Local Weatherman’s new single “Weighing” finds the band at a crossroads, turning raw uncertainty into hook-filled power pop. The song is off the band’s upcoming EP Right One, out next month on Karol Records. In our Get to Know feature, we dive into the magic behind their songwriting, the emo and indie rock DNA in their sound, and recording tricks that shaped their new music.

Seattle psych-rock project Reverse Death dives into the subconscious on their new record Return to the Mud, released through the Dead Currencies label’s REFLECTORS series. Built on hypnotic basslines and meditative textures, the record invites listeners to slow down and sink into its hazy world. In our latest Get to Know feature, songwriter Daniel Onufer talks about channeling intuition, letting tone and texture lead the way, and how creative community keeps the spark alive when it’s easiest to fade out.

Formed by friends Ben Trussell and Mike Palumbo in 2017, Jackal Twins began as an experiment in pushing heavy, chaotic sounds to their limits. Joined by bassist Dante Lamusta in 2019, the trio channels their raw chemistry into Cuzco, a record they describe as “psychedelic noisy tunes for the hopeless romantic.” Blending elements of mathcore, jazz, noise, metal, and punk, the album delivers a visceral, full-body experience. Cuzco captures the band’s balance of rage, vulnerability, and unrelenting energy.

In our latest artist profile, we feature experimental indie rock/folk act Lesbiana. Her contribution to our compilation daylight x darknight is a personal and powerful “stream-of-consciousness song” written in high school. In our “Get to know” article, we discuss influences, processing emotions through songwriting, strange comparisons, and synth folk.

Pittsburgh shoegaze band Weird Era makes a bold first impression with their debut EP Shrine. It’s a raw, distortion-laced release fueled by a strong DIY spirit and creative chemistry. Shrine is more than just a sonic experience. It’s a product of close friendships, spontaneous songwriting, and a clear love for their local scene. In our interview, the band opens up about capturing lightning-in-a-bottle moments, embracing vulnerability in lyrics, and why they don’t see their music as a business. Plus, they shout out some of Pittsburgh’s most exciting indie acts.

Philly punk band Nympho will make you hit the pit with their debut EP Honk If You’re Horny. In our profile, we talk with Nympho about their origin story, Real Housewives, their objective to sound worse and forming on Easter Sunday.

On her debut EP Over the Forest, artist and composer Loïs de Vries, known as Lo, explores the idea of “mystical pop” — a genre she describes as emotional, atmospheric, and rooted in experimentation. Across the release, Lo crafts a sonic world that is both soothing and strange, using sparse instrumentation and layered vocal harmonies to evoke introspection and possibility. In our interview, she discusses the healing nature of music, the influence of her musical family, and overcoming self-doubt in the creative process. Read our conversation.

Hannah Frey's second full-length album Lucky Girl is a heartfelt tribute to her life-changing move to Chicago in 2021. She found a thriving, supportive indie music community there that influenced her artistry. Recorded live with her band, the album captures the joy of collaboration and the magic of a city that promotes creativity. Frey draws inspiration from strong female songwriters, blending introspective lyrics with a communal spirit. Learn more about Hannah Frey as we discuss recording highlights, vulnerability in songwriting, the records that shaped her musical taste and more.

STIGMATA is a sonic journey of healing, resilience, and self-expression. On their debut album, Seattle’s FEM du lit (Francesca Eluhu of Day Soul Exquisite) crafts a world where R&B, alternative, and electronic textures collide—unraveling the emotional weight of identity, judgment, and survival. We spoke with FEM du lit about the sound of STIGMATA, musical influences, and the power of music as a healing mechanism.