wsteaway Talks Genre-Bending and Identity in The LA Music Scene
21-year-old non-binary, hyperpop artist wsteaway from LA discusses their music journey, identity, creative process, and more.
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Asking Trophy Wife Anything
Following her intimate solo set at Brinstar, Berklee graduate McKenzie Iazzetta, known professionally as Trophy Wife, sat down with Five Cent Sound to discuss her new EP, Voyeur, her writing process and angry ladies of the ’90s.
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The History of Math Rock
As the post-hardcore punk scene of the 70s came to a close, a new genre emerged within the rock industry: “math rock”—two words you would never expect to be in the same sentence—became the next up-and-coming genre. Many bands have been grouped into the genre, but what does this categorization entail?
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Single Saturdays: November 19th, 2022
This week, read why our staff’s loving “Between the Bars,” “Love on the Moon,” “Ex-Girlfriend Club,” and more!
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The Revival of Indie Sleaze
The nostalgic and grungy “indie sleaze” aesthetic has been taking up a lot of space in the media lately. From the New York Post publishing a controversial article appraising “heroin chic,” to trend forecasters predicting a massive comeback in early 2010s overexposed, dirty concert photography, the aesthetic has become extremely prevalent.
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More Than One Dollar Portraits: A Conversation with Nick Shea
As you stroll through the paths of the Boston Common, it’s very likely that you will see Nick Shea creating one-dollar personal drawings for a seemingly never-ending line of people. Shea’s art attracts thousands of people from around the world, subsequently causing lines to stretch around the park for hours each day. Shea’s creative talents don’t stop there — for the days you may not see him in the Common, you can find more of his art on streaming services, as he is also a musician.
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Twen on the Boston Basement Scene, Touring, and ’70s Music
Formed in Boston and currently based in Nashville, Twen released their sophomore album, “One Stop Shop,” in July 2022. Entirely written and produced by the duo, Twen creates a dynamic atmosphere with retro guitar tones, powerful vocals and a timeless energy. The duo sat down with Five Cent Sound to talk all things live performance, songwriting, retro sounds and their hot takes on the state of rock music.
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J. Pappas on How Location and Collaboration Shaped His Musicianship
Rapper and singer J. Pappas discusses his new singles, moving cross-country, performing live, and the therapeutic nature of music.
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Single Saturdays: November 12th, 2022
Find out why “I Didn’t Know – Extended,” “Venus In Furs,” “Spiral,” and “Anywhere With You” have our staff members singing along!
