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Summer Salt Aims to Find the Silver Lining on 'Sequoia Moon' [Q&A]
June 28, 2021
Life is a rollercoaster of happiness and sadness, and you're just trying to find this silver lining and beauty in all of it.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Maràas' 'Cinema' Will Give You Superpowers
June 25, 2021
The Maràas' highly-anticipated debut album arrives as a cinematic, slow burning masterpiece.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Michael Seyer Articulates the Asian American Immigrant Experience on "Little China Boy"
June 23, 2021
Despite its idyllic pacing, "Little China Boy" is yet another heartbreaking reminder of the immigrant reality.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Briston Maroney and Manchester Orchestra Revisit "Bottle Rocket"
June 22, 2021
"Bottle Rocket" tells the tale of what feels like life and death decisions for an up-and-coming artist.
Author:
Brooke Tuozzo
Meet Daily J, the New Zealand Indie Psych Band Made For Summer [Q&A]
June 16, 2021
Get to know what's behind the luscious locks of one of New Zealand's must-see summer acts.
Author:
Brook Gibson
Clairo's "Blouse" Is Her Most Tender and Heartfelt Single to Date
June 11, 2021
Clairo is well on her way to becoming a household name, and "Blouse" is reaffirmation of that trajectory.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Japanese Breakfast's Long-Awaited 'Jubilee' Is Nothing Short of Outright Joy
June 10, 2021
Zauner's self-exploration and experimentation are often met hand in hand with intense bouts of celebration.
Author:
Carter Fife
Luna Luna and The Undercover Dream Lovers' "One Thing" Has us Believing in Romance [Premiere]
June 10, 2021
"One Thing" is the perfect soundtrack to any budding summer romance.
Author:
Carter Fife
Wallice 'Off the Rails' Is the Timeless Soundtrack to Your Aimless Years
June 8, 2021
Whether you're an aimless teen or in the midst of a quarter-life crisis, Wallice's debut EP finds a way to strike close to home.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
There's A Tuesday Is Turning a Close Friendship Into an Indie Pop Dream [Q&A]
June 8, 2021
We sat down with one of the hottest indie bands in New Zealand.
Author:
Max Tetlow
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
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
Cherry Glazerr Releases "Soft Like a Flower," Announces New Album 'I Don't Want You Anymore'
July 12, 2023
“It’s a real losing your fucking shit kind of vibe.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
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
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
Nightshifts Unveils His Cosmic New Single "Tunnel Vision"
May 7, 2021
"Tunnel Vision" gently comes in like a summer breeze, full of life and buoyancy.
Author:
Joe Beer
Ivytide Builds Momentum With Their New Single "miss u btw"
May 13, 2021
Over a stripped-back and skeletal instrumental, ivytide crafts a serene indie pop ballad.
Author:
Tyler Borland
There's A Tuesday Is Turning a Close Friendship Into an Indie Pop Dream [Q&A]
June 8, 2021
We sat down with one of the hottest indie bands in New Zealand.
Author:
Max Tetlow
Cuffed Up Share Live Performance of Donny Darkà¶ff [Premiere]
October 26, 2020
LA-based indie-punk quartet Cuffed Up has returned with a live version of their song "Donny Darkà¶ff" inspired by a very famous Don.
ivri Traverses Otherworldly Sounds and Feelings in 'the star factory'
October 24, 2023
'the star factory' is an emotional reckoning
Author:
Jazmin Kylene