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Crowded Green Rooms, Hotel Rooms and Cars: How Julia Jacklin Made Space For 'Crushing'  [Q&A]

Crowded Green Rooms, Hotel Rooms and Cars: How Julia Jacklin Made Space For 'Crushing'  [Q&A]
March 13, 2019 Jacklin's sophomore album focuses on love wearing thin, love ultimately lost, and an aftermath that embraces scorn and longing in equal parts.
Author: Becca Millstein
pop
folk
indie
interview
julia jacklin
crushing
Songwriting Virtuoso Sam Martin Chronicles a Life in Debut Solo Album, 'Alpha Omega' [Q&A]

Songwriting Virtuoso Sam Martin Chronicles a Life in Debut Solo Album, 'Alpha Omega' [Q&A]
March 13, 2019 The writer of Maroon 5's "Daylight" and Jason Derulo's "Want to Want Me" is stepping into the limelight.
Author: Anna Scholfield
pop
alternative
interview
rock
sam martin
alpha omega
blue eyed joy
Chloe Lilac Is Sick of You Romanticizing  Mental Illness [Q&A]

Chloe Lilac Is Sick of You Romanticizing  Mental Illness [Q&A]
March 11, 2019 An advocate for female empowerment, Lilac's Manic Pixie Dream EP is a testament to her eloquent ability to speak through music.
Author: Andra Nechita
pop
indie
interview
indie pop
Chloe Lilac
manic pixie dream
James Droll's "Cut My Teeth" Is a Soulful & Cathartic Assessment on Love [PREMIERE + Q&A]

James Droll's "Cut My Teeth" Is a Soulful & Cathartic Assessment on Love [PREMIERE + Q&A]
March 7, 2019 Droll's discernible ability to create dark pop songs with a comforting hint of optimism is evident in the grappling "Cut My Teeth."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
soul
pop
interview
singer-songwriter
cut my teeth
james droll
Ashe on John Mayer, Cookie Butter, and Her Trip to the Gynecologist | Quick 6

Ashe on John Mayer, Cookie Butter, and Her Trip to the Gynecologist | Quick 6
March 6, 2019 This is a thing or six you would not believe about rising pop artist Ashe.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
interview
quick 6
ashe
Deconstruct Jennifer Lopez' "El Anillo" with Skilled Producer DalePlay [ANATOMY OF A SONG]

Deconstruct Jennifer Lopez' "El Anillo" with Skilled Producer DalePlay [ANATOMY OF A SONG]
March 6, 2019 Hear from the man who's worked with JLo, Becky G, Diplo and Skrillex.
Author: Chloe Robinson
pop
anatomy of a song
interview
daleplay
Listen To Dear Boy's  Bittersweet 'The Strawberry EP' a Day Ahead of Release [PREMIERE + Q&A]

Listen To Dear Boy's  Bittersweet 'The Strawberry EP' a Day Ahead of Release [PREMIERE + Q&A]
February 28, 2019 The EP showcases the band's ability to craft bittersweet songs pulling from 80's post-punk and 90's Britpop, large enough for arenas, but intimate enough to be with you during your most private moments.
Author: Rae Lemeshow
indie
alternative
interview
dear boy
the strawberry
Daydream and Dance to Dreamer Boy's Debut Album, 'Love, Nostalgia' [Q&A]

Daydream and Dance to Dreamer Boy's Debut Album, 'Love, Nostalgia' [Q&A]
February 28, 2019 "It's the summer, it's nostalgic, it's romantic, it's warm and colorful."
Author: Chelsea Devers
pop
indie
interview
Dreamer Boy
Love Nostalgia
Minimalistic-Pop Duo Drinker Urges Us to Go on a "Holiday" [PREMIERE + Q&A]

Minimalistic-Pop Duo Drinker Urges Us to Go on a "Holiday" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
February 27, 2019 "It's a song about the early steps of that transition. I think I was somewhere between denial and acceptance at the time this one came through."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
indie
interview
drinker
holiday
minimalistic pop
dark pop
Louis Futon Takes Us Through the Kaleidoscopic  'Way Back When,' One Feature at a Time  [Q&A]

Louis Futon Takes Us Through the Kaleidoscopic  'Way Back When,' One Feature at a Time  [Q&A]
February 26, 2019 "I wanted to use each collaborator's voice and skill set as a different color, in order to create vastly different pictures which make up the project."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
interview
electronic
dance
nombe
ashe
reo cragun
louis futon
duckwrth
bxrber
opia
New Music With a Side of Gratitude: Mt. Joy on What's Next in 2020  [Q&A]

New Music With a Side of Gratitude: Mt. Joy on What's Next in 2020  [Q&A]
November 25, 2019 Mt. Joy has come a long way in a short time, and we cannot wait to see what 2020 has in store.
Author: Alison Golanoski
folk
interview
americana
mt. joy
mt joy
Cassie Marin Comes Alive on the Infectious "Tanto" [Premiere + Q&A]

Cassie Marin Comes Alive on the Infectious "Tanto" [Premiere + Q&A]
September 29, 2021 Marin proves unstoppable on the Spanish-sung "Tanto."
Author: DJ Connor
pop
interview
latin
cassie marin
tanto
Erin LeCount Delivers an Impassioned Live Performance of "Killing Time" [Premiere + Q&A]

Erin LeCount Delivers an Impassioned Live Performance of "Killing Time" [Premiere + Q&A]
November 10, 2022 "There’s something cathartic about knowing you’ve been as genuine as you possibly can be with what you’ve made."
Author: Nathan Ahamed
singer songwriter
pop
interview
erin lecount
killing time
Jagwar Twin Shines on Existential Sophomore Album ‘33’ [Q&A] | The Noise

Jagwar Twin Shines on Existential Sophomore Album ‘33’ [Q&A] | The Noise
November 10, 2022 "At the end of the day, being an artist is about knowing yourself."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
alternative
interview
jagwar twin
album reviews
the noise
33
BLACKSTARKIDS on Harnessing 2000s Nostalgia, Comfort Food, and Debut Album 'Whatever, Man' [Q&A]

BLACKSTARKIDS on Harnessing 2000s Nostalgia, Comfort Food, and Debut Album 'Whatever, Man' [Q&A]
September 30, 2020 "BLACKSTARKIDS is coming of age music. Nostalgia plays a large factor in what we do."
Author: Maddy Quach
pop
alternative
interview
anti pop
blackstarkids
whatever man
Bren Joy on  'Arcane,' Revisiting Tumblr-Era R&B, and Manifesting Good Days [Q&A]

Bren Joy on  'Arcane,' Revisiting Tumblr-Era R&B, and Manifesting Good Days [Q&A]
January 11, 2022 Joy is making the most of his 20s.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
soul
interview
R&B
red bull
jake wesley rogers
bren joy
red bull soundclash
Open Lila Drew's 'locket' of Empathetic Emotions & Serene Pop Melodies [Q&A]

Open Lila Drew's 'locket' of Empathetic Emotions & Serene Pop Melodies [Q&A]
May 28, 2019 Lila Drew is an 18-year-old who isn't afraid of vulnerability and self-reflection.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
interview
singer-songwriter
album reviews
locket (side one)
Lila drew
Q&A: grandson on Exploring New Territory with Recent Bring Me The Horizon Tour & More | The Noise

Q&A: grandson on Exploring New Territory with Recent Bring Me The Horizon Tour & More | The Noise
October 19, 2022 Known for his strong lyricism and unpredictable performances, grandson has proved he can keep up with just about anybody as he has toured with artists such as alt-rock icons The Smashing Pumpkins, pop-punk queen Avril Lavigne, and nu-metal trailblazers Deftones.
Author: Moe Horta
interview
grandson
the noise
alt rock
Sir Chloe's Debut Album 'I Am The Dog' Sees the Rising Star Seizing Control [Q&A]

Sir Chloe's Debut Album 'I Am The Dog' Sees the Rising Star Seizing Control [Q&A]
May 17, 2023 Thrilling paradoxes build the backbone of the 'I Am The Dog,' a praiseworthy debut from one of indie rock's rising stars.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
indie
alternative
interview
indie rock
sir chloe
i am the dog
Cub Sport on Coming Out, Married Life, and Their Dogs | Quick 6

Cub Sport on Coming Out, Married Life, and Their Dogs | Quick 6
June 5, 2019 This is another reason, or six, to fall in love with your new dream pop obsession.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
indie
cub sport
interview
quick 6
indie pop
dream pop
pride

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