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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Soft Cell, The Art of Falling Apart [Super Deluxe Edition]
This six-disc collection expands upon the aggression, industrialism, and pernicious lyrics of the duo’s 1983 LP—a revenge, of sorts, on becoming pin-up darlings of the British new wave.
Miguel, Caos
The alt-R&B star’s fifth album embraces existential lyrical concepts to match its dusky jazz-electro sound, industrial ambience, and grouchy fuzzed guitars.
Just Mustard, We Were Just Here
The Irish noise-rockers throw stones at their shoegaze glass castle on their third LP, a heavy-padded experiment in hypnosis that manages to channel a sense of euphoric mania.
Mike LeSuer
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Maneka Walks Us Through the Angst and Unconsciousness of New LP “Bathes and Listens”
The former Speedy Ortiz and Grass Is Green guitarist takes us deeper into his fourth solo LP and debut for Topshelf Records.
October 29, 2025
Non-Musical Influences
5 Non-Musical Influences on Hannah Jadagu’s Calming New Album “Describe”
The NYC-based songwriter shares how ASMR, long drives, and more helped her assimilate to life in California during the making of her second LP, out now via Sub Pop.
October 28, 2025
First Listen
Liz Cooper Captures the Songwriting Process in Video for New Single “IDFK”
The track will appear on the songwriter’s newly announced LP New Day, which lands February 20.
October 28, 2025
First Listen
Ailbhe Reddy Announces New LP “Kiss Big,” Reveals the Record’s “Neurotic Heartbeat”
“So Quickly, Baby” lands ahead of the Dublin-based songwriter’s third record, out January 30 via Don Giovanni.
October 27, 2025
First Listen
Sugar World Explore a Blown-Out Digital Landscape with New Single “In Magazines”
The LA group hone their “digital Mary Chain thing” with a preview of their new record supercassettevision, expected out next year.
October 24, 2025
First Listen
The Nude Party Harness a Wild, Late-Night Energy on New Single “Carolyn”
The septet returns in 2026 with new LP Look Who’s Back.
October 23, 2025
First Listen
Saint Avangeline Retreats Into Nature in Video for New Single “Rain Dance”
The dream-pop artist will play NYC this weekend, with a homecoming show planned for November 1 in Atlanta.
October 22, 2025
First Listen
Elijah Wolf Spends a Day at the County Fair in Video for New Single “Texaco Lights”
The NYC-based songwriter returns with his first new single since launching his label Mtn Laurel Recording Co. in 2023.
October 22, 2025
First Listen
S.C.A.B. Share a Gruesome Tale of Love and Loss with Video for New Single “Star”
The jangle-punks will release their third album, Somebody in New York Loves You!, on November 21.
October 21, 2025
First Listen
Sophia Hansen-Knarhoi Endures a Dark Night of the Soul on New Single “My Mother and Me”
The London-based composer readies her debut album Undertow for a November 14 release via Ba Da Bing! Records.
October 20, 2025
First Look
Erin Durant Captures a Distinct Moment in Time with New “Fountain” Video
The track appeared on the songwriter’s Firetrail LP from earlier this year, which was produced by TV on the Radio’s Kyp Malone.
October 20, 2025
C.Y.M. (Vampire Weekend’s Chris Baio and Fort Romeau) Celebrate Debut LP with Video for Nana Collab
The newly released self-titled album also features collaborations with Cherry Glazerr, Day Wave, and SOLIS4EVR.
October 17, 2025
Playlist
Skullcrusher’s “And Your Song Is Like a Circle” Influences Playlist
Helen Ballentine shares how Cat Power, Yo La Tengo, This Mortal Coil, and more helped shape her second album, out now via Dirty Hit.
October 17, 2025
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Matt Pond PA and Anya Marina Celebrate Uncertainty on New Single “Are You Talking to Me”
The husband-and-wife songwriter duo plan to release a joint album in 2026.
October 17, 2025
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Ladytron Look to the Future on New Single “I See Red”
The UK darkwave trio shares their second single of the season just in time for Halloween.
October 16, 2025
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Buddie Confront Self-Care Culture on New Single “In the Glass Shell”
The grunge-pop group shares another taste of their new LP Glass, arriving November 7 via Crafted Sounds.
October 16, 2025
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Dinowalrus Chart Meteorological Change in Video for New Single “Light Rain”
The Brooklyn noise-rockers recently returned after a nearly decade-long hiatus with a string of new tracks.
October 15, 2025
First Listen
Lee Lewis Reimagines Nelly Furtado with Soulful “Maneater” Cover
The LA-based songwriter returns with his first new material since last year’s debut project Something Burning.
October 15, 2025
Track by Track
Hannah Frances Untangles Her Knotty New LP “Nested in Tangles”
The Chicago-based songwriter takes us track by track through her latest prog-folk project.
October 13, 2025
Non-Musical Influences
5 Non-Musical Influences on Avery Tucker’s Debut Solo Venture “Paw”
Formerly one half of Girlpool, Tucker shares how the TV series Nashville, his dog Dizzy, and other inspirations helped shape the record.
October 10, 2025
