Photo credit: Matt Sklar By: Sorraya Gonzalez Los Angeles musician and producer Matt Koenig from The Undercover Dream Lovers lets his nostalgia fuel his distaste for the American dream. In his new single "lies, lies, lies," Koenig ditches his dreampop sound to tackle how his childhood memories shape adulthood. At the age of fourteen, Koenig began producing music in his Pittsburgh home. With notable hits such as 2020's "Tell Me" and 2018's "Let Go," he found success in the dream pop genre...

Photo credit: Ilona Donovan By: Sorraya Gonzalez In the world of indie rock, standing against societal standards is a staple and Dogpark is no different. The New York indie rock band brings a sense of angst in their new EP   Corporate Pudding , tackling societal issues of capitalism through electric guitar riffs and raspy vocals.  The opening track, “DIALTONE,” pulls the listener into a coming-of-age journey set within a corporate world. The guitar cuts through with urgency while the vocals...

Photo credit: Jennifer Cheng By: Sorraya Gonzalez The feeling of loving someone you shouldn't is a timeless story. From first listen, SIENNA SPIRO articulates the ache of unrequited love. With emotional vocals and soft piano chords, her lyrics resonate with longing for a person who isn't there. At just 20 years old, she fully depicts heartbreak in the music video for her track "Die on the Hill." With a combination of soul, jazz, and pop, SPRIO brings somber emotion to her newly released...