Pillowprince are an LA-based slowcore trio making music built around heaviness you can feel. Their debut EP pretty, baby! envelops you slowly just before it bites. We caught up with vocalist/guitarist Olivia Lee to talk gear obsessions, cinematic songwriting, and finding hope for the music industry.

There’s an ever-present energy on Trembler’s Total Sorry — like a ghost moving in and out of view. It unfolds slowly, but it never lets go. We connected with frontman Luke Gonzales about experimentation, collaboration, gatekeeping and more.

Chicago-based trio daarling has emerged onto the music scene with their debut album, "The Deep Within." Recorded in the basement of their old practice space with CJ Melton, the album showcases a mix of alt-rock and shoegaze, tinged with elements of noise and grunge. Tracks like "Metamorphosis" and "Out of Greed" offer introspective lyrics and dynamic instrumentation, highlighting daarling's ability to craft emotive and compelling music. As they embark on a spring tour to promote their album, daarling promises to continue pushing creative boundaries while staying true to their evocative sound. Read our Q&A with the band.