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Meet NO COMPLY, the Eclectic New Zealand Hip-Hop Duo
October 2, 2023
NO COMPLY goes beyond the boundaries of genre and takes inspiration from a variety of sounds.
Author:
Hannah Powell

REI AMI Returns to Slay in Delightfully Dark Single "Body Bag"
September 29, 2023
Her first single in two years, REI AMI is back and with a vengeance
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

PinkPantheress Remains the Princess of Gen Z Pop With "Mosquito"
September 29, 2023
"Mosquito" is a catastrophic love song masked by a bubblegum pop blanket.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Heather Russell Takes Us Through Her 'Knock,' EP Track By Track
September 29, 2023
Russell's debut EP sees her stepping into the spotlight and into herself.
Author:
DJ Connor

Philine Sonny Feels More Alive Than Ever Before in "Drugs"
September 29, 2023
"'Drugs’ is the soundtrack to the movie playing in your head."
Author:
Giselle Libby
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New Zealand's Coolest Band - LEISURE's 4th studio album "Leisurevision" Out Now!
September 29, 2023
Exclusive interview and track by track album breakdown! Find out which tracks are their personal favorites, who's on their Ones To Watch list and most memorable fan experience!
Author:
Mina Liu
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Briston Maroney Unearths Himself in Sophomore Album 'Ultrapure' [Q&A]
September 28, 2023
"All the things that I did that made me weird, I wish I had never questioned those things, because those are the things that I like about myself now."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Bakar Finds His Freedom in 'Halo'
September 28, 2023
Bakar plants his feet firmly with 'Halo,' a soul-bearing album that marries British rock with pop indie in an exclamatory font.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Flyana Boss Hush Any Haters With "Bitch Imma Star"
September 27, 2023
“’Bitch Imma Star’ is about claiming your own stardom!”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

underscores Brings to the Life the World of 'Wallsocket'
September 27, 2023
"I emerged from an obsessive episode adopting this mentality that everything is beautiful... 'Wallsocket' is about realizing that most things are, but not everything is."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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mmmonika Makes Chores a Whole Lot More Fun in "Swamp Time" Video [Premiere]
November 4, 2019
This is happy music for sad people.
Author:
Precious Kato
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Ones To Watch and The Noise Presents: Palaye Royale [Announcement]
January 28, 2020
Playe Royale is bringing their enthralling fashion-art rock vision across North America.
Author:
Jimmy Smith
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Ali Barter on Letting Go of Perfection [Q&A]
November 19, 2019
"It's less like we have to hit a quota and more like people are getting bored of just seeing four dudes in a band."
Author:
Tanja Toubro
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5 Artists You Need in Your Life This Week [SPOTLIGHT]
March 14, 2019
What is cooler than knowing about the best rising artists out there? Knowing about them first.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

BAD CHILD - "Breathing Fire" | Live From the Rooftop
June 13, 2019
The promising Canadian artist bridges elements of ominous R&B and alternative rock with utterly jaw-dropping production to create a distinctive sonic vision.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Theo Kandel's "Anaconda Hearts" Is a Striking Portrait of a Broken Relationship [Premiere]
May 27, 2021
Kandel gives a whole new meaning to being the snake in a relationship.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Genevieve Stokes Immortalizes Emotion in Its Rawest Form in 'Catching Rabbits'
April 12, 2023
“‘Catching Rabbits’ is my more uplifting take on the phrase... it’s possible to achieve what seems out of reach, and to escape the tempting illusions of the mind.”
Author:
Abby Kenna
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Briston Maroney Unearths Himself in Sophomore Album 'Ultrapure' [Q&A]
September 28, 2023
"All the things that I did that made me weird, I wish I had never questioned those things, because those are the things that I like about myself now."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

10 Ones to Catch at Outside Lands 2021 (Who Aren't Headlining)
October 26, 2021
These are 10 acts you do not want to miss.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Don't Hit My Line. I'm Listening to redveil's "04"
November 23, 2021
hey, babe wake up. new redveil just dropped.
Author:
Carter Fife