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Little Monarch Urges You to Surrender to the Journey in "Tears"
July 17, 2023
"Tears" feels like the ultimate “thank god, it’s summer” song.
Author:
Giselle Libby
All CLUB INDGO Wants to Do Is "Show You Off"
July 14, 2023
"Show You Off" is far too easy to swoon to and contagiously fun.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Chrissy Invites Us Into Her Healing Process in “Feminine Feelings" [Premiere]
July 12, 2023
"I wrote it during a time when I was in therapy, learning to face the things in my life that scared me instead of running from them.”
Author:
Joey Legittino
Gus Dapperton Gives Us One Final Look at His Forthcoming Album With "Homebody"
July 6, 2023
The palpable energy of "Homebody" speaks to Dapperton's seismic refrain and creative prowess.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
BETWEEN FRIENDS Captures the Nostalgic Joy of Summer in “Smiley”
June 30, 2023
“Smiley” feels almost designed to put a smile on your face.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Let Valley's 'Lost in Translation' Soundtrack Your Summer Coming-of-Age Story
June 23, 2023
Valley whisks up an infectious feeling of nostalgia in their impressive sophomore effort.
Author:
Abby Kenna
ggwendolyn Lets Us in on the Chaos of Figuring Yourself Out in "nancy & the crooked cowboy"
June 12, 2023
'nancy & the crooked cowboy' offers an eclectic and candid look at depression, unrequited love, and the chaos of coming of age.
Author:
Emily Foster
BEL's "Cold Brew" Is For Anyone Who Has Ever Felt the Pain of Being Ghosted
June 9, 2023
"It’s a song about trying to be the ‘chill girl’ and trying to act totally unfazed even though I was actually really hurt.”
Author:
Ali Wu
glaive Delivers His Most Hopeful Song Yet With “all i do is try my best”
June 7, 2023
"It’s quite beautiful to make a song that is truly positive in its nature.”
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
The Aces’ 'I’ve Loved You For So Long' is an Indie-Pop Sapphic Soundtrack
June 5, 2023
'I’ve Loved You For So Long' is a nostalgia-riddled triumph of The Aces’ musical innovation.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Paul Cherry and Kate Bollinger Come Together in the Animated 'Los Angeles Story'
June 2, 2023
Cherry and Bollinger pair beautifully, like wine and brie.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Cailin Russo Celebrates Her New Album 'Influx' With a Pineapple Crush Cocktail
May 31, 2023
Russo turns her intoxicating indie pop into an irresistible cocktail.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Cat Burns’ “you don’t love me anymore” Is the Softest of Heartaches
May 30, 2023
Coming to terms with your breakup? Cat Burns has a song for you.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Meet Chenayder, the Breakout High School Artist Crafting an Indie Pop Dream in 'Blue Oblivion'
May 26, 2023
At only 16, bedroom pop newcomer Chenayder is making a name for herself.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
FIG Is "Seeking For Connection" With New Single [Q&A]
May 24, 2023
We got the chance to sit down with FIG and talk all things tour, “Seeking For Connection,” and freezing in Chicago.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Evangeline's Wistful Indie Pop Comes Into Focus in 'Fuzzy'
May 22, 2023
The bulk of 'Fuzzy' is sonic vignettes that slowly give shape to the artist and human at the center of it all.
Author:
DJ Connor
Step Into the Nostalgic Warmth of Royel Otis' 'Sofa Kings' [Q&A]
May 17, 2023
The Australian duo feels like sunshine encapsulated.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
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
BETWEEN FRIENDS and Teezo Touchdown Make For a Match Made in Heaven in "redlight"
May 5, 2023
A niche collab we never betted on yet is better than we ever could have imagined.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
hemlocke springs Proves Herself an Era-Eschewing Pop Tour De Force in "sever the blight"
May 3, 2023
The more you try to figure hemlocke springs out, the more enigmatic she becomes.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Deb Never Wants To 'Thank You For Attending' Her "Final" EP
May 3, 2023
"I've felt the high of life, the comforting moments of love, and the pain of its aftermath."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Harriette Strikes the Perfect Mix of Bitter and Sweet in Debut EP 'i heart the internet'
May 1, 2023
Harriette leads listeners through tales of the chronically online, hometown politics, and some imaginative looks at love.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Postcard Boy's “On The Hillside” Feels Like Walking Through a Dream
April 26, 2023
After a three-year hiatus, “On The Hillside” was well worth the wait.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
11 Questions With Alix Page on Her New EP “Goose”
April 26, 2023
Step into Page's timeless, sun-lit canyon California pop.
Author:
DJ Connor
Meet BoyWithUke, the Mysterious DIY Artist Racking Up Streams in the Millions
November 10, 2021
Just who is BoyWithUke?
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Alexander 23 Reminds Us We're Not Alone With "IDK You Yet"
April 10, 2020
Alexander 23 tackles the complex emotions many of us are dealing with in isolation.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Meet Zeph, the Composer of Your Coming-of-Age Soundtrack
February 17, 2022
Zeph is a singer-songwriter, producer, and shitposter that you need in your life.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Wallows Remind Us It'll Be "OK" in Heartening Bop
March 20, 2020
"...no matter where we are or how alone/lost we feel right now, we can get up again and try to feel OK. We're in it together."
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
BENEE Went From Making Pizzas to Becoming Pop's Next Big Thing [Q&A]
June 28, 2019
The initial excitement surrounding BENEE is not unlike that of the first time we heard tale of a young Billie Eilish.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Still Woozy and Remi Wolf's "Pool" Showcases the Magic of True Friendship
March 17, 2022
"Pool was such a beautifully natural collaboration - and is a great reflection of how life can just so seamlessly turn into art."
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Amy Shark Opens Up About Cheating in Heartbreaking "Mess Her Up" Video
March 1, 2019
"It's beautiful, dramatic and heartbreaking all at once."
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Meet carpetgarden, the Misfit Indie Pop Icon Embracing Optimistic Nihilism
December 9, 2021
"'IDC' is a really chaotic song about embracing identity and flaws and giving up in the most positive way."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
again&again Is the International Collective You Need to Keep on Your Radar
July 31, 2020
again&again is a glorious melting pot of varied sounds and ideas.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Tim Atlas' "Tangerine" Is a Luscious Ode to Understated Beauty
October 23, 2019
Tim Atlas learned a choreographed dance for his heavenly new single. That alone is reason enough for us to play "Tangerine" on repeat.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Gracie Abrams' "Mean It" Is a Heartbreaking Debut
October 24, 2019
It's pure, sentimental, and undeniably beautiful.
Author:
Precious Kato
Su Lee Is Unapologetically "Messy Sexy" [Q&A]
September 30, 2022
"This single is about embracing the imperfections, the things that are deemed—societally speaking—unattractive."
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa
Hojean's "Over 85" Is an Effortless Joyride
March 4, 2020
There's simply no limit when it comes to Hojean.
Author:
Joey Legittino
JVKE Captures the Universal Feeling of Loss in "this is what losing someone feels like"
March 20, 2023
"We've all lost someone somehow, and it's time we start processing that loss together."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet mazie, the Introverted-Extrovert With "no friends"
April 14, 2020
We cannot help but stan mazie's music, vision, and "potatoes over meat" mentality.
Author:
Jenna Singer
The Rare Occasions Pair Existentialism and Explosive Indie Pop on "Origami"
June 7, 2021
"I hope this song can serve as a reminder to seek out the quiet and calm that exists outside our noisy little brains."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
khai dreams' 'Now and Then' Is Idyllic, Intimate Indie Pop at Its Finest
October 11, 2019
khai dreams is nearly impossible to dislike.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Meet The Booyah! Kids, New York's Bedroom Pop Poster Child
April 16, 2020
The Booyah! Kids are finding a way to stand out within the confines of New York's highly saturated music scene.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Ones To Watch Presents: Valley 'Lost In Translation' Tour
January 23, 2023
Catch the breakout indie pop band this spring!
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
LÉON's Debut Album Is Filled With Infectious Indie-Pop Anthems
March 2, 2019
LÉON is ready for the limelight.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Rex Orange County's "Face To Face" May Be His Most Exciting and Personal Single Yet
October 23, 2019
"THIS SONG IS ABOUT BEING AWAY FROM HOME, FEELING TRAPPED IN AN UNDESIRABLE SITUATION & FINDING IT DIFFICULT TO TRUST PEOPLE."
Author:
Matthew Rudas
BENEE Doesn't Want You to Be Afraid of the "Monsta" That Goes Bump in the Night
November 1, 2019
"Monsta" is the best belated Halloween gift we could have asked for 🎃
Author:
Bianca Brown
Indie-Funk Master Johnny Utah Chases His "Honeypie" in Lighthearted Video [PREMIERE]
May 16, 2019
You're about to fall madly in love with Johnny Utah, or at least his sensational talent for crafting infectious funky pop.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
LÉON Shares a Complicated Love Story in "You And I" Ahead of Album & Tour Launch
February 1, 2019
"I want people to listen and relate."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Ant Saunders Continues to Win Over Our Hearts With His "Yellow Hearts" Video
December 10, 2019
Saunders' takes us back to where his viral hit all began.
Author:
Joey Legittino