Live Coverage
Of Monster and Men’s Bring The Mouse Parade to Brooklyn
Siri Kodu
Of Monster and Men’s Bring The Mouse Parade to Brooklyn
Siri Kodu

A mix of old and new, Of Monsters and Men and their anthemic sound marched into the Brooklyn Paramount.

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Siri Kodu
All jigitz’s Exes Live in Toronto
Alex Stefan
All jigitz’s Exes Live in Toronto
Alex Stefan

Inside the sold out second night of jigitz’s world tour in Toronto.

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Alex Stefan
Joey Valence & Brae ‘GO HARD’ at Irving Plaza in New York City
Ben Robinson
Joey Valence & Brae ‘GO HARD’ at Irving Plaza in New York City
Ben Robinson

Joey Valence & Brae take on New York City.

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Ben Robinson
Big Thief Proves To Be A Timeless Act At The Hollywood Bowl
Tabita Bernardus
Big Thief Proves To Be A Timeless Act At The Hollywood Bowl
Tabita Bernardus

Big Thief was born to play the Hollywood Bowl. The band played one of their most legendary shows at LA’s infamous venue, showcasing tracks from their most recent album, Double Infinity. Photo via Hay Photography.

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Tabita Bernardus

LIVE COVERAGE

Music Reviews
Annabelle Dinda With Her Newest Poetic Single “The Hand”
Jackie Fortis
Annabelle Dinda With Her Newest Poetic Single “The Hand”
Jackie Fortis

Annabelle Dinda “The Hand” single cover.

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Jackie Fortis
Jake Minch Rounds Out Debut Album with Final Single “Leave”
Jackie Fortis
Jake Minch Rounds Out Debut Album with Final Single “Leave”
Jackie Fortis

“Leave” single cover by Adali Schell

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Jackie Fortis
Florence + The Machine Shares Her Story With New Album ‘Everybody Scream’
amesha tiwari
Florence + The Machine Shares Her Story With New Album ‘Everybody Scream’
amesha tiwari

Florence + The Machine return with new album ‘Everybody Scream.’

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amesha tiwari
SKORTS Capture Impermanence in Debut Album ‘Incompletement’
Seay Howell
SKORTS Capture Impermanence in Debut Album ‘Incompletement’
Seay Howell

SKORTS have caught lightning in a bottle in their debut album ‘Incompletement.”

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Seay Howell
Carol Ades’ Newest Girlhood Anthem “Worst Person In The World”
Jackie Fortis
Carol Ades’ Newest Girlhood Anthem “Worst Person In The World”
Jackie Fortis

Cover art @laurenalexkim

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Jackie Fortis
Rachel Bobbitt Navigates Rocky Waters on Debut Studio Album
Brooke Shapiro
Rachel Bobbitt Navigates Rocky Waters on Debut Studio Album
Brooke Shapiro

Swimming Towards The Sand is a dreamy and poignant re-articulation of the singer-songwriter’s artistry.


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Brooke Shapiro
The Last Dinner Party Channels Fire and Fury in ‘From The Pyre’
Arna Churiwala
The Last Dinner Party Channels Fire and Fury in ‘From The Pyre’
Arna Churiwala

From the Pyre sees The Last Dinner Party rise higher and burn brighter, weaving biblical imagery, lush harmonies, and raw emotion into a spellbinding rock masterpiece.

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Arna Churiwala
Ally Evenson Is Still Scary In New Single “Phetamines”
Tabita Bernardus
Ally Evenson Is Still Scary In New Single “Phetamines”
Tabita Bernardus

Your favorite scary little songwriter is back. Ally Evenson opens the door to a new chapter with her latest single, “Phetamines.”

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Tabita Bernardus
Dogpark revives the spirit of ’90s indie rock with their new single, “I Don’t Mind”
Maddy Yen
Dogpark revives the spirit of ’90s indie rock with their new single, “I Don’t Mind”
Maddy Yen

NYC’s own Dogpark is back with a new single. Driven by snappy drums, killer guitar solos, and expansive vocals, the track stands out as a highlight in the band’s growing catalog.

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Maddy Yen
Small Fools Blend The Past, Present, and Future in Debut Album ‘Voices in the Atmosphere’
Seay Howell
Small Fools Blend The Past, Present, and Future in Debut Album ‘Voices in the Atmosphere’
Seay Howell

Medieval flair meets modern values in Small Fools’ debut album ‘Voices in the Atmosphere’

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Seay Howell
Sarah Kinsley Happily Embraces Change In “Fleeting”
Tabita Bernardus
Sarah Kinsley Happily Embraces Change In “Fleeting”
Tabita Bernardus

Sarah Kinsley is back with a new single. “Fleeting” captures the singer’s signature celestial essence, and teases at a bigger project to come.

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Tabita Bernardus
Maggie Lindemann and Julia Wolf Team Up on New Track “2022”
Cece Faulkner
Maggie Lindemann and Julia Wolf Team Up on New Track “2022”
Cece Faulkner

The duo release their first collaboration, “2022,” from Lindemann’s upcoming album I feel everything.

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Cece Faulkner

REVIEWS

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Music Extras
Your Next Listen, Based on Your Favorite Movies
Your Next Listen, Based on Your Favorite Movies

For all you cinephiles, the Off the Record staff has compiled a list of albums we’re recommending based on your favorite movies.

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Press Play on the Essential Fall Soundtrack
Press Play on the Essential Fall Soundtrack

Looking for the perfect soundtrack to autumn? Here’s a mix of classic and niche albums that define fall listening.

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Fancy Some Medieval Fantasy?
Fancy Some Medieval Fantasy?

Wouldst thou lend thine ear to my curated selection of melodies?

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Real or Fake?: The Fascinating Origins of Amazon’s Newest TV Indie Rock Band
Real or Fake?: The Fascinating Origins of Amazon’s Newest TV Indie Rock Band

Spoiler alert: the band is real, and they’re hitting the road this fall.

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MUSIC EXTRAS

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.

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

Off the Record Recaps Day 3 of Shaky Knees

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

Off the Record Covers Day Two Of Shaky Knees 2025

FESTIVALS

Interviews
Ana Luna on her Debut Album, Tainted Silhouettes
Ana Luna on her Debut Album, Tainted Silhouettes

Ana Luna talks songwriting, film background, and what comes next with the release of her debut record, Tainted Silhouettes.

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Inside Songwriting and Storytelling with Laura Pieri on the Release of her Latest Single, Just A Little
Inside Songwriting and Storytelling with Laura Pieri on the Release of her Latest Single, Just A Little

Laura Pieri talks about storytelling, her month of themed covers and her latest single.

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Elijah Woods Releases Debut LP, ‘Can We Talk?’
Elijah Woods Releases Debut LP, ‘Can We Talk?’

Elijah Woods talks about the making of his released highly anticipated debut LP, Can We Talk?

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The Macks on “Bonanza” and Making Cartoons Come To Life
The Macks on “Bonanza” and Making Cartoons Come To Life

Portland based band The Macks are on the road with a new record, Bonanza. Ben Windheim and Sam Fulwiler sat down to chat with us about it!

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INTERVIEWS

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MONTH BY MONTH

Monthly Recap
Monthly Music Recap: October ‘25
Monthly Music Recap: October ‘25

Celebrate Halloween by looking back at this month’s scary good releases.

Cover: Rocket

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Monthly Music Recap: September ‘25
Monthly Music Recap: September ‘25

Was this the year’s best month for indie, alternative and rock music? Maybe.

Cover: Boyish

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Monthly Music Recap: August ‘25
Monthly Music Recap: August ‘25

Nourished by Time, Wolf Alice and more contributed to summer’s musical victory lap.

Cover: Nourished By Time

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Monthly Music Recap: July ‘25
Monthly Music Recap: July ‘25

Kick off the back half of 2025 with July’s most notable indie, alt and rock releases.

Cover: Wet Leg

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