This article looks at the new indie-pop trio Internet Girl, a band from South Africa whose sound shows the ever-changing music landscape and how it is shifting in South Africa. In this piece, there is an interview with one of the group’s members, Neese, who talks about how they came together, and how the internet and streaming have helped their career.
Nostalgia can be tragic, and it can be intoxicating. Like any other emotion, we must take it in carefully healthy doses. Or else, it can cause us to make playlists with titles like “Regressing To My Emo Phase”, or to listen to One Direction’s entire discography on repeat. In this article, I explore why and how we attach memories to music, as well as the duality of positive and negative nostalgia.
Read MoreTikTok is launching more and more songs into mainstream popularity every day, but what about the songs that have only gained popularity within the context of the app? Let’s delve into some of these songs, the trends that blew them up and whether or not you should check them out.
Read MoreWith a debut album under their belt and their own record label, Pony Recordings, Tempesst, five Australians by-way-of-London, have all the trappings of a great rock band, cultivating their own brand of “psychy, synthy, soulful, rock ‘n’ roll” on their own terms.
Read MoreThis week, Unpublished’s music critic Julianna Ritzu takes a deep dive into the highs—and lows—of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard’s sixteenth studio album, K.G.
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The soundtrack to movies is often what makes the film so great. But what about TV shows? Here are a few of TV shows that have soundtracks that don’t get enough credit.
Read MoreDespite having a solid female fanbase, the pop-punk and indie rock scene has always been rife with controversy as the scene becomes a who’s who of predators. When listening to pop punk, I’ve often wound up frantically Google searching whether or not the band has been accused of predatory behaviour, and unfortunately, more often than not, they have been. Here’s my recommendation of female-fronted bands in the indie rock and pop punk industry to support, ranging from newcomers to people who have been established in the scene for a long time.
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Twenty-Two-year-old Grant Evans is a California based producer/composer with a knack for intricate production and figuring out how to tell a story through his music.
Taylor Swift -- for many of us, she defined our childhoods, teenage years, and even our current identities. However, it is important to take a step back and look at the reality of her career. Taylor Swift is one of the most prominent examples of misogyny in mainstream media. Throughout her rise to fame, Taylor has been openly criticized for not being a true feminist, playing the victim, and not deserving of her success. This narrative is paralleled throughout the entertainment industry. In this essay, I analyze the misogyny Taylor Swift has faced throughout her career, and what society can do to combat the media.
With over 80,000 monthly Spotify listeners, The Velveteins are making an impact within the music community, and you may have even heard one of their songs in ‘Netflix’s To All The Boys I've Loved Before’. Spencer, the lead singer and guitarist of the band, shares some fun stories from touring and his opinion on today’s current music industry.
Read MoreIt is a truth universally acknowledged that a single person in possession of a sad playlist must be in want of a song. But which song? It all depends on what you’re crying about. This article aims to help you decide which song to add to your depressing playlist based on what you cry about most (along with a happy song to lift your mood once the tears have dried).
Known as sonic alchemists, Misty Mtn is composed of Montana native vocalist/songwriter Mo Trunzo and Los Angeles native and multi-instrumentalist Lucas Segall. The duo answered a few questions and curated an inspiration playlist detailing their process in creating their newest single, “These Lights.”
Read MorePatti Smith is in many ways the godmother to punk music, despite having no intentions to assume that role. The first song off her debut album, "Gloria," serves as the perfect example of how her sound, lyrics, and attitude helped shape a generation of musicians and established her as a crucial figure in music.
Do you like fluorescent alt-pop, female empowerment, and Halloween? If you answered yes, you’re going to love “Freak”: the brand-new hypnotic track from the artist Theia. Keep reading for an in-depth interview conducted by yours truly, where I find out just what makes this track so captivating.
Michele Leigh, an independant singer/songwriter born and raised in Miami Beach, Fla., released her first debut EP “Sunflower” on Aug. 21, 2020. In light of this exciting new step in her music career, I had the opportunity to ask her a few questions.
Read MoreMeet Janeece, an up and coming indie artist who you just have to listen to! Read all about her journey as a singer/songwriter and her new EP "Retrospect!”
Read MoreUnpublished sits down with Cassidy King to discuss the release of her debut EP, Not So Picture Perfect. Cassidy reflects on a multitude of topics, including her experience with growing up in a small town in Ohio, her passion for feminine masculinity, and her hopes to create a safe place for her listeners to feel validated in their emotions. Throughout the variety of issues we discuss, one thing becomes clear: it’s all about identity and feeling good about being yourself.
Read MoreBefore e-girls, e-boys, and TikTok, there was A.G. Cook, SOPHIE, and PC Music. With an electronic music sensibility and an aesthetic rooted in cyberculture, consumerism, and advertising, PC Music is the DIY label challenging music’s status quo, one release at a time.
5 Seconds of Summer member, Ashton Irwin, releases his debut solo single “Skinny Skinny” and shows his vulnerable side that addresses the complicated and deeply personal issues of body dysmorphia.
Read MoreI sat down with UK electro punk-pop singer and major label survivor GIRLI to discuss the harsh realities of the music industry and the impact that it can have on artists. Read more to hear about her experience with Virgin EMI Records and find out how she is, in fact, still a bad bitch.