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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
Petey Gives Himself Over to an Enthralling Emotional Deluge in "I'll Wait"
July 11, 2023
The single arrives alongside the news of the artist's forthcoming album, 'USA.'
Author:
Abby Kenna
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
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
marinelli Has Fallen In Love With "Sarah"
June 30, 2023
marinelli tells the all-too-relatable story of falling in love with someone and wishing for nothing more than being with them.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Wallice’s 'Mr Big Shot' Is a Coming-of-Age Triumph
June 27, 2023
Wallice balances the fatigue and frustration of coming into adulthood to visceral effect.
Author:
Abby Kenna
binki's 'Antennae' Is a Viciously Contagious Bout of Euphoria
June 27, 2023
"I put my guts out on the table with this one. Tears were shed. Blood was bled."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Franklin Jonas' 'Sewer Rat' Is a Debut He Wasn't Sure Would Ever Come
June 27, 2023
"It is these songs that have pushed me to grow and put myself and my art into the world.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
For Curtis Waters, Music Is the One Thing That Makes Him Feel Alive [Q&A]
June 23, 2023
"I make music, I’m honest, and I can be whoever I want."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Fake a Smile Take Us Track By Track Through Their Debut EP ‘Shoot Me to the Moon’
June 21, 2023
Join us in getting to know this up-and-coming British trio.
Author:
DJ Connor
waterbaby Sways Through a Cocktail of Emotions and Sounds in 'Foam'
June 21, 2023
'Foam' leaves us feeling dizzy and entranced by the rising Stockholm star.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
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
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
Helena Deland's "Spring Bug" Is a Warm Meditation on Coping With Our Past Lives
June 6, 2023
“Spring Bug” is a dreamy, euphoric experience, akin to a half-formed memory in the making.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Bully's 'Lucky For You' Is an Indie-Grunge Look at Grief
June 6, 2023
In one word, 'Lucky For You' is raw.
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
UK-based, New Zealand-born Molly Payton is a fast-rising indie talent.
May 28, 2023
Fans of artists like Newdad, Julia Jacklin, Soccer Mommy
Author:
Cassandra Grodd
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
Deb Fan’s Debut EP 'Gemini Moon' Is a Haunting, Dark-Pop Triumph [Q&A]
May 26, 2023
"I wanted to tell a story, my story."
Author:
Abby Kenna
Noah Floersch's “Thompson's Station” Is the Soundtrack to Your Wanderlust
May 26, 2023
“Thompson's Station” is a vibrant indicator for the decadent album to come from the steadily rising folk artist.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Ray Laurél Steals Our Hearts With the Nonconforming 'TEMPTRESS'
May 23, 2023
'TEMPTRESS' is a project you will think about long after the music stops.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Get To Know Indie Riff Rock Rebel Wiri Donna
May 23, 2023
Fans of artists like Dry Cleaning, Hans Pucket, Daffodils, Fontaines D.C
Meet Groupthink, the Artist Soundtracking Your Sleepless Summer in 'before the afters'
May 23, 2023
Groupthink throws glitter on our shame and makes art out of the hangovers we struggle to survive.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Sir Chloe's Debut Album 'I Am The Dog' Sees the Rising Star Seizing Control [Q&A]
May 17, 2023
Thrilling paradoxes build the backbone of the 'I Am The Dog,' a praiseworthy debut from one of indie rock's rising stars.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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