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WILLOW Continues Her Pop-Punk Reign With “<maybe> it’s my fault"
June 24, 2022
There is nothing quite like hearing WILLOW unravel on her own work.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
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The Wrecks Examine Empathy and Life's Complexities in Sophomore Album 'Sonder' [Q&A]
June 21, 2022
"I think the only tried and true process with creating music is the fact that it's a journey of exploration and discovery. There's no formula."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

beabadoobee Searches Out Human Warmth in the Rapturous "10:36"
June 15, 2022
beabadoobee is making some of the best indie rock of recent memory.
Author:
Dillon Stave

Beauty School Dropout Deliver an Electrifying Label Debut With "Assassin"
May 25, 2022
If you don't know the name Beauty School Dropout, you're missing out.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Cannon Can't Keep Up With His "College Friends" in New Genre-Spanning Single
May 23, 2022
"I soon came to realize that in trying to be two places at once, I ended up nowhere."
Author:
Chloe Liz

Matt Maeson Returns Home a Changed Man in "Blood Runs Red"
May 19, 2022
"'Blood Runs Red' is a song about being a successful artist and the narcissistic tendencies that come along with it."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Ethel Cain Reckons With Love, Violence, and Religion in Debut Album 'Preacher's Daughter'
May 13, 2022
Cain's debut is emotionally shuddering, producing a crater-deep impact that commands your attention.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

renforshort Enlists Travis Barker For the Intoxicating "we'll make this ok"
May 12, 2022
"we'll make this ok" tells the story of a poisonous love; the addiction to affection from your most beautiful enemy.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

aldn Takes a Step Toward Accepting His Grief in 'good grief'
May 12, 2022
<i>good grief</i> is comprised of seven tracks that explore the seven stages of mourning.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Pale Waves Return With "Lies," Announce New Album 'Unwanted'
May 9, 2022
"Lies" is a nostalgic, pop-punk anthem that harnesses angst to empower catharsis.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Marco Luka Displays Incredible Versatility on "do me wrong"
May 21, 2021
"I'm trying to be a better artist by just being more honest with myself, and that starts with this song."
Author:
Tyler Borland
Glacier Veins Grows With the Phases of the Moon on 'Lunar Reflection' [Q&A]
March 15, 2022
For the dream punk band, their latest album is a testament to the power of transformation.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Mobley Couples Weighty Themes With Infectious Sonics in “stay volk”
July 21, 2022
“‘stay volk’ is a song about the ways people perform identities imposed on them by society and how draining that performance can be."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Meet Wet Leg, the UK Breakout Act Wielding Biting Wordplay and Deadpan Delivery
January 4, 2022
Listening to Wet Leg feels equal parts cathartic and exhilarating.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

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

The Faim Presents a Riveting Take on Humanity in "Humans" Video
August 30, 2019
A look at "What it means to be human."
Author:
Jimmy Smith

Long Live KennyHoopla, Travis Barker, and Pop Punk!
June 11, 2021
KennyHoopla is living proof that pop punk's resurgence is no passing fad.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Emei Is Perfectly Okay With Never Being “That Girl”
July 18, 2022
Emei accepts herself, flaws and all, in a pop-punk tour de force.
Author:
Chloe Liz

Beach Bunny Unleashes a Spectacular ‘Emotional Creature’ With Sophomore Album
August 2, 2022
"'Emotional Creature' is, at its center, an album about allowing oneself to feel the full spectrum of human emotions."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Oxymorrons Bring a Rollercoaster of Energy to Adrenaline-Pumping "Think Big"
March 9, 2022
"If you're not headbanging or screaming like you're about to transform into a Super Saiyan, I don't know what will."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon