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The Backfires' "Song 55" Is an Electrifying Attack on Capitalism
October 19, 2021
"People give up their passions and loves, move to cities they don't like, and sit at desks that drain their souls."
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Meet Rhys Rich, the New Zealand Artist With an Infectious and Soothing Sound [Q&A]
October 19, 2021
Alongside a live performance from MEOW in New Zealand, we take a closer look at the rising talent.
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Myles Cameron Is Looking For Beauty in the Midst of the Apocalypse [Q&A]
October 19, 2021
"I hope people get some sense of peace, or wonder, or joy out of it."
Yen Strange Faces Her Past in the Haunting "Go Away"
October 18, 2021
The Sydney-via-Moruya delivers a dark pop offering perfectly fit for the season.
Zack Fox's Debut Album 'shut the fuck up talking to me' Is Unironically One of the Year's Best
October 18, 2021
The comedian-turned-rapper delivers bars and one-liners aplenty in one of the year's best hip-hop albums.
ToBy's Debut Album 'L'esprit' Is an Introspective and Multifaceted Journey
October 18, 2021
L'esprit is a project that is simultaneously cohesive and unrestrained in its omnivorous artistic direction.
Sam MacPherson Pours His Heart Into His Debut EP 'Songs for Sam'
October 18, 2021
"Sometimes you write music because you want to and sometimes you write music because you have to."
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Kacy Hill Opens Up on the Difficult Desire to Be 'Simple, Sweet, and Smiling' [Q&A]
October 15, 2021
"It became this kind of aspirational identity, like the persona that I wish I was more of."
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Chelsea Cutler Is Recapturing the Euphoria of Human Connection [Q&A]
October 15, 2021
"There's an emotion for everyone. There's a thought for everyone. There's contemplation for everyone."
FINNEAS' Debut Album 'Optimist' Arrives as a Heart-Rending and Timeless Record
October 15, 2021
<i>Optimist</i> is a project full of hindsight, masterfully crafted production, and warranted pessimism.
tobi lou Proves His Career Is 'Non-Perishable'
March 14, 2022
tobi lou thrives in a state of comfortable unpredictability.
Op-Ed: Punk Rock Was Never Meant To Be Cool
March 25, 2022
Punk rock music was created as an outlet to escape popular trends like Top 40 radio. So what happens now?
Outside Lands 2022: 9 Acts Not to Miss
August 3, 2022
You do not want to miss out on these nine up-and-coming stars.
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Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]
June 16, 2021
"I don't care to put on this picture-perfect human being. I'm more than willing to show my flaws."
Little Simz's "I Love You, I Hate You" Sees the UK Rapper at the Top of Her Game
July 14, 2021
"I Love You, I Hate You" synthesizes the best parts of both classic and contemporary hip-hop.
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FINNEAS - "Let's Fall in Love for the Night" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
March 11, 2019
Watch an exclusive performance + interview with an understated musical genius.
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Confidence Is Key and SwaVay Has Plenty in "Who We Be" Video [PREMIERE]
June 12, 2019
"'Who We Be' is my most liberating song. It's me telling myself to embrace who I AM."
Yes, That Is the Tony Hawk in Deaton Chris Anthony's "Tony Hawk"
October 24, 2019
Do a kickflip!
Meet Muroki, a Soulful Singer With a Big Year Ahead
March 1, 2021
With just 3 tracks to his name, young singer-songwriter Muroki, has rocketed through the New Zealand indie scene.
Nessa Barrett Embraces Her Intrusive Thoughts in "BANG BANG!"
February 21, 2023
"The song was written about my borderline personality rage."