Interview

Balming Tiger is the 11-member collective with an alternative vision of K-pop

Balming Tiger are a rising alternative K-pop group featuring a collective of 11 members. The Seoul-based group discusses their origin, sound, single “SOS,” debut album, & more.

How Hot Mulligan created unflinching yet ultra-fun pop punk with Why Would I Watch

Hot Mulligan’s new album, Why Would I Watch, is their most anthemic and polished yet. Members Tades Sanville, Chris Freeman and Ryan Malicsi detail its creation.

Milwaukee’s music scene is on the rise, thanks to Midwestern Nice and a DIY support system

Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s DIY music scene is expanding, thanks to bands like Social Cig, Doubter, and riotnine!. Here’s why the scene is having such a special moment.

Mayday Parade on new song "More Like A Crash," touring with Yellowcard, and nostalgia

Mayday Parade talk touring with Yellowcard and their heartbreak anthem “More Like a Crash.” Listen to it here.

How Drain are inviting people to join the pit with Living Proof

After breaking out with 2020’s California Cursed, Drain are back with their second album, Living Proof. Read an interview with frontman Sammy Ciaramitaro.

From Archie Comics to Riverdale: How Betty & Archie have remained a dynamic pop culture ship

Betty Cooper & Archie Andrews from Riverdale and the Arhice Comics, or Barchie, are one of pop culture’s most iconic ships. We’re diving into their history and why it’s so timeless.

Brynn Wallner of DIMEPIECE is dismantling the gendered history of watch-wearing

DIMEPIECE is a blog/Instagram bringing attention to women’s watches. Founder Brynn Wallner explains the brand’s history & why she’s highlighting femininity in the watch world.

Tink is offering a missing perspective in the “toxic” R&B conversation with Thanks 4 Nothing

Tink’s Thanks 4 Nothing features some of her best material in years. She explores the album, lessons gleaned from Beyoncé and gauging success as an independent artist.

Indie-folk favorites Joseph talk new album, power of therapy and choosing to be more

Joseph’s The Sun is their most intimate work yet. Sisters Natalie, Meegan and Allison Closner discussed its creation and how the album was informed by therapy.

How Indigo De Souza reconnected with nature to make her stunning, soul-searching album All of This Will End

Reconnecting with nature & her community led indie-rock artist Indigo De Souza to create her new album about how fleeting life is, All of This Will End. We spoke to her about the record.

Meet Natalie Jane, the Labrinth-influenced alt-pop singer taking over social media

The rising alt-pop star talks about how TikTok and Labrinth have shaped her music. Read the interview.

How tragedy turned into City And Colour's most hopeful album yet

City And Colour’s Dallas Green talks about the grief that shaped The Love Still Hold Me Near, his most hopeful album yet. Read the interview now.

With Crying In The Shower, Letdown. dreams of being the biggest artist on the planet

With his debut EP, Crying In The Shower, out now, Letdown. (Blake Coddington) details going from not wanting to be an artist to blowing up on TikTok.

How fandom, practical effects, & a Tool side project brought Evil Dead Rise to life

Evil Dead Rise director Lee Cronin & stars Alyssa Sutherland & Lily Sullivan talk making the horror reboot, from the use of practical effects to the cast’s preparation. Read the interview.

LGBTQ+ artists in Nashville are carrying on the city's folk tradition now more than ever

With new events like Queerfest & an influx of LGBTQ+ singer-songwriters, the queer music scene is growing in Nashville. Here’s how queer artists are carrying on the folk songwriting tradition.

Jagwar Twin on 33: "I still find myself in these songs, and I hope others do, too"

Back in September, Jagwar Twin returned with his second album, 33. Now, he’s releasing a companion EP called The Circle: The Great Jagwar Myth.

"Tiny Desk" at 15: An oral history of the beloved NPR series' early days and its momentous legacy

NPR Music’s “Tiny Desk” Concert video series just turned 15. In this oral history, NPR’s Bob Boilen, Stephen Thompson, Robert Carter & past guests like Hozier explain how it came together & its legacy.

Inside Chase Atlantic’s UK takeover

Chase Atlantic have been playing their biggest shows yet in the U.K. In their AP cover story, Mitchel Cave, Christian Anthony and Clinton Cave give a glimpse of the action.

Nessa Barrett on her first-ever tour, the meaning behind "die first," and being saved by music

Nessa Barrett is in the midst of her Young Forever tour. In this interview, the artist offers a glimpse of the run and her deep connection with fans.

Meet Azadi Sedaa, the collective providing the healing frequency of music for Iranians around the world

Azadi Sedaa is a collective who throws live music events and parties for Iranians around the world to celebrate their culture and resist the current Iran regime.
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