Tennessee-based Mercury showed off their delicate yet explosive noise-soaked indie rock finesse effortlessly before Colony House took the stage.
Langhorne Slim concluded the first leg of The Dreamin’ Kind Tour at The Basement East, the dive bar feel of the venue was the perfect setting for Slim’s fusion of rock n’ roll meets folk-Americana music.
Jadagu’s ethereal performance felt like the room had traveled back in time to the 2010s peak Tumblr era, teal lights and shadows brought on a nostalgic presence and dream-like aura.
Some artists simply get it right the first time. Here is a look into debut records that set the tone, raised the bar, and shaped what came next in music.
Throughout history, music and resistance have gone hand in hand. Here are a few alternative, rock, and folk songs with political undertones that you should listen to, if you’re not already.
In honor of Black History Month, OTR has put together a list of some exciting Black artists who should be on every indie lover’s radar.
Twenty-five years ago, The Strokes released their debut album, Is This It. Here’s a look back at this iconic record, a quarter of a century later.
The 21-year-old alt-pop artist’s new EP explores new chapters in his life and in his sound.
Buck Meek confronts his demons and surrenders to vulnerability, all while finding peace through rustic instrumentals that ring with a charming clarity.
Returning after nearly three years with her first concept album, Mitski beautifully contemplates the pressures of fame, isolation, and autonomy.
In this intimate interview, artist Evann McIntosh looks back on releasing their debut album MOJO as a teenager and how it helped them find confidence and community. As they get ready to drop their second album Fantasy Fuel, they share how their sound has grown and why this new chapter feels different.
In recent years, Swell Foop has cemented themselves as a rising force in the indie rock scene. Ahead of their debut album, the band discusses gender solidarity, DIY shows, and the state of artists today.
New York City based project, Ken Park is rooted in discovery, planting a stake into the vast NYC music scene with their self-titled debut EP, Ken Park.
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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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Though it was the shortest month of the year, we had our finger on the musical pulse this February.
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The return of fan favorite indie artists and rise of breakout voices are truly making it a Happy New Year.
Cover: Westside Cowboy
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Evan Honer brings everything to the table in Atlanta for his It’s A Long Road tour