Bentley Robles Isn't Afraid To Be Called An "Ugly Crier"

Mexican-American and queer pop artist Bentley Robles aims to bring proper representation and energy to his music and performances — represented in his newest EP, UGLY CRIER.

Features, Interviews, reviews, cultureIzzy AstutoDecember 5, 2023queer pop, Latinx

Rainstorms or Sunshowers with Couch the Band

Staff member Izzy Astuto sat down with Couch, a Boston-born band undefined by just one genre. Their sophomore EP, Sunshower, demonstrates this like no other, a mix of pop, soul, and R&B to create a vibe-y, fresh sound.

Interviews, Features, reviewsIzzy AstutoDecember 1, 2023boston, Pop, R&B

Anna Shoemaker Talks New Album and The Progression of Her Sound

Staff member Annaliese Baker sits down with rising indie musician shortly after her Boston show in October to talk all things tour, her creative process and her next album.

Features, InterviewsAnnaliese BakerNovember 30, 2023Indie

Talking TikTok and "Sofia I'm Sorry" With Jesse Detor

Berklee musician Jesse Detor is a champion of girlrock and queer storytelling who uses her online platform to further a musical connection with fans.

Features, Interviews, On TrendIzzy AstutoNovember 15, 2023Berklee, girlrock, TikTok

Danny Davis of Husbands Discusses CUATRO, Tour and Finally Quitting His 9-5 Job

Co-editor-in-chief Alexa Maddi chats with Husbands’ frontman Danny Davis about new album CUATRO, recent shows, adulting advice and Boston record store recommendations.

Features, InterviewsAlexa MaddiNovember 9, 2023beach pop, garage rock, INDIE ROCK

Towa On Tour: An Interview With Towa Bird ft. Reneé Rapp and Alexander 23

FCS writer and photographer Ally Giust sits down with the Hong Kong-born indie rocker, Towa Bird, amid her whirlwind journey as one of the openers of the Snow Hard Feelings tour with Reneé Rapp and another special guest.

Features, InterviewsAlly GiustNovember 8, 2023towa bird, Renee Rapp, alexander23, sad girl indie, queer, lesbian indie

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