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Brigitte Calls Me Baby Solidify Their Sonic Signature With "Irreversible"
March 17, 2026
With their sophomore release, the group is fully embracing a sonic signature of their own, building on the momentum of their well-acclaimed debut.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Niko Rubio Continues to Carve Out her Lane With New Single “Ride It”
March 14, 2026
“Ride It” is the latest release by the bicultural Mexican-Salvadorian multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Niko Rubio.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Charlotte Sands Embarks On a Journey of Self-Discovery in New Album "Satellite"
March 6, 2026
The alt-pop trailblazer returns with an electric and emotionally charged record that sees the LA-based artist at her most expansive, fearless and self-assured.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
EMELINE Confronts Her Past in Dark-Pop Single, “Dance With My Demons”
February 13, 2026
EMELINE isn’t just acknowledging her demons, she’s inviting them to the dance floor.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Storm Ford's Down Payment EP Is A Striking Analysis of Emotional Investments
October 29, 2025
Storm is on an exciting trajectory that also includes supporting R&B powerhouse Isaia Huron in New York City this past September.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Towa Bird's "Your Girl" Is Fit for a Rom-Com
October 20, 2025
An exciting drop featured in season two of the Emmy-nominated rom-com “Nobody Wants This” on Netflix, the self-aware tantalizing track is an exciting reflection of Towa’s signature electric guitar tonality.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Magdalena Bay Releases Double Single "Second Sleep / Star Eyes" As An Ethereal Album Successor
October 1, 2025
These two singles aren’t just B-sides; they're a stunning reflection of a fantastical style that is uniquely theirs, giving listeners a thrilling snippet of what the group will do next.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
KENNYHOOPLA's 'conditions of an orphan' EP Toes The Line of Punk, Pop, Revenge, and Resilience [Q&A]
September 22, 2025
We caught up with the genre-defying artist about the release of his latest EP.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Catie Turner's "Tourist Attraction" Is A Souvenir We'll Treasure
September 11, 2025
Catie Turner, an ex-American Idol finalist who has become a bedroom indie-rock sensation, is back with a new single “Tourist Attraction.”
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Pearly Drops' Album, The Voices Are Coming Back, Is A Surrealist's Dream
September 5, 2025
The Voices Are Coming Back strikes a balance between the relatable and otherworldly.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Balu Brigada's 'Portal' Is An Artfully Alternative Debut
September 3, 2025
Balu Brigada is alt pop’s best kept secret, and there’s no question that their debut album Portal, is the gift that we’ve been waiting for.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Joey Valence & Brae's HYPERYOUTH Is Like Aging In Reverse [Q&A]
August 28, 2025
We caught the genre-bending duo to hear the latest on the freedom of creative control, their upcoming tour, Mozart & Bon Jovi, and the top tier Cheesecake Factory order.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Welcome to the Gauzy Dreamscape of Wisp's Debut Album, 'If Not Winter'
August 6, 2025
Wisp has unveiled their highly anticipated debut album, If Not Winter, that is a fever dream of maximalism, shoegaze, and woefully exquisite angst.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
The Favors' "The Hudson" Is A Melancholic Homage to New York
July 18, 2025
The Favors, without question, continue to showcase their effervescent, narrative-rich sound with this second release.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Chloe Star's EP Apt. 1101 Is A Battlecry of Alt-Pop Bravado
July 15, 2025
Apt. 1101 is a well-rounded sophomore EP, short and sweet – with enough range of what Star excels at, transcending genre norms by challenging what we expect a modern rocker to sound like and making it so much better.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Joey Valence & Brae Announce Third Album, HYPERYOUTH, With Electric Double Single
July 15, 2025
A well anticipated follow up to the critically acclaimed PUNK TACTICS and NO HANDS, JVB continues to shine in their maximalist reinterpretation of classic emcee / rapper duo with a refreshing, vibrant style.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
late night drive home's Album "as i watch my life online" Is Poignant Indie Rock Mastery
July 2, 2025
'as i watch my life online' is a reflection of living in the shadow of a world consumed by the internet, delivered in poignant vignettes that review topics such as online dating and addictive vices that lurk just beyond the screen.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Evening Elephants New EP Is Carefree.... Very [Q&A]
June 27, 2025
We caught up with Evening Elephants for the latest on their release, working with state-of-the-art producers, and more.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Joey Valence & Brae Team Up With JPEGMAFIA In Electric Single “WASSUP”
June 19, 2025
The alt-punk, rap duo continue to come into their own sound with a modernization of a classic rap track into an explosive, high-energy club anthem.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Ashe and FINNEAS Debut Their Band, The Favors, With Single, "The Little Mess You Made"
June 10, 2025
Accompanying the release with an album announcement and music video drop, The Favors are just getting started.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Irish Folk Trio Amble Release Highly Anticipated Debut Album “Reverie”
May 28, 2025
Amble, the trio of singer-songwriters Robbie Cunningham, Oisin McCaffrey, and Ross McNerney have officially unveiled their debut album Reverie, and it’s clear that this project is far from a typical first release.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Cautious Clay Infused a Move to Philadelphia, Basketball, and Creative Non-Routines Unto 'The Hours: Morning" [Q&A]
May 17, 2025
The artist gives us the inside scoop on his creative lifestyle, from painting to music making.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
sunnbrella Returns with Gothic Gutter Angel Album
April 24, 2025
Following the dreamy, shoegaze aesthetic of 2023 debut, Heartworn, Gutter Angel makes a noticeable turn into darker, almost gothic territory.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Fontaines D.C. Expand on Hit Album Romance With Two Surreal Deluxe Tracks
April 22, 2025
Landing as one of our absolute favorites last year, Romance (Deluxe) dives even deeper into the gut-wrenching, emotional themes that made the original truly captivating.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
EKKSTACY Releases Title Track For Upcoming Album “Forever”
April 1, 2025
EKKSTACY comes into their own with a refreshing perspective on relatable themes seen across his discography.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Amble’s “Swan Song” Looks For Brighter Horizons Ahead of Debut Album
March 25, 2025
Amble returns with Swan Song, which is far from where they are at in their momentum. The latest single blossoms their songwriting prose following their EP The Commons released this past fall.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Amble Brings Us Back Down to Earth in 'The Commons'
November 4, 2024
'The Commons' is a moving exploration of grief and loss
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Sawyer Hill Delivers a Timeless Rock Stunner in “For The Hell Of It”
December 10, 2024
“For The Hell of It” is, at its core, an anthemic rock track that lets the genre-bending rocker shine.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Jean Dawson's 'Glimmer of God' Is a Celestial Masterpiece
October 21, 2024
'Glimmer of God' is a testament to Dawson's clear desire to push against any prevailing norms.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Banshee Conjures a Fantastical Electropop World in 'FABLES'
January 17, 2025
'FABLES' is a reflection of Banshee’s visionary, genre-defying sound.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Ashe and FINNEAS Debut Their Band, The Favors, With Single, "The Little Mess You Made"
June 10, 2025
Accompanying the release with an album announcement and music video drop, The Favors are just getting started.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Flipturn Navigates Human Connection in Experimental Rock Track "Sunlight"
November 22, 2024
"Sunlight" is a moving exploration of family, addiction, and the human condition.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
UPSAHL Is Heating Things Up on the 'Melt Me Down Tour' [Q&A]
October 8, 2024
UPSHAL is creating a space for fans to let loose and celebrate what makes them feel like their hottest selves.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Fontaines D.C. Expand on Hit Album Romance With Two Surreal Deluxe Tracks
April 22, 2025
Landing as one of our absolute favorites last year, Romance (Deluxe) dives even deeper into the gut-wrenching, emotional themes that made the original truly captivating.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
re6ce Leans Into the Creative Chaos of Distortion in 'EYEBLEACH.'
December 10, 2024
"eyebleach to me means sharp, it means distortion.”
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Irish Folk Trio Amble Release Highly Anticipated Debut Album “Reverie”
May 28, 2025
Amble, the trio of singer-songwriters Robbie Cunningham, Oisin McCaffrey, and Ross McNerney have officially unveiled their debut album Reverie, and it’s clear that this project is far from a typical first release.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Vitesse X Delivers a Dreamy, Otherworldly Project in 'This Infinite'
October 9, 2024
'This Infinite' is pure magic.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
LAUNDRY DAY Delivers Up a Dose of Feel-Good Indie Pop in "Damn Shame"
December 17, 2024
“Damn Shame” captures the bittersweet nature of a budding relationship and yearning for a fleeting moment.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Fontaines D.C. Return With the Raw, Emotional “It’s Amazing To Be Young”
February 25, 2025
“It’s Amazing To Be Young” is an injection of optimism amidst a chaotic world.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
EKKSTACY Pours His Still Bleeding Heart Out in “she will be missed”
December 17, 2024
"she will be missed" is raw and vulnerable, delving into the complexities of heartbreak and regret.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
The Favors' "The Hudson" Is A Melancholic Homage to New York
July 18, 2025
The Favors, without question, continue to showcase their effervescent, narrative-rich sound with this second release.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
berryblue Bursts Onto the Scene With 'Uh Oh'
February 6, 2025
'Uh Oh' is infectious, cool, and ready to burst.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
redveil Gives Us "what3ver" We Want In Iridescent New Single
January 6, 2025
“what3ver “ is a stunning display of redveil’s artistic evolution.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Joey Valence & Brae Announce Third Album, HYPERYOUTH, With Electric Double Single
July 15, 2025
A well anticipated follow up to the critically acclaimed PUNK TACTICS and NO HANDS, JVB continues to shine in their maximalist reinterpretation of classic emcee / rapper duo with a refreshing, vibrant style.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Peach Pit Soars to Daring New Heights in “Magpie”
October 29, 2024
'Magpie' is a love letter to creative experimentation, defying genre conventions and pushing the boundaries of indie rock.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Wallice's “I Want You Yesterday ” Is the Situationship Anthem We Needed
November 4, 2024
“I Want You Yesterday” effortlessly bridges the gap between Wallice's eclectic blend of indie-pop and alternative rock.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Cautious Clay Infused a Move to Philadelphia, Basketball, and Creative Non-Routines Unto 'The Hours: Morning" [Q&A]
May 17, 2025
The artist gives us the inside scoop on his creative lifestyle, from painting to music making.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
mynameisntjmack and Tommy Richman Team Up for "chase"
March 4, 2025
With tenacious production and introspective lyrics to accompany it, the track is an exciting preview of what’s to come from the breakout Virginia rapper.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
late night drive home's Album "as i watch my life online" Is Poignant Indie Rock Mastery
July 2, 2025
'as i watch my life online' is a reflection of living in the shadow of a world consumed by the internet, delivered in poignant vignettes that review topics such as online dating and addictive vices that lurk just beyond the screen.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
sunnbrella Returns with Gothic Gutter Angel Album
April 24, 2025
Following the dreamy, shoegaze aesthetic of 2023 debut, Heartworn, Gutter Angel makes a noticeable turn into darker, almost gothic territory.
Author:
Hillary Safadi