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Artist Interview: Bloomsday
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Emma caught up with Iris James Garrison of Bloomsday to talk the group's newly reimagined version of "Phase" and reflect on their 2022 record 'Place To Land'
Artist Interview: Pauli Mia of Twin Princess
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Guest writer Elizabeth Phelan speaks with Pauli of Twin Princess about the band's upcoming LP 'Blood Moon.'
Interview: Heart Attack Man
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Luciano talks with Eric and Tyler of Heart Attack Man about Heart Attack Man's excellent new LP 'Freak of Nature' and what sets them apart from their contemporaries in the pop-punk scene.
DeeDee Doesn’t Mosh, But If You Want To, He’s Cool With It: An Interview With MSPAINT’s Jaguar Jester
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Grace chatted with DeeDee from MSPAINT about the band's danceable and dystopian 'Post-American,' the group's songwriting process, and unexpected items showing up in mosh pits
Video Interview: Fear Not Ourselves Alone
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The Queens punk band chat about Craigslist band posting, music blog rivalries, and keeping the local scene alive.
Artist Interview: Gabbo
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Hanson speaks with Gabbo about their new album 'Corn'
Artist Interview: waveform*
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Grace caught up with Dan Poppa and Jarrett Denner of waveform* to talk the band's writing process and their warm and lived-in new record 'Antarctica'
Artist Interview/Album Review: Greg Mendez – ‘Greg Mendez’
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A minimalist approach pays off for Greg Mendez on his gorgeous new self-titled record
Artist Interview/Album Review: Jeromes Dream — ‘The Gray in Between’
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Screamo pioneers Jeromes Dream are back, and their fourth LP 'The Gray in Between' is one of the most unfiltered, powerfully liberating post-hardcore albums of the year. Loan sat down with the band to discuss the record.
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 sophomore 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).
