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He’s “The People’s Champ,” and Also Mine
Quinn XCII's fifth album doesn't take flashy risks, but it does prove how much he's perfected his ...
A Slice of Indie Rock: “Crunchy Beach Rock”
I’ve always loved how often artists these days influence and build off of one another’s work. One of ...
People Never Change but Djo is Trying – How “DECIDE” Captures Joe Keery’s Growth as an Artist
Nearly a three years to the day after his first LP, Djo (Joe Keery) released his sophomore album on ...
Maya Hawke’s Album, MOSS, is Charming But Safe
Maya Hawke brings us the melancholic sound of late summer on her newest album, MOSS. Though its ...
Why “Midwestern Indie” Deserves a Subcategorization of its Own
I have always been obsessed with the role that geography plays in music, or more specifically, how ...
Cooling Off in the ‘Shade’ of Grouper’s New LP and Pondering the Significance of Progression
Shade, the newest album from Liz Harris—known popularly (or, I guess, “popularly” for fans of ...
Will Toledo’s Magnum Opus – a 10 Year Retrospective on ‘Twin Fantasy (Mirror to Mirror)’
Twin Fantasy (Mirror to Mirror), Will Toledo’s 2011 independent project under the name Car Seat ...
I’d Rather Die Than See Indigo De Souza Cry
WRVU gets an exclusive opportunity to cover press for the Nashville iteration of Indigo De Souza's ...
‘This Is About You’: Experiencing Heartbreak Through Breakup Songs
Amidst the chaos of music releases last week, a gem of a debut EP (named this is about You) was ...
‘Summer’s Over’ and You’re Alone: TV Girl and Jordana Collaborate Once More for Newest Album
Summer's Over is a 7-track album from indie pop band, TV Girl, and up-and-coming artist, Jordana ...
Bopping to Burnout: Jelani Aryeh is the Perfect November Soundtrack
On Sunday, we shifted our clocks back one hour, and if you’re anything like me, the time change has ...
Dijon’s Debut Album ‘ABSOLUTELY’ Will Absolutely Have You Hooked
Creating raw, genre-bending projects isn’t new to Dijon. Prior to his album drop, the Maryland-born, ...
Artistry, Desire, and Endurance: My Bloody Valentine’s ‘Loveless’–– 30 Years On
Listening to My Bloody Valentine’s Loveless for the first time is akin to your first trip on an ...
On Dancefloors, Daft Punk, and SOPHIE
There's something really visceral about a dance floor. It's where Madonna's Confessions were, where ...
Songs to Bring Nashville Home with You for the Holidays
Don’t have a significant other or tales of abounding academic success to bring home for winter break ...
Top 10 ~Indie~ Halloween Songs
That's right, it's SpOokY SeAsON. You're all dressed up with your best witches but have no clue what ...
Valley is Venturing Further into Pop, and It’s a Power Move.
Last Friday, October 23, Valley released their latest EP, sucks to see you doing better, and it is ...
BREACH by Fenne Lily: A Study in Solitude
Fenne Lily’s BREACH (yes, stylized in all caps) has the introspective late autumn musings we need ...
Sweetener is Ariana Grande’s Best Album. In This Essay I Will,
Sweetener. Ariana Grande’s first album following the tragic attack at the Manchester show of her ...
The World of Legendary Actors with Obscure Music Projects
Sometimes the Silver Screen just isn't enough. Some Actors can't satisfy their creative drive with ...