From the first jagged guitar strum, “Threshold” sinks its teeth in and doesn’t let go.
Portland’s alt emo newcomers Moments Of may be stepping out with their debut, but they already sound like a band with something important to say.
by Leslie Sherman Tagged With: 2025, emo, indie rock, new music, new release, New Single, Pop, Punk, singer, songwriter, United States
by KC West Tagged With: 2000s, Florida, Melodic Punk, Punk
by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman Tagged With: Maryland, Punk, Rock, rockabilly, United States

Looking to satisfy your need for some energetic, energizing, punk-psycho-rockabilly?! Look no further than Ali and the Hilljack Stompers‘ latest release, Made In Exile. In this interview spotlight, I chat with members of the band about dream collabs, the new projects, AI in music, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. Made […]
by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman Tagged With: Alternative, Florida, garage, Punk, shoegaze, United States

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Las Nubes about the latest release, AI in music, dream collabs, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. This AI thing is getting way out of control. I have students using ChatGPT to write death metal songs about country music…and country songs about being sad. […]
by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman Tagged With: indie rock, Punk, punk rock, Rock, United Kingdom

KickBoy are the chaotic “milk-punk” 5-piece from South London, brewed with influences of The B-52’s, Parquet Courts and The Garden. They invite you into their bizarre world of diverse punk flavours. In this interview spotlight, I chat with KickBoy about their latest project, AI in music, dream collabs, and more. The band will be touring […]
by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman Tagged With: Acoustic, acoustic rock, Europe, Poland, Punk, punk rock

In this interview spotlight, I chat with Przemysław Tymiński who is behind the project poto&aby. We discuss AI in music, dream collaborations, motivations, and more. Full Q&A along with links and music below. This AI thing is getting way out of control. I have students using ChatGPT to write death metal songs about country music…and […]
by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman Tagged With: New York, New York City, Pop, pop punk, Punk, Rock, singer, songwriter, United States

Sarah Bernstein has risen to new heights with single “Loser of the Year.” A departure from previous works, Bernstein meticulously crafted a composition that authentically captures the essence of early 2000s angsty pop-rock, drawing inspiration from iconic influences such as Fall Out Boy and the Freaky Friday (2003) soundtrack. The song has been aptly described […]
by Joshua (J.Smo) Smotherman Tagged With: indie rock, Pop, pop punk, Punk, punk rock, Salt Lake City, United States, Utah

Brea Fournier & the Dream Ballet’s album Manic Pixie Dream Girl! album boldly challenges and redefines the stereotypical portrayal of its titular character, delving into the struggles of self-perception and societal expectations and infusing a feminist perspective into their pop-punk sound. Through a dynamic exploration of the character’s inner monologue, the music captures her journey […]
by Leslie Sherman Tagged With: Alternative, Ireland, post punk, Punk, Rock, songwriter, United Kingdom

Tadgh Billy King’s latest alt-rock single, “breathe out,” is a captivating exploration of relationships and the challenging process of letting go. The Dublin-based artist delves into the complexities of human emotions, offering a visceral and emotive experience through his music. The song opens with a powerful combination of thick and visceral basslines, setting the stage […]
by Leslie Sherman Tagged With: chief inspector, noir, Punk, singer, songwriter, United States

Stephen Jaymes is a Los Angeles based singer songwriter, producer, and multi/instrumentalist. His brand new folk punk noir, “Chief Inspector,” charters the story of a detective who becomes hunted down and eventually becomes the victim of his earlier desire to “lock a part of himself up.” “I didn’t know what I was writing at first, […]
