Sam MacPherson played his 4th annual Stone Pony hometown show to a crowd of friends, family, and adoring fans.
One of the most prominent artists in the alternative folk scene, Greg Freeman, landed at The Blue Room at Third Man Records in Nashville.
The Lemonheads make a stop at Chicago’s Thalia Hall on their Love Chant tour.
LIVE COVERAGE
Grab your favorite pair of headphones and explore six underrated indie and rock albums from the 2020s so far.
While music flips us upside down into the cursed town of Hawkins, its power also manifests as a weapon to defeat evil and embrace what makes each of us a superhero in our own right.
Here are some of the best performances from triple j’s Like A Version program this year.
Sick of the same, tired holiday music blasting through the supermarket speakers or your mom’s Alexa while she’s getting the ham ready for Christmas dinner? This playlist is sure to push Rudolph and Frosty the Snowman into the pit, blending alt-rock, pop-punk, and emo takes on the season.
MUSIC EXTRAS
Whitney Whitney indicates the start of a new chapter by delivering “Isabelle,”a hypnotic, pop ode about hating a friend’s girlfriend.
Experimenting with electronic and synth-pop beats, A Little Lucky puts a modern twist on groovy 70s classics and bubblegum-pop anthems.
Sofia Isella’s hard-hitting single “Above the Neck” doesn’t pull its lyrical punches.
REVIEWS
After hitting playlists, the screen and the stage in 2025, the indie rock band isn’t planning on stopping in 2026.
Alt-pop sensation Charlotte Sands sat down with Off The Record to talk about the release of her latest single, “one eye open” and the announcement of her upcoming album, Satellite.
Gerald Wicks talks adolescence, artistry, “here we go again,” and what’s next in his journey as a rising artist.
Alina Jakobson’s roots in music run deep, and that has affected every aspect of the musician that she is today. Check out what she has to say about her influences, songwriting process, and more!
INTERVIEWS
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Festivals
Welcome into the world of Eric’s Backyard Film Festival, a DIY showcase for musicians, artists and filmmakers.
Outside Lands 2025 delivered three days of surprise collabs, new music, and Bay Area magic—plus an unbilled headliner in Karl the Fog, who never missed a set.
Spit, sweat, blood, and fists define the New Friends DIY’s community of strength, respect and love for hardcore.
Minnesota Yacht Club continues into 2025 with amazing performances from local artists as well as amazing headliners, Hozier, Fall Out Boy and Green Day
Shoegaze, singalongs, and a legendary EDM sendoff - Here’s what Kilby Day 4 had in store this year.
Eugene’s first ever Over & Out Festival was a success, the day filled with music from Still Woozy, Goth Babe, Dana and Alden, Verb8im, and Miss Mia.
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MONTH BY MONTH
Was this the year’s best month for indie, alternative and rock music? Maybe.
Cover: Boyish
Nourished by Time, Wolf Alice and more contributed to summer’s musical victory lap.
Cover: Nourished By Time
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The Stripers play their first ever sold out show under the lights of New York’s Mercury Lounge.