Music

A raspy grunge track from Comet, Charlie Kaplan's new Americana daydream "Gas Station Bathroom," and another banger from Arms Length were some of our favorites this week. Check out the seven releases we loved on this week's roundup.

Luke sits down with Matt from Hurry to discuss his new LP 'Don't Look Back,' out today, and the enduring influence of '90s powerpop.

Check out Tuxis Giant's new single "I Saw the Light."

On 'Divine Inner Tension,' Hail the Sun turns in their most melodic record yet. Jazmin calls it 'phenomenal' –– read why!

Zac speaks with Sam of PONY about their new album 'Velveteen,' a record that sounds like summertime.

Four of our contributors (with different levels of Swift fandom) got together to discuss the phenomenon that is Taylor Swift: everything from the re-releases, to "Reputation", to her relative apoliticism.

The Maine’s self-titled is a midnight record, and Hope calls it one of the band's best yet.

Thom Bee from the pop punk-themed U.K. comedy duo shares the backstory for their show "Nobody Likes You When You're 33."

Morning Eagle processes unfulfilled expectations on their new shoegaze / alternative rock single "Royal Ivy"

Hope and Jazmin spoke to the founders of The Pretty Cult, Camp Punksylvania, My Grito, Gender Amplified, Fresh Meat Festival, #blkgrlswurld ZINE, and So Dreamy Music Festival in this feature that promotes creative companies run by people from marginalized communities.

Cleveland singer-songwriter Alex Field recently dropped his single "Carax Fever Dreams," and David details why it's worth your time.

The pop-punk-tinged debut LP from glaive, Teenage Halloween's new double single, and a new tune from Boston punks Rebuilder were some of our favorites this week. Check out all eight releases we deem essential listening.

Full Blown Meltdown grapple with motivation and mental blocks on "Nothing Matters Anyway," the first single off their upcoming debut 'Mollify'

Spirit Night reflects on a life of anxiety, depression, and loss on the triumphant, fantastic 'Bury The Dead'

Guest contributor James Jaskolka reflects on the legacy of short-lived Wilkes-Barre emo group In Writing and their seminal 'Tabula Rasa,' ten years after its release.