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Hollis Feels Larger Than Life on the Cathartic "Let Me Not"
September 24, 2021
"Let Me Not" rushes forward with a frenetic, infectious energy.
Author:
DJ Connor
Kacey Musgraves' 'star-crossed' Is More Than a Break-Up Album
September 23, 2021
This is an album about heartbreak and loneliness, growth and change.
Author:
Taylor Schutt
L Devine Is Born Again on 'Near Life Experience Part Two'
September 23, 2021
L Devine is a pop star in the making.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
'Montero' Is Lil Nas X's Portrait on Fire
September 23, 2021
Lil Nas X has the power to shape culture as we know it.
Author:
Carter Fife
BLACKSTARKIDS Say "All Cops Are Bastards*" on Explosive New Single
September 23, 2021
"All Cops Are Bastards*" is punk in its truest form.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Who Is Peach Tree Rascals?
September 22, 2021
Meet the Bay Area collective with an infectious indie pop sound.
Author:
Ruby Scott
ROLE MODEL Dreams Up an Irresistible Femme Fatale on "death wish"
September 22, 2021
"I wanted to create this intimidating, powerful, female character to represent that desire we have for things we know aren't good for us."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
midwxst Is 'Back in Action'
September 22, 2021
<i>Back in Action</i> sees midwxst leveraging everything from digicore, hip-hop, and hyperpop to deliver a controlled bout of chaos.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
FACESOUL Announces Debut Project 'YSRA' With the Captivating "All I Need"
September 22, 2021
FACESOUL's music is akin to spiritual healing.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
carwash's 'soap water' Is a Brilliant Portrait of Fleeting Youth
September 20, 2021
soap water is music that calls to mind adolescent romance, indie rock of the '90s, and halcyon summer days.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
DWLLRS' "Things We Don't Talk About" Sees the Duo Reaching New Heights
July 1, 2021
"It's more than just another single release, for us..."
Author:
Tyler Borland
'Montero' Is Lil Nas X's Portrait on Fire
September 23, 2021
Lil Nas X has the power to shape culture as we know it.
Author:
Carter Fife
Rozwell Masterfully Blends New Age Tech With Modern Hip Hop in "Close"
September 27, 2019
Rozwell may just be a 2019 renaissance man.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Sports Team's 'Making Hay' Is a Celebration of Their Indie Rock Upbringing
October 21, 2019
"No one's doing it better." Well said, Sports Team.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Jay Loud Escaped Naptown, and Now It's Shaping His Music [Q&A]
November 27, 2019
"Naptown is like a maze... either you fail or you find a way to get out."
Author:
Kenan Draughorne
FEST RECAP: Who? What? Why? When We Were Young! [Q&A] | THE NOISE
October 24, 2023
It is no surprise that the pop-punk-themed, Warped Tour-inspired festival When We Were Young has created such a buzz amongst older alternative music fans, resulting in back-to-back years of sold-out weekends.
Author:
Moe Horta
Selfish Sons Are Capturing the Essence of Nostalgia with Their Captivating Authenticity
February 9, 2023
“We’re about making music, having fun at shows, and loving each other”.
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
Sydney Sprague Releases Self-Aware Sophomore LP 'Somebody In Hell Loves You' [Q&A] | THE NOISE
September 15, 2023
On somebody in hell loves you, Sydney channels her sadness, anxiety, and existential dread through driving guitars, shimmering melodies, and the deceptively sweet weapons of indie pop-rock and keen observation.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Grady and Whethan Provide the Cinematic Score for Hookup Culture in "Only One"
January 11, 2019
"It's the theme music to casual hookup culture, where both parties involved would just rather only put their feet into relationships."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Electro-Pop Powerhouse ALMA Cherishes Life with "When I Die"
February 1, 2019
A Finnish electro-pop powerhouse with distinguishable neon green hair, ALMA is a forward-thinker who's ready to challenge the daunting concept of death.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul