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Ashnikko and Grimes Deliver a Genre-Pushing Hybrid With "Cry"
June 17, 2020
"Cry" leverages its avant-garde stars to their fullest.
Author:
Ruby Scott
boyband Releases "get home safely," With All Proceeds Going to NAACP Legal Defense Fund and RAINN
June 12, 2020
"get home safely" is as much a response to recent events as it is a response to a deep-seated anxiety for far too many Americans.
Author:
Ruby Scott
No Rome Enlists Indie All-Stars beabadoobee and Jay Som For the Dynamic "Hurry Home"
June 1, 2020
"Hurry Home" paints a vivid picture of a wistful late-night voicemail, the kind you leave after one too many drinks.
Author:
Maddy Quach
KennyHoopla Stays Radically True to Himself in 'how will i rest in peace if i'm buried by a highway?//'
May 18, 2020
There is only one KennyHoopla.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Lecx Stacy Steps Into the Spotlight in 'FACE PLANTS'
May 14, 2020
Having produced for the likes of Jean Dawson and Deb Never, Stacy is making his voice heard.
Author:
Jenna Singer
Zella Day Has Arrived, Renewed [Q&A]
May 13, 2020
In 2015, Day was set to be the new face of Americana pop. What followed was radio silence, at least until now.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Kevin Holliday Delivers a Distinctive Vision in "Every Single Time"
May 11, 2020
Holliday's genre-bending approach at times feels wildly defiant.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Oliver Malcolm Takes a Note From London's Underground and Gorillaz in "Kevin"
April 30, 2020
You can say a lot about enviable up-and-comer Oliver Malcolm, but one thing you cannot say is that he's predictable.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Alfie Templeman's "My Best Friend" Is a Hypnotic Ode to Depression
April 28, 2020
"It's about depression and sadness being the only thing that's always there for you, as if it's the only thing that really sticks around..."
Author:
Maddy Quach
Zella Day Makes a Triumphant Return With the Transcendent "People Are Strangers"
April 27, 2020
The new single marks the first original release from Day in over five years.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Fade Awaays - "I Won't Lie" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
November 14, 2019
The Toronto-based garage rock band delivers an electrifying live performance of "I Won't Lie."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Deb Never Explores the Human Condition on 'Where Have All the Flowers Gone?'
September 10, 2021
<i>Where Have All the Flowers Gone?</i> is one of the most human projects of the year.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
poptropicaslutz!, RIZ LA VIE, and GRANDMA Unite on Apocalyptic Anthem "WW3"
January 18, 2022
Between the ensuing chaos of 2022 and the garbage fire that was 2021, stands triumphantly poptropicalslutz!
Author:
Carter Fife
Cartel Celebrate “The End" With New Single [The Noise]
August 22, 2022
"The End" is a reminder to cherish those special connections, romantic, platonic, or otherwise.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
sophie meiers' Haunting New Vision Is "unforgettable"
January 24, 2020
"unforgettable" is a noted departure for meiers, and one that is impossible to forget.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Enter Billy Lemos' World of 'Wonder' [Q&A]
November 9, 2020
Billy Lemos is building a unique world of alternative pop. Welcome.
Author:
Malc.
Lauren Sanderson Makes Peace with Heartbreak on "Hi."
March 19, 2021
Matching her gentle, crooning vocals with a soft, mellow production, Lauren Sanderson's latest single "Hi." is a soothing ballad about reconciling with heartbreak.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Irish Alt-Rock Quartet The Academic Release Playful New Single, "Aftertaste" [Q&A]
September 13, 2019
While Ireland might not come to mind when thinking of the alt-rock scene, the enthusiastic, up-and-coming band The Academic is well on their way to changing that.
Author:
Allissa Williams
Pale Waves Return With "Lies," Announce New Album 'Unwanted'
May 9, 2022
"Lies" is a nostalgic, pop-punk anthem that harnesses angst to empower catharsis.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Long Live KennyHoopla, Travis Barker, and Pop Punk!
June 11, 2021
KennyHoopla is living proof that pop punk's resurgence is no passing fad.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo