Hailing from the tri-state area, alternative nu-metal artist Dethwish is constantly experimenting with his music and creating purposeful messages within it. His latest project exemplifies this. Read all about Dethwish’s debut album, The Disappearing Act!

Read all about Athera and Norfair’s first stop on their most recent tour: Stone Circle Theater in Ridgewood, featuring local bands Silverdollar, Niamh, & Glen Vine!

All photos used were taken by the very talented Tal Pinto (@ikilledtwobirdswith22stones)!

As a woman who grew up listening to various genres of music, especially rock and alternative, it was hard for me to fully relate to what these male-dominated scenes represented and wrote about in their songs. However, since the 2020s began, there has been an influx of women-led bands in these spaces, specifically in the emo and hardcore genres. It has sparked conversations about representation in these genres within the industry, as audiences are mostly women, especially in DIY spaces. Click to discover some amazing women-fronted bands!

15 amazing singles released in February 2026. Click here to see the entire list and reasons why we picked each song!

For Black History Month, we compiled a list of independent black musicians and black-fronted bands that you should listen to all year round! Read here to get the full list, you won’t regret it!

An overview of benefit show Punks for Palestine hosted by Under the Sun Collective, NYC Migrant Solidarity, and Nate’s Show Bookings. Featuring bands COMPLY, No Values, FOCO, Kārtël, and No Weapons. Photo by Ricardo Castelan.

Here’s a rundown of some of the best releases to begin the year! There are a lot of good nuggets in here, so make sure to read about and listen to each project listed!

Overview of Grandma & Seraphine’s Cleaver’s sets at Brooklyn bar & venue Gold Sounds on January 11th, 2026.

A recap of a night at Night Club 101 with bands Epoxy, My Transparent Eye, and cleo walks through glass.

Read all about the top 15 shows we’ve been to in 2025 and recommendations on who you should catch live in 2026!

Here are our top 10 independently released EPs and albums that defined our 2025.

A show overview of Persephone Rises’ show on 11/29/2025 and the importance of spotlighting fem-fronted bands in the scene. Featuring Lake Lanier, Baby’s Breath, COMPLY, Static Brian, IN JEST, Snowfall, Ursa, and mybodywasfoundinahallowtree.