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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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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Brakence Is Back with, “Ready or Not”
Brakence Is Back with, “Ready or Not”

after a four year hiatus, brakence drops new single “ready or noT” from forthcoming album marroW.

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LIVE COVERAGE

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Kylie Cantrall Proves She's Pop's Next Big Thing at House of Blues Boston
Kylie Cantrall Proves She's Pop's Next Big Thing at House of Blues Boston

Kylie Cantrall brought the Valley Girl Problems Tour to House of Blues Boston riding high off the first handful of shows on her debut headlining run, and the city met her with the kind of energy usually reserved for artists several albums deep into a career, every word coming back to her from the crowd.

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Knocked Loose bring the “Hive Mind” tour to Chicago, iL
Knocked Loose bring the “Hive Mind” tour to Chicago, iL

Knocked Loose Bring the “Hive Mind” Tour to Chicago

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Brenn! Brings the Amateur At Best World Tour to Boston With the Energy of a Backyard Revival
Brenn! Brings the Amateur At Best World Tour to Boston With the Energy of a Backyard Revival

Brenn! brings the Amateur at Best World Tour to Boston, delivering a high-energy performance that turns the night into a full-on backyard revival.

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Foster The People “Good mourning sunshine” tour
Foster The People “Good mourning sunshine” tour

Saturday, September 26 Foster The People brought their Good Mourning Sunshine Tour to Huntington Bank Pavilion located on the shorelines of Chicago, IL.

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NEWS

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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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Emerging Artists To Keep In Your Radar
Emerging Artists To Keep In Your Radar

Bringing the best out of indie, r&b, pop and urban sounds from bands, solo artists and duos all around the world.

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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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