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Video Premiere: Chalk Teeth Releases “Oscillopsia”

Ran Xu October 30, 2026

Oscillopsia is defined as a visual disturbance in which stationary objects are perceived as shaking, bouncing, wobbling, or oscillating. Los Angeles post-punk trio Chalk Teeth

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On Magic and Forever: Sitting Down with Loose Buttons

Ran Xu October 20, 2026

To be in a band is a powerful, heartbreaking, joyous, terrifying, beautiful thing. It’s also something that Eric Nizgretsky, lead vocalist of New York City-based

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The Dutch Kills debut “Boulder” at Mercury Lounge

Ran Xu October 8, 2026

Photo by Jenna Murray New York rock quartet The Dutch Kills are taking risks: with the recent release of single “Boulder,” they’re delving into a

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TT Fest II: Autumn Equinox + the Paper Moon Festival

Ran Xu September 24, 2026

By Torture Chambers A celebration of the Last Warmth of Summer, childlike wonder, a day of folk music and harmony turns into a punk celebration

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On Rockstars and Popstars: Sitting Down with Nautics

Ran Xu September 15, 2026

New York City is one of the few places where you will find yourself in the back corner of a dimly lit Italian restaurant on

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Music Discovery is Everything: A Playlist by Izzy Goldbow

Ran Xu September 11, 2026

Interview and words by Julie Woods On Friday, I sat down with Izzy Goldbow to talk about collaboration and trust, sampling from life, and his

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Photo Diary: Wolf Alice Live at Pier 17

Ran Xu September 3, 2026

Photos by Margot (@marg0ttt_)  English rock darlings Wolf Alice graced the Manhattan skyline on July 29, playing a sold-out show at The Rooftop at Pier

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Sorry releases “Tom Will Smack Your Ass”

Ran Xu August 19, 2026

North Londoners Sorry have never been ones to shy away from the eccentric and chaotic. Ahead of their set at Green Man Festival 2026, Sorry

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Less Can Be More: “Shimmy Ya” by Truman Flyer Review

Ran Xu August 14, 2026

Words by Lana Fleischli Photos by Amelia Debruge In the age of quick scrolls and oversaturation, Truman Flyer released the EP and music video Shimmy

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Interview: Dancing For Pleasure with Sam Reyne

Ran Xu July 22, 2026

Interview by Ran Xu / Photos by Yehoshua Sejour It’s a sunny afternoon in the midst of a heatwave when I meet Sam Reyne, but

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Sarah Meth releases “Horses”

Ran Xu July 11, 2026

London-based producer and singer-songwriter Sarah Meth returns with the release of “Horses,” a twinkling ballad that spins a tale of love and letting go. With

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Live Review: Dove Ellis and mary in the junkyard at Bowery Ballroom

Ran Xu June 2, 2026

This past weekend, The Dove in the Junkyard tour brought London’s Windmill scene to the Bowery Ballroom. Sunday was the second of two sold-out nights

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mary in the junkyard releases “New Muscles”

Ran Xu May 26, 2026

mary in the junkyard recently released “New Muscles,” the third single off of the South London rock trio’s anticipated debut album, Role Model Hermit. A

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