Roman Martinez 4/23/25 Roman Martinez 4/23/25

5 Songs from The Faves

New music from Blackwater Holylight, Lou Tides, Nomi Ruiz & Eli Escobar, Theo Bleak and Blindness & Light.

Roman Martinez 4/17/25 Roman Martinez 4/17/25

soudvsystem x Dining Dead

Is This a House? is the sound of a band breaking boundaries. For their second album, Dining Dead was influenced by chamber pop, funk, yacht rock & folk and turns it into something entirely their own. We spoke with Sammy Skidmore about the album’s slow-burn creation, the band’s deep connection, breaking traditional song structures and how a hilariously awkward date inspired the title. Read our interview and listen to the band’s selection of songs that inspired the album.

Roman Martinez 4/16/25 Roman Martinez 4/16/25

The Faves Playlist - Week of 4/16

New music from Homescreen, thistle., lozenge and Pamphlets

Roman Martinez 4/10/25 Roman Martinez 4/10/25

The Faves Playlist - Week of 4/10

New music from Punchlove, Foliage, Sextile, French Film and Deep Sky Objects.

Roman Martinez 4/2/25 Roman Martinez 4/2/25

The Faves Playlist - Week of 4/2

New music from MRS, Gardenia, Dream Bodies, CHIME OBLIVION and L.A. Witch.

Roman Martinez 3/27/25 Roman Martinez 3/27/25

The Faves Playlist - Week of 3/27

New music from Sea Lemon, It Burns, Bug Crush, SHAGGO and Resting.

Roman Martinez 1/28/25 Roman Martinez 1/28/25

soudvsystem x eva

Alternative metal band Eva released their debut album last month. The 10-track release pulls from influences ranging from post-grunge, shoegaze and nu metal. On ‘OPIA,’ the band–Austin “Auzzie” Schmitt (vocals, rhythm guitar), Moises “Moi” Richardson (guitar), Ethan Strobel (bass) and Jeff Gonzales–references Deftones, Chevelle, and Slipknot alongside video game music and nu gaze artists including Wisp and Slow Crush. To mark its release, Eva curated a list of songs that shaped their full-length record. Read our Q&A and listen to the playlist.

Roman Martinez 12/13/24 Roman Martinez 12/13/24

The Faves Playlist - Week of 12/13

New music from Lo, Cathedrale, Impulsive Hearts, Chase Petra and Lollise

Roman Martinez 12/6/24 Roman Martinez 12/6/24

The Faves Playlist - Week of 12/6

New music from The Men, Dressed Like Boys, Of the Veil, Bambara & Dirty Liars.

Roman Martinez 11/27/24 Roman Martinez 11/27/24

The Faves Playlist - Week of 11/27

New music from Bleached Heat, [SAMPLE_TEXT], In VideColour, Twice Dark & Ruben Dumars

Roman Martinez 11/20/24 Roman Martinez 11/20/24

The Faves Playlist - Week of 11/20

New music from Pales, The Laughing Chimes, The Assist, Huxlii, Autocamper and VIAL.

Roman Martinez 11/13/24 Roman Martinez 11/13/24

The Faves Playlist - Week of 11/13

New music from Glassmanet, The Baxbys, Adam’5, Palejoy & The Only Objects.

Roman Martinez 11/7/24 Roman Martinez 11/7/24

The Faves Playlist - Week of 11/7

New music from WOOF, The Smashing Times, King in Yellow, NIIS and The Ark of Teeth.

Roman Martinez 10/30/24 Roman Martinez 10/30/24

The Faves Playlist - Week of 10/30

New music from jan., Yard., VANARIN, Big Black Delta & French Nancy.

Roman Martinez 10/22/24 Roman Martinez 10/22/24

The Faves Playlist - Week of 10/23

New music from Spirit Hotel, Ex Monarch, Mumrunner, Vacant Pavements and Coupdekat.

Roman Martinez 10/16/24 Roman Martinez 10/16/24

The Faves Playlist - Week of 10/16

New music from Drug Store Raid, The Mercadonnas, S.C.A.B., Crackups and The Links.

Roman Martinez 9/24/24 Roman Martinez 9/24/24

soudvsystem x Blemishes

On their debut album Ambivert, Houston-based duo Blemishes—comprised of Julienne Ceron and Jessie Huntington—defies easy categorization by blending diverse musical influences and styles. This 50-minute album showcases a spectrum of sounds, from frantic rhythms to gentle instrumentation, reflecting their view of albums as cohesive narratives rather than mere collections of songs. To highlight its various influences, Ceron curated a playlist for us. Read our Q&A with the writer/producer and listen to the playlist.