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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
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
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
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
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"
October 31, 2023
Dawson describes an all-too-familiar isolation in this lusciously genre-less gem.
Author:
Abby Kenna

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'
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"
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"
October 4, 2023
Between grungy distortion and folk-inspired, acoustic ease, Slow Pulp provides a much-needed sonic companion to loneliness.
Author:
Abby Kenna

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
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

The Aces Signal Their Third Album With "Always Get This Way"
February 21, 2023
The Aces return with a friendly reminder of their indie pop prowess.
Author:
Abby Kenna
JELEEL! Flexes His Effortless Flow Alongside Armani White in "GNARLY!"
March 10, 2023
“GNARLY!” arrives as a welcome venture for JELEEL!’s sound.
Author:
Abby Kenna

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

carolesdaughter's “nobody’s favorite person, not even my own” Is a Daring and Raw Self-Portrait
April 17, 2023
"The only thing you own in life is your body and your soul and no person is worth losing that for.”
Author:
Abby Kenna

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

Tess Clare's "Part 2" Is A Sunlit Welcome to Post-Breakup Bliss
April 21, 2023
Tess Clare’s “Part 2” is a drive down the PCH, wind flowing through hooky melodies and indie-pop-breakup-anthem goodness.
Author:
Abby Kenna

Jules Paymer and Miki Ratsula Teams Up For the Vulnerable "The Daughter That My Mother Wanted"
April 21, 2023
“TDTMMW” is a raw confessional told through intertwined harmonies and a moving music video.
Author:
Abby Kenna

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