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Model/alternative artist Floyd Zion is about to release his ‘Pink by Floyd’ EP. Inspired by hip-hop & indie-rock, he talks about his sound & how working in fashion has influenced him.

Blvck Hippie is an indie band that makes “sad boy indie rock” and aspires to overhaul and diversify the DIY community. We spoke to frontperson Josh Shaw about exploring mental health in music, how Kid Cudi inspires them, and uplifting Black artists.

Slush Puppy is the edgy hyperpop project of Sam Catelano. After going viral on TikTok with “EAT SPIT!” the producer dove into harder sounds. Here, he talks his sonic journey.

Danny Dwyer is a rising genre-defying, alt-pop artist who grew up on 2000s emo and pop-punk. With his EPs Losers and Disbeliever recently released in 2022, we spoke to him about not committing to genre, his aspirations, and his new collaboration with the Wonder Years, “Mortal Kombat 2.”

Softee is the DIY pop project from Nina Grollman featuring ’80s synth-inspired sounds. With her album Natural coming soon, we spoke to her about her persona, inspirations, and more.

With rapper/singer Payday’s ‘Trips to Venus’ EP out now and having just wrapped up a tour with Hayley Kiyoko and Lauv, we spoke to the rising recording artist about growing up in the music industry, nostalgia, and more.

Curtis Waters is the rising triple-threat that needs to be on your radar. The artist broke out with the viral track “Stunnin'” and he’s due to release his album ‘Bad Son’ later this year.

Dana Yurcisin, who performs as Dana Why, talks about the process of creating his new genre-bending indie project and debut album ‘The Lyre.’

With the release of her album ‘Good Thing We Stayed,’ we spoke to indie-pop singer Julia Wolf about the long journey that led to this moment, why she’s a “goth babe,” and more.

BadMoodRude has gained TikTok stardom. The artist and clairvoyant talks about the release of “Cherry Soda Pop,” spirit dolls and the being kind online.

Indie-pop singer Hemlocke Springs blew up on TikTok with her songs “girlfriend” and “gimme all ur luv.” Here, the singer born Naomi Udu talks going viral and new music.

Signed to the Weeknd’s XO Records, singer Chxrry22 is a rising name in R&B. With the release of her EP The Other Side, she talks about her debut project, songwriting, and more.

Welcome to AP&R, where we highlight rising artists who will soon become your new favorite. Having grown up in an era when movie star charmers like Hugh Grant and Matthew McConaughey played the leading man in iconic romantic-comedies, Aidan Bissett knew the ins-and-outs of being in love at an early age — and you can hear […]

Militarie Gun’s ‘All Roads Lead to the Gun’ bends the hardcore genre. Frontman Ian Shelton discusses group’s origins and their constantly evolving creative spirit.

The Vermont DIY band THUS LOVE dropped their excellent, “queer post-punk” album ‘Memorial’ earlier this year.

Singer-songwriter Juliana Madrid is an act to watch. She spoke to us about her song “Pretend” on Netflix’s ‘Do Revenge’ soundtrack, working with The Knocks, and more.

Hannah Judge of fanclubwallet makes indie bops for fans of emotional pop. Her debut record ‘You Have Got To Be Kidding Me’ is a love letter to the genre.

Amber Ryann is an outspoken champion of the LGBTQIA+ community. The genre-fluid musician explores the rawness behind her new album, Even When It Falls Apart.

Beach Weather proved that they haven’t missed a beat since their 2017 hiatus. Reunited, the band talk TikTok virality, origins and new projects on the horizon.

Ithaca are pushing the boundaries of metal through music and conversation. That defiance shines through on their sophomore album, ‘They Fear Us.’