Common Sage's ambitious debut is full of winding instrumental builds and traditional emo vocals that're fit to score a moody indie film. Read our review.

Houston band Rome Hero Foxes filmed themselves making a different alcoholic beverage for each song on their new record '18 Summers.' Watch it here and read their illuminating interview with Emily Kitchin.

A lot can be learned about organizing for real social change from the work that helps small, independent musicians play shows in basements from coast to coast.

"Carbon Dust", the second single off of Trench's debut album Ritual Love, has the dark energy and slow burning post rock feel of Greet Death, Nothing, or some of the earlier Basement records.

By rejecting human intimacy in favor of her musical desires, Mitski created her most human album yet.

Sirius Blvck's music combines emo esque instrumentals, and the mosh pit energy of hardcore, with the lyricism and structure of hip hop and stands out because of how seamless these interwoven influences are, and of course his biting lyrics and flawless flow. 

Kayla Carmichael spoke to members of UK pop-punk band T-Shirt Weather about their new album, recording in toilets, and influences from decades back.

With a serene sound, "Cherry Pie" is a shimmering way to begin any Thursday. The song is by the band Ponytails and feels like a floating cloud in an endless sky. 

Sarah spoke with Dan Goldin, one of the founders of Exploding In Sound Records, about the history behind the label, what they look for in a signing, and the process behind all of the albums they've released.

I’m not sure what I expected, but I was completely blown away. The risks taken on Foxing’s third LP are what made this record something special. Somehow in their messing around, mixing influences and reinventing songwriting formulas like mad scientists, they created the classic they set out to.