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Kenny Mason's "Play Ball" Video Is a Punk-Rap Nostalgia Trip
June 16, 2021
Mason's music is a harmonious synthesis of punk, alternative rock, and Atlanta hip-hop affinities.
TANISAKO Reaches New Heights on Sophomore Single "Young & Dangerous"
June 15, 2021
In the span of two singles, TANISAKO has already established a somber, distinctive sound.
Deb Never's "Disassociate" Is a Haunting Reflection on the Past Year
June 14, 2021
In her latest single, Never muses on substance abuse, growing older, and the fear of fading into nothingness.
Long Live KennyHoopla, Travis Barker, and Pop Punk!
June 11, 2021
KennyHoopla is living proof that pop punk's resurgence is no passing fad.
Japanese Breakfast's Long-Awaited 'Jubilee' Is Nothing Short of Outright Joy
June 10, 2021
Zauner's self-exploration and experimentation are often met hand in hand with intense bouts of celebration.
Russ Reiss' Latest Alternative-Fueled Single Is "everything"
June 8, 2021
Consider this another solid addition to the growing pop-punk comeback.
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renforshort Paints a Picture of Her World on 'off saint dominique' [Q&A]
June 4, 2021
"I've gotten so personal on this project, because I'm just not scared of it anymore."
conner's "good for nothing" Is an Alternative-Fueled Love Letter
June 3, 2021
conner epitomizes what made the '90s alternative scene so exciting.
Olivia Rodrigo's 'Sour' Is the Angsty Pop Return You've Been Longing For
May 24, 2021
Rodrigo's voice carries the flavors of Paramore punk, Alanis Morissette angst, Kelly Clarkson belt, all topped off with a Taylor Swift candidness.
Janna Jamison Wants You at Her Twisted Tea Party in "Invitation To A Beheading"
May 21, 2021
Inspired by the Vladimir Nabokov novel, "Invitation To A Beheading" revels in its left-field influences.
renforshort Returns With "moshpit," a Delicate Banger
January 31, 2022
"It's about an annoying relationship where you're treated like garbage and just keep trying to get out."
Genres Don't Apply to Bryce Bishop
February 23, 2022
Bishop weaves together the threads of Midwest emo, anti-pop, hip-hop, and alternative to create a patchwork vision all his own.
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."
Troi Irons Is Spearheading a Musical Revolution
October 10, 2019
"I stopped caring about whether or not I was gonna be successful."
Dominic Fike Returns With Another Song Sure to Get Stuck in Your Head
June 26, 2020
Can Fike do any wrong?
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Moby Rich Pulls a Weezer in 'Songs We Didn't Write' [PREMIERE]
September 26, 2019
Moby Rich tackles Lizzo and Weezer to wondrous effect.
carwash's 'soap water' Is a Brilliant Portrait of Fleeting Youth
September 20, 2021
soap water is music that calls to mind adolescent romance, indie rock of the '90s, and halcyon summer days.
Aries Displays a Refreshing Optimism on "DITTO"
March 1, 2021
Genre-bending wunderkind Aries is on a roll, and his momentum shows no signs of slowing.
Oliver Tree Is Equal Parts Meme and Alt Pop Superstar on "Bury Me Alive"
June 17, 2020
Rising alternative star and internet icon, Oliver Tree, returns with another single for his long-awaited debut album, Ugly is Beautiful.
The Driver Era Lives Life to the Fullest in "Welcome To The End Of Your Life"
April 29, 2019
5 songs into their discography, and The Driver Era has never failed to impress us with their approach to alt-pop.