2021 may have been “2020 Part 2,” but let’s not call it a total wash. For those of us desperate for a break from pandemic routines, it proved to be another good year for music discovery. Afterall, when repetitive days and current events are weighing heavy, a playlist refresh can be as good as a
Author: Mala Mortensa
Swimming in an ever-rising sea of 2000s emo nostalgia, music journalist Mala Mortensa only surfaces to dig into the depths of the modern alternative underground. Soundtracked by a neverending Spotify queue, she spends most of her free time perfecting heavy eyeliner looks, chilling with her two insane-o dogs, and anxiously waiting for the next AFI tour.
The Dollyrots Reflect 20-Year Career In ‘Down The Rabbit Hole’
In honor of their 20th anniversary, The Dollyrots have gone Down The Rabbit Hole, celebrating their notable tenure with a compilation of never-released tracks, B-sides, and nostalgic covers. The 24-track album is an eclectic display of the band’s progression and unwavering sense of self. Disc 1 takes listeners on an excitedly non-linear journey from their
Release Spotlight: Go For Gold – “Bloom”
Marking their third single release since their 2020 EP, ‘Color Me,’ Go For Gold debuted “Bloom” last week. Spoiler alert: it’s an emblem of elegant catharsis.
9 Alternative Playlist Essentials for Bad Brain Days
Like any former emo kid, I’m well acquainted with the concept of a “Bad Brain Day.” You know, those mornings when you wake up in a mood for either no good reason or way too many. Maybe your head is racing with all your to-dos… You can’t remember how to breathe, let alone get out of