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Emos Rejoice: Nathan Aurora's 'Pop-Punk Goes Reggae' Is This Summer's Hit Compilation [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Emos Rejoice: Nathan Aurora's 'Pop-Punk Goes Reggae' Is This Summer's Hit Compilation [Q&A] | THE NOISE
August 17, 2023 As we quickly approach the official end of summer 2023, don’t be so quick to anoint an album of the summer just yet..
Author: Jimmy Smith
Interview
Reggae
The Noise
Pop-Punk
Pop Punk Goes Reggae
Stevedreez Invites You to the Effortlessly Smooth World of 'DIAL TONE' [Q&A]

Stevedreez Invites You to the Effortlessly Smooth World of 'DIAL TONE' [Q&A]
August 17, 2023 An eclectic mix of sounds and overlapping eras, Stevedreez is reviving the disco era with a signature, tender groove.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
interview
indie pop
disco
stevedreez
dial tone
Lo Village Finds Their Way Back to Themselves With 'Yellow Brick Road' [Q&A]

Lo Village Finds Their Way Back to Themselves With 'Yellow Brick Road' [Q&A]
August 15, 2023 The substance of Lo Village’s work is culturally significant, speaking to the truth of the Black experience and every shade of that joy, fear, and expression.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
soul
interview
rap
hip hop
R&B
neo soul
lo village
yellow brick road
Hot Milk Wants You To Answer ‘A CALL TO THE VOID’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Hot Milk Wants You To Answer ‘A CALL TO THE VOID’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
August 10, 2023 Hot Milk's upcoming body of work will be their loudest statement yet of who they are and what they stand for – an opportunity to show the world what they are made of.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
interview
rock
The Noise
pop-punk
Hot Milk
A Call To The Void
METTE Paints a Beautiful Portrait of Self-Expression in "Van Gogh" [Q&A]

METTE Paints a Beautiful Portrait of Self-Expression in "Van Gogh" [Q&A]
August 10, 2023 "Feel all the feelings. Don’t deny them and think you need to be positive all the time, that’s not inspiring."
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
interview
van gogh
mette
METTE NARRATIVE
INJI's 'LFG' Is For the Girls, Gays, and Anyone Looking to Have a Good Time [Q&A]

INJI's 'LFG' Is For the Girls, Gays, and Anyone Looking to Have a Good Time [Q&A]
August 9, 2023 "The whole EP is about joy and feeling confident in yourself, whoever you are. Don’t waste your time on people who don’t deserve you!"
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
interview
dance
inji
lfg
Mayday Parade Are Creating On Their Own Terms With New Independent Releases [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Mayday Parade Are Creating On Their Own Terms With New Independent Releases [Q&A] | THE NOISE
August 2, 2023 Mayday Parade has decided to take things into their own hands and operate on their own terms and timeline.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
interview
the noise
pop-punk
mayday parade
Cassadee Pope Returns To Pop Punk And Owning Who She Is [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Cassadee Pope Returns To Pop Punk And Owning Who She Is [Q&A] | THE NOISE
July 28, 2023 This new era of Cassadee Pope finds her unafraid to wade into new waters with an unmistakable voice, unflinching optimism, and unbreaking confidence. With a tremendous sense of freedom guiding her, she is ready to once again amplify her confessional writing and redefine her place as a pop-punk mainstay.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
interview
the noise
pop-punk
cassadee pope
Postcard Boy’s 'Somewhere on a Hillside' Is a Love Letter to the World [Q&A]

Postcard Boy’s 'Somewhere on a Hillside' Is a Love Letter to the World [Q&A]
July 28, 2023 "There were a lot of moments this year where I felt like collapsing and giving up on music as a whole."
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
indie
interview
album reviews
postcard boy
Somewhere On a Hillside
BIZZY Dances Around Love and Heartbreak in Two New Singles [Q&A]

BIZZY Dances Around Love and Heartbreak in Two New Singles [Q&A]
July 28, 2023 "It’s not always just rainbows and butterflies—sometimes it’s really really hard and scary."
Author: DJ Connor
pop
interview
out loud
bizzy
i'd never tell you
Who Is Peach Tree Rascals?

Who Is Peach Tree Rascals?
September 22, 2021 Meet the Bay Area collective with an infectious indie pop sound.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
interview
lollapalooza
indie pop
peach tree rascals
who is
TOMI on the Heartbreaking Honesty of 'Sweet, Sweet Honey'  [Q&A]

TOMI on the Heartbreaking Honesty of 'Sweet, Sweet Honey'  [Q&A]
October 8, 2021 "Whether it's love, lust, or vices, it all starts from a place of pure sweetness; we want more and more of it until we completely lose ourselves in it."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
singer songwriter
folk
indie
interview
album reviews
tomi
sweet sweet honey
AYLà˜ Is the Rapping & Singing Extraordinaire Making Nigeria Proud With 'dnt'dlt' [Q&A]

AYLà˜ Is the Rapping & Singing Extraordinaire Making Nigeria Proud With 'dnt'dlt' [Q&A]
August 6, 2019 In celebration of his new music, we recently chatted with AYLà˜ about his musical upbringing, his continual growth, and of course, 'dnt'dlt.'
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
soul
interview
rap
hip hop
album reviews
dnt dlt
AYLØ
aylo
Aly&AJ Talk 'Sanctuary,' Touring the World, and Their Highly Anticipated Return to Music [Q&A]

Aly&AJ Talk 'Sanctuary,' Touring the World, and Their Highly Anticipated Return to Music [Q&A]
August 8, 2019 After a decade of silence, Aly & AJ released the suitably titled 'Ten Years' EP, delighting fans with their indestructible bond as sisters and updated synth pop sound.
Author: Anna Scholfield
pop
interview
church
armors
sanctuary
aly&aj
synthpop
Alexander 23 Answers Your Fan Questions

Alexander 23 Answers Your Fan Questions
November 5, 2019 From coming up with a song on the spot to his preferred brand of mechanical pencils, these are the burning questions you had for Alexander 23.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
interview
indie pop
alexander 23
fan questions
Conjuring the Magic of Youth,  bloody white Opens Up About the"first time" [Premiere + Q&A]

Conjuring the Magic of Youth,  bloody white Opens Up About the"first time" [Premiere + Q&A]
August 19, 2020 20-year-old, artist, songwriter, producer and mixing & mastering engineer bloody white is back with a new single.
Author: Jessica Thomas
pop
interview
electronic
alt
bloody white
first time
Mallrat Is the License-Lacking Artist Creating the Perfect 'Driving Music' [Q&A]

Mallrat Is the License-Lacking Artist Creating the Perfect 'Driving Music' [Q&A]
October 22, 2019 Mallrat is making music for people who love their pets, rough girls, and anyone who simply loves to listen to music while driving (license-having or not).
Author: Sloan Pecchia
pop
interview
dance
indie pop
mallrat
driving music
blackwave. Is Crafting a Timeless Aroma With "Perfume" and Forthcoming EP [Q&A]

blackwave. Is Crafting a Timeless Aroma With "Perfume" and Forthcoming EP [Q&A]
August 12, 2022 blackwave. is made for easygoing summer days spent watching the sunset.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
soul
interview
rap
hip hop
perfume
blackwave.
no sleep in la
KORDELYA Muses on Red Flags and Toxic Relationships on "Torero" [Q&A]

KORDELYA Muses on Red Flags and Toxic Relationships on "Torero" [Q&A]
November 12, 2021 Not listening to KORDELYA 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
interview
latin
kordelya
torero
latin pop
Indie Songstress Noé Channels Sleepless Nights & Clouded Thoughts in 'ibynoé' Debut [PREMIERE + Q&A]

Indie Songstress Noé Channels Sleepless Nights & Clouded Thoughts in 'ibynoé' Debut [PREMIERE + Q&A]
June 6, 2019 Born and raised in France, Los Angeles-based Noé is the sweet girl next door who also happens to have a lot to say.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
indie
interview
noe
album reviews
ibynoe

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