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CHAMPS' "Katrina" Video Is Superbly Surreal [Premiere]
January 30, 2020
CHAMPS delivers an A24 Films - worthy music video.
Author:
Mike Olinger
Experience the Raw and Whimsical Honesty of Albon's "14 For The Hell Of It" [Premiere]
January 30, 2020
Albon feels like a wily collaboration between Modest Mouse and (Sandy) Alex G.
Author:
Mike Olinger
We Are Head Over Heels for Joesef's "Sad Boy" Music
January 29, 2020
Joesef's music is birthed from the wretched gloom that comes the morning after a night of "getting pissed with friends."
Author:
Emily Smith
girl in red Makes Her Horror Film Debut in "Kate's Not Here"
January 27, 2020
Prepare to enter the terrifying world of <i>The Turning</i>.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Chloe Kae's "Misconception" Is a Gripping Case of Nostalgia
January 24, 2020
Kae's debut solo venture is an understated work of art.
Author:
Precious Kato
sophie meiers' Haunting New Vision Is "unforgettable"
January 24, 2020
"unforgettable" is a noted departure for meiers, and one that is impossible to forget.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
REI AMI Shows Off Her Vicious and Softer Sides in "Dictator" Video
January 22, 2020
"hello kitty with a knife."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Chloe Lilac Claps Back at Sexual Objectification in "Here's Your Song"
January 21, 2020
Lilac's first single of 2020 is triumphant.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Chasing Daze's Indie Pop Gems Are Bound to "Change You" [Premiere]
January 20, 2020
Chasing Daze's debut single arrives in wonderful fashion.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Ones To Watch and The Noise Present: The Chats [Announcement]
January 16, 2020
The Chats are hitting the road!
Author:
Jimmy Smith
Pinegrove Explores the Space Between People in "The Alarmist"
January 14, 2020
In the fine line between the raw, confessional nature of emo and the exploratory, grandiose nature of indie, you will find Pinegrove.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Soccer Mommy Presents a Raw Self-Portrait in "circle the drain"
January 14, 2020
Soccer Mommy's gift for nostalgic melancholy is undeniable.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Easy Life's 'Junk Food' Is a Brilliant Showing of Their Peerless Dexterity
January 10, 2020
Balancing sun-soaked fun with a somber wit, Easy Life's latest mixtape sees them carving out their own niche.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
girl in red Is Telling Her Truth [Q&A]
January 8, 2020
In our first interview of 2020, we speak to girl in red about Greta Thunberg, Billie Eilish, and painting the world in red.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Reaper Is the Anti-Hero Indie Needs
January 7, 2020
Enigmatic, elusive, but undeniably captivating.
Author:
Brady Moses
daydream Masi's Music Will Illuminate Your Sleepless Mind
December 23, 2019
The youthful artist is creating music that exists in a realistic, dreamlike state.
Author:
Precious Kato
ZOLA Does Not Want to Be Put In a Box [Q&A]
December 20, 2019
We sit down with the rising bilingual indie artist ahead of her upcoming debut album.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
Aaron Taos Warns of the Danger of Social Media Envy in "Saboteur"
December 20, 2019
As Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Comparison is the thief of joy."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
BENEE's "Blu" Video Is Unsettling, Surreal, and Beautiful
December 18, 2019
Fantastical and transfixing.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
LoveLeo's Viral Hit "BOYFREN" Is Setting the Stage for a 2020 Breakout Act
December 18, 2019
LoveLeo deservedly has the most viral song on the planet.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
keshi's "blue" Is a Heartbreaking Ode to Falling Out of Touch
December 17, 2019
Seemingly out of nowhere, keshi emerged as one of 2019's most promising artists.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Klangstof Hits the Reset Button in "New Congress, New Father"
December 13, 2019
Beautifully fusing electronic and indie soundscapes, "New Congress, New Father" is a mere sample of what we can expect from Klangstof.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
cehryl's "Hide n Seek" Is a Portrait of Indie Pop Perfection
December 13, 2019
cehryl's latest single sounds like it could easily score any coming-of-age film.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
WESLEE's Latest Single Is as Sweet as "Peaches" [Premiere]
December 13, 2019
"'Peaches' is about reminiscing on better times, when things were sweeter."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Phoebe Bridgers' Annual Holiday Single Comes With a Cause
December 12, 2019
"Happy Holidays to everyone whose family has been literally or figuratively torn apart by Donald Trump."
Author:
Precious Kato
Peach Tree Rascals' "Mariposa" Is as Colorful & Wholesome as the Band [Q&A]
August 29, 2019
With Mexican, Filipino, and Palestinian roots that run deep, Peach Tree Rascals is one of the most hardworking collectives we've had the honor of introducing.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
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
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
keshi's "blue" Is a Heartbreaking Ode to Falling Out of Touch
December 17, 2019
Seemingly out of nowhere, keshi emerged as one of 2019's most promising artists.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Surfaces Is Quite Possibly the Most Optimistic & Eclectic Indie-Pop Duo To Date
August 26, 2019
Now that Surfaces has two impressive, self-produced albums and a sold-out nationwide tour under their belt, there's no denying that this carefree duo will succeed.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
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
Delaney Bailey Pens the Tender and Heartwarming "j's lullaby"
January 10, 2022
Bailey has all the hallmarks of a truly great singer-songwriter.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Clairo and Her Best Friends Have Formed Your New Favorite Band, Shelly
October 30, 2020
It looks like 2020 isn't a complete wash.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Meet Kiki Rockwell, an Innovative New Artist Fresh to New Zealand's Indie Scene
January 18, 2023
Kiki Rockwell is an innovative new artist fresh to New Zealand’s indie scene.
KennyHoopla's "how will i rest in peace if i'm buried by a highway? //" Is Pure Catharsis
February 10, 2020
KennyHoopla is the next wave.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Jeremy Zucker's "always, i'll care" Is a Heavenly Ode to Platonic Love
February 7, 2020
"It's a song for my friends, whom I love deeply, and a promise to do better."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Jeremy Zucker & Chelsea Cutler Reflect on Fluctuating Relationships in Melancholic 'brent' EP
May 6, 2019
"These songs kept us warm in the deep snow of December. We hope they can do the same for you."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Paris Paloma Gives a Voice to Feminine Rage in "labour"
March 27, 2023
The UK-based artist is cultivating a uniquely compelling sound from the threads of mythology and history.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Meet Brenn!, the King of the South Bringing an Infectious Innocence to Folk Pop
May 2, 2023
With each new single, Brenn! is demanding his dreams into reality.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
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
Jeremy Zucker & Chelsea Cutler Pen Sorrowful Melodies in "you were good to me"
April 22, 2019
"The music really represents how we felt at that cabin: inspired, wholesome, and introspective."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Get to Know Indie Newcomer, KALI [Q&A]
January 20, 2021
Get to know 16-year-old artist KALI and watch the music video for her latest single, "Lucy,"
Author:
Jordan Shickman
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
The Dare Is Picking Up Where Dance Punk Left Off
November 10, 2022
...a cocky, anthemic blend of pop, house, and techno that captures the chaos of a night out in NYC.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Cavetown Revisits the Arresting World of "Devil Town"
January 14, 2019
Centered around the divorce of Skinner's parents, "Devil Town" has long existed as one of his back catalog's most personal and powerful works.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Clairo's "Bubble Gum" and "Sis" Showcase the Early Promise of an Anti-Pop Star
February 25, 2019
Taken together, "Bubble Gum" and "Sis" are akin to a timeline of an artist finding their voice, a voice that would come to charm the world over.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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
Meet Choker, the Most Underrated Rising Artist of 2019 [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
March 19, 2019
Though his vocals are often likened to Frank Ocean, Choker deserves to be discussed as a storm of his own.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Hollow Coves' 'Moments' Is a Reminder to Not Let Life Pass You By [Q&A]
October 21, 2019
"We wanted to remind people that life can actually be pretty amazing if you let yourself see the beauty in all the little things."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Matt Maeson Returns Home a Changed Man in "Blood Runs Red"
May 19, 2022
"'Blood Runs Red' is a song about being a successful artist and the narcissistic tendencies that come along with it."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo