Return to Dust bring authentic rock and roll to Toronto’s Velvet Underground.
Orla Gartland closes out her North American tour with a sold out show at the Troubadour in Los Angeles, California.
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MUSIC NEWS
The Dublin band Inhaler returns with a new single exploring the complexities of love. The title track of their anticipated third album, "Open Wide" covers new ground for the indie rock band.
The indie-rock singer gets existential in his sixth studio album.
Nilüfer Yanya works with talented producers in electronica on four handpicked songs from her indie album released earlier this year, My Method Actor.
Ruel’s new single “Made It Awkward” is something a lot of us can relate to— it contemplates heartbreak, disappointment and letting go.
Even in the year of pop acts going country, Gwen Stefani seemed like an unlikely face to join in on the fun. Sure, she married Blake Shelton in 2021, but how could the former No Doubt frontwoman and early aughts pop goddess possibly abandon her brilliant knack for quirky ska gold and creamy smooth pop magic?
Poppy surges to the top with highly anticipated metalcore album “Negative Spaces”
English rocker Sam Fender makes his return with a new single titled after his forthcoming third album ‘People Watching.’
With the weight of the world on her back, BENEE expresses her concerns with the ruthless industry she’s a part of in a pop-laced track.
Indie musician vendor’s debut EP ‘been there before’ is a testament to the old adage that experience is the best teacher and proof that listening to a song is the second-best.
cover art by Victoria Davidoff @vavidov
Wonderbug is stepping onto the playing field with their catchy, debut EP.
Alice Phoebe Lou has released a new single written during her time on Clairo’s Charm tour.
REVIEWS
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MUSIC EXTRAS
From iconic collabs to timeless tunes, here are some addicting tracks — pop and beyond — that defined Off the Record’s 2024.
Fresh faces in indie, alt and rock made their mark on the industry this year with undeniably strong debuts.
It is safe to say that some albums truly demand to be heard in full. Whether they are concept albums with sweeping narratives or collections rooted in sonic and thematic exploration, these works hold a special place in my heart. Allow this playlist to serve as a mere peek into some of these worlds and consider it an invitation to step fully into them.
FESTIVALS
Hopeless Records brought historical relics (to tour around the country soon) to the perfect test crowd, the When We Were Young Fest attendees eager to consume every element from artists performing in the festival and adjacent.
Jed of Melrose Avenue, the newest sign to Hopeless Records, said, “It felt like a nostalgic dream coming true for a couple hopeless Aussie kids to be in the room with day one icons like Sum 41 and Bayside.” Heading out of the eclectic museum, Hopeless Records reclaimed they’re hopelessly devoted to us, as we are with them.
Daisy Grenade on what it means to be a woman in the punk scene.
INTERVIEWS
Singer-songwriting duo Jeremy Zucker and Chelsea Cutler discuss the interwoven connection of friendship and music during the writing and production process of their latest studio album, brent iii.
Lunar Moth are master experimenters of all sorts of delicious sounds, read about their album “Stranger” here and more!
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Indiana native Noah Sties lights up The Brass Rail, energizing the space with an upbeat indie sound.