Towa Bird’s “Boomerang” Embraces the Painful Push and Pull of a Long Distance Relationship

May 30, 2023 “Boomerang” is just as good as it is gut-wrenching.
Author: Abby Kenna
Cat Burns’ “you don’t love me anymore” Is the Softest of Heartaches

Cat Burns’ “you don’t love me anymore” Is the Softest of Heartaches

May 30, 2023 Coming to terms with your breakup? Cat Burns has a song for you.
Author: Abby Kenna
Deb Fan’s Debut EP 'Gemini Moon' Is a Haunting, Dark-Pop Triumph [Q&A]

Deb Fan’s Debut EP 'Gemini Moon' Is a Haunting, Dark-Pop Triumph [Q&A]

May 26, 2023 "I wanted to tell a story, my story."
Author: Abby Kenna
r&b
pop
Noah Floersch's “Thompson's Station” Is the Soundtrack to Your Wanderlust

Noah Floersch's “Thompson's Station” Is the Soundtrack to Your Wanderlust

May 26, 2023 “Thompson's Station” is a vibrant indicator for the decadent album to come from the steadily rising folk artist.
Author: Abby Kenna
FIG Is "Seeking For Connection" With New Single [Q&A]

FIG Is "Seeking For Connection" With New Single [Q&A]

May 24, 2023 We got the chance to sit down with FIG and talk all things tour, “Seeking For Connection,” and freezing in Chicago.
Author: Abby Kenna
r&b
FIG
Nick Wagen’s “I Want Your Love” Is This Summer’s Heartache Anthem

Nick Wagen’s “I Want Your Love” Is This Summer’s Heartache Anthem

May 15, 2023 Working on this summer’s hand-out-the-window, road-trip-to-the-beach playlist?
Author: Abby Kenna
pop
Choose Your Own Adventure With Eyedress' “Escape From the Killer”

Choose Your Own Adventure With Eyedress' “Escape From the Killer”

May 15, 2023 Are you dancing to the production of 2008 or leaning into the grunge of 1994?
Author: Abby Kenna
underscores’ “Cops and Robbers” Is a Melting Pot of HyperPop Mastery

underscores’ “Cops and Robbers” Is a Melting Pot of HyperPop Mastery

May 10, 2023 “Cops and Robbers” invokes Radiohead’s madness, early 2000s pop melodies, and modern hyperpop production.
Author: Abby Kenna
Zoe Ko Transports Us to New York City in “Fire Escape”

Zoe Ko Transports Us to New York City in “Fire Escape”

May 10, 2023 “Fire Escape” feels like being a college student in the big city, lost but optimistic.
Author: Abby Kenna
pop
Bruno Major Re-Introduces Himself With "We Were Never Really Friends"

Bruno Major Re-Introduces Himself With "We Were Never Really Friends"

May 5, 2023 “We Were Never Really Friends” reintroduces us to the lush landscape of Bruno Major’s songwriting, laden with fresh foliage after the artist’s 3 year hiatus.
Author: Abby Kenna
pop
Harriette Strikes the Perfect Mix of Bitter and Sweet in Debut EP 'i heart the internet'

Harriette Strikes the Perfect Mix of Bitter and Sweet in Debut EP 'i heart the internet'

May 1, 2023 Harriette leads listeners through tales of the chronically online, hometown politics, and some imaginative looks at love.
Author: Abby Kenna
Ryan Beatty Attempts to Answer the Unanswerable in 'Calico'

Ryan Beatty Attempts to Answer the Unanswerable in 'Calico'

April 28, 2023 Calico is a transformative step for the visionary singer-songwriter.
Author: Abby Kenna
pop
The Band CAMINO Ponders "What Am I Missing?" in Cathartic New Single

The Band CAMINO Ponders "What Am I Missing?" in Cathartic New Single

April 26, 2023 “What Am I Missing?” will leave you angsty about a situationship you don’t even have.
Author: Abby Kenna
Leith Ross' "Music Box" Will Send You Down an Amber-Hued Nostalgia Trip

Leith Ross' "Music Box" Will Send You Down an Amber-Hued Nostalgia Trip

April 25, 2023 “Music Box” is a testament to Ross’ signature world of cinematic indie-folk.
Author: Abby Kenna
grentperez Announces Upcoming EP With the Danceable Single “When the Day Is Done”

grentperez Announces Upcoming EP With the Danceable Single “When the Day Is Done”

April 25, 2023 “When the Day Is Done” is a kaleidoscopic assortment of sunny, funk-fueled sounds.
Author: Abby Kenna