Music

Stream the new EP from the band at the forefront of Japan's booming emo scene: Sedai.

A crescendoing new Snarls track, two new Free Throw songs and a Bernie Sanders benefit comp feat. Horse Jumper of Love, Sidney Gish and 18 others were among our staff's favorites from last week. Check out all six new releases that we deem 'must-hear':

Luke spoke with NJ emo/indie band Have A Good Season about their upcoming debut LP and how their Asian-American background plays a role in their songwriting.

Taking Meds are back at it again with a great music video for their track "Stranger Who Stares"

'Father of All Motherfuckers' is an unironic Spinal Tap-esque pastiche of the genre they claim to pay tribute to. It’s Greta Van Green Day. 

Olivia was out on tour with For Your Health and put together a tour vlog of some highlights. Check it out while you listen to the band.

In this edition of It Holds Up, Sarah investigates Grizzly Bear's commercial breakthrough 'Veckatimest,' unpacking the album's significance and how it impacted the future of indie rock.

On 'Doggie Heaven,' Bottom Bracket combine the restless energy of emo and math rock with the familiar structure of pop-punk seamlessly.

Joey Tobin spoke with Glass Beach about their rise from internet niche to a full touring band signed to Run For Cover. Joey outlines their history and shares photographs of the band on their first real tour with Dogleg.

Life has been coming fast at Dogleg, the frenetic post-punk outfit from Michigan. So where exactly did their relentless, violent, anthemic sound come from? Michelle spoke with the band about their upcoming debut full-length 'Melee,' out 3/13 via Triple Crown Records.

The gorgeous new Adult Mom single, a fun new Pool Kids music video, and a mystifying FKA Twigs cover from Whitney Ballen were among our staff's favorites from last week. Check out all six new releases that we deem 'must-hear':

Stream 'Punk With an Ex,' the witty and melancholic lead single from Walter Etc.'s upcoming album 'Dark Comedy Performance Piece of My Life,' a concept record inspired by a breakup.