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10 Questions With Michaël Brun on His New EP 'FAMI SUMMER’ [Q&A]

10 Questions With Michaël Brun on His New EP 'FAMI SUMMER’ [Q&A]
July 21, 2023 Brun has become both a symbol of Haiti's diaspora and a scythe through dance culture norms
Author: DJ Connor
interview
electronic
dance
Michael Brun
fami summer
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
Meet Brenn!, the Rising Artist Writing the Soundtrack to Your Coming of Age [Q&A]

Meet Brenn!, the Rising Artist Writing the Soundtrack to Your Coming of Age [Q&A]
July 20, 2023 Brenn!'s music speaks to listless days spent stargazing and daydreaming, and it's taking ahold of people across the world.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
singer songwriter
folk
indie
interview
brenn!
4runner
brenn
Meet Flyana Boss, the Breakout Duo Running Through Our Hearts and Playlists [Q&A]

Meet Flyana Boss, the Breakout Duo Running Through Our Hearts and Playlists [Q&A]
July 20, 2023 Flyana Boss is more than just a viral success; they're what's next.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
interview
rap
hip hop
flyana boss
FRND CRCL Explore What It Means To Be Suburbanites On New LP 'Suburban Dictionary' [Q&A] | THE NOISE

FRND CRCL Explore What It Means To Be Suburbanites On New LP 'Suburban Dictionary' [Q&A] | THE NOISE
July 20, 2023 'Suburban Dictionary' is a deep dive into the discontent of growing up through the lens of the suburban teenager, honing in on an emo-tinged view of entrapment and boredom.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
interview
the noise
pop-punk
frnd crcl
suburban dictionary
Bird and Byron’s Debut Album Takes Us on a Train Ride Through Heartbreak [Q&A]

Bird and Byron’s Debut Album Takes Us on a Train Ride Through Heartbreak [Q&A]
July 18, 2023 "We hope people think this album sounds like us. Creating this piece of work was such a personal experience for both of us, and we hope that emotion comes through in the music."
Author: Tatum Van Dam
indie
interview
indie rock
bird and byron
Mamii Is Ready to Step Into the Spotlight [Q&A]

Mamii Is Ready to Step Into the Spotlight [Q&A]
July 13, 2023 The rising R&B artist is no stranger to working behind the scenes for some of the industry's greatest stars, but her time is now.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
soul
interview
R&B
mamii
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
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
Braden Bales Opens Up and Talks Summer Plans Following Release of New EP 'NOMAD' [Q&A]

Braden Bales Opens Up and Talks Summer Plans Following Release of New EP 'NOMAD' [Q&A]
July 7, 2023 "I’ve found that I’m much better at expressing myself musically than verbally and the vulnerability I’ve felt through music has been incredibly therapeutic."
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
interview
braden baels
pick me up
nomad
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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