Live Coverage
Penny and Sparrow’s Devotion to Music, Love, and People
Emily Chen
Penny and Sparrow’s Devotion to Music, Love, and People
Emily Chen

It’s a stand-up comedy show! It’s a soft folk-country music show! It’s Penny and Sparrow!

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Emily Chen
WILLIS Illuminates the House of Blues
Arianna Sanchez
WILLIS Illuminates the House of Blues
Arianna Sanchez

WILLIS brought warmth, chemistry, and easy energy to the House of Blues, a night worth settling into.

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Arianna Sanchez
“The Maine” Characters Arrive in Anaheim
Kate Kotlyar
“The Maine” Characters Arrive in Anaheim
Kate Kotlyar

The Maine showed off their undeniable energy and charisma at their nearly sold-out performance at the House of Blues in Anaheim last week.

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Kate Kotlyar
Tiger Lewis Bares His Soul in LA
Kate Kotlyar
Tiger Lewis Bares His Soul in LA
Kate Kotlyar

Tiger Lewis celebrated his debut EP release to a sold-out crowd at the Moroccan Lounge in LA.

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Kate Kotlyar

LIVE COVERAGE

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Volume 7 of Off the Record featuring cover artist Friko.

50 pages of exclusive content, including “Friko: Choosing Hope, Anyway,” an in-depth feature exploring the band’s evolution and the emotional landscape behind their latest record Something Worth Waiting For. This issue also features a curated selection of artists chosen by Friko—highlighting musicians they are currently listening to and want to help amplify.

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MUSIC EXTRAS

Music Extras
What’s the Song of the Summer for 2026? Here Are Our Picks
What’s the Song of the Summer for 2026? Here Are Our Picks

What is 2026’s song of the summer? You’ve got your opinion. And we’ve got ours.

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They Have Indie-Pop in Cyberspace: The World of isobel
They Have Indie-Pop in Cyberspace: The World of isobel

Get lost in the digital world and mind-blowing sounds of rising indie art-pop artist, isobel.

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Local Artists to Know: Midwest
Local Artists to Know: Midwest

Explore the music scene of the Midwest with OTR’s picks for up-and-coming local acts.

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Essential Road Trip Albums for Your Summer Side Quests
Essential Road Trip Albums for Your Summer Side Quests

From landscape-inspired atmospheres to energy-upping anthems, here are some of OTR’s ultimate road trip records.

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REVIEWS

Music Reviews
Launched Into Rotten Paranoia: Porch Light’s Latest Singles
Launched Into Rotten Paranoia: Porch Light’s Latest Singles

Ahead of their debut album, Porch Light’s new singles give us a taste of what we can expect to hear from it.

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Wolf Alice Releases Three New Songs In The Clearing (B Sides)
Wolf Alice Releases Three New Songs In The Clearing (B Sides)

One year after The Clearing, Wolf Alice is back with three new songs, including a cover of “The Roches.”

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Indie Rock of the Summer is So Back with Lucky Me’s Debut EP “Just Left the Party”
Indie Rock of the Summer is So Back with Lucky Me’s Debut EP “Just Left the Party”

Lucky Me’s debut project, Just Left The Party, is its own personal house party, and somehow, you’ve just been invited in as they’re finishing a chaotic night.

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Westside Cowboy Captures Fleeting Humanity in Timeless Debut Album
Westside Cowboy Captures Fleeting Humanity in Timeless Debut Album

It Goes On is the Manchester-based alt-rock quartet’s way of tying us all together.

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Interviews
Magnus Ferrell Makes His Live Performances A Party For Everyone
Magnus Ferrell Makes His Live Performances A Party For Everyone

Delighting the audience with a glowing and groovy set, Magnus Ferrell left a lasting impression at Outside Lands.

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Inside Janine Berdin’s Loudest Era
Inside Janine Berdin’s Loudest Era

Read the exclusive interview with Janine Berdin about MORE LAB SONGS NG MGA TANGA, her new deluxe album.

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For Chezile, Music is Connection, Nostalgia, and Living in the Present
For Chezile, Music is Connection, Nostalgia, and Living in the Present

With his emotionally stirring and psychedelic sound, Chezile invited fans at Outside Lands to stay present.

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Sawyer Hill Brought His Fiery Rock and Roll Energy to Outside Lands
Sawyer Hill Brought His Fiery Rock and Roll Energy to Outside Lands

Sawyer Hill delivered an electric set at Outside lands, leaving the crowd buzzing and eager for more of his blazing discography.

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INTERVIEWS

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Festivals
The Strokes, LCD Soundsystem, Tv Girl and more bring Pasadena a day that feels Just Like Heaven
The Strokes, LCD Soundsystem, Tv Girl and more bring Pasadena a day that feels Just Like Heaven

Who knew a boiling hot day in Pasadena could feel just like heaven…

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Death Cab for Cutie, Mariah the Scientist, Day We Ran, a Surprise Performance, and more close out Outside Lands 2026
Death Cab for Cutie, Mariah the Scientist, Day We Ran, a Surprise Performance, and more close out Outside Lands 2026

A day and evening full of dancing, soulful sets, and surprise performances brought Outside Lands 2026 to a bright conclusion, leaving crowds eager for next year.

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The Strokes, Djo, Audrey Hobert, and More Bring Sparkling Performances to Outside Lands 2026 Day Two
The Strokes, Djo, Audrey Hobert, and More Bring Sparkling Performances to Outside Lands 2026 Day Two

A buzzing energy could be felt in the foggy air as day two of Outside Lands began with the promise of another day and evening of electric and show stopping performances.

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FESTIVALS

CTRL + ALT + REPEAT
Halfway to CTRL+ALT+REPEAT: Best Albums of 2026 (So Far)
Halfway to CTRL+ALT+REPEAT: Best Albums of 2026 (So Far)

Here are OTR’s picks for the best albums of 2026 (so far).

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Halfway to CTRL+ALT+REPEAT: Best Songs of 2026 (So Far)
Halfway to CTRL+ALT+REPEAT: Best Songs of 2026 (So Far)

We’re looking back on the best songs of 2026 (so far).

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CTRL+ALT+REPEAT 2025: Artists to Know
CTRL+ALT+REPEAT 2025: Artists to Know

Now that we’re done looking back on this year’s highlights, it’s time to ask: What does the music world have in store for 2026?

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Monthly Recap
The Best of July '26
The Best of July '26

In the wise words of Beach Bunny, “In July, the sun was high…”

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The Best of June '26
The Best of June '26

Happy summer, happy pride, and happy Phoebe Bridgers comeback to all who celebrate.

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The Best of May '26
The Best of May '26

Savor the sounds of summer’s start with May’s need-to-know releases.

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The Best of April '26
The Best of April '26

Welcome to a revamped monthly recap!

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MONTH BY MONTH

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Latest News
Turnstile Tap Elton John, Oklou, Slayyyter, and More for ‘Never Enough: Versions’ 
Turnstile Tap Elton John, Oklou, Slayyyter, and More for ‘Never Enough: Versions’ 

Turnstile announces NEVER ENOUGH: VERSIONS, set to release on August 28.

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The Bends Announce Debut Album, ‘If You Insist’
The Bends Announce Debut Album, ‘If You Insist’
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Smidley Announces Third Studio Album, ‘Murphy Horse’
Smidley Announces Third Studio Album, ‘Murphy Horse’

Murphy Horse is set to drop Sept. 25, with lead single “Capstone” out today.

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Daisy Chain Fields: 2026’s All-Women Festival
Daisy Chain Fields: 2026’s All-Women Festival

Olivia Rodrigo announces all women music festival in Irvine, California this August.

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MUSIC NEWS

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