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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
A R I Z O N A's 'ASYLUM' Is a Collection of Electro-Pop Bangers Advocating for Mental Health
October 14, 2019
"The pressure of following up... making sure we don't alienate our fanbase while creating something new and fresh - the classic sophomore album dilemma."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Claire Rosinkranz Breaks Free on "i h8 that i still feel bad for u"
February 11, 2022
Have you ever found yourself struggling to fully move on? This is the song for u.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Grace Carter Empowers the Rejected to Move on in "Heal Me"
January 25, 2019
Drawing inspiration from R&B legends Lauryn Hill and Nina Simone, "Heal Me" is an extremely personal look into Carter's childhood.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
"A Phone Call In Amsterdam" Is Valley's Tribute to Long Distance Relationships
March 15, 2019
Valley embraces their DIY work ethic and infinite optimism with every aspect of their musical journey.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
d4vd Delivers the Heartbreaking "Notes From a Wrist" Ahead of 'The Lost Petals' EP
August 21, 2023
"It describes the pain experienced in an unstable home and something a lot of people in my generation experience and can relate to."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Wrecks Examine Empathy and Life's Complexities in Sophomore Album 'Sonder' [Q&A]
June 21, 2022
"I think the only tried and true process with creating music is the fact that it's a journey of exploration and discovery. There's no formula."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Pinegrove Explores the Space Between People in "The Alarmist"
January 14, 2020
In the fine line between the raw, confessional nature of emo and the exploratory, grandiose nature of indie, you will find Pinegrove.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Cory Wong Proves Guitar Is Still King With "Cosmic Sans" ft. Tom Misch
July 12, 2019
By the end of the three-and-a-half-minute whirlwind, you'll already be writing a check for your new Stratocaster.
Author:
Brady Moses
Ashnikko and Grimes Deliver a Genre-Pushing Hybrid With "Cry"
June 17, 2020
"Cry" leverages its avant-garde stars to their fullest.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Still Woozy's "Get Down" Captures the Euphoria of Infatuation
July 16, 2021
This soon-to-be summer hit is a buoyant and casual reminder to follow your instincts and your heart.
Author:
EJ Saftner