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NVM, ILY on Distractions, Representation, and Mexican American Blue – Interview
NVM, ILY Talks Mexican American Blue, Identity & Representation – Interview


Spin & Tell: Endswell Shares Their Playlist Picks Ahead of New Single 'Frame Your Face' on June 5th
Ahead of the June 5 release of 'Frame Your Face,' Endswell reveals their favorite tracks, influences, and unexpected playlist picks in this exclusive Spin & Tell interview.


TOP8 Picks: Halogens Break Down the Songs You Need to Hear – Interview
From emo anthems to emotional deep cuts, Halogens guide listeners through the TOP8 tracks that best represent the band.


A Look Back at 15 Years of Halogens: Interview + Show Recap.
A night that pulled every era of Halogens into one room. Deep cuts, special guests, and a packed Asbury Park crowd. Interview.


Puppets, Pop-Punk & Burning New Jersey Down: An Interview With Ray Hawthorne PLUS his TOP8 orders at The Cheesecake Factory.
From Wawa parking lot energy to emotional recklessness, Ray Hawthorne opens up about “Burn New Jersey Down,” nostalgia, and being unapologetically himself.


A Love Letter to DIY: Holden Caulfield’s Music to Release on Vinyl for First Time Ever
Holden Caulfield’s beloved hardcore releases are getting their first-ever vinyl pressing through Outer Orbit Records.


Meet BUFFOUT: New Jersey’s Next Must-Hear Post-Hardcore Band
New Jersey post-hardcore band Buffout is quickly becoming one of the underground’s most exciting acts. Read our interview on their influences, local scene, and evolving sound: An Interview


Behind the Album: Palette Knife’s Keyframe - Interview with Alec Licata + TOP8 Nerd-Core Influences
Palette Knife break down Keyframe, their nerd-core Midwest emo sound, mechsuit themes, and influences from gaming, anime, and pop punk.


Bloodlust: Where Heartbreak Bleeds Into Death - An Interview With Heartbent.
Heartbent talks about their concept album, Bloodlust: Heartbreak or Death, exploring love, obsession, and the building of a world through music.


Krida Interview: Inside Italy’s Pop-Punk Scene & Their Rise From Parma
Krida are part of Italy’s growing pop-punk movement. We spoke with the Parma-based band about their influences, social media, their latest single “Quanto Resta,” and the alternative underground scene.


Intervista ai Krida: uno sguardo alla scena pop-punk italiana e alla loro ascesa da Parma
I Krida fanno parte del crescente movimento pop-punk italiano. Abbiamo parlato con la band di Parma delle loro influenze, dei social media, del loro ultimo singolo "Quanto Resta" e della scena underground alternativa.


Inside Funeral For a Fish: Lake Rana’s Most Personal Project Yet
LA emo band Lake Rana discuss Funeral For a Fish, an introspective album exploring anxiety, mortality, and being stuck in your own thoughts. Interview with Josh Rana.


The Rise of After Mdnight - The Pop Punk Band From Malaysia: An Interview
From “CheatHer” to What’s Next: Embracing the Pressure of Growth. An Interview with Malaysian pop-punk band After Mdnight


Loss, NJHC, and Finding Their Way Back: The Story Behind Still Feel Gone's Deeply Personal Comeback.
Dive into Still Feel Gone’s PRESLEY — a 20-minute burst of emo and hardcore. Read our interview and why this NJ band deserves your attention.


Royal Oak - Figuring It Out One Year Later: An Interview
Canadian alt-pop band Royal Oak reflects on the one-year anniversary of their debut album, 'We’re All Just Trying to Figure It Out', their viral TikTok moments, touring memories, and what’s next.


NAKEDBURN Breakdown Their New Single: “nothing left”
Toronto emo band NAKEDBURN explore the meaning behind their new single “Nothing Left” following their explosive show at Sneaky Dee’s.


Nuzzle Breakdown the Influences Behind Follow, For Now 30 Years Later, and Announce Upcoming California Shows.
Nuzzle on Follow, For Now at 30: The Influences Behind the Album and Their West Coast Return. An Interview with band members


Diamonds and Ruins The Debut Album by Lilies Of David: An Interview
Lilies Of David break down their debut album ‘Diamonds and Ruins,’ creative growth, vulnerability, and why they chose an album in a singles-driven era.


Kennedy Von Kat Gets Real: Mental health, new tunes & Matti Hoffman collab
TOP8 Scene caught up with Canadian singer-songwriter Kennedy Von Kat to talk about her journey so far, her bucket-list collaborators, and what it was like working with Matti Hoffman of Escape the Fate on her explosive new single “DESOLATE"


Looking Back at Houston Calls: An Interview With Tom Keiger
Houston Calls Interview: Tom Keiger reflect on writing 'A Collection of Short Stories' and 'The End of an Error', their Drive-Thru Records era, musical influences, and what’s next.
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