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RICEWINE Walks Us Through   'Lovesick,'  His Mesmerizing LoFi Meditation on Love

RICEWINE Walks Us Through   'Lovesick,'  His Mesmerizing LoFi Meditation on Love
April 24, 2020 Now is the time to get familiar with RICEWINE and his infectious brand of "dreamhop."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
interview
hip hop
R&B
dream pop
album reviews
lofi
lofi hip hop
ricewine
lovesick
dreamhop
Hazel English on Cults, Moving to California, and Her Debut Album 'Wake UP!' [Q&A]

Hazel English on Cults, Moving to California, and Her Debut Album 'Wake UP!' [Q&A]
April 24, 2020 With biting honesty and clarity, English explores everything from the downfalls of capitalism to the seesaw of power in relationships.
Author: Maddy Quach
indie
alternative
interview
indie pop
album reviews
hazel english
wake up!
Huron John Welcomes You to the Kaleidoscopic  World of  'Apocalypse Wow'  [Q&A]

Huron John Welcomes You to the Kaleidoscopic  World of  'Apocalypse Wow'  [Q&A]
April 23, 2020 "At the end of the day, I just want to make people's lives better with my shit."
Author: Rachael Jansky
indie
interview
indie pop
anti pop
Apocalypse WOW
huron john
Who Is Trevor Daniel?

Who Is Trevor Daniel?
April 22, 2020 We sat down with the rapidly rising artist to get the story behind his debut album, "Falling" blowing up on TikTok, and working with FINNEAS.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
interview
anti pop
who is
trevor daniel
nicotine
Powfu on Romantic Comedies, Viral Fame, and His New Single "im used to it"  [Q&A]

Powfu on Romantic Comedies, Viral Fame, and His New Single "im used to it"  [Q&A]
April 20, 2020 In the last year, everything has changed for Powfu.
Author: Kristin Robinson
alternative
interview
hip hop
lofi
lofi hip hop
powfu
im used to it
Jeremy Zucker on the Pre-Apocalyptic Beauty of  'love is not dying'  [Q&A]

Jeremy Zucker on the Pre-Apocalyptic Beauty of  'love is not dying'  [Q&A]
April 17, 2020 "It's like looking into the sky and watching a life-ending meteor rush towards you."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
interview
album reviews
jeremy zucker
love is not dying
THE Peach Tree Rascals Interview

THE Peach Tree Rascals Interview
April 9, 2020 We spent the day painting in the backyard with anti-pop's most promising new collective.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
alternative
interview
hip hop
indie pop
peach tree rascals
Anti Pop
Join Millions in Stepping Into the Haunting World of Sub Urban [Q&A]

Join Millions in Stepping Into the Haunting World of Sub Urban [Q&A]
April 8, 2020 "When I made Sub Urban in 2016-2017, I knew I wanted it to be dark, whether emotionally vulnerable and raw or twisted and theatrical."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
alternative
interview
anti pop
sub urban
thrill seeker
John-Robert Is the Small-Town Teen Poised to Become the Next Big Singer-Songwriter [Q&A]

John-Robert Is the Small-Town Teen Poised to Become the Next Big Singer-Songwriter [Q&A]
April 1, 2020 John-Robert on his obsession with Swedish Fish and what he has been doing to prepare for COVID-19.
Author: Kristin Robinson
singer songwriter
folk
indie
interview
john-robert
john robert
urs
Raissa Is the DIY Artist With Dreams of Doing it All [Q&A]

Raissa Is the DIY Artist With Dreams of Doing it All [Q&A]
March 31, 2020 Raissa is finding inspiration in Lady Gaga's theatrical stage presence and Joni Mitchell's sincere lyricism.
Author: Rachael Jansky
pop
indie
interview
R&B
indie pop
raissa
Restless Modern Pens a Ballad For an Always-Online Culture With  "I Hate That I'm Addicted to the Internet" [Q&A]

Restless Modern Pens a Ballad For an Always-Online Culture With  "I Hate That I'm Addicted to the Internet" [Q&A]
February 23, 2022 Whether you're doomscrolling, dissociating, or chasing a fleeting dopamine high, this is the song for you.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
interview
Restless Modern
i hate that im addicted to the internet
Jay Loud Escaped Naptown, and Now It's Shaping His Music [Q&A]

Jay Loud Escaped Naptown, and Now It's Shaping His Music [Q&A]
November 27, 2019 "Naptown is like a maze... either you fail or you find a way to get out."
Author: Kenan Draughorne
interview
rap
jay loud
naptown
hip house
Sydney Sprague Releases Self-Aware Sophomore LP 'Somebody In Hell Loves You' [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Sydney Sprague Releases Self-Aware Sophomore LP 'Somebody In Hell Loves You' [Q&A] | THE NOISE
September 15, 2023 On somebody in hell loves you, Sydney channels her sadness, anxiety, and existential dread through driving guitars, shimmering melodies, and the deceptively sweet weapons of indie pop-rock and keen observation.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
interview
indie rock
the noise
sydney sprague
THE BLOSSOM's '97 BLOSSOM'  Flourishes at the Intersection of Joy and Pain  [Q&A]

THE BLOSSOM's '97 BLOSSOM'  Flourishes at the Intersection of Joy and Pain  [Q&A]
April 6, 2021 At the heart of <i>97 BLOSSOM</i> is a drive to reimagine the world.
Author: Ruby Scott
indie
alternative
interview
indie pop
anti pop
album reviews
the blossom
97 Blossom
FEST RECAP: Who? What? Why? When We Were Young! [Q&A] | THE NOISE

FEST RECAP: Who? What? Why? When We Were Young! [Q&A] | THE NOISE
October 24, 2023 It is no surprise that the pop-punk-themed, Warped Tour-inspired festival When We Were Young has created such a buzz amongst older alternative music fans, resulting in back-to-back years of sold-out weekends.
Author: Moe Horta
Interview
Tony Hawk
The Noise
Pop-Punk
Punk Rock
Magnolia Park
When We Were Young
Citizen
Sum 41
9 Questions With Luna Li on 'jams 2' [Q&A]

9 Questions With Luna Li on 'jams 2' [Q&A]
September 28, 2022 "The jams are a celebration of spontaneity in my practice."
Author: DJ Connor
indie
interview
ambient
jazz
lofi
luna li
jams 2
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
JP Saxe Chats Overcoming Self-Doubt & Finding Joy at the Edge of Heartbreak [Q&A]

JP Saxe Chats Overcoming Self-Doubt & Finding Joy at the Edge of Heartbreak [Q&A]
September 21, 2020 We again had the profound opportunity to interview the sagacious creative on everything from his personal experience in pushing past demons of self doubt to advice on moving on from love lost.
Author: Jessica Thomas
singer songwriter
pop
interview
JP Saxe
A Little Bit Yours
Julia Michaels
Lauren Sanderson, From Pandemic to PRIDE [Q&A]

Lauren Sanderson, From Pandemic to PRIDE [Q&A]
June 30, 2021 We sit down for a candid conversation with a soon-to-be Midwestern pop star.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
alternative
interview
pride
lauren sanderson
lewloh Opens Up on the Striking 'michigan/missinghim' [Q&A]

lewloh Opens Up on the Striking 'michigan/missinghim' [Q&A]
August 27, 2021 lewloh's <i>michigan/missinghim</i> is a 13-track tour de force rife with emotion and sonic exploration.
Author: DJ Connor
singer songwriter
interview
album reviews
lewloh
michigan/missinghim

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