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Summer Salt Aims to Find the Silver Lining on 'Sequoia Moon' [Q&A]

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
indie
interview
indie pop
album reviews
summer salt
Cautious Clay Opens Up on Debut Album 'Deadpan Love'  [Q&A]

Cautious Clay Opens Up on Debut Album 'Deadpan Love'  [Q&A]
June 25, 2021 On his long-awaited debut album, Clay takes major stylistic risks that ultimately pay off and then some.
Author: Carter Fife
soul
singer songwriter
interview
R&B
cautious clay
album reviews
deadpan love
REI AMI Proves Unpredictable and Unstoppable on 'FOIL' [Q&A]

REI AMI Proves Unpredictable and Unstoppable on 'FOIL' [Q&A]
June 25, 2021 "Life is life, don't be ashamed and try to hide certain parts of yourself."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
interview
hip hop
anti pop
album reviews
rei ami
foil
With  'Stains,' De'Wayne Aims to Become a Generation-less and Genre-less Star  [Q&A]

With  'Stains,' De'Wayne Aims to Become a Generation-less and Genre-less Star  [Q&A]
June 18, 2021 "Every song on this record is urgent because it has to be."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
alternative
interview
album reviews
de'wayne
stains
Meet Daily J, the New Zealand Indie Psych Band Made For Summer [Q&A]

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
indie
interview
daily j
psych
venus ate mars
Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]

Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]
June 16, 2021 "I don't care to put on this picture-perfect human being. I'm more than willing to show my flaws."
Author: Joey Legittino
singer songwriter
pop
interview
lillian hepler
used to that
There's A Tuesday Is Turning a Close Friendship Into an Indie Pop Dream [Q&A]

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
indie
interview
indie pop
theres a tuesday
dance with me before we cry
renforshort Paints a Picture of Her World on 'off saint dominique' [Q&A]

renforshort Paints a Picture of Her World on 'off saint dominique' [Q&A]
June 4, 2021 "I've gotten so personal on this project, because I'm just not scared of it anymore."
Author: Rachel Lai
pop
alternative
interview
album reviews
renforshort
off saint dominique
Huron John Invites You to Experience the Trauma-Exorcism of 'cartoon therapy'  [Q&A]

Huron John Invites You to Experience the Trauma-Exorcism of 'cartoon therapy'  [Q&A]
June 2, 2021 "Life is your movie and you are the main character. Allow your adventure to surprise you."
Author: Carter Fife
indie
interview
indie pop
anti pop
album reviews
huron john
cartoon therapy
KIM! Is the 14-Year-Old Indonesian Rising Star You Need on Your Radar [Premiere + Q&A]

KIM! Is the 14-Year-Old Indonesian Rising Star You Need on Your Radar [Premiere + Q&A]
May 31, 2021 And we have the first look at her new music video for "Care 4 U."
Author: DJ Connor
pop
interview
bedroom pop
KIM!
care 4 u
The Story So Far's Will Levy On Side Projects, Photography, 2022 Plans and More [Q&A]

The Story So Far's Will Levy On Side Projects, Photography, 2022 Plans and More [Q&A]
May 18, 2022 The Noise sits down with The Story So Far guitarist before one of their many sold-out dates.
Author: Moe Horta
interview
Pop Punk
The Noise
Pure Noise Records
The Story So Far
Will Levy
Cold Moon
Hollow Coves' 'Moments'  Is a Reminder to Not Let Life Pass You By [Q&A]

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
folk
indie
interview
album reviews
hollow coves
moments
indie folk
Who Is Audrey Mika?

Who Is Audrey Mika?
March 17, 2020 We sat down with the pop artist on the rise following the release of her 5 A.M.  EP and first headlining tour to pose the question "Who is Audrey Mika?"
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
interview
anti pop
audrey mika
who is
Tiffany Day Has Found Herself [Q&A]

Tiffany Day Has Found Herself [Q&A]
December 3, 2021 With the release of her new single "Clouds," Day sounds more self-assured than ever.
Author: Miguel Costa
pop
interview
R&B
tiffany day
clouds
Scene Queen Calls Out Abuse In Music Industry in Scathing New Single “18+” [Q&A] | The Noise

Scene Queen Calls Out Abuse In Music Industry in Scathing New Single “18+” [Q&A] | The Noise
March 20, 2023 Since her viral hit “Pink Rover” and her breakout EP Bimbocore, Scene Queen continues to prove that she refuses to remain silent and will unapologetically disrupt the status quo stomping on the throat of gatekeepers and misogynists everywhere – all while wearing pink platform boots.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
alternative
Interview
The Noise
Scene Queen
Grandson Peels Back Layers On Stunning Sophomore LP ‘I Love You, I’m Tryin’ [Q&A]| THE NOISE

Grandson Peels Back Layers On Stunning Sophomore LP ‘I Love You, I’m Tryin’ [Q&A]| THE NOISE
May 5, 2023 Multi-platinum alternative artist grandson gets intimate on his new, long-awaited sophomore album, 'I Love You, I'm Trying.' The LP turns the lens inwardly, resulting in a 12-track collection of grandson's most personal and vulnerable songwriting.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
interview
grandson
the noise
i love you i'm trying
Noah Kahan Paints an Honest Picture of Himself in 'Busyhead' Debut [Q&A]

Noah Kahan Paints an Honest Picture of Himself in 'Busyhead' Debut [Q&A]
June 18, 2019 "I just want to help people feel a little more at home in their heads."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
folk
indie
interview
singer-songwriter
noah kahan
album reviews
busyhead
Maude Latour Is the Artist Helping Us Embrace Love in All Its Forms  [Q&A]

Maude Latour Is the Artist Helping Us Embrace Love in All Its Forms  [Q&A]
April 8, 2022 Romantic love. Platonic love. Love for New York. Maude Latour is soundtracking every way it means to feel love.
Author: Kelly Park
pop
interview
maude latour
lola
mazie Is Transforming the World Around Her Into a Surreal Pop Dream [Q&A]

mazie Is Transforming the World Around Her Into a Surreal Pop Dream [Q&A]
August 25, 2021 "I feel like the entire project is centered in this experience, whether we liked it or not."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
interview
album reviews
mazie
the rainbow cassette
Metal Goes Mashup: The (John) Candy Detail Sample-Laced Music Pissing Off Gatekeepers Worldwide [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Metal Goes Mashup: The (John) Candy Detail Sample-Laced Music Pissing Off Gatekeepers Worldwide [Q&A] | THE NOISE
January 11, 2023 Combining their love of pop culture and ass-beating metalcore, the Girl Talk-inspired group has come together to create music that will leave you completely unsure about what it is you just heard but in the best way possible.
Author: Jimmy Smith
interview
the noise
metal
metalcore
mashup
the (john) candy

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