ISSUE 3 WITH LAUNDRY DAY
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ISSUE 3 WITH LAUNDRY DAY ⋆
charli xcx dives into feelings in her lockdown lp, 'how i'm feeling now'
By Grace NiemiecDespite the success and critical praise of her last full-length release Charli in 2019, Charli XCX has not stalled on pushing the boundaries of pop in her newest LP how i’m feeling now. The British pop star, whose real name is Charlotte Aitchison, has not only enlisted some of the most creative producers in music but also recorded an entire project within lockdown due to COVID-19. Reflecting its name, the LP focuses on Aitchison’s current feelings towards her life and relationships given her current situation.
we’re “thriving” after listening to diet cig’s latest album
By Amy TangBased in New York, American indie rock duo Diet Cig consists of lead singer and guitarist Alex Luciano and drummer Noah Bowman. Together, the electric pair welcomed their sophomore album, Do You Wonder About Me? on May 1 and it feels more personal than ever.
bad suns' newest single "i'm not having any fun" takes a fun stance on relationships
By Sophia DenisonFollowing their 2019 album Mystic Truth, Bad Suns released the single “I’m Not Having Any Fun” in late April 2020. Vocalist and guitarist Christo Bowman explained in an interview that the inspiration for the track sprouted in the spring of 2018 amidst the creation of the album.
PREMIERE: dad sports tackles pre-relationship butterflies by going "out 4 a breather"
By Amelia Zollner“Do you know my name? I think you’re kinda cool,” Miguel Plante, the lead singer of the Ottawa indie pop band dad sports, questions in the group’s latest song, “out 4 a breather.” It’s a straightforward line, but it accurately sums up the contemplation and feelings of anxiety that ensue before asking someone out.
college rock group statehouse sings through anxiety in debut ep 'you know i should be leaving soon'
By Grace NiemiecThe members of the college rock group Statehouse are making a name for themselves through their introspective yet catchy tracks. The best way to summarize the group is with their own elevator pitch: “College rock for kids that have anxiety and still want to get their work done.”
'i told you i hated new york' takes readers on a brief journey through the music industry
By Sydney HiseAs pungent and honest as its title, Molly Hudelson’s I Told You I Hated New York recounts an 11+ year journey through writing and the music industry. Flipping through the book, which comes in just shy of 90 pages, felt like tearing a page out of Hudelson’s diary - and in some ways, I was.
rat boy makes some noise with single 'money on dust'
By Amy TangGoing by the stage name RAT BOY, 24-year-old Jordan Cardy is not to be confused with American indie band Ratboys, as he has made quite a name for himself in the U.K. From producing his own works on Soundcloud in his bedroom to being sampled on Kendrick Lamar’s “Lust” in his 2017 album DAMN, Cardy is not to be underestimated.
why harper's jar's 'thank you ancestor finger' is already the album of the year
By Livie AugustineMinneapolis natives Harper’s Jar—consisting of singer and guitarist Devin Ware, drummer Kyle Kennedy, and Bass instruments Alex Dunn—have been rocking the DIY scene for quite some time. Having already gained popularity in the scene from a handful of singles, the band decided to blow our minds with their debut album release.
everything will be 'ok' after listening to wallows' new single
By Amy TangIt’s been nearly a year since the release of Wallows’ debut album Nothing Happens, and, since then, fans have been patiently waiting for a new record from the Los Angeles-based band. Composed of vocalists and guitarists Dylan Minnette and Braeden Lemasters and drummer Cole Preston, the trio has come a long way from performing makeshift demos in their garages.
eliza and the delusionals' new ep creates a world of its own
By Jillian CoteFrom their debut EP in 2017 to the 2020 release of their new single “Pull Apart Heart,” indie rock group Eliza & The Delusionals has never been afraid to set themselves apart through bold sound and captivating lyrics. Their newest EP, A State of Living in an Objective Reality, is no exception to this phenomenon, as it explores the human experiences of melancholy, creation, and everything in between.