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Aáyanna Takes Us Through Her Debut EP 'Don't Look Back,' Track By Track
October 30, 2023
"Recording the songs on this EP taught me to trust my instincts and don’t look back.”
RIIZE Make Their Comeback With Funk-Infused "Talk Saxy"
October 27, 2023
RIIZE is back with another infectious earworm of a single.
Free Party Embark on a New Era in "DND"
October 27, 2023
Free Party is not interested in sounding like other acts, but rather, honing the sound emerging from the DMV.
flor Learns to Love Again in New Single "Same Color As The Sun"
October 27, 2023
"I wanted to write a song that expressed just how much I couldn't express my feelings."
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."
Berhana Scores a Vivid Ode to the Immigrant Story in 'Amén (The Nomad’s Dream)'
October 26, 2023
'Amén (The Nomad’s Dream)' is a journey through love, identity, and coming home to a new belief system.
Josiah & the Bonnevilles Pours His Blood, Sweat, and Tears Into 'Endurance'
October 26, 2023
No word better describes the path, the process, the man that is Josiah better than endurance.
Meet Juliet Ivy, the Artist Putting A Gen Z Twist On Tradition
October 25, 2023
Ivy's effervescent music serves as a brutally honest satire of innocence.
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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.
Jane Remover Embarks on a Noise Rocky Odyssey in 'Census Designated'
October 24, 2023
Jane Remover builds together lush, abrasive soundscapes with all the tension of a blockbuster thriller.
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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.
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Shan's "Palomino" Is an R&B Time Machine [Premiere]
October 23, 2020
For his debut single, LA-based singer-songwriter Shan (pronounced Shaun) is trying to restore that old feeling.
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.
JELEEL! Flexes His Effortless Flow Alongside Armani White in "GNARLY!"
March 10, 2023
“GNARLY!” arrives as a welcome venture for JELEEL!’s sound.
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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.
FRENSHIP Previews Their Debut Album With the Captivating "Keep You Close"
April 24, 2019
FRENSHIP returns with yet another breathtaking number.
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Baird Reminds us of the Magic of A/B Singles In "In Dreams/Anais" [PREMIERE]
May 7, 2019
The full magnitude is felt when they're listened in succession, beginning with the swooning of "In Dreams..." but ending with the more somber message of "Anais."
R&B Newcomer Zacari Strikes Gold with the "Midas Touch"
March 4, 2019
"This is only the beginning of my long catalogue I intend to put out into the world."
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Imugi Have a Knack for Honest Lyrics With Warm Vibes [Q&A]
November 16, 2020
Electronic duo Imugi makes the kind of music that's hard to condense into a neat little introductory sentence. We caught up with the pair ahead of their killer set at the very first Ones to Watch showcase to chat collaboration, the good kind of DMs, and the virtue of taking some time out once in a while.
Maisie Peters' Sonic Diary Entries Take the World Stage on 'You Signed Up For This'
August 30, 2021
Maisie has a transcendent talent for balancing heartfelt storytelling with a pop star poise well beyond her years.