alt pop

almost monday search for the holy grail to "live forever" [Video]

The San Diego trio almost monday are back with some more Golden State energy to follow up to their 2020 debut EP, don't say you're ordinary, delivering "live forever," a…

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Private Island talks grudges and and regrets on "Mad Mirage"

Private Island released their debut LP 5xx in 2019, but they still have a bank of songs that they didn’t quite finish in time. They love some of these songs…

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Eli Hurts provides his latest dose of existentialism on “Too Much”

Before our world descended into chaos, Eli Hirsch (Courtship) found himself accumulating songs. They weren’t the right sound for Courtship, but they didn’t fade into the ether. Instead, they sat…

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Amber Jay shares the groove-laden single "Stay The Same"

Ahead of her EP release, Liverpool bedroom-pop artist Amber Jay shares her new single "Stay The Same". Although a tale of heartbreak, the single promises to have you on your…

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Eclectic pop duo Wilmah is off to a fresh start with “Welcome to America”

Each year it feels like the state of the United States couldn’t possibly get any worse. The recent storming of the Capitol isn’t our first fall from grace, but this…

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CHINAH address bad boy cliché on dark pop "Mysterious"

Copenhagen trio CHINAH share their first single of the year with the pop-infused electronic delight "Mysterious". Following their return with 2020 single "Promise", the group showcase a continuation into their…

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Sofía Valdés gets beautifully honest in new pop release "Lonely"

With the poise of Nick Drake and pop qualities of a soft-spoken Clairo, Panama’s Sofía Valdés merges bare-bones instrumentation with her dreamy voice in “Lonely.” From a latinx woman who…

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Dream-pop duo Sports have "The Look" for disco

Cale Chronister and Christian Theriot have been releasing a wide array of hits under their band name Sports since 2015. Today, the Tulsa, Oklahoma dream-pop duo share their newest single, "The…

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Felid releases his debut EP, the electro pop 'knowing you, part one'

Throughout 2020, Bristol-based singer, songwriter, and producer Felid released a string of singles, showcasing his experimentations with electronica and lo-fi bedroom pop. Now, the alt-pop artist is kicking off the…

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LAYNE captures a sense of nostalgia and acceptance on "Linnea" visual

The visual for LAYNE's latest single "Linnea" was filmed with a small quarantine crew in her apartment and in a nearby park, but restrictions breed creativity. Colorful transitions fuse analog…

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Smallpools wonder if we’re all in a “simulation” ahead of long-awaited sophomore record

From an Airbnb in Nashville, Smallpools is hunkered down to put the finishing touches on their upcoming album (their first full length record in six years). Over Zoom, the trio…

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Vân Scott’s video for “Thank God It’s Christmas” is exactly the kind of uplifting offering we all need

We all know the classic band Queen and their mega hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “We Will Rock You” and “Don’t Stop Me Now”. What is less widely recognized about the…

almost monday search for the holy grail to "live forever" [Video]

Private Island talks grudges and and regrets on "Mad Mirage"

Eli Hurts provides his latest dose of existentialism on “Too Much”

Amber Jay shares the groove-laden single "Stay The Same"

Eclectic pop duo Wilmah is off to a fresh start with “Welcome to America”

CHINAH address bad boy cliché on dark pop "Mysterious"

Sofía Valdés gets beautifully honest in new pop release "Lonely"

Dream-pop duo Sports have "The Look" for disco

Felid releases his debut EP, the electro pop 'knowing you, part one'

LAYNE captures a sense of nostalgia and acceptance on "Linnea" visual

Smallpools wonder if we’re all in a “simulation” ahead of long-awaited sophomore record

Vân Scott’s video for “Thank God It’s Christmas” is exactly the kind of uplifting offering we all need

The Wands Collective break borders with debut album “Four Corner Circle”

Frankie Alpha shares adventurous electronic track "I’m All Over The Place Right Now"

Electronic visionary Venice Bleach drops “First Born,” a journey from tape loops to dance floors

Alexander Wolfe delivers vulnerable but striking call on "Talk"

Amelia McLean offers up cinematic yet intimate track "Dark Days"

Jay Tone is carving out his space with "Puzzles"

Matt Oakley is redefining country music with heart, soul and modernity

Texas’ Blacktop Mojo does rock music the way it should be done

Tha Rapper Haiti blends authentic style with musical passion

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