Love him or hate him, Harry Styles’s influence on pop culture for the past ten years, both as a member of One Direction and a solo pop-rock musician, is undeniable. He pioneered peak male fashion, the revival of 70s rock music, one of the most successful male solo careers of all time—except did he really? Unpublished takes a deep dive into one of the most famous British men of all time and why we’re all really obsessed with him.
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A piece on the development of underground Ukrainian music, its growth and obstructions along with its unlimited genres and flavors.
Read MoreWhen the pandemic hit back in 2020, legendary punk band Jawbreaker had to put their plans on hold and cancel their highly anticipated Dear You 25th Anniversary Tour. But, now that things are finally looking up, Jawbreaker and openers The Lemonheads and The Linda Lindas took the stage at The Wiltern in LA to finally celebrate their triumph with their fans. The crowd was filled with punk fans of all age, Jawbreaker starting their next quarter-century as a true multi-generational act.
FIOR is a versatile and game-changing star in the making. With two singles to her name, “Let Me Go” and most recently “YOYO”, she’s redefining what it looks like to experience heartbreak and move on from past relationships, with funk and disco sensibilities rather than sadness. Unpublished sat down with the artist to chat all about her career so far, from her early love for Michael Jackson to her go-to karaoke songs.
Read MoreEver felt like a remix was better than the original track? If you have, you’re not the only one. Quite a long time has passed since all you needed to produce a successful remix was an EDM beat on a successful, slow tempo song. In my analysis, I want to analyze, among others, hit songs like “Finesse” by Bruno Mars, “Easy” by Jhay Cortez and “Sour Candy” by Lady Gaga to show how the artists featured in the remix of each song adds to it, ultimately improving it.
On April 7th, I flew from my home in Los Angeles to San Francisco to see spill tab open for Wallows at The Warfield. Over the past few months, thanks to the success of her Bonnie EP, I've witnessed spill tab's immense growth as an artist both in regards to her career and her creativity. Seeing her take the stage with established indie icons Wallows was a cathartic moment. Although she's already come so far on her journey to stardom, it is clear that this is still just the beginning.
Read MoreOn March 28, actress and singer-songwriter Lola Kirke performed as the opening act for country music legend Elle King at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles. Clad in a hot pink leather pants and a lace bralette and cowboy boots to match, Lola warmed up the audience with her upbeat country-meets-the-80s style, guitar playing, and natural banter, completely making the stage her own.
SOPHIE's death in January of 2021 constituted a massive loss for musical, artistic, and queer communities everywhere. SOPHIE's reimagining of pop music and cultivation of hyperpop created a music that was at once accessible and avant garde. SOPHIE's originality, kindness, and unapologetic transness made her a figure of our time. In this article, staff writer Ly Hagan looks at the discography of SOPHIE and its resounding impact.
Read MoreIn what seems like no time at all, the rock band Wet Leg went from being a local duo from the countryside of the UK to blossoming into full-blown international rock stars. On March 30th, I had the chance to see these future legends for myself at their sold-out show at The Fonda in Los Angeles. Despite going to the show alone, there was barely a moment of loneliness thanks to Wet Leg's ability to form a community, a strong bond of friendship among strangers, with their music.
Read MoreFollowing the release of if i could make it go quiet in April of last year, girl in red has kicked off a headlining tour with support from Holly Humberstone. On March 24th, the two women played to a sold-out Kemba Live! In Columbus, Ohio, and gave the crowd an electrifying show to remember.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, March 16th, I ventured all the way to Downtown Los Angeles to see Joywave perform the hits from their newest album "Cleanse" at the Teragram Ballroom. These seasoned pros mesmerized audiences with their stellar musicianship and immersive performance style. By the end of the night, I was surrounded by smiles. Everyone was overcome with joy(wave).
On March 16, self-described “mediocre Joywave cover band” almost monday performed as Joywave’s opening act at The Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles. Filling the room with classic 80s synths, chillwave sound, and a palpable San Diego vibe, they warmed the audience up for the main act and promised us a memorable night and a great show ahead–all while making a splash of their own.
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Motel 7 is composed of LA-based duo Anton Khabbaz and Dylan Jagger Lee. The band released their latest EP titled “Headphones” where every artistic choice was created on first instinct. Interlacing early 2000s alt-rock and eccentric pop elements, Motel 7 didn’t limit themselves to a specific sound for the EP. Unpublished sat down to talk to the duo about their escapist daydream-filled EP, their artistic growth, and experiences writing “Headphones.”
Read MorePeach Pit and Hayley Blais's performance at the Fonda on March 18th was truly like no other. There was an extreme increase of bodily fluids and a suspicious lack of pants. All jokes aside, it was a uniquely intimate performance, audience, and performers uniting over shared vulnerabilities and humanness.
Read MoreOn St. Patrick's Day, March 17th, I went from feeling stressed and exhausted to feeling free and joyful thanks to the performances of Claire Rosinkranz and opener Aidan Bisset at The Roxy in LA. Their songs about young love and teen heartbreak took me back to the good old days from before quarantine. It was the hit of nostalgia I needed to remind myself of why I wanted to work in live music in the first place.
Read MoreIndie rock band Car Seat Headrest plays two sold-out, back-to-back shows at the Vic Theatre in Chicago during their American Masquerade tour.
Read MoreMIND is Chicago’s latest hard rock band to come out of the city’s underground scene that gets audiences’ blood pumping at live shows. The band is on the verge of releasing their debut EP that’s inspired by their artistic influences growing up. Unpublished had the chance to sit down with the band to talk about the band’s origins, influences behind their debut self-titled EP, and the fun-filled introspective of their songwriting processes.
Read MoreIn the chaos that is today’s world, comfort music can offer us a retreat into memories of simpler times and dreams for a happier future.
Read MoreCelebrity culture, no matter what industry, is founded upon a carefully curated image to garner a certain public perception. But pop artists in particular are molded into the aesthetics that align with their recent releases, otherwise known as “eras”. While satisfying to see an artist and their sound evolve over time, I can’t help but ask: does branding capture the “truth” of who they really are? Do we believe how they’re presented to the world? Does it matter that an artist’s image, for the most part, is artificially manufactured?
Read MoreHello Mary is a Brooklyn-based trio made up of Stella Wave on drums, Helena Straight on guitar, and Mikaela Opponheimer on bass. The girls are revolutionizing the modern rock grunge scene, although they prefer to specify their genre as just “rock.” In this interview, Andrea delves into Hello Mary’s newest singles, middle-aged audiences, and the peculiar labeling of subgenres.