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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
Surf Trash Release Stellar Double Single 'The Last One/ That's The Night' Ahead of Upcoming EP
December 9, 2022
Surf Trash pulls no punches on two distinct, driving tracks.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Krooked Kings and Daywave's "Carbon Monoxide" Is a Sobering Meditation on Climate Change
November 17, 2022
"'Carbon Monoxide' is us exploring the impacts the climate crisis is having on youth’s culture and our mental health.”
Author:
DJ Connor
Christian Leave Welcomes Change in 'Superstar'
November 15, 2022
On his latest EP, the rising star welcomes growth with arms wide open.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
spill tab's "CRÈME BRÛLÉE!" Is the Zazziest Song Around
November 14, 2022
"CRÈME BRÛLÉE!" is pop maximalism at its finest.
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
Peach Tree Rascals' "C'est La Vie" Is an Effervescent Sonic Departure
October 25, 2022
Our favorite Bay Area collective returns with a lovelorn number.
Author:
Dillon Stave
chase plato's Cathartic New Single Will "SET YOU FREE"
October 21, 2022
The Detroit native is holding nothing back, infectiously blending punk and childhood nostalgia.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
zzzahara's 'liminal spaces' Is an Intoxicating Glimpse at Highland Park and One of Its Brightest Stars
October 21, 2022
'liminal spaces' is a voyeuristic bus ride through the neighborhood, its lovers, loose ends, and unanswered questions.
Author:
DJ Connor
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
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
Sports Team, Like All of Us, Are Looking For Fulfillment [Q&A]
September 28, 2022
"Is this brilliant? Or have we just made this hell for ourselves?"
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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
JAWNY's "adios" Is a Break-Up You Won't Mind Reliving
September 15, 2022
“adios” sees JAWNY reeling over the fallout of a relationship.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
The Dangerous Summer Come Home in Latest Album [Q&A] | The Noise
August 30, 2022
Indie rock darlings The Dangerous Summer have finally released their highly anticipated new album, and it is, for lack of a better word, magnificent.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Djo Trips Over the Cracks of His Own Mind in “Figure You Out”
August 30, 2022
“Figure You Out” is a timeless track drenched in groove.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Orson Wilds Offer Up a "Cellar" For the Stormy Weather Ahead in Latest Single
August 29, 2022
Orson Wilds blends elements of punk, folk, and rock to create a sound that is both intimate and expansive.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Wilder. Release Sun-Soaked Music Video For “Hang Up” [Premiere] | The Noise
August 26, 2022
Cali indie rock band Wilder. capture the bittersweet beauty and vibes of late summer in their new music video, "Hang Up."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet Sad Night Dynamite, the English Duo Crafting a Sonic World All Their Own
August 23, 2022
The Glastonbury duo is “taking everything that's happening with the world and adding mud.”
Author:
DJ Connor
Jean Dawson Welcomes the Era of 'CHAOS NOW*' With "THREE HEADS*"
August 22, 2022
Call it experimental indie rock, pop punk, nu-rave, whatever you like, but there is no denying Dawson.
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa
Beach Bunny Unleashes a Spectacular ‘Emotional Creature’ With Sophomore Album
August 2, 2022
"'Emotional Creature' is, at its center, an album about allowing oneself to feel the full spectrum of human emotions."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
modernlove. Unravels Pop Culture Neurosis in the Electrifying 'Oh My Mind'
August 2, 2022
In their latest effort, the Irish indie rock band tackles dark themes with upbeat, poppy production.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
beabadoobee Welcomes Us Into Her World, 'Beatopia'
July 19, 2022
In her sophomore effort, beabadoobee unravels her very being to present a wholly new sonic range.
Author:
Gregory Castel
Melt Mars Unveils the Hazy, Lovelorn "Tainted Hearts"
July 19, 2022
“Tainted Hearts” gives warmth to the coldness of a love lost.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Earthquake Lights Take You to Space in “Another Star”
July 14, 2022
Inspired by the Voyager spacecraft, the five-piece indie rock outfit blasts us away.
Author:
Joe Beer
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