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Nine Inch Nails, Run The Jewels and more set to headline Riot Fest 2021
The organizers of Riot Fest have announced that the festival is returning to Douglass Park in Chicago this fall. In typical Riot fashion, the lineup for Sept. 17, 18 and 19 is stacked. “We’ve missed you and we can’t wait to see you this year,” the festival organizers shared. Headliners include alternative veterans Nine Inch […]
10 unexpected collaborations that effortlessly blend genres
Collaboration among artists can make good songs turn into great ones. Surely, the alternative scene has witnessed this, whether it’s Alex Gaskarth and Mark Hoppus joining forces to create Simple Creatures or even My Chemical Romance and the Used coming together to work on “Under Pressure.” These collabs, of course, were no surprise, as the […]
KOAD celebrates identity and culture in groovy hip-hop track “jaunty”
KOAD might be a brand-new name to you, but soon, this hip-hop rock star on the rise will be dominating your playlists. The 18-year-old Indian-American artist just released his second single and accompanying music video for the powerhouse track “jaunty,” the follow-up to his rowdy, booming debut, “pots n’ pans.” Featuring undeniably catchy hooks, positive […]
Ashe performs vibrant, orchestral “Me Without You” on Seth Meyers—watch
Indie pop artist Ashe took to the Late Night with Seth Meyers stage last night performing an eclectic live performance of “Me Without You.” She offered a refreshing, vibrant show from inside a low-lit lounge, decked out with neon signs and lights. Ashe danced around the vintage-looking setting and revealed a balloon wall spelling “Ashlyn” […]
COWBOY BOY explore idealized romance in power-pop song “INCONVENIENT"
Following their bright power-pop track “PET,” L.A.-based duo COWBOY BOY are back with their second grunge-laced track, “INCONVENIENT,” from their upcoming EP, GOOD GIRL. Featuring vocalist Olivia Maria and Mike Nevin on bass, guitar and drums, the duo offer a completely raw, unabashedly honest look at relationships that have gone awry with a huge sound, […]
Evan Greer is here to share the queer history we never learned in school
By day, Evan Greer is the deputy director of Fight For The Future, a nonprofit organization centered around the internet and civil rights. By night, she pours her phenomenal advocacy work into punk rock songwriting. Greer, a Boston-based trans and genderqueer activist, has spent years on the road but arrived in the spotlight with the arrival […]
Vashtie Kola is proving you can dominate more than one industry at once
If you haven’t heard of Vashtie Kola, let’s just say that there’s no way she hasn’t influenced your life. She’s served as the music video mastermind behind the likes of Justin Bieber’s “One Time,” Kendrick Lamar’s “A.D.H.D.,” Gym Class Heroes’ “Martyrial Girl$” and many more. Va$htie is also well known for her DJing work in New […]
Hayley Kiyoko learns to rely on herself in vintage-themed “Found My Friends”
There’s a reason mega alt-pop artist Hayley Kiyoko is known as “Lesbian Jesus” to adoring fans who celebrate her celebration and openness about the LGBTQIA+ community in her songs. Now, she’s back with a brand-new track. Long-time listeners have been patiently waiting for new music, and can finally add new single “Found My Friends” to […]
The Aces create space for sharing mental health struggles in “Don’t Freak”
Indie-pop quartet the Aces are back with their first release since their upbeat, widely adored sophomore LP, Under My Influence. “Don’t Freak” is a must-add to your summer playlists, as well as an important narrative following lead singer Cristal Ramirez‘s struggle with her mental health. Not only is this an introspective track many people across […]