rock
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In conversation with SYLVR: leaning into “nightmare pop” and embracing the strange
There’s something instantly intriguing about SYLVR (pronounced “silver”). This UK-Peruvian duo seems to have arrived fully formed, with a sound that feels less like a debut and more like recollecting your dream from a few nights ago. Made up of Jamie Thomas and Raquel Bartra, SYLVR’s sound lives somewhere between goth-pop and electronic haze. It’s…
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In conversation with Bobby Mahoney: playing in the key of Jersey
Since the early days of rock and roll, New Jersey has demanded greatness from its music scene, inspiring transformative acts like Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Skid Row, and My Chemical Romance. Now, Bobby Mahoney is answering the call. Growing up in East Brunswick, NJ, 31-year-old songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist Bobby Mahoney first began cultivating his…
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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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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…
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REVIEW — ‘Got it wrong’ by Claire Martine
On April 28, Claire Martine released her newest dreamy single, “Got it wrong.” Produced by Alejandro Flórez and Liam Hartnett, “Got it wrong” uses wistful, lo-fi-pop-adjacent beats accompanied by beautiful bass and guitar playing to describe how hard it can be to express yourself at the right times. Lyrics like, “Sorry about last night /…
