FOR EVERYONE WHO IS NOT ON STAGE

From album reviews to concert guides, we deep dive into the diverse world of music, discussing trending topics, tours, and new releases every week.

REVIEWS

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She Comes in Blue Now and It Will Never Fade: Girl in Red’s New Song is Here
She Comes in Blue Now and It Will Never Fade: Girl in Red’s New Song is Here

girl in red releases “blue” in october, and i think she is falling out of love this time.

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Harvey Street Find Freedom in the Uncertainty of “Anywhere”
Harvey Street Find Freedom in the Uncertainty of “Anywhere”

Harvey Street’s “Anywhere” turns longing, belonging, and uncertainty into an expansive indie-rock anthem that previews the Raleigh band’s next chapter.

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In the Rearview, Five Door Sedan Find Their Sound
In the Rearview, Five Door Sedan Find Their Sound

Five Door Sedan look back while moving forward on Objects In The Mirror, an energetic indie rock album that captures the band finding its sound.

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TogetherEffect Captures the Rush of a Crush with “Kiss”
TogetherEffect Captures the Rush of a Crush with “Kiss”

TogetherEffect embrace the excitement and vulnerability of a crush with their new single, “Kiss".

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LIVE COVERAGE

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GALLERY: Wave to earth at ACL Live in Austin, Tx
GALLERY: Wave to earth at ACL Live in Austin, Tx

Korean indie pop band, wave to earth, brought their beautiful, calm, melodic sound to the prolific ACL Live in Austin, Tx.

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Femme Rock Fright Fest in Asbury Park, New Jersey
Femme Rock Fright Fest in Asbury Park, New Jersey

Red Head Redemption hosted Femme Rock Fright Fest at The Lanes in Asbury Park on October 9th.

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High on His Lows: Sawyer Hill and The Never-ending Fall Shake Irving Plaza
High on His Lows: Sawyer Hill and The Never-ending Fall Shake Irving Plaza

From breaking out of a religious chrysalis on a church pew to unscripted crowd confessions, Sawyer Hill brought an electric, old-soul alternative rock spectacle to NYC’s Irving Plaza alongside high-voltage opener The Neverending Fall. Read the full live review and check out the photo gallery inside.

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GALLERY: lovespells Sells Out at the Bowery Ballroom
GALLERY: lovespells Sells Out at the Bowery Ballroom

Love Spells turned a sold-out Bowery Ballroom into a swaying, emotional singalong with his falsetto vocals floating over the crowd and filling every corner of the room.

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NEWS

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Two Door Cinema Club Set to Bring Their Indie Rock Anthems to Monterrey on October 13
Two Door Cinema Club Set to Bring Their Indie Rock Anthems to Monterrey on October 13

The Northern Irish indie rock band is set to bring their signature sound to Monterrey for a night of fan-favorite hits and infectious energy.

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Mission Bayfest 2026 Is Bringing Three Days of Music to San Diego This October
Mission Bayfest 2026 Is Bringing Three Days of Music to San Diego This October

Mission Bayfest 2026: Lineup, Dates & What to Expect in San Diego

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grammy 2027: what are the odds?
grammy 2027: what are the odds?

The new wave of pop or the artists we grew up with, which one takes place at the nominations?

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This Year’s MTV VMA Awards Felt Like A Time Capsule
This Year’s MTV VMA Awards Felt Like A Time Capsule

This year’s MTV Video Music Awards jumped through time. Memorials, performances, dedicated awards. Dive in and find out everything about this year’s edition of the ceremony.

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INTERVIEWS

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POP PESADO: EMJAY Turns Desire, Contradiction, and Emotion Into a World of Her Own
POP PESADO: EMJAY Turns Desire, Contradiction, and Emotion Into a World of Her Own

EMJAY spoke with us at Not On Stage about the accidental origins of the project, redefining what pop can sound like, the stories behind its most seductive moments

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Novul Is Building a Pop Universe of Her Own With “Grilled Cheese”
Novul Is Building a Pop Universe of Her Own With “Grilled Cheese”

With its playful title, glossy production, and unapologetically chaotic energy, “Grilled Cheese” is the kind of pop song designed to make an impression

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Olivia Soli talks new single “NYC-LA” and her creative journey through American Idol
Olivia Soli talks new single “NYC-LA” and her creative journey through American Idol

Olivia Soli sat down with Not On Stage to discuss her new single, “NYC-LA,” American Idol, and creative process.

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The booyah! kids Step Into Their Own World With Cover Girl
The booyah! kids Step Into Their Own World With Cover Girl

The booyah! kids talk Cover Girl, unexpected influences, hidden gems, and the sound that makes their music uniquely theirs.

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NOT ON STAGE

NOT ON STAGE

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