The Linda Lindas Are Earnestly Edgy on ‘No Obligation’
The Linda Lindas voice the trials inherent to growing up in a society that devalues perspectives of the young, the feminine, and the ‘different’.
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Pale Waves Put Forth Another Solid Effort on ‘Smitten’
Pale Waves ride nostalgia like they were old enough to have lived it. Whether their mimicry is incidental or purposeful, Smitten is another enjoyable record.
Jimmy Eat World’s Emo Classic ‘Clarity’ at 25
Jimmy Eat World’s career has looked increasingly like that of bands they admire. They keep a devoted fan base happy with incendiary, hit-packed live sets.
What the Wonder Years’ ‘The Greatest Generation’ Means to the Rest of Us
The Wonder Years’ The Greatest Generation is a vulnerable document of the struggle of living with pain and suffering and the desire to overcome it through loving relationships and empathetic communities.
Fefe Dobson Is Sick With Emotion Over First LP in 13 Years
Pop-punk’s Fefe Dobson returns with her first new album in 13 years this Friday. She chats about Emotion Sickness and her growth as an artist.
Ranking the Sum 41 Albums: From Pop-Punk to Thrash Metal
With eight records across a 27-year discography, each of Sum 41’s albums have ranged widely in style from pop-punk to thrash metal.
Chief State Address the Use of “Metaphors”
Vancouver pop-punk and Chief State address the use of “Metaphors” on their latest single from their debut full-length album due out in 2022.
Halsey Offers Stellar Work Despite Iffy Production on New Album
Halsey’s If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power contains enough magic to be infectious. It’s an ambitious work by an artist exploring aesthetic possibilities.