What is 2026’s song of the summer? You’ve got your opinion. And we’ve got ours.

Get lost in the digital world and mind-blowing sounds of rising indie art-pop artist, isobel.

Explore the music scene of the Midwest with OTR’s picks for up-and-coming local acts.

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

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

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

Find your next favorite local artist with these bands taking over their regional music scenes.

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.