I Liked Them Before They Became Popular
When I was thirteen, I was initiated into what people online called "real music." My cousin encouraged me to listen to the Red Hot Chili...
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Gov Ball 2024, Day 3: Kevin Abstract is Still a Gays Only Event
Photo by Anna Downs “It's a quarter after one, I'm all alone and I need you now...” There are very few artists that could open their set...
Charli XCX Revisits Her Roots and Redefines The "Pop Star" Title on BRAT
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Illustration by Taya Welter Coming straight out of 2024’s winter-spring collection of post-niche-micro-macro-trends, and guaranteed to be...
A Day with Gurriers
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It's Pronounced Mc-Gee: Two Star & The Dream Police Review
As I'm sure our readers are well aware of now, I'm a sucker for some sappy shit. Give me an album with three instruments and a souped-up...
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Stay the Fuck Outta the Valley, Girl!
Valley Girl, the hottest and most recently polarizing hardcore four-piece from San Fernando, CA, uploaded a four-track demo tape, Demo,...
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Girlhood as Survival: Eliza McLamb's Going Through It
On the cover of Eliza McLamb’s debut album, Going Through It (released January 19th of this year), the podcaster, essayist and musician...
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Grammys (Kinda, Finally) Got Rap Right in 2024
A few days ago, the Atlanta-based rapper-activist Killer Mike, founder of the renowned Rap Band Run the Jewels, went home with 3 Grammys,...
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- 4 min
Meet the Band Rocking Belgium: An Interview with Meltheads
When you hit play on a Meltheads track, you're likely to be met with frontman Sieste Willem's powerful voice---a guttural growl that...
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When We Die Can We Make Better Music?
Lil Yachty and YUNGBLUD team up for a drab psych rock flop.
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- Jan 31
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I'd Like to be Invited to The Last Dinner Party: Understanding Your Listening Habits to Become a More Ethical Hater
Photo via DORK If I had to look back on it critically, I think I realized I was a hater back in elementary school (primary school for our...
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- Jan 30
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Why Is Australian Music So F**ing Good?
Australia. Located in between the Pacific and Indian Ocean, home to vegemite, kangaroos, koalas, 42 Wallaby Way Sydney, and a petri dish...
David Feigelson
- Jan 28
- 2 min
Kim Gordon Returns with "BYE BYE"
Former Sonic Youth rocker Kim Gordon drops a rage inspired banger in anticipation of her sophomore solo album.
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- Jan 25
- 3 min
“Do You Believe in God” or Lowertown?
Saturday, January 20th, my friends and I trekked to Schubas, a Chicago music staple. Its neon light gleamed like a lighthouse in the snow...
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- Jan 24
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Tonitruale Live: World Tours, “Precious Dreams,” and Being Mom’s Favorite w/ Hot Garbage’s Juliana Carlevaris
In between chasing fairies in the enchanted forest and scaring passersby at the neighborhood playground, it does one well to find...
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The Top Ten MGMT Songs Ahead of Their First New Album in Six Years
It’s been nearly six years since their last record, and MGMT is finally returning with their new album Loss of Life next month. Even with...
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Excuse Me Mister: No Doubt Announces Coachella Reunion, and Why a Ska-Punk Revival Must Be Stopped At All Costs
The highly anticipated 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival lineup was announced last night, and according to the Los Angles...