#Black Belt Eagle Scout

Wrestling with "Sad Girl Indie" and the Limits of Rawness

Their conversation revealed an uncomfortable...

Annie Parnell

RSVP HEREHonduras livestream via Launch and MORE!

Since 2012, they've recorded tons of catchy '70s influenced power pop tunes that ooze with New York City lore, and have filmed many of their own music videos. They've played hundreds of shows in Brooklyn DIY spaces,...

Tarra Thiessen

RSVP HERELydia Loveless Streams Career Spanning Set via NoonChorus + MORE

It's no question the past four years have drastically changed our lives, and alt-country staple Lydia Loveless is no exception. Last Friday (9/25) marked the release of Loveless' first album in 4 years, titled Daughter. The making of the record coincided with the parting from longstanding label...

Tarra Thiessen

AF 2019 IN REVIEWOur Favorite Albums and Singles of The Year

Lizzo press photo by Luke Gilford, courtesy of Atlantic Records. Every year I keep a running list of new album releases. The idea is that I'll have new stuff on my radar, along with a go-to playlist if I'm feeling adventurous (or bored) and want to hear something new. This year that list grew to...

Lindsey Rhoades

Lucius at Mt Hood - credit Heather Binns

FESTIVAL REVIEWHighlights from Pickathon 2019

I’m somewhat of a veteran outdoor music festivals—growing up in Seattle, my hippy musician parents would tote me around to local festivals like Folklife and Bumbershoot, and several summer music camps throughout the west coast. By ten years-old, I was well-acquainted with dusty Birkenstock-clad...

Alexa Peters