Music

Poppy Injects Optimism Into Negative Spaces
Negative Spaces is one of Poppy’s heaviest projects to date, but there’s a thread of optimism running through the album: “You don’t know how bright the light is without the darkness,” she says. … read more

Punk’s Not Dead: An Interview with Olifer Rock Shop
Once a print shop, Olifer Rock Shop has evolved into more than just a punk merchandise store — it’s a thriving hub for local musicians and DIY artists. … read more

Soccer Mommy Pares Back for Evergreen
Even as Soccer Mommy’s album Evergreen circles these kinds of grief-filled emotions, it finds a way to render them that feels approachable. … read more

“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Grind”: Wormrot Has No Plans...
Ahead of their Salt Lake City stop at on May 11, Wormrot founding member Nurrasyid “Rasyid” Juraimi was kind enough to answer my fangirl questions. … read more

Is mercury In Your Orbit? We Talk Tour, Swarm The...
Not long after talking to Kerr and diving even deeper into her work, it becomes abundantly clear that she has a stake to claim. … read more

Gouge Away’s Christina Michelle on Coloring Outside the Lines
I had the privilege of learning a bit more from Christina Michelle on overcoming creative pressure, remaining authentic to oneself in creating art. … read more

Wicked Temple: 50 Shows in 15 Steps
In 2018, a band of many hats (or wigs) cemented the first stone in constructing the WICKED TEMPLE we know and love today. … read more

Hazlett Finds Harmony Between “Valley Low” and “Doing My Best”
While waiting to board a flight to start his North American headline tour Hazlett took the time to answer a few questions. … read more

Opening Our Ears with Senses Fail: New Jersey Vs. The...
It’s been 20 years since the iconic debut album Let It Enfold You introduced us to New Jersey post-hardcore/pop-punk band Senses Fail. … read more

Sean Baker’s Open Mic Manifesto
To Sean Baker, open mics are community—they are an outlet for new artists to practice and hone their skills. … read more