Live Coverage
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
Culture Wars Return to Toronto on Headlining World Tour
Alex Stefan
Culture Wars Return to Toronto on Headlining World Tour
Alex Stefan

Culture Wars return to Toronto’s The Mod Club on their headlining World Tour.

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Alex Stefan
Turnstile Gives Toronto An Unforgettable Night On The ‘NEVER ENOUGH’ Tour
Olivia Garby
Turnstile Gives Toronto An Unforgettable Night On The ‘NEVER ENOUGH’ Tour
Olivia Garby

Turnstile returned to Toronto after 3 years and delivered their sensational ‘NEVER ENOUGH’ set.

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Olivia Garby
Autumn Drive Rules The World: The Boys Takeover The Sinclair
McKenzie Blasi
Autumn Drive Rules The World: The Boys Takeover The Sinclair
McKenzie Blasi

Autumn Drive debuts new tracks and plays old fan favourites in headlining Cambridge show.

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McKenzie Blasi

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: 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
“Keep You” Sounds Like The Leaves Are Changing
“Keep You” Sounds Like The Leaves Are Changing

Emma Ogier gives us the perfect soundtrack for the bittersweet end of summer.

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Kids Table Invites Listeners to Join the ‘3AM Club’ with Indie Pop Charm
Kids Table Invites Listeners to Join the ‘3AM Club’ with Indie Pop Charm

The D.C.-based band’s debut album is an introduction to the group’s lovable ethos.

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The Linda Lindas are Older and Angrier Than Ever in New Album, ‘GOTTA GET OUT’
The Linda Lindas are Older and Angrier Than Ever in New Album, ‘GOTTA GET OUT’
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Launched Into Rotten Paranoia: Porch Light’s Latest Singles
Launched Into Rotten Paranoia: Porch Light’s Latest Singles

Ahead of their debut album, Porch Light’s new singles give us a taste of what we can expect to hear from it.

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REVIEWS

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Interviews
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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Day We Ran Is About To Be Your New Favorite Band
Day We Ran Is About To Be Your New Favorite Band

The band of three brothers bring nostalgia to life with their expansive and longing sound.

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Magnus Ferrell Makes His Live Performances A Party For Everyone
Magnus Ferrell Makes His Live Performances A Party For Everyone

Delighting the audience with a glowing and groovy set, Magnus Ferrell left a lasting impression at Outside Lands.

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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
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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Smidley Announces Third Studio Album, ‘Murphy Horse’
Smidley Announces Third Studio Album, ‘Murphy Horse’

Murphy Horse is set to drop Sept. 25, with lead single “Capstone” out today.

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MUSIC NEWS

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