Alternative
Trying to Remember a 90s Alternative Song Sent Me Down a Late-Night Rabbit Hole
by You ever get that song stuck in your head where you can’t quite remember the name of it, can’t fully recall the lyrics, but it’s right there on the tip of your tongue? Welcome to my night. I spent hours trying to track it down. Hours. Running through band names,…
One Exit Down on Where the Music Comes From | SONIQLOOX Conversations
by Welcome to first ever: SONIQLOOX: Conversations. This is a space for honest, unguarded talks with artists, and our first sit-down is with Jacob Assell from One Exit Down. No press cycle, no pitch. Just a real conversation about the work, the weight of it, and the moments that shape the…
Reckless Giants: Authentic Sound of Pop-Punk & Alt-Rock
by RECKLESS GIANTS rose from the ashes of a past project, carrying the lessons and scars that only come from starting over. The North Florida trio — Jeremy, John, and Coty — built their sound on instinct, chemistry, and the freedom to make whatever feels right. Blending pop-punk urgency with alt-rock…
Finding Freedom in the Noise with Emily Gray
by An emo kid turned anxious alt storyteller, Emily Gray turns overthinking into art — carving beauty out of chaos and finding peace in the very thing that once held her back. As I sat down for final edits, I hit play on Kaleidoscope one more time — and I’m glad…
Caitlin Edwards is a dual force
by Caitlin Edwards is a pop rock/punk solo artist from Chicago, Illinois. Best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the ska punk band Bumsy and the Moochers, she’s also been fronting her own trio for years. Releasing music on her own terms and touring across the U.S., Edwards delivers shows…
For Better or For Zilch.
by If you know anything about me, you know I’m a huge fan of ‘90s alternative music. Having lived through it during my formative years, the sound of that era (oh god, just writing that makes me feel old) will always hold a soft spot in my heart. Enter Zilch. — a band…
Achtung, high voltage: The Kidd Electric
by I was asked recently why I started SONIQLOOX. Well… technically, I asked myself. But the answer’s the same and simple: I wanted to share my love of music with you, and introduce bands that deserve a spot in your sonic library (learn more here). This week, I came across a…
Ghost Lovers are sugar, spice, and everything nice
by WHO ARE GHOST LOVERS? Ghost Lovers is a four-piece band out of Queen Creek, Arizona — formed, as they put it, with “sugar, spice, everything nice, and a little bit of freakiness.” Part indie rock, part guitar class chaos, and all charm, the band blends catchy melodies with emotionally-rooted lyrics,…
This is Raised on TV
by Sometimes a band name tells you everything. Sometimes it reminds you of your own past. And sometimes, it just makes you want to ask more questions. Raised on TV does all three for me. It was a summer evening in hot-ass Las Vegas when I walked into The Red Dwarf.Now,…