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We're Sending Three Independent Artists to Music Midtown to Play Their First Festival

We're Sending Three Independent Artists to Music Midtown to Play Their First Festival

September 11, 2023 We teamed up with Gala Music to give 3 artists the chance to play a set of original music at their first festival, hear about their thoughts below.
Author: Abby Kenna
Amelia Moore's “over my ex” Embraces the Harsh Reality of Not Being Ready to Move On

Amelia Moore's “over my ex” Embraces the Harsh Reality of Not Being Ready to Move On

September 5, 2023 Moore's “over my my ex” is a not-so-quiet testament to her impending pop reign.
Author: Abby Kenna
pop
eee gee Delivers an Indie Pop Triumph in the Kaleidoscopic 'SHE-REX'

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
Joe P’s “Don’t Wanna Love U” Is an Epiphany Embodied in an Alt-Pop Anthem

Joe P’s “Don’t Wanna Love U” Is an Epiphany Embodied in an Alt-Pop Anthem

August 25, 2023 “Basically, it’s the saddest song I’ve ever written dressed up in a happy song’s clothes.”
Author: Abby Kenna
The Beaches Embrace the Pain of Being Alone in "What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Paranoid"

The Beaches Embrace the Pain of Being Alone in "What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Paranoid"

August 25, 2023 "'What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Paranoid' is a song about feeling intense anxiety after a breakup."
Author: Abby Kenna
Fall Under the Spell of Eyedress and Mac Demarco's "The Dark Prince"

Fall Under the Spell of Eyedress and Mac Demarco's "The Dark Prince"

August 21, 2023 "The Dark Prince" is the first of two Eyedress singles to feature DeMarco, with the other set to release this fall.
Author: Abby Kenna
Bruno Major Takes Us Through The Making of His Album, 'Columbo' [Q&A]

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
Slow Pulp Evoke a Carefree Summer Burnout in "Doubt"

Slow Pulp Evoke a Carefree Summer Burnout in "Doubt"

July 31, 2023 With a biting but bittersweet new single, “Doubt,” Slow Pulp inches closer to their impending album, 'Yard.'
Author: Abby Kenna
spill tab Conjures an Ideal Self and Indie Pop Fantasy in 'KLEPTO'

spill tab Conjures an Ideal Self and Indie Pop Fantasy in 'KLEPTO'

July 25, 2023 "I made a lot of these songs during a time in my life where so much was changing, a lot of good evolutions but those came with endless self doubt, hella imposter syndrome."
Author: Abby Kenna
pop
The Beaches’ “Me & Me” Is a (Slightly Bitter) Anthem For the Hyper-Independent

The Beaches’ “Me & Me” Is a (Slightly Bitter) Anthem For the Hyper-Independent

July 25, 2023 “Me & Me” is a rousing peek into the spectrum of The Beaches’ soon-to-arrive album, 'Blame My Ex.'
Author: Abby Kenna
LØLØ’s "hot girls in hell" is a Psychotically Sentimental Alt-Pop Anthem

LØLØ’s "hot girls in hell" is a Psychotically Sentimental Alt-Pop Anthem

July 24, 2023 Through "hot girls in hell" and “5,6,7,8,” LØLØ flaunts her ability to romanticize toxicity in an achingly relatable way.
Author: Abby Kenna
pop
j solomon’s “Trick” is an Indie Rock Revolt Fit For the NYC Underground Scene

j solomon’s “Trick” is an Indie Rock Revolt Fit For the NYC Underground Scene

July 21, 2023 "Trick" is indie sleaze at its finest, wearing grit like a badge of honor.
Author: Abby Kenna
Oscar Lang on His New Album "Look Now," Retail Therapy, and Release Day Cocktail Pairings [Q&A]

Oscar Lang on His New Album "Look Now," Retail Therapy, and Release Day Cocktail Pairings [Q&A]

July 21, 2023 Oscar Lang chats about his visceral new album, Look Now, as well Wallace and Gromit alarm clocks, adulthood, and even a suggested cocktail pairing for the release.
Author: Abby Kenna
q&a
Petey Gives Himself Over to an Enthralling Emotional Deluge in "I'll Wait"

Petey Gives Himself Over to an Enthralling Emotional Deluge in "I'll Wait"

July 11, 2023 The single arrives alongside the news of the artist's forthcoming album, 'USA.'
Author: Abby Kenna
usa
Meet Hannah Cole, the Indie Artist Capturing the Quiet Rage of a Supernova in 'Big Bite'

Meet Hannah Cole, the Indie Artist Capturing the Quiet Rage of a Supernova in 'Big Bite'

July 10, 2023 Cole infuses her textured lyrics with an enthralling tinge of melancholic resentment.
Author: Abby Kenna
Del Water Gap’s “All We Ever Do Is Talk” is a Yearning Look At His Impending Album

Del Water Gap’s “All We Ever Do Is Talk” is a Yearning Look At His Impending Album

July 5, 2023 Del Water Gap has mastered the art of casual cinematic flair,
Author: Abby Kenna
Wallice’s 'Mr Big Shot' Is a Coming-of-Age Triumph

Wallice’s 'Mr Big Shot' Is a Coming-of-Age Triumph

June 27, 2023 Wallice balances the fatigue and frustration of coming into adulthood to visceral effect.
Author: Abby Kenna
Let Valley's 'Lost in Translation' Soundtrack Your Summer Coming-of-Age Story

Let Valley's 'Lost in Translation' Soundtrack Your Summer Coming-of-Age Story

June 23, 2023 Valley whisks up an infectious feeling of nostalgia in their impressive sophomore effort.
Author: Abby Kenna
pop
Ambré’s 'who’s loving you?' EP Is a Lush Vignette of Her Sound

Ambré’s 'who’s loving you?' EP Is a Lush Vignette of Her Sound

June 22, 2023 'who's loving you?' feels both like an apology and an outpouring of longing.
Author: Abby Kenna
R&B
Helena Deland's "Spring Bug" Is a Warm Meditation on Coping With Our Past Lives

Helena Deland's "Spring Bug" Is a Warm Meditation on Coping With Our Past Lives

June 6, 2023 “Spring Bug” is a dreamy, euphoric experience, akin to a half-formed memory in the making.
Author: Abby Kenna
Bully's 'Lucky For You' Is an Indie-Grunge Look at Grief

Bully's 'Lucky For You' Is an Indie-Grunge Look at Grief

June 6, 2023 In one word, 'Lucky For You' is raw.
Author: Abby Kenna
The Aces’ 'I’ve Loved You For So Long' is an Indie-Pop Sapphic Soundtrack

The Aces’ 'I’ve Loved You For So Long' is an Indie-Pop Sapphic Soundtrack

June 5, 2023 'I’ve Loved You For So Long' is a nostalgia-riddled triumph of The Aces’ musical innovation.
Author: Abby Kenna
Towa Bird’s “Boomerang” Embraces the Painful Push and Pull of a Long Distance Relationship

Towa Bird’s “Boomerang” Embraces the Painful Push and Pull of a Long Distance Relationship

May 30, 2023 “Boomerang” is just as good as it is gut-wrenching.
Author: Abby Kenna
Cat Burns’ “you don’t love me anymore” Is the Softest of Heartaches

Cat Burns’ “you don’t love me anymore” Is the Softest of Heartaches

May 30, 2023 Coming to terms with your breakup? Cat Burns has a song for you.
Author: Abby Kenna
Deb Fan’s Debut EP 'Gemini Moon' Is a Haunting, Dark-Pop Triumph [Q&A]

Deb Fan’s Debut EP 'Gemini Moon' Is a Haunting, Dark-Pop Triumph [Q&A]

May 26, 2023 "I wanted to tell a story, my story."
Author: Abby Kenna
r&b
pop