June 3, 2021

Oliver Tree is all about "mixing together things that maybe don’t fit"

Love him, hate him, stick your tongue in his mouth or bash him in the head with the business end of a dockless scooter, Oliver Tree isn’t going to go away quietly. And thank your favorite deity for bringing him on the planet. Because whether your mom wouldn’t be caught dead in that ’70s purple...

NOAHFINNCE and Doll Skin pay homage to YUNGBLUD in “Parents” remake-watch

NOAHFINNCE and Doll Skin have collaborated to reimagine YUNGBLUD’s “Parents” for Songs That Saved My Life. They released the track in celebration of the beginning of Pride Month.   The cover gives the original a more punk–rock twist. At the same time, the original integrity of the song is still very much intact. Rather than completely...

15 alternative songs that were essential for 2000s summer road trips

Flashback to your 2000s scene phase. You’re a day out from a road trip and focused entirely on prepping. Does that mean double-checking your suitcase or gas tank, though? Of course not. You’re more concerned with loading up your iPod with alternative summer hits. Fortunately, even in the wake of widespread technological innovations, some basic...

VOWWS give Britney Spears’ “Womanizer” a dark, lo-fi twist—watch

If you think death-pop and Britney Spears don’t mix, you’re simply wrong. Los Angeles-based duo VOWWS have released a gritty rendition of Britney Spears’ chart-topping “Womanizer,” and it’s everything you didn’t know you needed in your life right now.  True to the band’s dark aesthetic, the cover is much more sinister and noisier than the...

Tatiana Hazel reflects on mental health in “It’s All Right”—listen

Tatiana Hazel reflects on the pandemic’s impact on her mental health in her newest track “It’s All Right.” Electric guitar riffs meld with Hazel’s silky smooth vocals to grant listeners an intimate look into her mind. The mellow indie-pop beat adds a sense of calmness that reminds listeners everything is fine and time will keep...

Mallavora are using their platform to create an inclusive space in music

As Mallavora, lead vocalist Jessica Douek, guitarist Larry Sobieraj, bassist/vocalist Ellis James and drummer Jack Pedersen take everything you know about classic metal and give it their own twist. The quartet are on the rise to show the British scene that they’re more than just a new band. Their debut EP is a product of...

15 alternative songs you may have missed in your favorite TV shows

Television is a great way to find new music and rediscover old songs. When artists are featured on TV show soundtracks, they are able to dive into a different medium. This grants them access to a whole new audience. With shows ranging from flirty rom-coms to haunting thrillers and everything in between, there are many...