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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.
Maggie Lindemann Is a Future Pop-Punk Icon and "She Knows It"
November 1, 2021
Lindemann is emerging as one of pop-punk's most subversive forces.
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Beauty School Dropout Offer Up A Feast in Sophomore Album ‘ READY TO EAT’ [Q&A]
October 13, 2023
"The album is a sonic spiral through our personal struggles with addiction, relationships, and love (or lack thereof)."
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Matthew Chaim's "Sunflowers" Is a Heart-Wrenching Ode to His Late Father [PREMIERE]
July 25, 2019
"He passed away when I was 12 years old, and it has only been in the last couple of years that I've found the space to express this loss in my songwriting."
Blossoms Go Straight for the Heartstrings in "The Keeper" Visual
November 26, 2019
Shot entirely on Super 8 film, Blossoms' new video has us asking who is our "keeper?"
poptropicaslutz!, RIZ LA VIE, and GRANDMA Unite on Apocalyptic Anthem "WW3"
January 18, 2022
Between the ensuing chaos of 2022 and the garbage fire that was 2021, stands triumphantly poptropicalslutz!
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sobhhï Discusses Branding, Moods, Inclusion, & New Single "facts up / الحين" [Q&A]
February 7, 2019
"For me the success criteria is if fans or people who are listening feel like they're apart of something that's just not music that they hit play, but kind of a world they live in. "
Sam Fender Sings of the Joy Found in Hopelessness in "Hypersonic Missiles"
March 5, 2019
Sam Fender is special; there are no two ways about it.
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Irish Alt-Rock Quartet The Academic Release Playful New Single, "Aftertaste" [Q&A]
September 13, 2019
While Ireland might not come to mind when thinking of the alt-rock scene, the enthusiastic, up-and-coming band The Academic is well on their way to changing that.
Huddy Attempts to Heal After Heartbreak in "Slowly Healing"
February 24, 2023
"Slowly Healing" sees Huddy at his rawest, most vulnerable yet.
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888 Dives into Post-Relationship Growth in the Contagious "Pins & Needles" [PREMIERE]
May 15, 2019
With elevated electronic soundscapes, contagious alt-pop melodies, and blazing vocals, the track is a commanding yet emotive release.