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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
THE Peach Tree Rascals Interview
April 9, 2020
We spent the day painting in the backyard with anti-pop's most promising new collective.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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
flor Pulls off an Exhilarating Balancing Act in 'ley lines' Album
September 6, 2019
Be sure to catch flor performing their new album and plenty of fan favorites on their Ones To Watch - presented tour this fall!
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet Panchinko, the Forgotten Band the Internet Helped Rediscover
May 9, 2023
Thanks to a 4chan /mu/ thread, Panchiko is humbly accepting their long overdue flowers.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
grandson Battles His Inner Demons Amidst a World at War in 'Death Of An Optimist'
December 4, 2020
2020 serves as the perfect backdrop for grandson's long-awaited, political-fueled debut album.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Luna Aura Aims to Set Fire to Society's White Picket Fences in "English Boys" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 10, 2019
Luna Aura is cutting as she is cunning.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Ethan Bortnick Sets His Heart Ablaze in "arsonists"
October 17, 2022
"arsonists" is a goose-bump-inducing single that pushes the piano prodigy to his limits.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ruby Fields Tells Part of Her Life Story on 'Been Doin' It For A Bit' [Q&A]
October 5, 2021
A sense of honesty bleeds into every aspect of <I>Been Doin' It For a Bit</I>.
Author:
Ally Rincà²n
BabyJake Wants His New Music to Bring Him Closer to His Fans [Q&A]
July 31, 2020
We were honored to sit down with this growing star and learn more about where he came from, and his future plans with music.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Sam Fender Artistically Unpacks One-Night Stands with "Will We Talk?" Ahead of Debut Album
July 3, 2019
Dashing good looks, powerful vocals, and guitar expertise aren't the only things Fender has going for him.
Author:
Miranda Hyman