
A huge part of the underrated scene of the music industry is truly the songwriters and lyricists who make songs what they are. In the age of instant music on TikTok, there’s something to be said about these songwriters who seem to be working harder than ever to churn out chart-topping songs in a dark…

A one-hit wonder or not? Alaskan band Portugal. The Man are an interesting case in this regard. Well-known in the indie/alternative scene for many years, first hitting the American Top 40 albums chart in 2013, it wasn’t until 2017 that they entered the mainstream with their hit single ‘Feel It Still’. Their hit song in…

Think that pop-punk is only for sad early 2000’s teenagers? Think again! Although the genre often focuses on dark, somber themes, it is also sometimes just sheer, unadulterated fun, quite often focusing on partying or skating. That being said, pop-punk also has a way of making even seemingly moody songs seem upbeat sometimes, hiding their…