Live Coverage
The Recipe for the Magic of Meg Elsier
peyton mott
The Recipe for the Magic of Meg Elsier
peyton mott

Meg Elsier creates a golden musical recipe through distinct and bright vocals, rusty shoegaze references, and a dash of universally felt lyrics of existential growing pains.

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peyton mott
Sweet Pill is Gritty In Pink
Mia Barić
Sweet Pill is Gritty In Pink
Mia Barić

On Wednesday, June 11th, Gritty in Pink took over Gramercy Theatre in New York City, with current emo music powerhouse, Sweet Pill, headlining.

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Mia Barić
Indie Legends Blonde Redhead return to Chicago
Matthew Aguinaga
Indie Legends Blonde Redhead return to Chicago
Matthew Aguinaga

Indie legends Blonde Redhead took the stage at Chicago’s premiere outdoor venue The Salt Shed on Monday night supporting Bloc Party on their 20 Years of Bloc Party tour.

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Matthew Aguinaga
Mannequin Pussy Takes on Gov Ball “After Dark”
Mia Barić
Mannequin Pussy Takes on Gov Ball “After Dark”
Mia Barić

On Saturday, June 7th, Mannequin Pussy graced the stage of the Warsaw in Brooklyn NY, with openers Deux Visages, to kick off Gov Ball’s day 2 of After Dark festivities.

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Mia Barić

LIVE COVERAGE

MUSIC NEWS

Music Reviews
Calum Hood embraces vulnerability with debut album “ORDER chaos ORDER”
Madison Avery
Calum Hood embraces vulnerability with debut album “ORDER chaos ORDER”
Madison Avery

5 Seconds of Summer bassist Calum Hood goes solo with new pop album

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Madison Avery
girlfriends Brings More of the Same With “LANDSLIDE”
Jack Kolpitcke
girlfriends Brings More of the Same With “LANDSLIDE”
Jack Kolpitcke

“LANDSLIDE” is an energetic anthem with enough dynamism that brings to focus the uncertainties of life and how it can crash into you without any expectation or preparation, leaving you in the fallout.

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Jack Kolpitcke
Ya aunty’s favorite boyband just released a new album: ‘SUPERBLOOM’
Nymisha Mattapalli
Ya aunty’s favorite boyband just released a new album: ‘SUPERBLOOM’
Nymisha Mattapalli

Weston Estate releases their highly anticipated EP, SUPERBLOOM, just in time for the summer.

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Nymisha Mattapalli
Finn Wolfhard Embraces Imperfection in Debut Solo LP
Brooke Shapiro
Finn Wolfhard Embraces Imperfection in Debut Solo LP
Brooke Shapiro

After leading bands like Calpurnia and The Aubreys, the Stranger Things star is seizing his own musical moment.

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Brooke Shapiro
yeule embarks into the ethereal in ‘Evangelic Girl is a Gun’
Logan Goettemoeller
yeule embarks into the ethereal in ‘Evangelic Girl is a Gun’
Logan Goettemoeller

Performance artist and visionary yeule builds an immersive industrial and electronic world in their fourth studio record, curating a beautiful collection of sound centered around an alternative rock style.

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Logan Goettemoeller
Miley Cyrus Surrenders Herself to Love in Latest Album ‘Something Beautiful’
Sullivan Jordan
Miley Cyrus Surrenders Herself to Love in Latest Album ‘Something Beautiful’
Sullivan Jordan

Something Beautiful takes you through a synth-pop world to explore feelings of love lost and found and the undeniable power that love holds over us all.

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Sullivan Jordan
Get Stuck on Maddie Ashman’s Sweet New Single “Toffee”
Seay Howell
Get Stuck on Maddie Ashman’s Sweet New Single “Toffee”
Seay Howell

If you’re craving a sweet start to summer, chew on Maddie Ashman’s new single “Toffee.”

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Seay Howell
HAIM’s “Take Me Back” Is A Love Letter To Who We Used To Be
Daniela Mireles
HAIM’s “Take Me Back” Is A Love Letter To Who We Used To Be
Daniela Mireles

“Take Me Back” by HAIM is a nostalgic and honest reflection on youthful mistakes, growth, and the bittersweet power of memory.

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Daniela Mireles
mgk’s “cliché” is Little More Than Cliché
Jack Kolpitcke
mgk’s “cliché” is Little More Than Cliché
Jack Kolpitcke

mgk’s new single, “cliché,” is a pop rock song fit for the radio, a little underwhelming and fitting for the theme of a cliché.

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Jack Kolpitcke
ROHAN’s “Fizzy” Turns Heartbreak Into An Explosive Sound
Daniela Mireles
ROHAN’s “Fizzy” Turns Heartbreak Into An Explosive Sound
Daniela Mireles

On “Fizzy,” ROHAN channels the chaos of a breakup into a raw, pop-rock anthem bursting with emotional honesty.

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Daniela Mireles
Jake Minch Leads Off Debut Album With “Fingers and Clothes”
Jackie Fortis
Jake Minch Leads Off Debut Album With “Fingers and Clothes”
Jackie Fortis

Fingers and Clothes - Jake Minch single cover

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Jackie Fortis
Ezra Furman learns to lose control in ‘Goodbye Small Head’
Arna Churiwala
Ezra Furman learns to lose control in ‘Goodbye Small Head’
Arna Churiwala

On Goodbye Small Head, Ezra Furman transforms breakdown into breakthrough, crafting a radiant, unhinged album about mysticism, madness, and the beauty of losing control.

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Arna Churiwala

REVIEWS

VOLUME 5 VOLUME 5
VOLUME 5
$16.00

Dive deep into the heart of indie, alternative, and rock music and go Off The Record. Volume 5 out now.

VOLUME 5 - digital download
VOLUME 5 - digital download
$6.00

MUSIC EXTRAS

Music Extras
‘All My Friends’ x Off The Record
‘All My Friends’ x Off The Record
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Lollapalooza 2025 is having an indie-alt takeover
Lollapalooza 2025 is having an indie-alt takeover

Lollapalooza presents a mixed bag of indie alt acts among their otherwise mainstream lineup.

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Skip the Flight This Summer and Check Out These Local-ish Music Festivals
Skip the Flight This Summer and Check Out These Local-ish Music Festivals

While some fans are willing to pay the price to witness the trendiest stars at the most iconic festivals, attending smaller, more local music events can not only spare your wallet the pain, but also introduce you to your new favorite acts. Photo by Nico Beauchamp.

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Austin Acts You Should Be Paying Attention To
Austin Acts You Should Be Paying Attention To

As a city busting out of the seams with music, it’s no secret that Austin has produced some incredible acts over the years. Read here to add a few to your rotation this spring.

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FESTIVALS

Festivals
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.

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.

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.

INTERVIEWS

Interviews
Walter The Producer talks “Lonely Cowboy” and late night music video shoots
Walter The Producer talks “Lonely Cowboy” and late night music video shoots

As per his name, Walter The Producer has perfected the art of production, and the proof is in his new EP “Modern Rock.”

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kyrie Talks Debut EP ‘ATTENTION’ And Leaning Into Authenticity
kyrie Talks Debut EP ‘ATTENTION’ And Leaning Into Authenticity

With the release of their debut EP ATTENTION, kyrie discusses the trials and errors that culminated into the five-track project. Photo by Valerie Loeblich.

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Who The Hell Is Nancy? This Band is Here to Tell You
Who The Hell Is Nancy? This Band is Here to Tell You

The Nancys discuss the hurdles jumped and self-discoveries made while putting together their debut EP. Cover photo by Eden Hetzroni.

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j solomon On The Labor of Love That Flourished Into ‘KILL THE ROCKSTAR’
j solomon On The Labor of Love That Flourished Into ‘KILL THE ROCKSTAR’

The new leading man of indie-rock has arrived. In light of his latest EP KILL THE ROCKSTAR, j solomon chats about the end of a rewarding chapter.

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MONTH BY MONTH

Monthly Recap
Monthly Music Recap: May ‘25
Monthly Music Recap: May ‘25

Car Seat Headrest, Wolf Alice and more return to the scene with music to prime your summer.

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April ‘25 Monthly Music Recap
April ‘25 Monthly Music Recap

Read all about the indie releases that showered the scene this month, planting the early sonic seeds of summer.

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March ‘25 Monthly Music Recap
March ‘25 Monthly Music Recap

Usher in the season of new beginnings with OTR’s guide to March releases.

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February ‘25 Monthly Music Recap
February ‘25 Monthly Music Recap

From indie rock treasures to folksy favorites, here are some of the best and most notable tracks that helped soundtrack OTR’s February.

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