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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
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
chloe moriondo's 'Spirit Orb' Is a Euphoric, Rapturous, and Heartfelt Outing
April 27, 2020
Few artists make music as easily relatable and sincere as moriondo.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Adam Melchor's "Last Time" Is an Ode to Unspoken Goodbyes
January 8, 2021
In "Last Time," Adam Melchor tackles the fickle nature of humans, crafting a beautiful and incredibly vulnerable song.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Khruangbin's 'Hasta el Cielo' Is the Entire World in an Album
July 15, 2019
Known for taking inspiration from the likes of Thailand, Spain, and the Middle East, the group's third album shows that globalization can breathe new life into your music library.
Author:
Brady Moses
The Maràas' "Out for the night" Is a Hypnotic Live Rendition of an Unreleased Track
November 7, 2019
"We'll probably never release the actual produced track that we made, but we wanted to share the song with you one way or another."
Author:
Matthew Rudas
The Beaches Embrace the Pain of Being Alone in "What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Paranoid"
August 25, 2023
"'What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Paranoid' is a song about feeling intense anxiety after a breakup."
Author:
Abby Kenna
carwash's 'soap water' Is a Brilliant Portrait of Fleeting Youth
September 20, 2021
soap water is music that calls to mind adolescent romance, indie rock of the '90s, and halcyon summer days.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Anna Sofia Gets Roped Into Socializing in "No Fun" Video
November 27, 2019
An introvert's anthem.
Author:
Bianca Brown
Been Stellar Release Larry Clark Inspired Single "Kids 1995"
May 2, 2022
The band's latest single evokes a scorching '90s New York summer, contemplating innocence lost and the acceptance of life as it is.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Hinds' "Good Bad Times" Is a Superpowered Bop
February 4, 2020
"When people hear this record I want them to freak out and just go, 'What?'"
Author:
Emily Smith