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Brandt Orange Returns With "Good Energy" from Debut Album [Q&A]

Brandt Orange Returns With "Good Energy" from Debut Album [Q&A]
October 1, 2019 With its casual electric guitar and a less-is-more production style, Brandt Orange reveals a new sense of maturity and deliberateness with his craft.
Author: Kristin Robinson
soul
Indie
Interview
brandt orange
good energy
Jakob Ogawa Talks Prince, First Show Jitters, and His New  'April'  EP [Q&A]

Jakob Ogawa Talks Prince, First Show Jitters, and His New  'April'  EP [Q&A]
September 30, 2019 Up & coming Norwegian indie pop musician, Jakob Ogawa is the man leading the soul-meets-synth lo-fi movement.
Author: Precious Kato
soul
interview
indie pop
Indie
jakob ogawa
April
Sueco the Child Shows Us His Search History and "Interesting White Guys" | Show & Tell

Sueco the Child Shows Us His Search History and "Interesting White Guys" | Show & Tell
September 26, 2019 The viral phoenomom, who dethroned Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" on TikTok, swings by the Ones To Watch classroom for a show and tell presentation.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
interview
rap
hip hop
sueco the child
tik tok
miscreant
fast
show and tell
Sigrid's Excellence Hit Us Harder Than a  'Sucker Punch' [Q+A]

Sigrid's Excellence Hit Us Harder Than a  'Sucker Punch' [Q+A]
September 19, 2019 Right before our favorite Norwegian pop princess headlined a sold out Fonda Theatre, we sat down to discuss the important things in life: memes, the Sims, and cats.
Author: Alyssa Yung
pop
interview
electronic
sigrid
Electro-Pop Trio SHAED Holds Us Captive & Captivated in Eerie  "Thunder" Video [Q&A]

Electro-Pop Trio SHAED Holds Us Captive & Captivated in Eerie  "Thunder" Video [Q&A]
September 18, 2019 In 2016, the three joined forces, as musicians, to begin SHAED's thrilling journey that led to selling out massive shows and reaching the top of the charts.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
interview
electro pop
thunder
SHAED
The Faim Plays Who's Most Likely To...?

The Faim Plays Who's Most Likely To...?
September 17, 2019 In addition to gracing the world with a host of new anthemic tracks, The Faim is currently hitting the road with Stand Atlantic on their Ones To Watch and The Noise - presented tour.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
the faim
alternative
interview
pop punk
stand atlantic
most likely to
Irish Alt-Rock Quartet The Academic Release Playful New Single, "Aftertaste" [Q&A]

Irish Alt-Rock Quartet The Academic Release Playful New Single, "Aftertaste" [Q&A]
September 13, 2019 While Ireland might not come to mind when thinking of the alt-rock scene, the enthusiastic, up-and-coming band The Academic is well on their way to changing that.
Author: Allissa Williams
indie
alternative
interview
rock
the academic
aftertaste
Get a  Taste of Heartbreak in LA with Riah's Dreamy 'Heartbreak Magic' EP [Q&A]

Get a  Taste of Heartbreak in LA with Riah's Dreamy 'Heartbreak Magic' EP [Q&A]
September 10, 2019 "At the end of the day, that's what anyone wants. To be connected, understood, and loved by other people."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
interview
singer-songwriter
dream pop
album reviews
heartbreak magic
riah
Multi-Talented Jesse Munsat Debuts as a Solo Artist with "Where He Slept When He Slept Here"

Multi-Talented Jesse Munsat Debuts as a Solo Artist with "Where He Slept When He Slept Here"
September 9, 2019 After spending the past couple of years working behind the scenes alongside The Marà­as, Claud, & Maude Latour, Jesse Munsat finally steps into the spotlight.
Author: Kristin Robinson
indie
interview
jesse munsat
Where He Slept When He Stayed Here
For dodie, a Bit of Madness Is Key [Q&A]

For dodie, a Bit of Madness Is Key [Q&A]
September 5, 2019 Dodie speaks on her friendship with Tessa Violet, being labeled a YouTuber, and gifting a purpose to your pain.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
indie
interview
dodie
human
Amy Shark Opens Up About Her Future Ahead of Third Annual The Aussie BBQ [Q&A]

Amy Shark Opens Up About Her Future Ahead of Third Annual The Aussie BBQ [Q&A]
June 16, 2023 "Songwriting is still my favourite thing to do, it doesn't feel like a job even though it is now."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
singer songwriter
pop
interview
amy shark
the aussie bbq
Nilüfer Yanya Takes a Note From Black Mirror and Stirring Indie Rock in 'Miss Universe' [Q&A]

Nilüfer Yanya Takes a Note From Black Mirror and Stirring Indie Rock in 'Miss Universe' [Q&A]
April 4, 2019 In her debut album, Yanya waxes poetic about the reality that is unfurling before our very eyes.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
indie
interview
indie pop
indie rock
nilufer yanya
miss universe
Ruel Does Not Want Your Teeth or Ruel Puns | Quick 6

Ruel Does Not Want Your Teeth or Ruel Puns | Quick 6
May 2, 2019 Rapidly rising pop sensation Ruel is the very definition of a wunderkind.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
soul
pop
interview
quick 6
painkiller
ruel
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
Roe Kapara Makes Stellar Debut On 'I Hope Hell Isn't Real' EP [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Roe Kapara Makes Stellar Debut On 'I Hope Hell Isn't Real' EP [Q&A] | THE NOISE
May 4, 2023 St. Louis-born, Los Angeles-based musician Roe Kapara has finally released his long-awaited debut EP, 'I Hope Hell Isn't Real.' Inspired by the surrealist plots of 90's movies such as 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Pulp Fiction,' 'I Hope Hell Isn't Real' follows a similar formula.
Author: Ally Rincon
Interview
Alt Rock
The Noise
Roe Kapara
10 Questions With KIDS on Their First Singles "Alcohol & Cigarettes" and "Settle Down"

10 Questions With KIDS on Their First Singles "Alcohol & Cigarettes" and "Settle Down"
November 15, 2022 The London-based duo is making a bold introduction.
Author: DJ Connor
interview
indie pop
kids
alcohol & cigarettes
settle down
Track By Track: Arrows In Action Prove They're 'Built To Last' On New LP | THE NOISE

Track By Track: Arrows In Action Prove They're 'Built To Last' On New LP | THE NOISE
May 31, 2023 After much anticipation, Gainesville-formed, Nashville-based alternative pop rock band Arrows In Action have finally released their highly anticipated debut album 'Built To Last.'
Author: Alessandra Rincon
interview
rock
track by track
The Noise
Arrows In Action
The Aces Release 'Under My Influence  (Deluxe)'  Ahead of Long-Awaited Return to Touring [Q&A]

The Aces Release 'Under My Influence  (Deluxe)'  Ahead of Long-Awaited Return to Touring [Q&A]
October 22, 2021 The Aces open up about the record, their feelings on tour, and the importance of lifting up each other and women in the industry.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
interview
indie pop
the aces
album reviews
alternative pop
under my influence
under my influence deluxe
Boy Willows Finds Spiritual and Physical Healing on 'BANGS' [Q&A]

Boy Willows Finds Spiritual and Physical Healing on 'BANGS' [Q&A]
September 18, 2021 "Landon from a year ago would give anything to talk to Landon right now."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
singer songwriter
folk
indie
indie pop
album reviews
Interview
boy willows
bangs
Tessa Violet on Her Favorite Vine, Systematic Injustice, and Dodie | Quick 6

Tessa Violet on Her Favorite Vine, Systematic Injustice, and Dodie | Quick 6
March 21, 2019 Get to know YouTube-sensation-turned-indie-pop-phenom, Tessa Violet.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
indie
interview
quick 6
indie pop
tessa violet

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