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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The Los Angeles Issue
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Fly Anakin, (The) Forever Dream
The Virginia rapper’s guest-filled latest is a stellar collection of bright, diverse, and downright gorgeous hip-hop that’s so light-on-its-feet it can sometimes feel like it’s sweeping you off yours.
Tennis, Face Down in the Garden
The husband-and-wife duo calmly issue forth their always whimsical yet never overly precious musical blend of psych-tinged indie-pop from start to finish on their seventh and final LP.
Sarah Mary Chadwick, Take Me Out to a Bar / What Am I, Gatsby?
The deep crevices of profound dependence live within the Melbourne-based songwriter’s every word and melody throughout her grayly comic and experimentally recorded ninth album.
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First Listen
Alivenique Dedicates Her New Single “Year of the Statement” to the Provocateurs
Ali Beletic shares the radio-rock-by-way-of-hyperpop title track from her forthcoming album.
February 25, 2022
Floating Room Contemplates Arson on Pop-Leaning New Single “Firetruck”
The single arrives ahead of Maya Stoner’s new EP “Shima,” which drops November 12 via Famous Class Records.
November 01, 2021
Nylon Smile Give Themselves Away on Double-Single “Conduit” and “We Don’t Need a Reason”
The tracks from LA-based multi-instrumentalist Nikolas Soelter arrive with a brief Q&A.
September 28, 2021
Boy Scouts Ruminate on Anxiety and Community on New Single “A Lot to Ask”
The track arrives today alongside a playful visual and a brief Q&A with frontperson Taylor Vick.
September 21, 2021
Flower Crown Step Out of Their Comfort Zone on Infectious New Single “The Billy”
The Pittsburgh dream pop collective’s third album “Heat” arrives September 24 via Crafted Sounds.
September 02, 2021
The Convenience Give Up Control in Their “Accelerator (Pts I + II)” Video
The Video Age members’ debut LP “Accelerator” is out October 22 via Winspear.
August 25, 2021
Rave Ami Come to Terms with Consumerism on New Single “Saints on Silver”
The self proclaimed loudest rock ’n’ roll band in Pittsburgh tease their new single, which officially drops tomorrow.
August 17, 2021
In Conversation
In Conversation: Foxing Embrace Pop While Pondering the Universe
Conor Murphy talks inspiration and collaboration ahead of the release of “Draw Down the Moon.”
August 05, 2021
Le Pain Introduce Their Mid-Century Charm with “Troisième Groupe”
Featuring members of Yucky Duster and Public Practice, the LA-based group’s debut album will arrive later this year.
July 20, 2021
BRNDA Turn Their Frustration Into a Game Show on New Single “Perfect World”
The D.C. punks’ new album “Do You Like Salt?” arrives August 20 via Crafted Sounds.
July 15, 2021
Reviews
Olivia Kaplan, “Tonight Turns to Nothing”
The LA songwriter’s debut feels more indebted to Hollywood’s dingy strip malls than the city’s striking natural setting or skyline.
July 14, 2021
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Dean Blunt, “Black Metal 2”
At once earthy and metropolitan, “Black Metal 2” is as enigmatic as the best records in Blunt’s discography.
July 07, 2021
Reviews
Sweet Trip, “A Tiny House, in Secret Speeches, Polar Equals”
The Bay Area underground favorites’ first album in over a decade is their stiffest, most familiar release to date.
June 15, 2021
Reviews
Pardoner, “Came Down Different”
Snarky and self aware, depressed but electrifying, this record’s heady songwriting contains multitudes.
June 03, 2021
Noah Britton Enlists Phil Elverum on the Somber, Heartfelt “Wings”
The single arrives ahead of Britton’s “I Love You” EP, which drops June 18.
May 18, 2021
Reviews
Body Meat, “Year of the Orc”
The latest EP from the Philly glitch-pop experimentalist is like Mentos in Diet Coke.
May 04, 2021
In Conversation
In Conversation: Crumb Talk Making Colorful Music in Dark Times
The Brooklyn-based four piece on their newly released second LP “Ice Melt” and staying independent.
May 03, 2021
Reviews
Moontype, “Bodies of Water”
The Chicago trio’s knack for uplifting lyricism and energetic arrangements sets them apart from their peers.
April 12, 2021
Reviews
Lunarette, “Clair de Lunarette”
Released at the dawn of a verdant, hopeful spring, this debut EP shimmers with the golden glow of nostalgia.
April 07, 2021
Reviews
Jane Inc., “Number One”
The solo debut from U.S. Girls’ Carlyn Bezic packs a glamorous punch while simultaneously flaunting an ominous energy.
March 24, 2021
