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Jon Hill's "Heart" Is a Charming Ache of Debut
November 15, 2023
Jon Hill's debut single, "Heart," introduces listeners to his timeless and contemporary sound.
Author:
Abby Kenna
BEL Doesn't Shy Away From Letting Her Heart Spill Out in 'Read the Room' [Q&A]
November 10, 2023
Pulling from the buzzing energy of touring for the first time and the search for connection in a digital age, BEL strikes new creative ground in her third project.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Sydney’s Rising Musician Lola Scott is Blending Neo-Pop Charm with Grunge-Rock Grit
November 10, 2023
“I loved Avril Lavigne and decided from a young age that I wanted to be her.”
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
Indigo Jack is Huron John Reimagined
November 8, 2023
"I really do think the best part of life right now is the complete uncertainty."
Author:
Carter Fife
MINOVA Introduces Debut EP With the Dreamlike “Where Do I Go”
November 2, 2023
"Where Do I Go" skillfully conveys the profound feelings of isolation and longing for human companionship.
Author:
Laura Reyes
10 Questions With mlbacard¡ on Her Genre-Defying Sound
November 2, 2023
Listening to mlbacard¡ feels like a FaceTime call where one minute you’re spilling your deepest secrets and the next you’re laughing at memes
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Ross Lynch and The Driver Era Push Back Against the "Rumors"
October 23, 2023
"Rumors these Rumors, no one really knows. The internet doesn't always have the facts. We wrote a song about it."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
beabadoobee and Laufey Conjure "A Night To Remember" With a Track You Won't Soon Forget
October 23, 2023
“A Night to Remember” is a jazz-tinged letter of love and lust to the people and places that once were and could have been.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Evening Elephants Grapple With Loss in "Hush Fires"
October 21, 2023
"'Hush Fires' is a song about loss. The stages you go through after that and the feelings you have towards the person you have loss."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
10 Questions With Japan, Man on Their Latest Project ‘Metropolis’ [Q&A]
October 20, 2023
"Japan, Man is a mood, a style, and perhaps a vibe?"
Author:
DJ Connor
Grrrl Gang Boldly Step Into the Next Stage of Their Lives in 'Spunky!' [Q&A]
October 11, 2023
'Spunky!' arrives alongside significant life changes for the Indonesian trio, and that sentiment resounds in each one of the album's racing, cathartic tracks.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
DPR IAN Turns Madness Into Art in ‘Dear Insanity…’ EP
October 9, 2023
DPR IAN cuts no corners on quality, storytelling, nor the intricate art of building a universe.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Holly Humberstone Teases Debut Album With Swoon-Worthy "Kissing In Swimming Pools"
October 9, 2023
Humberstone juxtaposes ubiquitous experiences with powerfully personal writing, creating a profoundly moving and relatable anthem.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Philine Sonny Feels More Alive Than Ever Before in "Drugs"
September 29, 2023
"'Drugs’ is the soundtrack to the movie playing in your head."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Holly Humberstone Releases Lush "Into Your Room" Ahead of Debut Album
September 25, 2023
Humberstone has blessed our ears with another flawless single.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Jackson August Teams Up With Childhood Friend Yoshi T For New Single "ITS OVER"
September 21, 2023
"I feel like I'm trying to build an actual revolution with these shows and this music."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
JAWNY Finds Himself Painfully Head Over Heels in "Boy Scout"
September 11, 2023
"Boy Scout" is a slurred and refreshing outing from the idiosyncratic indie pop artist.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
10 Questions With Boyish on Their Latest EP ‘Little Demon Boy’ [Q&A]
September 11, 2023
'Little Demon Boy' is written for our 17-year-old selves.
Author:
DJ Connor
flowerovlove Desperately Seeks Out Her "Next Best Exit"
September 7, 2023
"'Next Best Exit' is a song based on the themes of toxic people, negative energy surrounding you, and you being in desperate need to find an exit out..."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
eee gee Delivers an Indie Pop Triumph in the Kaleidoscopic 'SHE-REX'
September 5, 2023
'SHE-REX' is a colorful indication of eee gee's expansive artistic vision.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Conan Gray Takes a Grand, Solemn Bow in “Winner”
August 25, 2023
"There is a certain freedom that comes from recognizing that you’ve been hurt."
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
BETWEEN FRIENDS Capture the Fleeting Joy of Summer in 'I Love My Girl, She’s My Boy'
August 25, 2023
No album feels more fit to soundtrack the end of your summer than 'I Love My Girl, She’s My Boy'.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Huron John Ends Two-Year Hiatus, Drops “JUST ME & FRIENDS” and Album Announcement
August 23, 2023
“JUST ME & FRIENDS” is a love letter to honesty and pure connection in the pursuit of spiritual harmony.
Author:
Carter Fife
Stevedreez Invites You to the Effortlessly Smooth World of 'DIAL TONE' [Q&A]
August 17, 2023
An eclectic mix of sounds and overlapping eras, Stevedreez is reviving the disco era with a signature, tender groove.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
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
Meet BoyWithUke, the Mysterious DIY Artist Racking Up Streams in the Millions
November 10, 2021
Just who is BoyWithUke?
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Alexander 23 Reminds Us We're Not Alone With "IDK You Yet"
April 10, 2020
Alexander 23 tackles the complex emotions many of us are dealing with in isolation.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Meet Zeph, the Composer of Your Coming-of-Age Soundtrack
February 17, 2022
Zeph is a singer-songwriter, producer, and shitposter that you need in your life.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Wallows Remind Us It'll Be "OK" in Heartening Bop
March 20, 2020
"...no matter where we are or how alone/lost we feel right now, we can get up again and try to feel OK. We're in it together."
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
BENEE Went From Making Pizzas to Becoming Pop's Next Big Thing [Q&A]
June 28, 2019
The initial excitement surrounding BENEE is not unlike that of the first time we heard tale of a young Billie Eilish.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Still Woozy and Remi Wolf's "Pool" Showcases the Magic of True Friendship
March 17, 2022
"Pool was such a beautifully natural collaboration - and is a great reflection of how life can just so seamlessly turn into art."
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Amy Shark Opens Up About Cheating in Heartbreaking "Mess Her Up" Video
March 1, 2019
"It's beautiful, dramatic and heartbreaking all at once."
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Meet carpetgarden, the Misfit Indie Pop Icon Embracing Optimistic Nihilism
December 9, 2021
"'IDC' is a really chaotic song about embracing identity and flaws and giving up in the most positive way."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
again&again Is the International Collective You Need to Keep on Your Radar
July 31, 2020
again&again is a glorious melting pot of varied sounds and ideas.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Tim Atlas' "Tangerine" Is a Luscious Ode to Understated Beauty
October 23, 2019
Tim Atlas learned a choreographed dance for his heavenly new single. That alone is reason enough for us to play "Tangerine" on repeat.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Gracie Abrams' "Mean It" Is a Heartbreaking Debut
October 24, 2019
It's pure, sentimental, and undeniably beautiful.
Author:
Precious Kato
Su Lee Is Unapologetically "Messy Sexy" [Q&A]
September 30, 2022
"This single is about embracing the imperfections, the things that are deemed—societally speaking—unattractive."
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa
Hojean's "Over 85" Is an Effortless Joyride
March 4, 2020
There's simply no limit when it comes to Hojean.
Author:
Joey Legittino
JVKE Captures the Universal Feeling of Loss in "this is what losing someone feels like"
March 20, 2023
"We've all lost someone somehow, and it's time we start processing that loss together."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet mazie, the Introverted-Extrovert With "no friends"
April 14, 2020
We cannot help but stan mazie's music, vision, and "potatoes over meat" mentality.
Author:
Jenna Singer
The Rare Occasions Pair Existentialism and Explosive Indie Pop on "Origami"
June 7, 2021
"I hope this song can serve as a reminder to seek out the quiet and calm that exists outside our noisy little brains."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
khai dreams' 'Now and Then' Is Idyllic, Intimate Indie Pop at Its Finest
October 11, 2019
khai dreams is nearly impossible to dislike.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Meet The Booyah! Kids, New York's Bedroom Pop Poster Child
April 16, 2020
The Booyah! Kids are finding a way to stand out within the confines of New York's highly saturated music scene.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Ones To Watch Presents: Valley 'Lost In Translation' Tour
January 23, 2023
Catch the breakout indie pop band this spring!
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
LÉON's Debut Album Is Filled With Infectious Indie-Pop Anthems
March 2, 2019
LÉON is ready for the limelight.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Rex Orange County's "Face To Face" May Be His Most Exciting and Personal Single Yet
October 23, 2019
"THIS SONG IS ABOUT BEING AWAY FROM HOME, FEELING TRAPPED IN AN UNDESIRABLE SITUATION & FINDING IT DIFFICULT TO TRUST PEOPLE."
Author:
Matthew Rudas
BENEE Doesn't Want You to Be Afraid of the "Monsta" That Goes Bump in the Night
November 1, 2019
"Monsta" is the best belated Halloween gift we could have asked for 🎃
Author:
Bianca Brown
Indie-Funk Master Johnny Utah Chases His "Honeypie" in Lighthearted Video [PREMIERE]
May 16, 2019
You're about to fall madly in love with Johnny Utah, or at least his sensational talent for crafting infectious funky pop.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
LÉON Shares a Complicated Love Story in "You And I" Ahead of Album & Tour Launch
February 1, 2019
"I want people to listen and relate."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Ant Saunders Continues to Win Over Our Hearts With His "Yellow Hearts" Video
December 10, 2019
Saunders' takes us back to where his viral hit all began.
Author:
Joey Legittino