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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."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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.
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
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."
Author:
DJ Connor
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.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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.
Author:
Carter Fife
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.
Author:
Carter Fife
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."
Author:
Joey Legittino
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."
Author:
Carter Fife
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."
Author:
EJ Saftner
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.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Ella Vos Wears Her Heart on Her Sleeve in 'Watch & Wait' EP
January 28, 2019
Vos takes us along for the arduous journey she endured post-lymphoma diagnosis and through treatment, towards the silver lining.
Author:
Andra Nechita
Ivory Layne Delivers Powerful Feminist Love Song with "Boy Loves Me" [PREMIERE]
February 12, 2019
Feminine strength and an inspiring vulnerability saturate the lyrics, acknowledging that a woman is no less independent in yearning for love.
Author:
Dana Jacobs
WILSN Lets Her Soul Run Free in “Those Days Are Over” [Premiere]
January 17, 2023
“It’s about trusting yourself, going with your gut and really believing you can do the thing you set out to do.”
Author:
DJ Connor
Gus Dapperton Signals the Coming of 'HENGE' With the BENEE-Assisted "Don't Let Me Down"
April 25, 2023
Both danceable and dreary, "Don't Let Me Down" sees the two artists striving for new heights.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Mitch Santiago is a Soaring Through His Career with Fiery Devotion
May 5, 2023
“Six years ago, I was playing Ed Sheeran and Passenger covers – so we’re not doing that anymore.”
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
binki's 'Antennae' Is a Viciously Contagious Bout of Euphoria
June 27, 2023
"I put my guts out on the table with this one. Tears were shed. Blood was bled."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Julius Displays an Infectious Emotional Vulnerability on "take me to the moon"
April 28, 2021
Over a grand, slow-building, and psychedelic instrumental, Julius demonstrates his prowess for self-reflective songwriting.
Author:
Tyler Borland
glaive Does a Victory Lap With 'old dog, new tricks'
January 27, 2022
Breakout hyperpop star glaive has shaped the genre in his image.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Ultra Q Answers Your Fan Questions
July 11, 2019
From sharing the craziest thing that's happened at a show to exposing their worst habits and favorite Disney movies, this is another reason to fall in love with one of the best rock bands to emerge in 2019.
Author:
Green Lee
Make the First Move With Harrison Sands' "Open Doors" [PREMIERE]
July 16, 2019
"It really is a plea for the woman to take charge, and remove any and all doubt from the situation, because consent is sexy, and a topic that many men could use a lesson in."
Author:
Jess Myers