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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
Guardrail Redefine Themselves On Debut LP ‘Content’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Guardrail Redefine Themselves On Debut LP ‘Content’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
July 10, 2023 Featuring recent singles "Silhouette" and "Joke's On Me," the LP shows the band's sound and writing style evolution, with the twelve-track body of work being the most dialed-in project the band has ever crafted with their unique sound.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
punk
interview
the noise
pop-punk
guardrail
Charlotte Sands Is 'Good Now' On Latest EP [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Charlotte Sands Is 'Good Now' On Latest EP [Q&A] | THE NOISE
July 21, 2023 Few artists have had a rise to stardom in the last few years, quite like Charlotte Sands has. From collaborating with her heroes to realizing who she wants to be, it's been an incredible and inspiring journey to watch and be a part of.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
interview
the noise
charlotte sands
good now
Sad Park Become Their Favorite Band On Latest Album ‘NO MORE SOUND’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Sad Park Become Their Favorite Band On Latest Album ‘NO MORE SOUND’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
July 12, 2023 LA emo-punks Sad Park go on a full circle journey with the release of their third album and first for Pure Noise Records 'No More Sound.'
Author: Alessandra Rincon
interview
emo
the noise
pop-punk
sad park
Benjamin Carter's Sonics May Change, But the Message Stays the Same [Q&A]

Benjamin Carter's Sonics May Change, But the Message Stays the Same [Q&A]
August 30, 2022 Justice, the journey, and the Black Experience are at the heart of Carter's impactful message.
Author: Dillon Stave
punk
interview
rock
benjamin carter
black boys on the radio part 1
Eli Hurts Makes Stellar Debut On Deliciously Chaotic LP ‘Ouch, Eli Hurts’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Eli Hurts Makes Stellar Debut On Deliciously Chaotic LP ‘Ouch, Eli Hurts’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
May 17, 2023 The rising artist has returned to the spotlight with his immaculate ten-track debut album, 'Ouch, Eli Hurts,' a co-produced project by Eli and fellow music producer Sam Pura.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
alternative
Interview
The Noise
Eli Hurts
Meet BEXY, the New Zealand Dark Pop Rising Star

Meet BEXY, the New Zealand Dark Pop Rising Star
August 9, 2022 “I only do music for healing and sharing."
Author: Jessica Magtalas
interview
new zealand
bexy

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