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Outside Lands 2023: 10 Acts Not to Miss (Who Aren't Kendrick Lamar and Lana Del Rey)
August 8, 2023
From aespa to Zack Fox, these are 10 undercard acts you won't want to miss.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Rocco Whisks Us Off Our Feet in the Effortlessly Charming "Sunny"
August 8, 2023
Rocco's latest song plays out like a calm summer breeze.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Amie Blu Blows Us Away with Beautiful EP 'crumbs in my bed”'
August 8, 2023
Blu appears to be perched on the cusp of an indie breakthrough with the release of her debut EP.
Author:
Emily Foster
BRATTY Delivers an Ode to Those Suffering From Seasonal Summer Depression in "Agosto"
August 8, 2023
“Agosto” positions itself as a surf-rock track that anyone in a transitional point of their lives can find themselves in.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Del Water Gap Grapples With the Weight of Change in "Coping on Unemployment"
August 8, 2023
"It’s about the liminal space between sex and commitment. It’s about fear of permanence, self-doubt, mental health."
Author:
Jake Selvey
DJ_Dave Codes Her Feelings Into a Lucid Dance Track With "React," Ahead of Debut EP 'Intercell'
August 8, 2023
"This song and the process of making it really felt like I was collaborating with my computer because of how many elements I wasn't expecting to create."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Taylor Mecca Delivers a Eulogy to Her Childhood in “growing up sucks”
August 8, 2023
The grass isn't always greener on the other side.
Author:
Chloe Liz
Sam McGovern Wears His Heart on His Sleeve and Wants Others to Follow
August 4, 2023
“I try to capitalise on these opportunities and work harder to continue to grow.”
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
Mayday Parade Are Creating On Their Own Terms With New Independent Releases [Q&A] | THE NOISE
August 2, 2023
Mayday Parade has decided to take things into their own hands and operate on their own terms and timeline.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Bruno Major Takes Us Through The Making of His Album, 'Columbo' [Q&A]
August 2, 2023
We had the chance to sit down with Bruno Major and talk about his album "Columbo": everything from releasing music for the first time in years to the word "banger".
Author:
Abby Kenna
Oranj Goodman's "Purple Glitter" Sparks Acceptance [Premiere]
August 19, 2020
Pacific Northwest native Oranj Goodman has so much to say, and he's ready to say it.
Author:
Precious Kato
Alexander 23 and Laufey's "Ain't Christmas" Is the Perfect Salve For Your Holiday Blues
December 2, 2022
Move over Mariah Carey; there's another Xmas anthem in town.
Author:
Jolene Latimer
All Almondmilkhunni Is Looking For Is Something Real in "fake deep"
February 2, 2023
"fake deep" is an intoxicating blend of R&B aesthetics and hyperpop sonics.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Billy Lemos Enlists binki, spill tab, KALI and More For the Multi-Faceted ‘Control Freak’
February 24, 2023
'Control Freak' is a masterclass in plugging unique sources into the right place.
Author:
DJ Connor
Meltt Turns Gives Dreams a Sonic Shape With "Another Quiet Sunday"
March 7, 2023
The ethereal nature of their sound feels like it's scrapped from the fibers that connect dreams to reality.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Love Moor Soulfully Captures the Essence of 'Love' in Latest EP
March 28, 2023
"To me, love is more than a feeling... It's the ultimate expression of our human nature.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Paravi Sets Her Heart on Fire in Self-Titled Debut EP 'PARAVI'
September 15, 2023
However you dig into 'PARAVI,' it's hard not to feel the ineffable force surrounding the artist at the heart of it all.
Author:
DJ Connor
The Aces Signal Their Third Album With "Always Get This Way"
February 21, 2023
The Aces return with a friendly reminder of their indie pop prowess.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Worry Club Work Through The Stages Of Grief On 'All Frogs Go To Heaven' EP | THE NOISE
May 26, 2023
The project takes you on a journey of self-actualization through personal turmoil and the six stages of grief, using carefully crafted sonics and all too-relatable lyricism to usher us down the rabbit hole. Or, in this case, the frog hole?
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
FRND CRCL Explore What It Means To Be Suburbanites On New LP 'Suburban Dictionary' [Q&A] | THE NOISE
July 20, 2023
'Suburban Dictionary' is a deep dive into the discontent of growing up through the lens of the suburban teenager, honing in on an emo-tinged view of entrapment and boredom.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon