Matt Young

Paige Kennedy returns with a quirk-pop banger in “Male Friend”

Paige Kennedy has a rare knack for bottling awkwardness, wit, and chaotic charm into three-minute pop bursts, and their new single “Male Friend” is the sharpest example yet. Following last…

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Flock of Dimes finds grace in surrender on “Defeat”

Jenn Wasner, better known under her solo alias Flock of Dimes, releases “Defeat,” which is one of her most arresting songs to date. The track arrives ahead of her forthcoming…

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WOOM Finds Stillness on 'To Slow You' EP

South London’s WOOM is a quartet that occupies a rare space between band and choir, their voices intertwining in ways that feel both ancient and strangely futuristic. With To Slow…

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Bug Teeth weave grief into healing Dream-Pop on “Warp & Weft II”

Bug Teeth’s latest offering, “Warp & Weft II,” arrives alongside the announcement that their long-gestating debut album Micrographia is set to bloom on November 21st. From the first shimmering chord,…

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she’s green emerges transcendent on 'Chrysalis' EP

Minneapolis dream-pop purveyors she’s green spread their wings on Chrysalis (via Photo Finish Records), a lush, full-bodied metamorphosis in their sound. Across five tracks, the band plants its flag at…

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Bathing Suits rip up the dance floor on “I Can Be A Freak”

Bathing Suits’ new single “I Can Be A Freak” detonates Estelle’s “Freak” into a snarling, maximalist sampled powerhouse, equal parts abrasive guitars, pounding techno, and raw attitude. Operating under their…

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The Youth Play channel shimmering urgency on new single “Last Day On Earth”

The Youth Play channel raw emotion on their new single “Last Day On Earth,” a standout preview from their upcoming EP, someday, forever. Fronted by Latin American migrant Diego Bracho,…

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Eades flex their swaggering alt-country sound on “The Other Side of Life”

Packed with attitude and a fair amount of disdain for playing the ‘content creator’ game at the expense of making and playing the music they love Eades return with another…

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Ashnymph’s debut single “Saltspreader” is a glitch-pop gut punch

London trio ashnymph are barely six months old, but their debut single “Saltspreader” feels like a band already burning through the slow lane. Made up of Will Wiffen (vocals/guitars/keys), Jonny…

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Champ come out swinging with their anthemic debut “Taste To Run”

Hartlepool, UK’s Champ launch their debut single “Taste To Run,” this week. It’s a slice of guitar-led indie rock that channels the restless spirit of post-industrial coastal towns. Shimmering Rickenbacker…

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Westside Cowboy unleash barnstorming hit on thrilling new single “Alright Alright Alright”

Westside Cowboy is no longer a best-kept secret. After setting Brighton alight at The Great Escape Festival and gearing up to open Glastonbury’s Woodsies stage as Emerging Talent winners, the…

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South London's Ain’t strikes gold with their latest single "Jude"

South London's Ain’t appear to have struck gold with their latest single, "Jude," a track that genuinely encapsulates the raw energy of their live performances while showcasing their evolving studio…

Paige Kennedy returns with a quirk-pop banger in “Male Friend”

Flock of Dimes finds grace in surrender on “Defeat”

WOOM Finds Stillness on 'To Slow You' EP

Bug Teeth weave grief into healing Dream-Pop on “Warp & Weft II”

she’s green emerges transcendent on 'Chrysalis' EP

Bathing Suits rip up the dance floor on “I Can Be A Freak”

The Youth Play channel shimmering urgency on new single “Last Day On Earth”

Eades flex their swaggering alt-country sound on “The Other Side of Life”

Ashnymph’s debut single “Saltspreader” is a glitch-pop gut punch

Champ come out swinging with their anthemic debut “Taste To Run”

Westside Cowboy unleash barnstorming hit on thrilling new single “Alright Alright Alright”

South London's Ain’t strikes gold with their latest single "Jude"

Frances Baker weaves ethereal and hauntingly feminine vibe on 'Isabella’s House'

Ilona shares the dance floor with “She’s the Black Tide”

[Interview] 82MAJOR delve into mini album 'Trophy', sonic experimentation and more

Nick Vivid's new album "Volatile" is a journey of emotions, sound and discovery

Violet Whimsey's "PERSEPHONE" EP is a journey through power, grief and rebirth

Simone Feroci : A towering presence in the world of bass guitars

UK Festivals Wrapped Up: A diverse weekend of music, food and culture

DNORRI is a breakout voice built for musical resonance and connection

Jay Tone is carving out his space with "Puzzles"

From Machismo To Mujeres: Women As The Face Of Reggaeton

4 things I learned on the 'Call Me If You Get Lost' tour

4 things every artist needs to think about in 2022