ISSUE 3 WITH LAUNDRY DAY
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ISSUE 3 WITH LAUNDRY DAY ⋆
PREMIERE: dad sports tackles pre-relationship butterflies by going "out 4 a breather"
By Amelia Zollner“Do you know my name? I think you’re kinda cool,” Miguel Plante, the lead singer of the Ottawa indie pop band dad sports, questions in the group’s latest song, “out 4 a breather.” It’s a straightforward line, but it accurately sums up the contemplation and feelings of anxiety that ensue before asking someone out.
college rock group statehouse sings through anxiety in debut ep 'you know i should be leaving soon'
By Grace NiemiecThe members of the college rock group Statehouse are making a name for themselves through their introspective yet catchy tracks. The best way to summarize the group is with their own elevator pitch: “College rock for kids that have anxiety and still want to get their work done.”
'i told you i hated new york' takes readers on a brief journey through the music industry
By Sydney HiseAs pungent and honest as its title, Molly Hudelson’s I Told You I Hated New York recounts an 11+ year journey through writing and the music industry. Flipping through the book, which comes in just shy of 90 pages, felt like tearing a page out of Hudelson’s diary - and in some ways, I was.
rat boy makes some noise with single 'money on dust'
By Amy TangGoing by the stage name RAT BOY, 24-year-old Jordan Cardy is not to be confused with American indie band Ratboys, as he has made quite a name for himself in the U.K. From producing his own works on Soundcloud in his bedroom to being sampled on Kendrick Lamar’s “Lust” in his 2017 album DAMN, Cardy is not to be underestimated.
get to know moto bandit, 2020's hidden gem
Interview by Amelia ZollnerWith only around 300 Instagram followers and four songs released on Spotify, the dream-pop band MOTO BANDIT is a hidden gem. Their seamlessly-produced music is entertaining, yet feels honest and reflective, like their discography is the soundtrack to an indie film.
why harper's jar's 'thank you ancestor finger' is already the album of the year
By Livie AugustineMinneapolis natives Harper’s Jar—consisting of singer and guitarist Devin Ware, drummer Kyle Kennedy, and Bass instruments Alex Dunn—have been rocking the DIY scene for quite some time. Having already gained popularity in the scene from a handful of singles, the band decided to blow our minds with their debut album release.
everything will be 'ok' after listening to wallows' new single
By Amy TangIt’s been nearly a year since the release of Wallows’ debut album Nothing Happens, and, since then, fans have been patiently waiting for a new record from the Los Angeles-based band. Composed of vocalists and guitarists Dylan Minnette and Braeden Lemasters and drummer Cole Preston, the trio has come a long way from performing makeshift demos in their garages.
how to support artists while practicing social distancing
By Amelia ZollnerAmid fears of the spread of Coronavirus and the Center for Disease Control’s recommendation to avoid mass gatherings for the next few months, nearly every band that planned spring shows has recently announced cancellation or postponement. Although it’s hard for concertgoers to face the loss of concerts they may have been looking forward to for months, the loss of tour dates can be even more devastating for up-and-coming bands and artists that live with unstable financial situations.
eliza and the delusionals' new ep creates a world of its own
By Jillian CoteFrom their debut EP in 2017 to the 2020 release of their new single “Pull Apart Heart,” indie rock group Eliza & The Delusionals has never been afraid to set themselves apart through bold sound and captivating lyrics. Their newest EP, A State of Living in an Objective Reality, is no exception to this phenomenon, as it explores the human experiences of melancholy, creation, and everything in between.