A so-called remake of their 2015 album of the same name, Our Brand Could Be Yr Life provides a scathing critique of consumerism to the backdrop of funky guitar and 80s synths. BODEGA’s newest album scales back the original 33 track, Garage Band made project released by BODEGA BAY (Ben Hozie and Nikki Belfiglio’s prior band) giving listeners 15 songs (including two brand-new tracks). The album title references Michael Azerrad’s book about the indie bands of the 1980s, using every opportunity available to make the album’s message absolute: everything you love has been taken over by corporations ..read more

Photos by Palentina Lam and Ava DeGrinis at The Moroccan Lounge Aspen Forest is the boogie fingers meets head thrashing band your ‘I need to merge into the fast-lane’ indie playlist needs. Their sound marries infectious, reverb-drenched guitar melodies with relatable resonant vocals, all underscored by driving, post-punk inspired percussion. Brainchild of frontman Aspen, the band exudes a breezy, effortlessly cool vibe. Their air of intrigue is prevalent not only in their music but also visually in their performances and videos. The first time I got to see them live was at ..read more

Article by Urvija Banerji photos by Angelina Hazzouri There’s nothing quite like the moment before a major turning point: the last cold night of the year; a crowd gathering before the party starts; a band on the verge of blowing up; an empty pool about to be filled for the summer. The Fcukers show on Saturday somehow took place at the intersection of all these events, inside an unfilled rooftop pool at SAA, a swanky member’s club in East Williamsburg. Not bad for a band that only has three songs on Spotify. Ahead of the midnight set time, the crowds made their way down a green hallway and up s ..read more

Brain Dead Studios announced Dogleg will be streaming on Mubi as of May 1. To celebrate the creators will be screening the film at The Roxy this Saturday April 13. A conversation with actress Dylan Gelula will follow. Trailer below. Tickets here ..read more

Article and photos by Angelina Hazzouri If you’re familiar with New York City’s downtown music scene, odds are you’ve heard of We Take Manhattan, a DJ duo and party series comprised of Charlie Baker and Shallowhalo’s Allyson Camitta, who typically host their synonymous event on Wednesday nights at Old Flings in the East Village. The first-ever We Take Manhattan was in early 2023, and it was many people’s first time at Old Flings which had only opened the year prior. I remember showing up to the first party and thinking I had the wrong address because there’s no signage or window at the entranc ..read more

Harmless Photographed at Cosmic Vinyl by Ava DeGrinis Today, dream pop meets indie rock songwriter and producer, Harmless, released his new album ‘Springs Eternal.’ The record is a blissfully melancholic soundtrack that uplifts the hopelessly romantic heart and transports you into the role of an 80’s romcom protagonist. Each of the songs embody enchanting melodies and intoxicating riffs, ultimately creating a sense of deep nostalgia paired with a longing for something intangible. This highly anticipated album comes nine years after his last record release, serving as a memoir of the feelings ..read more

Max Fry at the El Cid theater – Photos by Ava DeGrinis Max Fry is the internet’s new favorite charismatic, post-punk sadboi. From bedroom EDM producer to punk mosh pit orchestrater, Max recently committed to a (successful) full-blown rebrand, accumulating an impressive 400k monthly Spotify listeners in just nine months. His complex, reverb-heavy bops paired with the visceral chantings of a broken heart make for the perfect ‘it’s not me, it’s you’ breakup soundtrack (meant to be screamed at full volume into a hairbrush). I kept hearing bits and pieces of his earworm tracks on TikTok and found m ..read more

Emergency Tiara at Economy Candy – Photos by Lulú Rodriguez Last Call is an interview series where I, Brittany Marino, ask talented folk all about their lasts: last time they did something, last time they felt something, etc. This week I met with Juri Jinnai, or as others may know her: Emergency Tiara. We met at Economy Candy and then found our way to Remedy Diner.  Born in Tokyo but now residing in New York City, pop queen Juri Jinnai is the breath of fresh air this city needs. The moment I met the Emergency Tiara frontwoman, I thought she was sweet like candy (which is ex ..read more

Shallowhalo at Gonzo’s – Photos by Lulú Rodriguez Last Call is an interview series where I, Brittany Marino, ask talented folk all about their lasts: last time they did something, last time they felt something, etc. This time, I hopped onto zoom to chat with Allyson Camitta of Shallowhalo. We caught up before diving in.  Big things are in the works for NYC synth-pop duo Shallowhalo. The duo, comprised of Allyson Camitta and Ezra Tenenbaum, recently signed to Fool’s Gold Records and are set to release a 5 song EP on the label. Whimsy, euphoric vocals and colorful performance ..read more

Photo by Nicolas Munoz Today, indie pop artist and producer, bob junior, released his very first album titled ‘friends, vol. 1,’ packed full of dynamic collaborations with his friends. This album comes 2 weeks after the release of his catchy, debut solo single ‘Sunshine,’ intended to encapsulate the uplifting feeling of the first sunshine after winter – and being from Norway… those winters are quite extensive. The new album showcases a different artist on almost every song, each contributing their own distinctive flavor, yet holistically wrapped in an experimentally playful, bob junior wrapper ..read more