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Oliver Malcolm's "Helen" Is Cathartic, Contained Chaos
March 26, 2020
Malcolm is proving himself to be a different breed of artist.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Postcard Boy Explores His Love/Hate Relationship With Art in "Dazed" [Premiere]
March 26, 2020
It is difficult not to immediately get swept up in Postcard Boy's introspective and dreamlike affair.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
ZOLA's "Don't Eat" Speaks to the Fear of Signing a Major Label Deal
March 20, 2020
"Don't Eat" expresses the anxiety of signing a major record deal and the fear of losing autonomy.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
Tambino's "El Amanecer" Reminds Us To Embrace the Stillness of Dawn
March 17, 2020
Tambino is proving reggaeton can make you feel the feels, just as much as it can make you feel the beat.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
The Buttertones Come of Age in "Fade Away Gently" [Premiere]
March 12, 2020
The Buttertones make the rare sort of music that simply does not go out of style.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
The Maràas Deliver a Mesmerizing Moment of Respite in "Hold It Together"
March 9, 2020
The Maràas slow down and take a breath in their latest outing.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Ruuth Puts the Fakes on Blast in "All My Friends" [Premiere]
March 6, 2020
Ruuth's latest single is an ominous trip down the rabbit hole.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
zack villere Is Creating a World All His Own [Q&A]
March 5, 2020
villere on chapped lips, nostalgic childhood cartoons, and transcending genre classifications.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Adam Melchor on the 5 Songs That Inspired 'SUMMER CAMP'
March 4, 2020
From SZA to Green Day, Melchor lets us in on the wealth of inspiration that informed his latest EP.
Author:
Sloan Pecchia
Surfaces Prescribe a Dose of Hope and Euphoric Bliss in 'Horizons'
March 2, 2020
Surfaces' music arrives as the encapsulation of carefree summer days.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Indie Duo HOAX Celebrates the Simplicity of Being with Infectious "Could"
June 13, 2019
Self-described as an empathy pop band, HOAX is the ultimate master of crafting orgasmic soundscapes with delectable drizzles of indie rock.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Nilüfer Yanya Solidifies Her Indie Rock Reign With 'PAINLESS'
March 4, 2022
<i>PAINLESS</i> is melancholic, it's alive, it's the lovechild of all that is beautiful and hideous.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
eee gee Delivers an Indie Pop Triumph in the Kaleidoscopic 'SHE-REX'
September 5, 2023
'SHE-REX' is a colorful indication of eee gee's expansive artistic vision.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Broken Back Debuts Delightfully Sunny Acoustic Video for "Young Love" [PREMIERE]
March 8, 2019
Just the dose of sunshine we needed this morning.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Shane Garcia's "Corner Store Runs" Gives Vintage Styles New Context
January 21, 2021
Shane Garcia's latest single "Corner Store Run" is a poetic depiction of her social anxiety and a stunning display of her vocal ability.
Author:
Tyler Borland
M.Byrd Brings the "Morning Sun" in Warming New Track
April 16, 2021
"Morning Sun" is an escape from the real world and a moment to strip away all the negative vibes.
Author:
Joe Beer
Trunky Juno's 'Good Dog' Is the Remedy For Whatever Ails You
July 2, 2021
In case you've ever needed help getting over the feeling of "meeting a fist bump with a handshake."
Author:
Jolene Latimer
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
Jimi Somewhere Dives Into an Angelic, Crisis of Faith on Latest Single "Jesus" [Q&A]
September 14, 2020
We caught up with Jimi Somewhere for a quick Q&A about his new track's grandiose and "larger than life" feel and the inspiration he pulled from the Christian summer camps he attended growing up.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Foley Explores Defensiveness and Idealism on "Better Than Love"
February 5, 2021
Pitting the idea of prospective love against the sobering reality of an actual relationship, Foley's "Better Than Love" pokes beneath the surface at the fears that blossom from a place of mistrust and uncertainty.
Author:
Rachel Lai