ISSUE 3 WITH LAUNDRY DAY
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ISSUE 3 WITH LAUNDRY DAY ⋆
getting to know greer: an essential addition to your list of favorites
Interview by Amy TangComing together in late 2018, Greer has already made impressive strides towards making their names known across the indie music scene. The Orange County-based band consists of Corbin (guitar), Josiah (vocals), Lucas (drums), and Seth (bass), and together, they’ve gained large traction within the past year despite having only two songs––”Song for You” and “Bittersweet”––officially released, earning the dynamic group a total of 10 million global streams. With such a growing online presence and small, but compelling musical output, the world is clearly ready to hear more Greer. Using Zoom to the best of its ability, I got the opportunity to virtually catch up with the band on their new song, future goals, and quarantine film go-tos.
charli xcx dives into feelings in her lockdown lp, 'how i'm feeling now'
By Grace NiemiecDespite the success and critical praise of her last full-length release Charli in 2019, Charli XCX has not stalled on pushing the boundaries of pop in her newest LP how i’m feeling now. The British pop star, whose real name is Charlotte Aitchison, has not only enlisted some of the most creative producers in music but also recorded an entire project within lockdown due to COVID-19. Reflecting its name, the LP focuses on Aitchison’s current feelings towards her life and relationships given her current situation.
we’re “thriving” after listening to diet cig’s latest album
By Amy TangBased in New York, American indie rock duo Diet Cig consists of lead singer and guitarist Alex Luciano and drummer Noah Bowman. Together, the electric pair welcomed their sophomore album, Do You Wonder About Me? on May 1 and it feels more personal than ever.
what's next for the 1975?
By Mackenzie WagnerOn May 22, The 1975 is set to release their fourth studio album Notes on a Conditional Form. After a brief postponement of the album, listeners are waiting anxiously to hear the 22 new tracks the band has recorded. To introduce this new album, the band released a series of songs that will appear on the album.
bad suns' newest single "i'm not having any fun" takes a fun stance on relationships
By Sophia DenisonFollowing their 2019 album Mystic Truth, Bad Suns released the single “I’m Not Having Any Fun” in late April 2020. Vocalist and guitarist Christo Bowman explained in an interview that the inspiration for the track sprouted in the spring of 2018 amidst the creation of the album.
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.