Montreal-based SamWoy blends narrative-driven songwriting with groove-heavy indie rock, channeling post-punk energy and glam influences. In the interview, he reflects on the spontaneity of live performance, pre-show nerves, and a creative process where songs evolve both in the studio and on stage.

Our favorite NYC-based independent music festival is back for its seventh edition. The New Colossus Festival kicks off tomorrow and our guide to this year’s must-see acts is here! Our list includes 20 artists to catch at the festival. These acts range from Swedish shoegaze to Mexican psychedelic and Canadian minimal synth. See you out there!