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Na-Kel Smith transcends borders as a skater, actor, and rapper
Since breaking out in mid90s, Smith has pursued his love of hip-hop.
24 of the most exciting rising artists to watch in 2024
From hardcore to rap to post-emo, these artists are worth having on your radar.
The making of Alkaline Trio’s Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs
Matt Skiba details the Chicago band’s new album.
Spinning and weaving with Stella Rose
The promising young rock ’n’ roll auteur ponders the tapestry of life.
LØLØ’s 10 songs to scream during your breakup
From boygenius to Olivia Rodrigo, see who made the cut.
Jakob Nowell is bringing California music into the future
His debut album under Jakobs Castle arrives in April.
HUNNY: “Try everything and don’t be afraid of what people think”
The band also share their favorite songs from their latest LP, New Planet Heaven.
Carpool revel in anthemic catharsis
The band blending emo, punk, and indie are back with new single “Open Container Blues.”
Bandsplain’s Yasi Salek will always be a teen at heart
Salek on her RHCP spiritual awakening, growing up with blink-182, and borrowing a pair of Courtney Love’s pajamas.
6 rising artists to know this month
Meet our January up-and-comers, including Uche Yara, MICHELLE, and Eliza McLamb.
10 songs that inspired Folly Group’s debut album Down There!
The experimental U.K. band’s LP is out today.
See Kid Bloom’s video for cosmic new single “Dead Butterflies”
His new EP, Inner Light Part 1, is out in February.
The metamorphic bass playing of Anna Butterss
The sought-after player explores their influences, early days, and the magic of playing long jams at ETA in Highland Park.
Militarie Gun are doing it faster
Vocalist Ian Shelton catches his breath and seeks perspective on a plan coming together.
Third Eye Blind’s Stephan Jenkins picks his 9 favorite songs right now
Plus, see dates for their summer tour with Yellowcard and A R I Z O N A.
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