Live Coverage
Phoebe Bridgers Starts Autumn in Chicago
Arianna Sanchez
Phoebe Bridgers Starts Autumn in Chicago
Arianna Sanchez

It was a crisp autumn evening this past Friday when Phoebe Bridgers took the stage for two nights at Chicago’s United Center.

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Arianna Sanchez
Suki Waterhouse Takes Toronto On A Trip To ‘Loveland’
Olivia Garby
Suki Waterhouse Takes Toronto On A Trip To ‘Loveland’
Olivia Garby

Alt pop singer Suki Waterhouse brought the ‘Loveland’ Tour to Toronto for her biggest headline show to date.

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Olivia Garby
Gurriers Bring Irish Punk to Baltimore
35mmrock
Gurriers Bring Irish Punk to Baltimore
35mmrock

Gurriers stop in Baltimore before the release of their upcoming album, Nobody’s Coming to Save You.

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35mmrock
Lucy Dacus Leaves Forever On The Stage At The Hollywood Bowl
Natalia Pfeiffer
Lucy Dacus Leaves Forever On The Stage At The Hollywood Bowl
Natalia Pfeiffer

Lucy Dacus says goodbye to Forever Is A Feeling.

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Natalia Pfeiffer

LIVE COVERAGE

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Dive deep into the heart of indie, alternative, and rock music and go Off The Record. Volume 6 and Volume 7 out now.

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Volume 6 of Off the Record featuring cover artist Jake Minch. 70+ pages off exclusive content with talented contemporary musicians including, Sydney Rose, hey, nothing, Edgehill, Daundry and more.

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VOLUME 7 - Digital Download
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Volume 7 of Off the Record featuring cover artist Friko.

50 pages of exclusive content, including “Friko: Choosing Hope, Anyway,” an in-depth feature exploring the band’s evolution and the emotional landscape behind their latest record Something Worth Waiting For. This issue also features a curated selection of artists chosen by Friko—highlighting musicians they are currently listening to and want to help amplify.

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MUSIC EXTRAS

Music Extras
Editor’s Essentials: Brooke’s Mid-Atlantic Soundtrack
Editor’s Essentials: Brooke’s Mid-Atlantic Soundtrack

From the Jersey Shore to the Potomac River, explore some local Mid-Atlantic acts to know with OTR.

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What’s the Song of the Summer for 2026? Here Are Our Picks
What’s the Song of the Summer for 2026? Here Are Our Picks

What is 2026’s song of the summer? You’ve got your opinion. And we’ve got ours.

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They Have Indie-Pop in Cyberspace: The World of isobel
They Have Indie-Pop in Cyberspace: The World of isobel

Get lost in the digital world and mind-blowing sounds of rising indie art-pop artist, isobel.

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Local Artists to Know: Midwest
Local Artists to Know: Midwest

Explore the music scene of the Midwest with OTR’s picks for up-and-coming local acts.

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Music Reviews
Pylon is Raw, Raging, and Beabadoobee's Best Yet
Pylon is Raw, Raging, and Beabadoobee's Best Yet

Pylon speaks not only to Beabadoobee's authenticity as an artist but also to the elevation of her craft.

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Boy Harsher’s ‘GET MEAN’ Wants You To Dance Through the Darkness
Boy Harsher’s ‘GET MEAN’ Wants You To Dance Through the Darkness

The dark wave duo’s first major label release is a synthesized journey of heartbreak and discovery.

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Aubory Bugg’s Confessional Debut is a Testament to What Once Was and What’s Yet to Come
Aubory Bugg’s Confessional Debut is a Testament to What Once Was and What’s Yet to Come

Nashville-based rising star lays their heart out on the line in debut “i think i had something once'.‘

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After’s Individuality Shines Through Their Nostalgia on ‘Fell Asleep in the Sun’
After’s Individuality Shines Through Their Nostalgia on ‘Fell Asleep in the Sun’

After brings a unique, fresh version of their nostalgia-driven sound to their debut album, Fell Asleep in the Sun

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REVIEWS

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Interviews
aron! on Too Close For Running!

aron!’s debut album features layers of inviting vocals, delicate guitar riffs, and an intriguing variety of chord progressions across its 36-minute runtime.  

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Finding Their Groove: How Autumn Drive Is Balancing Growth, Tour Life, and New Music
Finding Their Groove: How Autumn Drive Is Balancing Growth, Tour Life, and New Music

Autumn Drive continues to demonstrate that clear ambition and authentic camaraderie are a powerful combination.

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ivri Turns Up The Noise
ivri Turns Up The Noise
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Hannah Cole is More Confident Than Ever
Hannah Cole is More Confident Than Ever

Off the Record caught up with the alt-rock artist ahead of the release of her debut album, Switchbacks.

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INTERVIEWS

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Festivals
Behind the Horns and Riffs: A Conversation with Ax and the Hatchetmen
Behind the Horns and Riffs: A Conversation with Ax and the Hatchetmen
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Give 'Em Hell': Foxtide on Tour Life, Pre-Show Rituals, and Evolving Entropy
Give 'Em Hell': Foxtide on Tour Life, Pre-Show Rituals, and Evolving Entropy

Foxtide take on Carolina Bloom Music Festival.

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The Iron District's New Cultural Anchor
The Iron District's New Cultural Anchor

Inside the triumph of the inaugural, refreshingly community based festival Carolina Bloom.

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FESTIVALS

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CTRL + ALT + REPEAT

CTRL + ALT + REPEAT
Halfway to CTRL+ALT+REPEAT: Best Albums of 2026 (So Far)
Halfway to CTRL+ALT+REPEAT: Best Albums of 2026 (So Far)

Here are OTR’s picks for the best albums of 2026 (so far).

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Halfway to CTRL+ALT+REPEAT: Best Songs of 2026 (So Far)
Halfway to CTRL+ALT+REPEAT: Best Songs of 2026 (So Far)

We’re looking back on the best songs of 2026 (so far).

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CTRL+ALT+REPEAT 2025: Artists to Know
CTRL+ALT+REPEAT 2025: Artists to Know

Now that we’re done looking back on this year’s highlights, it’s time to ask: What does the music world have in store for 2026?

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Monthly Recap
The Best of August '26
The Best of August '26

Summer isn’t done yet, and neither are your favorite indie acts.

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The Best of July '26
The Best of July '26

In the wise words of Beach Bunny, “In July, the sun was high…”

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The Best of June '26
The Best of June '26

Happy summer, happy pride, and happy Phoebe Bridgers comeback to all who celebrate.

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The Best of May '26
The Best of May '26

Savor the sounds of summer’s start with May’s need-to-know releases.

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MONTH BY MONTH

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Latest News
Mission Bayfest Festival Returns with Sunny SoCal Vibes
Mission Bayfest Festival Returns with Sunny SoCal Vibes

Mission Bayfest returns to San Diego for its fifth year on October 16-18.

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The Countdown Begins for All Things Go DMV 2026
The Countdown Begins for All Things Go DMV 2026
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Turnstile Tap Elton John, Oklou, Slayyyter, and More for ‘Never Enough: Versions’ 
Turnstile Tap Elton John, Oklou, Slayyyter, and More for ‘Never Enough: Versions’ 

Turnstile announces NEVER ENOUGH: VERSIONS, set to release on August 28.

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The Bends Announce Debut Album, ‘If You Insist’
The Bends Announce Debut Album, ‘If You Insist’
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MUSIC NEWS

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