Live Coverage
Passion Pit takes Chicago to a World of Dreams
Arianna Sanchez
Passion Pit takes Chicago to a World of Dreams
Arianna Sanchez

Passion Pit takes Chicago to a world of dreams and nostalgia at the Riviera Theatre.

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Arianna Sanchez
Fruit Bats Bring Toronto Through The Landfill
Alex Stefan
Fruit Bats Bring Toronto Through The Landfill
Alex Stefan

Fruit Bats play the Canadian debut of their latest album, The Landfill, at Toronto’s The Concert Hall

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Alex Stefan
Young the Giant Blossom in Los Angeles
Kate Kotlyar
Young the Giant Blossom in Los Angeles
Kate Kotlyar

Young the Giant bring their newest album, Victory Garden, to life at The Kia Forum in Los Angeles.

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Kate Kotlyar
Girl Tones Take Rock ’n’ Roll and Early Bedtimes Very Seriously
Claire Cole
Girl Tones Take Rock ’n’ Roll and Early Bedtimes Very Seriously
Claire Cole

The rock duo, Girl Tones is already looking forward to coming back to Nashville.

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Claire Cole

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
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
Essential Road Trip Albums for Your Summer Side Quests
Essential Road Trip Albums for Your Summer Side Quests

From landscape-inspired atmospheres to energy-upping anthems, here are some of OTR’s ultimate road trip records.

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If You’re in a Listening Slump, Read This Article
If You’re in a Listening Slump, Read This Article

Hi, Bored With My Music Library. We’re Off the Record.

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Queer Artists You Need to Hear Right Now
Queer Artists You Need to Hear Right Now

This Pride Month, we’re highlighting the queer artists in the indie, alt, and rock spaces who you need to add to your playlist.

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Carolina Bloom Music Festival Unveils Stellar 2026 Indie Lineup
Carolina Bloom Music Festival Unveils Stellar 2026 Indie Lineup
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REVIEWS

Music Reviews
Jack White’s ‘Frozen Charlotte’ is One Earworm After the Next
Jack White’s ‘Frozen Charlotte’ is One Earworm After the Next

On his seventh solo album, the patron saint of rowdy rock still knows how to capture attention.

Get a Tan to Burgundy’s Sweltering New Single “Sunbleach”
Get a Tan to Burgundy’s Sweltering New Single “Sunbleach”

Listen liberally 15 minutes before sun exposure; relisten after 80 minutes of swimming or sweating.

Mary in the Junkyard’s Debut Album ‘Role Model Hermit’ is Your Favorite Bedtime Story Retold
Mary in the Junkyard’s Debut Album ‘Role Model Hermit’ is Your Favorite Bedtime Story Retold

Mary in the Junkyard are inviting listeners into their hazy, introspective world with their debut album.

she's green Unlocks Moss Magic on 'swallowtail'
she's green Unlocks Moss Magic on 'swallowtail'

Minneapolis band she’s green proves to be a steady voice in the shoegaze scene as their new EP, swallowtail, shines with transcendent arrangements.

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Interviews
A Seat at the Kids Table with D.C.’s Rising Indie Pop Stars
A Seat at the Kids Table with D.C.’s Rising Indie Pop Stars

Ahead of their show at Washington’s Union Stage, the six-piece band invited Off the Record into their circle of musical mirth.

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For Opal — Beauty in the Noise
For Opal — Beauty in the Noise

Based out of New York City, alternative rock band For Opal breaks boundaries with their sound, juxtaposing heavy guitar driven arrangements with dreamy vocals. 

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And They Were Roommates: The Story Behind The Army, The Navy
And They Were Roommates: The Story Behind The Army, The Navy

The Army, The Navy on creative partnership and debut album, Fake Brave Life.

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Inside Conall Cafferty’s Honest Songwriting, Ahead of His Debut Album, ‘Blue and Black’ 
Inside Conall Cafferty’s Honest Songwriting, Ahead of His Debut Album, ‘Blue and Black’ 

Conall Cafferty on his songwriting & debut album, Blue and Black.

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INTERVIEWS

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Festivals
Everyone’s Welcome With BETWEEN FRIENDS: In Conversation at Gov Ball 2026
Everyone’s Welcome With BETWEEN FRIENDS: In Conversation at Gov Ball 2026

Between Friends at Gov Ball 2026.

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Del Water Gap, Role Model, Amyl & The Sniffers, Flipturn & More: Bonnaroo 2026 Day 3 + 4
Del Water Gap, Role Model, Amyl & The Sniffers, Flipturn & More: Bonnaroo 2026 Day 3 + 4

Inside Tennesse’s best festival, Bonnaroo 2026.

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Geese, Blood Orange, The Strokes & More: Bonnaroo 2026 Day 2
Geese, Blood Orange, The Strokes & More: Bonnaroo 2026 Day 2

Inside Tennessee’s best festival, Bonnaroo: Day 2.

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FESTIVALS

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 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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The Best of April '26
The Best of April '26

Welcome to a revamped monthly recap!

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Monthly Music Recap: March ‘26
Monthly Music Recap: March ‘26

Reflect on the musical tidings of March with this month’s music recap.

Cover: Lia Pappas-Kemps

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MONTH BY MONTH

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Latest News
Smidley Announces Third Studio Album, ‘Murphy Horse’
Smidley Announces Third Studio Album, ‘Murphy Horse’
Daisy Chain Fields: 2026’s All-Women Festival
Daisy Chain Fields: 2026’s All-Women Festival
Hinterland 2026: Must-See Artists and Activities
Hinterland 2026: Must-See Artists and Activities
Long Awaited Phoebe Bridgers Comeback Tour
Long Awaited Phoebe Bridgers Comeback Tour

MUSIC NEWS

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