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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
With 'Things In The Way,' Porsh Bet$ Is No Longer Playing It Safe
February 17, 2022
"The frustrations I've gone through make me so much more appreciative of the other side of it."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Tommy Newport and Jazz Cartier Have Hit the “Jackpot”
October 31, 2022
“Jackpot” highlights euphoria at its finest with a unison of exceptional musicality and faultless versatility.
Author:
Joe Beer
All CLUB INDGO Wants to Do Is "Show You Off"
July 14, 2023
"Show You Off" is far too easy to swoon to and contagiously fun.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Equipment Celebrate LP Announcement With Stellar Doube-Single Release | THE NOISE
August 30, 2023
Ohio's Equipment rise to new heights on their latest double single release, "LO/FO" and "Username."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Arlo Parks Peers Into Our Hearts and Diaries in 'My Soft Machine'
May 30, 2023
“I’m giddy, I’m crying, I’m grinning, I’m throwing myself around this apartment, I’m on fire, I’m terrified, I’m feeling everything right now.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
DARTZ Aims to Have That Distinct Kiwi Sound, Evoke Kiwi Emotions, and Keep it Punky
September 15, 2023
Pōneke based four-piece DARTZ are a cornerstone of Aotearoa’s live punk scene.
Author:
Jorja Parmentier
Luna Luna Jumps Into the Unknown in 'L.L.'
October 2, 2023
'L.L.' feels like a deep breath and exhale before venturing off into unexplored sonic territories.
Author:
DJ Connor
Guardrail Redefine Themselves On Debut LP ‘Content’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
July 10, 2023
Featuring recent singles "Silhouette" and "Joke's On Me," the LP shows the band's sound and writing style evolution, with the twelve-track body of work being the most dialed-in project the band has ever crafted with their unique sound.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Charlotte Sands Is 'Good Now' On Latest EP [Q&A] | THE NOISE
July 21, 2023
Few artists have had a rise to stardom in the last few years, quite like Charlotte Sands has. From collaborating with her heroes to realizing who she wants to be, it's been an incredible and inspiring journey to watch and be a part of.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
SeeYouSpaceCowboy’s “Chewing The Scenery” is as Experimental & Heart-Stopping As The Band | THE NOISE
August 24, 2023
What do you get when a dextrous, hardcore band incorporates… waltz?
Author:
Allissa Williams