Live Coverage
Del Water Gap Comes Home to New Haven
Alivia S
Del Water Gap Comes Home to New Haven
Alivia S

Del Water Gap took the stage at College Street Music Hall in the lead Samuel's birth state of Connecticut to round out the American leg of his Chasing the Chimera World Tour on March 4, 2026. 

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Alivia S
Spike Fuck Befriends Los Angeles
Isabella Darisay
Spike Fuck Befriends Los Angeles
Isabella Darisay

Whether it was the beer or the lighting, the tinsel-walled stage shining onto Spike Fuck felt like a sort of hazy dream and an ideal way to hear these blunt yet burning songs live.

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Isabella Darisay
Resonant Strings and Conversational Cadence: Vision Arcade at City Winery
McKenzie Blasi
Resonant Strings and Conversational Cadence: Vision Arcade at City Winery
McKenzie Blasi

City Winery Boston, known for its intimate acoustics and wine-cellar aesthetic, hummed with a concentrated energy driven by the conversational atmosphere of Vision Arcade.

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McKenzie Blasi
Daya Ushers in a New Era in Toronto
Alex Stefan
Daya Ushers in a New Era in Toronto
Alex Stefan

Daya lights up Toronto’s West end on the Til Every Petal Drops tour.

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Alex Stefan

LIVE COVERAGE

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VOLUME 6 VOLUME 6
VOLUME 6
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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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Music Extras
Why ‘Almost Famous’ Still Defines the Live Music Experience
Why ‘Almost Famous’ Still Defines the Live Music Experience

Cameron Crowe’s Almost Famous isn’t just a movie; it is a seasonal mood.

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OTR’s Independent Stages for the Ages
OTR’s Independent Stages for the Ages

Shine a spotlight on the independent venues that are the heartbeats of communities across the continent.

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The Best Record Store Day Exclusive Vinyls and Where To Get Them
The Best Record Store Day Exclusive Vinyls and Where To Get Them

Record Store Day 2026 is here— here are the best picks of the year.

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It’s All Waiting There for You
It’s All Waiting There for You

When an artist rediscovers their love for music, you can feel it. Harry Styles. One Night in Manchester is living proof.

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MUSIC EXTRAS

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Music Reviews
Sydney Ross Mitchell Makes Heartbreak Heavenly in New Single “Pale Blue Eyes”
Sydney Ross Mitchell Makes Heartbreak Heavenly in New Single “Pale Blue Eyes”

Immerse yourself in Sydney Ross Mitchell’s achingly beautiful songwriting with her new single “Pale Blue Eyes.”

Jordan Joy Isn’t Ready for the Night to Be Over in Debut Single, “Don’t Kill the Vibe”
Jordan Joy Isn’t Ready for the Night to Be Over in Debut Single, “Don’t Kill the Vibe”

Jordan Joy breaks into the indie-pop scene with dreamy debut single, “Don’t Kill the Vibe.”

Sofia Isella’s ‘Something is a shell.’ is for the Sapiosexuals
Sofia Isella’s ‘Something is a shell.’ is for the Sapiosexuals

Sofia Isella’s visceral songwriting is on full display in her latest EP Something is a shell.

The Band Camino’s Single “Holly!” Is So Danceable
The Band Camino’s Single “Holly!” Is So Danceable

The Band Camino releases yet another electro-pop hit I can’t stop dancing to!

REVIEWS

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Interviews
The Beauty of Slowness with Fawn Ridge
The Beauty of Slowness with Fawn Ridge

On the quiet edge of the modern indie folk scene, the wistfully reflective Fawn Ridge lay the groundwork with their debut EP, Every Little Thing.

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Learning How To Be Kind with JULITH
Learning How To Be Kind with JULITH

Marking her debut EP, under her new name, JULITH sat down with Off The Record to talk everything from poetry, balancing life and music, and advocacy leading up to the release of This Is A Kindness.

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How Bella Litsa Surrenders To A Drastic Life
How Bella Litsa Surrenders To A Drastic Life

Bella Litsa sits down to chat about her debut album, Drasticism, and her pursuit after the beautiful mysteries that lie within the human experience.

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Chloe Star sets new Emergency Contacts with OTR
Chloe Star sets new Emergency Contacts with OTR

Chloe Star sat down to talk more about the release of her latest single, “Emergency Contact”.

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INTERVIEWS

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FESTIVALS

Festivals
Welcome Into Eric’s Backyard
Welcome Into Eric’s Backyard

Welcome into the world of Eric’s Backyard Film Festival, a DIY showcase for musicians, artists and filmmakers.

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Shaky Knees 2025: Day 3
Shaky Knees 2025: Day 3

Off the Record Recaps Day 3 of Shaky Knees

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Shaky Knees 2025: Day 2
Shaky Knees 2025: Day 2

Off the Record Covers Day Two Of Shaky Knees 2025

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Shaky Knees 2025: Day 1
Shaky Knees 2025: Day 1

Off the Record Recaps’ Day One of Shaky Knees 2025

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Karl the Fog Headlined Outside Lands 2025 and Let Some Other Bands Play Too
Karl the Fog Headlined Outside Lands 2025 and Let Some Other Bands Play Too

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.

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Inside the Heart of DIY at New Friends Fest
Inside the Heart of DIY at New Friends Fest

Spit, sweat, blood, and fists define the New Friends DIY’s community of strength, respect and love for hardcore.

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Minnesota Yacht Club 2025: Three Days of Heart, Heat and Harmony on Harriet Island
Minnesota Yacht Club 2025: Three Days of Heart, Heat and Harmony on Harriet Island

Minnesota Yacht Club continues into 2025 with amazing performances from local artists as well as amazing headliners, Hozier, Fall Out Boy and Green Day

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Hozier, Royel Otis, Clairo and more: Everything you missed at Gov Ball Day 3
Hozier, Royel Otis, Clairo and more: Everything you missed at Gov Ball Day 3

Everything you missed at Day 3 of New York’s Gov Ball.

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Olivia Rodrigo, Conan Gray, MARINA and more: Everything you missed at Gov Ball Day 2
Olivia Rodrigo, Conan Gray, MARINA and more: Everything you missed at Gov Ball Day 2

Day 2 of Gov Ball was filled with enough fun and festivites to last a lifetime.

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Jean Dawson, The Beaches, Role Model and more: Everything you missed at Gov Ball Day 1
Jean Dawson, The Beaches, Role Model and more: Everything you missed at Gov Ball Day 1

The inside scoop on Day 1, Gov Ball 2025.

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Final Day of Kilby Block Party Delivers Rain, Emotion, and an Electric Sendoff
Final Day of Kilby Block Party Delivers Rain, Emotion, and an Electric Sendoff

Shoegaze, singalongs, and a legendary EDM sendoff - Here’s what Kilby Day 4 had in store this year.

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Still Woozy, Goth Babe, and more Eugene’s First Over & Out Festival
Still Woozy, Goth Babe, and more Eugene’s First Over & Out Festival

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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MONTH BY MONTH

Monthly Recap
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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Monthly Music Recap: February ‘26
Monthly Music Recap: February ‘26

Though it was the shortest month of the year, we had our finger on the musical pulse this February.

Cover: Cardinals

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Monthly Music Recap: January ‘26
Monthly Music Recap: January ‘26

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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Monthly Music Recap: November ‘25
Monthly Music Recap: November ‘25

Hunker down for the holidays with November’s best new music.

Cover: moondoggy

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Latest News
Alt-Pop Sibling Duo Wasia Project Back with New Single “2515”
Alt-Pop Sibling Duo Wasia Project Back with New Single “2515”
Violet Grohl Releases New Single and Announces Debut Album
Violet Grohl Releases New Single and Announces Debut Album
Basement Announces First New Album in Eight Years
Basement Announces First New Album in Eight Years
Shaky Knees Drops Iconic Lineup for 2026
Shaky Knees Drops Iconic Lineup for 2026

MUSIC NEWS

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