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Brigitte Calls Me Baby Solidify Their Sonic Signature With "Irreversible"

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”

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
alt
Charlotte Sands Embarks On a Journey of Self-Discovery in New Album "Satellite"

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”

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
pop
Storm Ford's Down Payment EP Is A Striking Analysis of Emotional Investments

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
pop
R&B
Towa Bird's "Your Girl" Is Fit for a Rom-Com

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

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]

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

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

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

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]

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
rap
Welcome to the Gauzy Dreamscape of Wisp's Debut Album, 'If Not Winter'

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

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
pop
Chloe Star's EP Apt. 1101 Is A Battlecry of Alt-Pop Bravado

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
pop
Joey Valence & Brae Announce Third Album, HYPERYOUTH, With Electric Double Single

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
rap
late night drive home's Album "as i watch my life online" Is Poignant Indie Rock Mastery

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]

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”

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
rap
Ashe and FINNEAS Debut Their Band, The Favors, With Single, "The Little Mess You Made"

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
pop
Irish Folk Trio Amble Release Highly Anticipated Debut Album “Reverie”

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]

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
pop
sunnbrella Returns with Gothic Gutter Angel Album

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

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”

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