COLUMN — I often receive music recommendations from friends as material for this column, and I am almost always amazed by the artists I encounter because of this. However, when a fellow Epitaph staffer...

COLUMN – I’ve always thought PinkPantheress was one-of-a-kind. That is, until I encountered a small Parisian artist with barely five released songs: Yazida.  I initially forgot about her, but when...

It was midnight, and I was opening another bag of chips, getting ready to watch more band performances on YouTube. I clicked on a video link, and I was transported to an underground venue, illuminated...

Although I love bass for its velvety, deep tone, it is often played exclusively by white men, leaving the instrument devoid of innovations from women and minority communities. However, Indian bassist Mohini...

I always love a good rock song I can bang my head to. While I love screaming to ragers from groups like System of the Down, I still enjoy singing along to calmer bands like The Strokes. But sometimes,...

I hate country music. The twang of the country guitar combined with harmonica usually makes me want to puke. I thought this dislike would be permanent, but influencer-turned-musician Jovi Greene changed...

I’ve been a fan of electronic producer ILLENIUM for almost a decade, but unfortunately, I feel more attached to his earlier music. With each new album, it seems his creativity lessens and each song appears...

Driving at blue hour after sunset and a long road awaits: a feeling of calmness and contentment can only be paired with the best music. The indie electronic band aiwake’s discography perfectly fits this...

It was a typical Saturday morning in 2016 when I first heard “Seaside” by Haux — Minecraft, green tea and morning sunlight shining onto my desk. Although the song echoed in my room for only three...

Flume may have broken into the radio scene with hits “Never Be Like You” and “Say It,” but the artist has not received nearly as much admiration as he deserves. Yes, those are amazingly produced...

I associate artists with specific aesthetics or landscapes, usually because I listen to different artists and genres based on where I am and what I am doing. If I am doing homework, I listen to chill,...