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Nathan Manaker Reclaims The Title of Side Character in New Single
Nathan Manaker Reclaims The Title of Side Character in New Single

Nathan Manaker, a Maine-born indie artist who uniquely markets and brands his own music, sits down with staff writer Izzy Astuto to chat about his new single “Side Character.”

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Features, reviewsIzzy AstutoJanuary 20, 2024Pop Music
Troye Sivan, Kylie Minogue and the Power of the Net
Troye Sivan, Kylie Minogue and the Power of the Net

Troye Sivan and Kylie Minogue are bonafide pop icons. Both hailing from the Land Down Under and sporting a primarily queer fanbase, the two artists have each been hugely successful in their own right. However, Sivan’s career has an advantage Minogue’s does not: the power of YouTube.

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cultureSean PerryJanuary 19, 2024australian, queer pop, troye sivan, Kylie Minogue
An Interview With Tiffany Day
An Interview With Tiffany Day

Staff writer Daphne Bryant sits down with electro pop musician Tiffany Day to chat about everything from reclaiming and redefining her Asian identity to growing into her own unique style.

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culture, Features, InterviewsDaphne BryantDecember 27, 2023Tiffany Day, electro pop, Asian Musicians
You’ve Got Mail: A Virtual Interview with LAIVY
You’ve Got Mail: A Virtual Interview with LAIVY

Staff writer Ally Giust interviews eighteen-year-old pop artist LAIVY via email, and the two chat about everything from producer collaborations to the inspiration behind his latest release “Serenity.”

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Interviews, FeaturesAlly GiustDecember 26, 2023Pop
The Wildmans On Their Debut Album And More Music To Come
The Wildmans On Their Debut Album And More Music To Come

From the mountains of Floyd, Virginia, The Wildmans are bringing the core of Appalachia to Boston roots music.  Staff writer sat down with the brother and sister duo, Elisha and Aila Wildman, to chat about their music journey, songwriting process and what’s coming up next.

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Features, InterviewsRoxie JenkinDecember 22, 2023Appalachia, boston, blues, Folk, rock, americana
Photo Gallery: Lisa LeBlanc at City Winery
Photo Gallery: Lisa LeBlanc at City Winery
concerts, photoIlana GrollmanDecember 19, 2023
Alester Is Anything But "Hard To Love" In Newest Single
Alester Is Anything But "Hard To Love" In Newest Single

Pop musician and Bostonian Alester and staff writer Izzy Astuto come together to talk about the inspiration and creative process behind Alester’s newest single “Hard to Love.”

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reviewsIzzy AstutoDecember 17, 2023Pop, boston
KARSON. Talks Authenticity, Mental Health and Their Mom
KARSON. Talks Authenticity, Mental Health and Their Mom

Staff writer Maya Eberlin sits down with agender glam rock artist Karson. to talk all things queer, mental health and family.

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Features, culture, InterviewsMaya EberlinDecember 16, 2023glam rock, boston
Olive Klug Is Folk Reimagined
Olive Klug Is Folk Reimagined

Olive Klug is a folk artist, instrumentalist and creative who is reimagining the genre and crafting their own unique story.

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Interviews, Features, cultureDaphne BryantDecember 14, 2023Folk, TikTok, queer
Kristiane Talks Sonic Experimentation, Love Advice and Boston Connections
Kristiane Talks Sonic Experimentation, Love Advice and Boston Connections

Online director and staff writer Daphne Bryant sits down with L.A. based indie artist Kristiane and talk about everything from wrapping up tour to feeling all the feels and connecting through music.

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Features, InterviewsDaphne BryantDecember 8, 2023Indie
Concert Review: milk. Kicks Off North American Tour on a High Note
Concert Review: milk. Kicks Off North American Tour on a High Note

On December 1st, Brighton Music Hall opened its doors to a long line of fans, waiting with bated breath to see the indie-pop quartet, milk., who put on a show to remember.

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reviewsAlly GiustDecember 6, 2023indie pop, ireland
Bentley Robles Isn't Afraid To Be Called An "Ugly Crier"
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.  

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Features, Interviews, reviews, cultureIzzy AstutoDecember 5, 2023queer pop, Latinx
Photo Gallery: Milk at Brighton Music Hall
Photo Gallery: Milk at Brighton Music Hall
photoAlly GiustDecember 4, 2023
Photo Gallery: The Moss at the Sinclair
Photo Gallery: The Moss at the Sinclair
photoHannah MillerDecember 4, 2023
Give CIL “One Shot” To Be Your Next Favorite Artist
Give CIL “One Shot” To Be Your Next Favorite Artist

CIL, (Cecelia), is a rising Pop/R&B singer-songwriter from Fort Collins, Colorado who exemplifies the musical genre of heartbreak by examining her own wounds, intricately tending to them until they bleed into beautiful melodies.

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reviews, On TrendNina FauciDecember 4, 2023R&B, Pop
Photo Gallery: NONAME at Paradise Rock Club
Photo Gallery: NONAME at Paradise Rock Club
photoZaryah QareebDecember 3, 2023
Rainstorms or Sunshowers with Couch the Band
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. 

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Interviews, Features, reviewsIzzy AstutoDecember 1, 2023boston, Pop, R&B
Anna Shoemaker Talks New Album and The Progression of Her Sound
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.

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Features, InterviewsAnnaliese BakerNovember 30, 2023Indie
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