Chappell Roan Talks Boston Show, Debut Album, and More

Staff writer Megan Richards sits down with Chappell Roan, the midwest princess herself, and gets the scoop on all things writing, costumes and Missouri.

Features, Interviews, culture, highlightMegan RichardsNovember 3, 2023Chappell Roan, pop

Singer-Songwriter ella jane Shares Her Roots and Wisdom

Musician ella jane sits down for a chat about transcending genre, getting back to her NY roots, songwriting and touring in the UK.

Features, InterviewsDaphne BryantNovember 2, 2023Indie Pop, Ella Jane

Hallway’s Latest Single ‘Last Time’ Radiates Nostalgia Through Every Note

The synchronicity between the members of the band Hallway, Tanvi Das, Gabe MT, Declan Hogan, Felix Ward, and Joey Kane is not only evident in their music, but in everything they do.

Features, reviews, InterviewsRachel HackamOctober 26, 2023INDIE ROCK, Band

aleksiah on Channeling Feminine Rage

When it comes to new music, 23-year old musician aleksiah is all about experimenting with feminine rage and letting her bottled up emotions run wild.

Features, Interviews, cultureDaphne BryantOctober 24, 2023experimental, australian, Feminism

"This Album's About Me, Too!"

Boston musician Christopher Normann’s new album is a masterful dissection of self through a mish-mash of jazz and electronic sound.

Features, Interviews, reviewsIzzy AstutoOctober 22, 2023Alternative, Jazz, rock

Cayley Spivey and Connecting with the Queer Community

For Cayley Spivey, singer-songwriter from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, being queer has so much to do with everything she creates.

Features, Interviews, On Trend, cultureDaphne BryantOctober 6, 2023bubblegum pop, queer pop

Jenna Doe Is Your New Favorite Pop Rockstar

Meet Jenna Doe, a Canadian singer-songwriter whose sound is a master mix of angsty pop, punk and sweet, clever, genuine music.

Features, On Trend, InterviewsDaphne BryantOctober 5, 2023pop rock, queer, TikTok

The Poet of Booktok: Chloe Ament

Chloe Ament, bona fide poet of Book-tok, is an independent artist from Baltimore, Maryland who makes music inspired by books.

On Trend, FeaturesOlivia LindquistOctober 3, 2023booktok, TikTok

A Look Inside Ellie Williams' Diary

22-year old, LA-based hopeless romantic Ellie Williams isn’t afraid to bare her heart and soul when it comes to her diary of indie and honest music.

Features, InterviewsDaphne BryantSeptember 27, 2023Indie Pop

Breaking Boundaries: UHMIYAH Is Undefined

NYC indie artist UHMIYAH writes music expressing anxieties about humanity and societal systems of which she doesn’t understand how to conform.

Interviews, FeaturesDaphne BryantSeptember 18, 2023Indie

Do You Remember Me?: How the Stars Aligned for Margot Liotta and Her “Planet Song”

Berklee singer-songwriter Margot Liotta’s “Planet Song” went viral on TikTok after she received over 100,000 likes. In an interview with Five Cent Sound, she talks about her recent success and more.

Features, On TrendRose LuczajMay 23, 2023TikTok, Berklee, Margot Liotta, Planet Song

Meet Main Era: The Experimental Boston Band That Does It All

Main Era is an experimental Boston band that makes bedroom pop, indie-rock, and hardcore punk. Their unique performances have allowed them to stand out within the DIY scene.

Features, InterviewsAlexa MaddiMay 18, 2023Main Era, boston, Punk, Indie

Mýa and Her Love for the Stage

Grammy-award-winning Mýa released a deluxe version of her self-titled debut album on April 28. Five Cent Sound attended a press conference the superstar conducted with Universal Music Group.

FeaturesDaphne BryantMay 16, 2023Mýa, Grammys

Stuffed Sloths and Chaos: You Gotta Love Trash Rabbit

FeaturesGavin MillerApril 19, 2023Trash Rabbit, Emo, Punk

Billie Marten’s "Drop Cherries" is Breaking the Ethereal Grunge Narrative

FeaturesJules SaggioApril 19, 2023

Meet Demonica: Boston-based Queer Noise Rock Band

FeaturesLucy SpanglerApril 18, 2023Noise Rock, Boston, Hardcore Punk

Jay Americana Parties, Reflects, and Disrupts with EP 555

Drawn from a range of musical genres such as drum and bass and house, Atlanta-based, queer hip-hop musician Jay Americana’s 2023 EP 555 delves beautifully into the nightlife scene. In an interview with Five Cent Sound, the artist covers his influences, backstories, and more.

FeaturesDionna SantucciApril 4, 2023Jay Americana, Hip-Hop

King Tuff’s Latest Album Will Make You Want To Go Outside and Touch Grass

King Tuff talks about his latest album Smalltown Stardust and current tour.

Interviews, FeaturesKathia DawsonMarch 27, 2023