Live Coverage
Edgehill Brought Indie Rock Heroics to Philly
Brooke Shapiro
Edgehill Brought Indie Rock Heroics to Philly
Brooke Shapiro

The OTR favorites’ show at The Foundry was the fourth stop on their first headlining tour.

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Brooke Shapiro
Yard Act Brings A Little Music to Toronto
Alex Stefan
Yard Act Brings A Little Music to Toronto
Alex Stefan

Yard Act close out the North American leg of the You’re Going to Need a Little Music tour in Toronto.

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Alex Stefan
Los Angeles Goes All Out with Towa Bird
Kate Kotlyar
Los Angeles Goes All Out with Towa Bird
Kate Kotlyar

Towa Bird graced the El Rey Theatre with her presence on Wednesday night and made sure to bring the good vibes with her.

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Kate Kotlyar
Loathe Is No Stranger to Toronto
Alex Stefan
Loathe Is No Stranger to Toronto
Alex Stefan

Loathe rips through Toronto on their A Stranger to You North America Tour with a sold out show.

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Alex Stefan

LIVE COVERAGE

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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: Jane's Southern Soundtrack
Editor’s Essentials: Jane's Southern Soundtrack

The South is home to many exciting up-and-coming indie, rock, and alt acts. Explore the playlist here.

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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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Music Reviews
Unearthing ‘The Gem’ Became Julia Jacklin’s Hardest Feat
Unearthing ‘The Gem’ Became Julia Jacklin’s Hardest Feat

Julia Jacklin returns with a glimmering capsule of heartache and healing in her fourth studio album, The Gem.

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Weston Estate Pushes Their Sound Further on ‘Open Season’
Weston Estate Pushes Their Sound Further on ‘Open Season’

Weston Estate embraces big sounds, bold experimentation, and restless emotion on their long-awaited debut.

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Blondshell’s ‘Violins’ Finds Freedom On the Other Side of Loss
Blondshell’s ‘Violins’ Finds Freedom On the Other Side of Loss

The grunge-pop singer returns with her third album, Violins, on growth.

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‘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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REVIEWS

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Interviews
brookelen is Ready to Come Out of Hiding
brookelen is Ready to Come Out of Hiding

 Los Angeles-based artist brookelen discusses latest single, musical inspirations, and religious motifs ahead of their emotionally raw EP release, Dark Side of the Sun. 


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aron! On Too Close For Running
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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Unfiltered Energy, Studio Evolution, and Stage Diving: Inside the World of The Bends With Hayden Fields
Unfiltered Energy, Studio Evolution, and Stage Diving: Inside the World of The Bends With Hayden Fields

The Bend’s Hayden Fields on their debut album, If You Insist.

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Joshua Jensen Dreams in Song
Joshua Jensen Dreams in Song

Off The Record sat down with Joshua Jensen to talk hope, harmonies, and honesty through song.  

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INTERVIEWS

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Festivals
The Strokes, Twenty One Pilots, Gorillaz and more shake Atlanta up at Shaky Knees
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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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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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