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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.
Author:
Carter Fife
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.
Author:
Tyler Borland
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.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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
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.
Author:
Carter Fife
Russ Reiss' Latest Alternative-Fueled Single Is "everything"
June 8, 2021
Consider this another solid addition to the growing pop-punk comeback.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
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."
Author:
Rachel Lai
conner's "good for nothing" Is an Alternative-Fueled Love Letter
June 3, 2021
conner epitomizes what made the '90s alternative scene so exciting.
Author:
Tyler Borland
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.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
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.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
Elroy Disregards Boundaries on His Highly Catchy Single "PARASITE"
December 8, 2020
Pennsylvania native Elroy embodies the sounds and ideas of Hyperpop but does it on his own terms.
Author:
Tyler Borland
LØLØ’s Not Your Pop Star Princess; She’s Your Unapologetic Pop Punk ‘debbie downer’ [Q&A]
October 13, 2022
The rising star opens up on her new EP, complicated feelings about TikTok, and more.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Chats Pull Off the Perfect Crime in "Dine N Dash"
March 7, 2020
Inspired by '80s legend Mr. Democracy Manifest, The Chats' latest outing is a characteristically high-energy affair.
Author:
Jimmy Smith
Wallows' Debut Album, 'Nothing Happens,' Was Well Worth the Wait
March 26, 2019
'Nothing Happens' reflects on our experiences growing up together, our loss of innocence and the thoughts and fears that come with transitioning into adulthood."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Nessa Barrett Embraces Her Intrusive Thoughts in "BANG BANG!"
February 21, 2023
"The song was written about my borderline personality rage."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Wombats' Matthew Murphy on Picasso, "Black Mirror," and Solo Project, Love Fame Tragedy [Q&A]
October 10, 2019
"I just feel like happiness and sadness are really conducive to creativity, but happiness even more..."
Author:
Hannah Cotter
Kevin Holliday Delivers a Distinctive Vision in "Every Single Time"
May 11, 2020
Holliday's genre-bending approach at times feels wildly defiant.
Author:
Joey Legittino
EKKSTACY's 'misery' Is the Soundtrack to Your Nihilist Fantasy
October 6, 2022
This is an album constructed for those who see and feel, at amplified levels.
Author:
Jake Selvey
Aaron Taos Warns of the Danger of Social Media Envy in "Saboteur"
December 20, 2019
As Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Comparison is the thief of joy."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
iDKHOW - "Choke" | Live From The Rooftop Presented by The Noise
March 13, 2019
If you haven't quite grown out of your pop-punk phase (don't worry, neither have we), we have just the thing for you.
Author:
Jimmy Smith