Breaking Walls and Setting Standards: A Reflection on ATEEZ at Coachella
As the screen went black, the crowd’s cheers grew thunderous. What followed was a recorded voice saying, “Wake up, world,” accompanied by eerie footage of a dilated eye and audio of someone catching their breath. This seamlessly faded into an instrumental version of “Wake Up” and a red and black introduction sequence that teased each…
Delaware Natives, Death By Indie, Gear Up to Celebrate Sophomore Album Release
Within the wider Delaware music scene, there is a vibrant DIY niche in the Wilmington-Newark area that is home to plenty of DIY venues and local staples. If you’ve ever attended a show at The Temple or Rainbow Records in Newark, you’re likely to know the name Death by Indie. Formed nearly three years ago,…
begin again – a girl called maya, kimbv svuce
a girl called maya has released her first song as a collaboration Maya and Kimbv Svuce have collaborated to produce a chill, laid-back song that features soulful and buzzing vocals. The music is characterized by a soothing melody perfect for unwinding after a long day. Maya’s emotive and expressive singing style blends seamlessly with Kimbv…
three new artists you’ve never heard of
annie-dog {indie-pop} Annie-dog is a talented musician hailing from Dublin, Ireland who is bringing a fresh and diverse sound to the indie-pop music scene. She draws inspiration from renowned artists such as Grimes and Pinkpantheress, and infuses her own unique style into each of her tracks. Annie-dog’s music is a fusion of raw indie sounds,…
martina’s march faves
As the year progresses at a somewhat alarming speed, I find moments of clarity on (almost) every New Music Friday. Clarity in the excitement that a new release brings me before even pressing play, clarity in the different emotions that a three-minute song can make me feel, and clarity in the constant reminder that I…
miette hope
Originally from Colorado and now residing in Brooklyn, Miette Hope is in the city of dreams–or at least a borough outside of it. I spoke to Hope in late February over Zoom on Valentine’s Day. While scheduling, I failed to realize it was a holiday, but Hope was happy to accommodate me. Recently, Hope has…
coming back with a vengeance: a review of chungha’s “eenie meenie”
After almost two years of radio silence following her departure from her previous company, South Korean singer Chungha steps back into familiar skin with her newest two-song digital single album, “EENIE MEENIE.” Her career spans nearly a decade, debuting in Korean girl group I.O.I after placing fourth on the reality competition show, Produce 101, in…
Navigating Heartbreak: A Review of spiderblush’s “Big Deal”
“In the moments following a separation, there’s a pause that feels like time standing still, where emotions swirl and uncertainty hangs heavy in the air. It’s in this pause that we enter the space Spiderblush effortlessly captures, where we navigate the balance of acceptance and longing…”
Before the Coffee Gets Cold
In a narrow alleyway in Tokyo, there is a café known as Funiculi Funicula. Here, patrons can embark on a journey to either the past or the future, provided they adhere to a strict set of rules. Only one seat in the café facilitates time travel, which becomes available when its usual occupant, a ghost,…
hometown music series – delaware
The first state houses a population of just over one million people, less than most major cities. For clarification purposes, it’s worth noting that the ratio of chickens to humans in Delaware is 200:1. As far as venues go, there are boardwalk bandstands that book cover bands and some local artists every summer; the Freeman Arts…
sasha’s February favorites
This hour-long playlist explores the intricacies of all forms of love – the quiet parts, the silent moments, and the depths of passion.
Hometown Music Series – Spartanburg, SC
Calling Spartanburg, South Carolina my hometown would be a little bit of a stretch. However, since moving here for college at the end of 2016, I’ve come to love this city as if it were my hometown. In the six years that I have lived here, I have had the pleasure of interacting with so…
ghost — Sierra Spirit
As artists start to release their first projects in 2024, indie artist Sierra Spirit is breaking into the music sphere with her first ever single “ghost”. Sierra Spirit draws from both her cultural background as a Native American as well as her lived experience, focusing on themes including love and loss in her music.
The Melancholy of Celebration: A Review of Mae Marie’s “Birthday Candle Wishes”
In listening, you either find solace in shared sentiments or understanding – recalling those around you who’ve always alluded to experiencing similar complexities, yet you never quite grasped. You hear it in first-person, experiencing the depth and nuance of the emotions she delicately unfolds and find a new understanding in what celebration truly entails.
take yr time – dad sports
Who would have known an Ottawa-based dream pop project named dad sports would come to fruition in just a few short years? Dad sports, now solely under Miguel Plante, has dropped a new single after nearly three years. Right after releasing their last project, I AM JUST A BOY LEAVE ME ALONE !!! in 2021,…
Bored of your music? We got you covered
Do you ever open your go-to music streaming app and feel lost in your own music library? I don’t know about you, but as much as I love listening to music and making playlists, I often find myself feeling burnt out by the sheer amount of musical content available to me. I end up feeling…
its officially love season with Easha’s new ep “love letters”
EASHA’s latest ep release “Love Letters” is the embodiment of indie yearning at its finest. The latest addition to her coming-of-age repertoire, the three-song ep, explores the theme of love and its repetitive nature. “Love Letters” is a poignant reflection on the complexities of love and the illusions that often come with it. The EP…
julia’s january faves
New releases for January is always a fun scavenger hunt. You get the chance to discover what era artists are coming into, setting the tone for future releases. To see the progress and arcs over their career is something I personally enjoy navigating. I think it also aligns with the new year and wanting to…
avoid the news — Hana Eid
Whether you are currently going through a friend breakup or know the feeling of having gone through one, indie rock singer-songwriter Hana Eid knows the feeling all too well and discusses it in her newest single “Avoid the News”.
O.O.O Band Interview
It is pitch black outside my bedroom window. I open my laptop as the silence of 1:30 AM creeps up on me. On my screen, from the other side of the world, I am greeted by the band O.O.O (오오오) sitting in a sunlit studio room in Seoul, where the city is awake and bustling.…
Hometown Music Series — Northern California
Northern California, especially the Bay Area, is home to an incredibly diverse and vibrant music scene. A number of notable artists including Green Day, E-40, and Steve Miller Band all have roots in the Bay Area. From house shows to stadium concerts, to live music in the park across every genre imaginable, the Bay and…
Cold Days and Warm Nostalgia: Exploring PACKS’ Latest Album, “Melt the Honey”
“While simple in its expression, the lyrics set the tone for what the album truly is, and that’s a deep exploration of [Link]’s ongoing struggle with feelings of love, loneliness, heartbreak, and seasonal melancholy that keep her awake at night.”
Hometown Music Series – Indianapolis Area
Indianapolis, IN is a city right in the middle of the state with just under 900,000 people. The city is no Nashville, New York City, or Los Angeles. It mostly serves as concert venues for artists on tour who will come for the night, perform, and leave the next day. That being said, downtown Indianapolis…
Faye Webster and Lil Yachty Join Forces for the Playful “Lego Ring”
Faye Webster and Lil Yachty are ringing in 2024 with their collaborative single, “Lego Ring.” The ethereal charm of Webster’s soft voice blends seamlessly with Lil Yachty’s distorted sound, creating an exciting, psychedelic-rock atmosphere. The interplay of their vocals take centerstage in this song, overshadowing the straightforward and repetitive instrumentation but enhancing the slowed down,…
alchemical 1 – dove cameron
Alchemy was an ancient chemical practice of trying to convert everyday materials into gold and finding a universal elixir. Now, it is often talked about in the process of self-transformation. Dove Cameron spotlights this concept in her debut album, Alchemical 1. 2022 was a big year for Dove with her songs “Boyfriend” and “Breakfast” blowing…
2024 Music Bingo Card
While everyone has been reminiscing about concerts past and favorite drops of 2023, I am fully past that point and onto complete delusions about what is to come in 2024. I’ve created an entire bingo card dedicated to my wishful thinking (see attached), but I’ll hit the highlights for you here. New NIKI album Since…
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