With 232 pages and an expanded 12″ by 12″ format, our biggest print issue yet celebrates the people, places, music, and art of our hometown, including cover features on David Lynch, Nipsey Hussle, Syd, and Phoebe Bridgers’ Saddest Factory Records, plus Brian Wilson, Cuco, Ty Segall, Lord Huron, Remi Wolf, The Doors, the art of RISK, Taz, Estevan Oriol, Kii Arens, and Edward Colver, and so much more.
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Photo by Michael Muller. Image design by Gene Bresler at Catch Light Digital. Cobver design by Jerome Curchod.
Phoebe Bridgers makeup: Jenna Nelson (using Smashbox Cosmetics)
Phoebe Bridgers hair: Lauren Palmer-Smith
MUNA hair/makeup: Caitlin Wronski
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Wisp, If Not Winter
Natalie Lu’s debut leans into the “pop” side of dream pop, exploring the double-edged sword of yearning with big builds and a combination of delicacy and pummeling sound.
The Armed, The Future Is Here and Everything Needs to Be Destroyed
The Detroit punks’ sixth album is a consistent, melodic post-hardcore assault, maintaining a relentless pummeling in defiance to the system as much as it is to their recent pop streak.
OK Cool, Chit Chat
The Chicago duo pull the strings taut on their emo-pop debut, adding piano passages, guitar theatrics, and other flourishes to their established college-radio-rock sound.
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Chappell Roan Returns with Video for New Single “The Subway”
A studio version of the recent live staple arrives ahead of the pop star’s recently announced set of dates in NYC, Pasadena, and Kansas City.
August 01, 2025
First Listen
Big Wild Tease New LP “Wild Child” with Phantogram Collaboration “Too Loud”
Jackson Stell’s third collection of electro-pop will arrive August 29 via Giant Music.
July 24, 2025
First Listen
The Happy Fits Succumb to Wild Abandon on New Single “Wild in Love”
The indie-pop outfit’s recently announced fourth album Lovesick drops September 19.
July 17, 2025
Peretsky Shares Video for “I Felt a Way” From New LP “It Doesn’t Get Cold in October Anymore”
The artist is currently on tour with Vildava.
June 25, 2025
Playlist
King Isis’ Songs of Catharsis Playlist
With their new EP Sirenity out now, the Oakland-based songwriter shares how Bright Eyes, Saya Gray, Lauryn Hill, and more helped shape the project’s emotional palette.
June 16, 2025
Kim Gordon Reworks “Bye Bye” with Words Censored by Trump Administration
Proceeds from the sale of “Bye Bye 25!” will be donated to reproductive rights nonprofit Noise for Now.
June 13, 2025
First Listen
Ya I Feel Ya Trudge Through Peaks and Valleys on New Single “Fallen Empire”
Ryan Immegart and Donald Horne of theLINE share their third track under the moniker alongside a trippy visual.
June 10, 2025
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Emotional Oranges’ Recent Rotation Playlist
Vali Porter shares what the alt-R&B duo has been jamming leading up to the release of their latest album, Orenjii.
May 16, 2025
Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross Announce Inaugural Future Ruins Festival
Composers set to perform include Questlove, John Carpenter, and Mark Mothersbaugh.
May 14, 2025
First Listen
bob junior Links Up with Kidsnot$aints. on New Track “eu te amo bebê”
The “simple and fun” recording will appear on Esteban Muñoz’s forthcoming friends, vol. 2, which drops May 23 via 777 Music.
April 25, 2025
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Damian Lazarus’ Pre-Coachella Playlist
Ahead of the house artist’s set this afternoon (and next Friday) at the Indio festival, he shares some of his favorite remixes and electronic sounds from his peers.
April 11, 2025
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Ava Maybee Explores the Mechanics of Toxic Friendships on New Single “Gold Star Sticker”
The LA-based songwriter’s debut EP Orange Drive will arrive on May 16 ahead of appearances at BottleRock, Warped Tour, and more later this year.
April 08, 2025
Fitz and The Tantrums Return with “Ruin the Night,” Announce Expansive Summer Tour
The band’s 31-date Man On The Moon Tour kicks off on July 24 in San Diego, CA.
April 03, 2025
Track by Track
Chloe Moriondo Takes Us on a Journey Through Heartbreak with “Oyster”
The indie-pop songwriter breaks down each track on her fourth album, out now via Public Consumption/Atlantic Music Group.
March 28, 2025
MARINA Has Her Sights Set on New Single “Cupid’s Girl”
The pop singer continues to establish her new era ahead of upcoming appearances at Coachella, Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, and other major fests.
March 21, 2025
Track by Track
Polly Money Walks Us Through Her Self-Releazing New EP “T-Shirt Nothing Else”
The collection of five queer indie-pop tunes recorded by the touring member of The 1975 is out now via CoolOnline.
March 21, 2025
Noah Cyrus and Fleet Foxes Team Up on New Track “Don’t Put It All on Me”
“I want my music to offer fans a sense of comforting, peaceful nostalgia,” the singer explained.
March 19, 2025
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Casper Allen & the Naturals Introduce Themselves on Debut Single “Damned Old Sun”
Blending elements of classic pop, Americana, and R&B, the trio plans to release their first EP in the coming months.
March 06, 2025
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Confidence Man’s M3F Pre-Fest Playlist
Before they hit Phoenix this weekend for the annual non-profit event, the Australian duo (who are also set to play FLOODfest SXSW next week) shares their current favorite electronic tunes.
March 04, 2025
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Flight Facilities’ Pre-CRSSD Festival Fuel Playlist
Hugo Gruzman and James Lyell share a few tracks to get us hyped for San Diego’s annual spring electronic music fest this weekend.
February 26, 2025
