Music
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In conversation with Solstice: redefining feminist punk
Solstice is reworking the long-standing definition of “Riot Grrrl,” purely by existing. Solstice, an all-girl band from Asbury Park, New Jersey, was pieced together through the love of music and the collaboration of talented people. Made up of four girls, Milania (singer/guitar), Amelia (guitar), Harmony (bass), and Alexis (drums), Solstice currently identifies as a cover…
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REVIEW — e.lissa faden’s “Just Might” is a grungy hello to Pride Month
In recent years, Pride Month has become more than just a half-assed and disregarded moniker for June, as queer individuals use the month to celebrate, honor, and revel in the beauty that is queer joy. Ignoring the disastrous attempts at corporate allyship (i.e., Target’s visually offensive Pride collection), art flourishes during June as artists align…
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In conversation with Luisa Wilson: music for the gloomy romantics of the world
From Memphis, Tennessee, singer, guitarist, writer, and pianist Luisa Wilson harkens back to soul, rhythm & blues, and jazz. Many would overthink this blend of genres, but Wilson turns it into art through her lyricism and smooth vocals. Named on 1883 Magazine’s “2026 Breakthrough Artists You Need On Your Radar” list, Wilson released her EP,…
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In conversation with PJM Bond: rejecting perfection in favor of humanity
In a world increasingly shaped by AI, Dutch singer-songwriter PJM Bond has made it his mission to reject it and embrace life’s imperfections — especially in his music. “What’s the point of listening to immaculately perfect pop songs?” he questioned. “By allowing mistakes to happen and by not focusing on perfection, I wanted my album…
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In conversation with Sam Slick: music at the center of life
Before becoming a father, Sam Slick had already built a family of his own through music. Over the years, the folk-rock musician surrounded himself with a close-knit band whose chemistry and collaboration helped shape the sound of his newest album, After the Dream, Before the Memories, turning years of songwriting into his most fully realized…
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REVIEW – ‘Still Life’ by Future Teens
Future Teens, a bummer-pop band from Boston, Massachusetts, just dropped their newest album titled Still Life. The band’s fourth album premiered on May 8 with Take This To Heart Records. With a 35-minute run time, Still Life exemplifies both similarities to their previous discography, as well as a newly settled sound, focusing on drum-driven songs…
