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Good Kid Culminates Their Trilogy With the Adventurous ‘Good Kid 3’
April 18, 2023
Sometimes a band just nails their opening steps.
Author:
DJ Connor
Meet Momma, the Indie Rockers Who Should Be a 'Household Name' After Their Coachella Set
April 13, 2023
Momma writes the type of music you wish you could experience at a crowded college house show, shoulder to shoulder in someone’s basement.
Author:
Abby Kenna
The Beths Look For Life's Purpose On "Watching The Credits" | THE NOISE
April 13, 2023
New Zealand power-pop band The Beths rocked 2022 with the release of their album Expert In A Dying Field. Now, they're back with "Watching The Credits," an infectious one-off single that was recorded during the sessions for that LP.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Peter McPoland Lights the World on Fire With “Digital Silence”
April 11, 2023
"It’s only up from here. No more slowing down, just speeding up. Thank you for waiting for me.”
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Wednesday Paint a Picture of Pained Nostalgia in 'Rat Saw God'
April 10, 2023
Indie rock has gained a new classic.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Wallice Announces Forthcoming EP 'Mr Big Shot' With the Thunderous "Best Friend"
April 4, 2023
Every new era of Wallice brings with it marked, praise-worthy growth.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet Lava La Rue, the Genre-Eschewing Multi-Hyphenate With an Interdimensional Vision
April 4, 2023
Lava La Rue is encapsulated chaos, living as a statement piece and mixing genres like potions.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
King Isis Stands Firmly Rooted in Her Artistry in Debut EP 'scales'
April 3, 2023
King Isis' debut EP is her flag on the moon: bold, declarative, and here to stay.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Meet BRATTY, the Ethereal Spanish Voice Set to Make Her Coachella Debut
March 23, 2023
BRATTY is solidifying herself as a tiny yet monstrous force.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Gretel Hänlyn's 'Head of the Love Club' Is a Consuming, Intoxicating Sophomore Effort
March 21, 2023
With her trademark cavernous voice and taunting style, Hänlyn continues to write outside of the bounds of modern indie rock and pop.
Author:
Abby Kenna
d4vd Delivers a Melancholic Indie Track We Can't Get Enough of in "WORTHLESS"
March 17, 2023
Before even graduating high school, d4vd proved himself a breakout star.
Author:
Gregory Castel
Cafuné Didn't Seek Out Viral Fame But They're Welcoming What Comes Next With Open Arms [Q&A]
March 15, 2023
"Once you put out a piece of music, it doesn’t belong to you anymore. We live and die by that as artists."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
JAWNY Proves He's in a Constant State of Evolution With Debut Album 'It's Never Fair, Always True'
March 8, 2023
'It's Never Fair, Always True' explores the ups and downs of life and love in its purest moments.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sir Chloe Teases Her Haunting Debut Album 'I Am The Dog' With the Addictive "Hooves"
March 7, 2023
"Hooves" sees Sir Chloe manifesting a new-found narcotic bite, creating a paradoxical romp that is all too addictive.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Slush Puppy Makes an Existential, Transfixing Return With "Billboard"
March 7, 2023
"Billboard" is a noted maturation for the young, rising star.
Author:
Abby Kenna
binki Returns to Defy and Exceed Expectations in "Hotel Window"
March 7, 2023
“Hotel Window” is the first we've heard from the genre-bending artist since his 2021 debut EP 'Motor Function.'
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
ARIS Lands the Perfect Sucker Punch With Debut Single “Lucky Strike”
March 3, 2023
"Lucky Strike" is a debut single that is equal parts cutthroat and infectious.
Author:
Ruby Scott
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
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
Lovejoy Asks... So, What Are We? in "Call Me What You Like"
February 13, 2023
Lovejoy is filling the angsty Arctic Monkeys-shaped hole in our hearts.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
You Said Strange Unveil "(Song For A) Wasted Land" Video Ahead of SXSW Performances [Q&A]
February 13, 2023
The French indie rock band is shaping up for their biggest year yet.
Author:
DJ Connor
Bakar's "Good News" Is a Tender, Striking Moment of Longing
February 7, 2023
The song was originally first unveiled during Givenchy's Fall/Winter 23 Men's Show
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Geese Welcome the End of the World With Open Arms in "Cowboy Nudes"
February 6, 2023
New York indie rockers Geese boldly step out of their comfort zone.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Indie Rock Worry Club Dive Into Seasonal Depression On New Single "Nothin" | The Noise
February 3, 2023
Indie alt-rock band Worry Club examine seasonal depression and escapism in their latest single, "Nothin."
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
ThxSoMch Makes a Dark, Intoxicating Breakthrough With “SPIT IN MY FACE!”
November 8, 2022
ThxSoMch is building a home for longing hearts.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Peter McPoland Lights the World on Fire With “Digital Silence”
April 11, 2023
"It’s only up from here. No more slowing down, just speeding up. Thank you for waiting for me.”
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
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
Meet ALEXSUCKS, the Delinquents Betting on a Hollywood Rock Revival
June 15, 2023
ALEXSUCKS feels like LA's answer to the indie bands birthed in underground NY clubs.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sir Chloe's "Mercy" Is a Cathartic Portrait of Grief
March 2, 2022
"Mercy" is a grief-filled wail bolstered by compelling melodies and unapologetic lyrics.
Author:
Kelly Park
Meet d4vd, the Gamer Turned Accidental Breakout Star [Q&A]
October 4, 2022
"Every single genre is my artistry, I never had to come out of a box. It’s all me."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
We Need to Give "Elliot's Song" a Chance, Okay?
March 7, 2022
"Elliot's Song" is a love note from one friend to the other.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Find Joy Again with the Unpredictable Philly Indie-Pop/Rock Band
July 31, 2019
Joy Again is the kind of band that makes music that you can both dance to and have an existential crisis to.
Author:
Jess Myers
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
KennyHoopla Stays Radically True to Himself in 'how will i rest in peace if i'm buried by a highway?//'
May 18, 2020
There is only one KennyHoopla.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Ocean Alley's "Tombstone" Is an Electrifying Bout of Rock Revival
December 11, 2019
"'Tombstone' is a song that reminisces about a place that was once ideal, a place that was once the perfect respite, now just a wasteland."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Dominic Fike's 'Sunburn' Is a Sun-Soaked Self-Portrait of Nostalgia, Florida, and Lost Innocence
July 7, 2023
Fike's 'Sunburn' feels less like a contender for album of the summer and more like a self-portrait painted in golden hues.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
d4vd's Haunting "Romantic Homicide" Is the Birth of a New Timeless Artist
September 20, 2022
This is d4vd's moment; we're all just living in it.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
The Driver Era's "A Kiss" Video Is the Perfect Blend of Nostalgia and Creativity
December 4, 2019
"I don't think either of us has felt so creatively charged up in a long time."
Author:
Bianca Brown
Nilüfer Yanya Revolves Around Pain and Vulnerability on "Midnight Sun"
January 26, 2022
"Midnight Sun" is at once dark and shimmering, shifting effortlessly between tensions and release.
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa
Kailee Morgue Covers Metric's "Black Sheep" for all Those Scott Pilgrim Stans Out There
August 9, 2019
"Black Sheep" is a testament to Morgue's impressive range, one that extends far beyond that of atmospheric pop numbers.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Dominic Fike Taps Into an Enduring Schoolyard Love in New Single “Ant Pile”
May 30, 2023
"Ant Pile" encompasses coming-of-age in every sense.
Author:
Emily Foster
Meet Jos, the 19-Year-Old Artist Crafting an Effortless Vibe
April 22, 2020
The debut single from Jos arrives like a breath of fresh air.
Author:
Precious Kato
Dijon's "Many Times" Is a Moment of Infectious Emotional Honesty
September 20, 2021
Dijon is making once-in-a-lifetime music.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Dayglow Revisits Debut Album 'Fuzzybrain' With Two New Singles
November 15, 2019
And we thought Dayglow's debut couldn't get any better.
Author:
Precious Kato
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
Cafuné Is the Viral Duo Scoring Your Listless Summer Days
June 28, 2022
Cafuné's musings on what it means to be alone are finding a welcome home on TikTok and beyond.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
almost monday Embraces the Chase in "cough drops"
October 7, 2022
It’s wistful, it’s dreamy, and above all, it’s almost monday.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
The Wrecks' "Freaking Out" Is a Kanye West and Psychedelic - Fueled Hit [PREMIERE]
June 21, 2019
"Freaking Out" may just be The Wrecks most experimental, avant-garde, and best work to date.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
beabadoobee Searches Out Human Warmth in the Rapturous "10:36"
June 15, 2022
beabadoobee is making some of the best indie rock of recent memory.
Author:
Dillon Stave