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Song Premiere: The Carolyn – “LBB”
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We're excited to premiere The Carolyn's fiery new single "LBB," the opener off their upcoming 'Harmful History' EP out in June.
Song Premiere: Runaway Brother – “Jumpin the Gunn (202x)”
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Check out Runaway Brother's re-recorded take of "Jumpin the Gunn" and read a brief Q&A with the band.
Artist Interview: Danz CM of ‘Synth History’
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The musician and mind behind the 'Synth History' Instagram page, zine and podcast talks favorite synths and dishes out DIY music advice.
Artist Interview: Initiate
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Loan speaks to Initiate guitarist Jack McTomney about the band's debut LP 'Cerebral Circus,' out today on Triple B Records.
Track by Track: LIES – ‘LIES’
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Mike and Nate Kinsella of LIES break down every song on their self-titled LP, out now on Polyvinyl.
The Alternative Guide to Being Safe (And Having Fun) At Live Shows
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Get in the pit and try to love yourself (and others).
Song Premiere / Artist Interview: MindsOne & RizzyBeats – “Overlord (Thoughts of a Madman)”
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Hanson speaks with MindsOne and Rizzybeats about the rerelease of 'The Time Space Continuum' and premieres a new take of "Overlord (Thoughts of a Madman)"
Artist Interview: Braid
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We sat down with Bob and Chris of Braid to look back on 'Frame & Canvas' in the wake of its 25th anniversary.
Video Interview: VISUALS
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Catching up with the Brooklyn-based trio at the release show for their video for "Delivery Man."
Song Premiere / Artist Interview: Big Loser – “Logistics”
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Americana punk band Big Loser is back with "Logistics," the latest single off their upcoming 'Left on Delmar Drive' EP out next month on Black Numbers.
Track by Track: Semaphore – ‘I Need a Reason to Stay’
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Siddhu of Semaphore breaks down every song on the band's latest record 'I Need a Reason to Stay'
Artist Interview: Softcult
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Drawing from personal encounters with misogyny, sexual assault, and abuse, Softcult use their music as a platform to speak out, and Loan caught up with the duo to discuss their new EP 'see you in the dark,' out tomorrow.
