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Label Interview: Thumbs Up Records
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We spoke with Brady Laflen, co-owner of Thumbs Up Records, about the label, emo, and their plans for 2024.
Track by Track: Flesh Tape – ‘Flesh Tape’
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Larson Ross of Flesh Tape breaks down the inspiration behind each of the eleven songs on his band's self-titled debut, out today on Power Goth Recordings.
Artist Interview: The Entire History of You
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The Entire History of You dropped their debut EP, 'Thank You for the Guide,' on the first day of December. We spoke to the upstart post-hardcore group about their formation and their future.
Label Interview: Haum Entertainment
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We spoke with Vino and Alfan of Malang, Indonesia, based label Haum Entertainment, a key player in the global emo revival.
Artist Interview: D’angelo Casanas of Sugar Coat
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D'angelo of Sugar Coat talks about transitioning from writing for hardcore bands to writing for an indie band, his formative influences, and where the band might go in the future.
Artist Interview: Have Mercy
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Michelle caught up with Brian Swindle of Have Mercy to talk about the band's growth over the years and their new record 'Numb'
Interview: Really Rad Records
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We spoke with Garty Smith, founder of Really Rad Records, about the label's history, most consequential releases, and genre-agnostic roster.
Track by Track: KC Rae – ‘Think I’m Gonna Die’
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KC Rae sits down with us to explain what went into the writing of each song on her debut solo album 'Think I'm Gonna Die.'
Artist Interview: Ira Glass
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Elizabeth speaks with Chicago post-hardcore band Ira Glass about Mark Fisher, Hole, Jack Keruoac, and much more.
Artist Interview: ISOxo and Knock2
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As the SoCal DJs prepare for four sold-out nights at the Shrine, we learn a little bit about their live show preparations and friendship.
Track by Track: Phony – ‘Heater’
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LA's Phony just dropped their excellent new LP 'Heater,' and they sat down with us to break down all the tracks on the record.
Artist Interview: Wayside
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Loan speaks with Australian alternative rock duo Wayside about their forthcoming sophomore album 'What Does Your Soul Look Like' out on Friday
Artist Interview: Spiritual Cramp
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Loan speaks with frontman Michael Bingham about Spiritual Cramp and the San Francisco punks' debut self-titled album
Artist Interview: Dollar Signs
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Jami spoke with Dollar Signs about their new album Legend Tripping, their favorite cryptids, and spooky movies just in time for Halloween
Artist Interview: Rocket
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Zac speaks with LA indie rock band Rocket about their debut EP 'Versions of You,' out tomorrow
