In honor of May 5, OTR presents a non-comprehensive list of our all-time 5 star records.

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

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

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

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

Women are so obviously on the rise.

If you’re looking to get your start in the creative side of music, look to these women.

The right soundtrack can take a good movie and make it a great one. We’re looking back on some of the most iconic movie soundtracks of years past.

War Child UK releases HELP(2), featuring artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Beabadoobee, Oasis, The Last Dinner Party, and more in efforts to aid children living through conflict.

Some artists simply get it right the first time. Here is a look into debut records that set the tone, raised the bar, and shaped what came next in music.

Throughout history, music and resistance have gone hand in hand. Here are a few alternative, rock, and folk songs with political undertones that you should listen to, if you’re not already.

In honor of Black History Month, OTR has put together a list of some exciting Black artists who should be on every indie lover’s radar.

Twenty-five years ago, The Strokes released their debut album, Is This It. Here’s a look back at this iconic record, a quarter of a century later.

Whether you’re locked into a 10-year relationship or need a soundtrack to feed the fantasies of your latest crush, we’ve got you covered. Here are the best love songs the indie world has to offer, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

If Valentine’s Day is your least favorite holiday, this one’s for you.

From rising acts to decade-long genre staples, here’s a non-exhaustive list of bands to keep an eye on this year.

As 2016 makes a comeback, so do the songs that defined it. Here are a few tracks that might unlock some memories, plus recent releases that would feel right at home in 2016.

Take a listen down memory lane in honor of a decade since the cultural phenom that was 2016.

Get ready to cross the great divide, ricochet off the walls and hit the discotheque in 2026.

Get your year off to a rocking start with some music resolutions that will set the right tone for 2026.

Grab your favorite pair of headphones and explore six underrated indie and rock albums from the 2020s so far.

While music flips us upside down into the cursed town of Hawkins, its power also manifests as a weapon to defeat evil and embrace what makes each of us a superhero in our own right.

Here are some of the best performances from triple j’s Like A Version program this year.

Sick of the same, tired holiday music blasting through the supermarket speakers or your mom’s Alexa while she’s getting the ham ready for Christmas dinner? This playlist is sure to push Rudolph and Frosty the Snowman into the pit, blending alt-rock, pop-punk, and emo takes on the season.