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ASTN Wants You to Know 'You're Almost There' [Q&A]

ASTN Wants You to Know 'You're Almost There' [Q&A]
March 25, 2022 "No matter how sideways your love life may seem, it's important to know that there's someone out there for you."
Author: DJ Connor
pop
interview
R&B
album reviews
astn
you're almost there
Jo MacKenzie Explores the Full Range of Being a 'Tourist' [Q&A]

Jo MacKenzie Explores the Full Range of Being a 'Tourist' [Q&A]
March 21, 2022 From teenage insecurity to big-city disillusionment, Mackenzie examines what it feels like to not perfectly belong.
Author: DJ Connor
interview
album reviews
jo mackenzie
tourist
Meet Leaping Tiger, the New Zealand Artist Creating His Own World

Meet Leaping Tiger, the New Zealand Artist Creating His Own World
March 17, 2022 Born and raised in Auckland, the rising artist has a multidisciplinary vision in mind.
Author: Ash Wallace
interview
electronica
new zealand
leaping tiger
soulsleep
Saint Lane on Authenticity, Kanye, and His Recipe to a Good Show [Q&A]

Saint Lane on Authenticity, Kanye, and His Recipe to a Good Show [Q&A]
March 15, 2022 "I always say if you want your art to outlive your life you need to evolve."
Author: Jessica Magtalas
interview
indie pop
australia
saint lane
Glacier Veins Grows With the Phases of the Moon on 'Lunar Reflection' [Q&A]

Glacier Veins Grows With the Phases of the Moon on 'Lunar Reflection' [Q&A]
March 15, 2022 For the dream punk band, their latest album is a testament to the power of transformation.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
alternative
interview
the noise
glacier veins
lunar reflection
Just Friends Are Rolling With the Punches [Q&A]

Just Friends Are Rolling With the Punches [Q&A]
March 14, 2022 "We are who we are and we write what we write."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
alternative
interview
rock
album reviews
the noise
just friends
hella
Thomas Headon's 'Victoria' Is a Soundtrack to Your Teenage Years [Q&A]

Thomas Headon's 'Victoria' Is a Soundtrack to Your Teenage Years [Q&A]
March 11, 2022 For Tatum, Headon's new EP arrived hand-in-hand with a new sofa.
Author: Tatum Van Dam
pop
interview
album reviews
thomas headon
victoria
Eden Rain's "Text Me When You're Home Safe" Is a Striking Ode to Female Friendships [Q&A]

Eden Rain's "Text Me When You're Home Safe" Is a Striking Ode to Female Friendships [Q&A]
March 11, 2022 "It's about the intensity and protectiveness of female friendships and figuring out where or what home actually is to a person."
Author: DJ Connor
singer songwriter
indie
interview
indie pop
eden rain
text me when youre home safe
Dylan's "No Romeo,"  No Juliet Cocktail | Bone Apple Tea

Dylan's "No Romeo,"  No Juliet Cocktail | Bone Apple Tea
March 10, 2022 Dylan and our host Paige try their hands at making an international "No Romeo," No Juliet cocktail.
Author: Ruby Scott
pop
interview
bone apple tea
dylan
no romeo
Lexi Jayde Sings Her Truth on "hate to be you" [Q&A]

Lexi Jayde Sings Her Truth on "hate to be you" [Q&A]
March 10, 2022 "I want every person that hears this to know their worth and know how amazing they are."
Author: Weslee Kate
singer songwriter
pop
interview
lexi jayde
hate to be you
White Reaper Is the World's Best American Band  | Quick 6

White Reaper Is the World's Best American Band  | Quick 6
October 24, 2019 White Reaper is fun as hell.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
alternative
interview
quick 6
rock
indie rock
white reaper
Meet Rhys Rich, the New Zealand Artist With an Infectious and Soothing Sound [Q&A]

Meet Rhys Rich, the New Zealand Artist With an Infectious and Soothing Sound [Q&A]
October 19, 2021 Alongside a live performance from MEOW in New Zealand, we take a closer look at the rising talent.
Author: Jessica Magtalas
soul
r&b
interview
hip hop
new zealand
rhys rich
Meet Mo Etc., the Soulful Artist Bringing Her Sound to Wellington [Q&A]

Meet Mo Etc., the Soulful Artist Bringing Her Sound to Wellington [Q&A]
January 25, 2022 Mo Etc. represents a character heavily defined by a DIY ethos and expressions of curiosity.
Author: Jessica Magtalas
soul
interview
new zealand
mo etc.
KAIRO Is Aiming to Be the Pop Stars They Never Saw in the Mirror  [Q&A]

KAIRO Is Aiming to Be the Pop Stars They Never Saw in the Mirror  [Q&A]
May 25, 2022 "I'm happy that we... are able to make our music with our skin, our hair, our real appearance, and be confident."
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
interview
album reviews
kairo
love letters from houston
Discussing Butt Plugs, Music Videos, and 'Bambi' with Hippo Campus [Q&A]

Discussing Butt Plugs, Music Videos, and 'Bambi' with Hippo Campus [Q&A]
June 11, 2019 Catch up with the band that's been pioneering indie pop and gaining a cult fan base since 2014.
Author: Alyssa Yung
indie
interview
rock
indie pop
indie rock
hippo campus
bambi
Sigrid's Excellence Hit Us Harder Than a  'Sucker Punch' [Q+A]

Sigrid's Excellence Hit Us Harder Than a  'Sucker Punch' [Q+A]
September 19, 2019 Right before our favorite Norwegian pop princess headlined a sold out Fonda Theatre, we sat down to discuss the important things in life: memes, the Sims, and cats.
Author: Alyssa Yung
pop
interview
electronic
sigrid
Marco McKinnis Illustrates Love, Growth, and the Beginning of an Artistic Evolution in 'E'Merse' [Q&A]

Marco McKinnis Illustrates Love, Growth, and the Beginning of an Artistic Evolution in 'E'Merse' [Q&A]
June 26, 2019 R&B's best-kept secret isn't so much of a secret anymore.
Author: Chuck Ramos
soul
interview
R&B
marco mckinnis
e'merse
Boy In Space Is Done With Playing It Safe [Q&A]

Boy In Space Is Done With Playing It Safe [Q&A]
February 25, 2020 "I want to stop being safe, because there's an unsafe creative person inside of me that needs to fly a little bit."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
interview
indie pop
boy in space
From  Linkin Park to 'the beautiful struggle,' Welcome to the Life of Naaz  [Q&A]

From  Linkin Park to 'the beautiful struggle,' Welcome to the Life of Naaz  [Q&A]
November 11, 2019 "I've always just made whatever gave me butterflies. That's really all I'm chasing in life, feeling those butterflies..."
Author: Bianca Brown
pop
indie
interview
indie pop
album reviews
Naaz
the beautiful struggle
Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]

Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]
June 16, 2021 "I don't care to put on this picture-perfect human being. I'm more than willing to show my flaws."
Author: Joey Legittino
singer songwriter
pop
interview
lillian hepler
used to that

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