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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
The 25 Best Albums of 2023 TEST
December 19, 2023
From critically acclaimed collaborative efforts, striking debut offerings, and everything in between, we count down our top albums of 2023.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
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
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
Yeek Gets Cash Money and Us in Our Feels With "$$$$"
July 28, 2023
“$$$$” doesn’t stray far from Yeek’s signature ability to marry pop and moody R&B.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
STUMPS Are Looking Brighter Than Ever Even Through the Darkest Times
September 8, 2023
“We like the idea that our band can tackle quite serious things and have a lot of fun at the same time.”
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
Grave Secrets "Fuck Shit Up" On New Riot-Inducing Single | THE NOISE
October 5, 2023
LA punk and post-hardcore band Grave Secrets are ready to rage in their latest single, "Fuck Shit Up."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Quarters Of Change Are "Heaven bound" In Enthralling New Single
October 27, 2023
"'Heaven Bound' is about a period of nihilism, isolation, and addiction. Specifically using addiction to cope."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sad Park Become Their Favorite Band On Latest Album ‘NO MORE SOUND’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
July 12, 2023
LA emo-punks Sad Park go on a full circle journey with the release of their third album and first for Pure Noise Records 'No More Sound.'
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ūla Becomes the Star of the Show in "god complex"
July 19, 2023
Inspired by My Chemical Romance and late '90s punk grunge, Ūla's latest outing is anthemic in nature.
Author:
DJ Connor
Happydaze Shine On Addictive New Single "Piece Of Me" | THE NOISE
November 2, 2023
The track ascends gracefully, showcasing happydaze's ability to make stellar and addictive music.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon