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Valley Carves Out a Tender Bit of Closure in "Good, but not together"
March 3, 2023
Skip the 'closure' conversation with your ex and put on Valley’s latest single instead.
Author:
Abby Kenna
DLG. Kicks Things Up a Notch With First "DROWN IN YOU" and "CLOSE ONE!" Double Release
March 2, 2023
It’s palpable how much fun the artist had during these songs' inception.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
mazie's 'blotter baby' Is a Psychedelic Indie Pop Debut For the Ages
March 2, 2023
'blotter baby' is an entire universe, decorated with neon trees and bleeding flowers.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Billy Lemos Enlists binki, spill tab, KALI and More For the Multi-Faceted ‘Control Freak’
February 24, 2023
'Control Freak' is a masterclass in plugging unique sources into the right place.
Author:
DJ Connor
Patrick Martin Resurges Onto the Scene With the Cosmic "Dandelion Eyes"
February 21, 2023
“‘Dandelion Eyes’ expresses the longing for the natural world."
Author:
Abby Kenna
Men I Trust Return to Form in “Ring of Past”
February 21, 2023
"Ring of Past” is a perfect display of Men I Trust’s affinity for retrofuturism and clever songwriting.
Author:
Carter Fife
The Aces Signal Their Third Album With "Always Get This Way"
February 21, 2023
The Aces return with a friendly reminder of their indie pop prowess.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Meet April June, the Artist Making Music For Those Who Love as Deeply As They Mourn
February 15, 2023
The UK artist's music contains both the trenches of heartbreak and the euphoria of newly bloomed romance.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Cal in Red Unveil a Lulling, Luminous EP With 'On The Dance Floor'
February 7, 2023
Cal in Red deliver an easygoing and warm affair with their latest EP.
Author:
Chloe Liz
younger hunger, James Mantis, and Yoshi T. Make For a Fearsome Trio in "Time&Place"
February 6, 2023
"Time&Place" is a wonderful reminder of the never-ending promise of the indie scene.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
joan’s "nervous" Has Arrived Just in Time for Valentine’s Day
February 3, 2023
There's a charming, precocious innocence to the indie pop outing.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
khai dreams Delivers a Moment of 'ABSOLUTE HEARTBREAK' in Long-Awaited Debut Album
January 30, 2023
'ABSOLUTE HEARTBREAK' is a reminder that when you hit rock bottom, you don't have to stay there.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Loki's Folly Are Uncertain About the Future in New Single "Beaches and Peaches" | The Noise
January 27, 2023
"The song's result felt like the perfect description of the uncertain and uncomfortable future that seems imminent."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Baseball Game Are Caught Between Hope and Regret in "Fall in Line"
January 27, 2023
The indie duo craft a tender sonic space in their latest single.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
the moss Deliver a Surf Rock-Inspired Look at Love and Loss in 'Insomnia'
January 24, 2023
Love, anxiety, loss, and more inform the moss' latest standout effort.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ones To Watch Presents: Valley 'Lost In Translation' Tour
January 23, 2023
Catch the breakout indie pop band this spring!
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
hemlocke springs' "stranger danger!" Is a Daring, Intoxicating Follow-Up to Her Breakout Hit
January 18, 2023
“stranger danger!” is a song that oozes odd, demanding your attention to keep up with Springs' unraveling.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
JAWNY Hops Aboard the Never-Ending Rollercoaster of Love in “true”
January 17, 2023
"true" is a woozy lovesick outing that sees JAWNY making full use of his left-field talents.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Bestfriend's "LEMON LIME" Is the Easygoing Soundtrack to Your Burnout
December 9, 2022
"It's a song for people who are tired of how things are while being too tired to change it."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
khai dreams Signals Their Debut Album 'Absolute Heartbreak' With "Rats"
November 22, 2022
"Rats" is a poignant glimpse into the artist's psyche as they deal with the weight of burnout.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Wonderprince Explores a 'Path Through the Trees' in Surreal Debut EP
November 21, 2022
"These songs were inspired by the worlds that we escape into through our dreams."
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
10 Questions With KIDS on Their First Singles "Alcohol & Cigarettes" and "Settle Down"
November 15, 2022
The London-based duo is making a bold introduction.
Author:
DJ Connor
Kinneret Cojures a Magical Sonic Spell With "Wizardry!"
October 31, 2022
Effortlessly enchanting, 19-year-old Kinneret is a true creative
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
10 Questions With Beaux on His New EP 'how can i sleep? i'm wide awake'
October 29, 2022
"...fear of failure, death, heartbreak, love, friendship, childhood. I’ve got it all covered."
Author:
DJ Connor
Easy Life: "You always feel totally lost and that’s a little bit sad but also really liberating." [Q&A]
October 27, 2022
"It’s the little things, the small insecurities we all have that actually build the character arc of growing up and maturing."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
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