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Rookie » King Willow: Selfish
The premiere of the duo's nostalgic new video. → Read More
Rookie » Theme Song: Bonzai
November 2017: A cover of Tim Deluxe’s “It Just Won’t Do.” → Read More
Rookie » Why Can’t I Be You: Tessa Mayerick
Photo courtesy of Tessa Mayerick. Collage by Ruby Aitken. My conversation with Tessa Mayerick, the assistant external relations officer at the United Nations Refugee Agency, began with a confession: “I’m never interviewed about myself, I’m always speaking on behalf of the UNHCR,” she laughed, “it’s a little strange to be talking about myself.” Despite her modesty, Tessa Mayerick has quite the… → Read More
Rookie » Mozart's Sister: Bump
Mozart’s Sister is a sonic exploration made for the dance floor. Both energetic and mesmerizing, the project of Montréal-based musician Caila Thompson-Hannant has been active since 2011. In February, Caila and Mozart’s Sister released their second full-length album, Field of Love. Today we are premiering the video for “Bump,” a frenzied world of hand-drawn electronics, cow-like creatures, and… → Read More
Rookie » High 5: Billie Eilish
Collage and illustrations by Maria Ines Gul. At 15, Billie Eilish is a pop star in the making. Her breakout hit, “Ocean Eyes,” went viral about a year ago after it was posted to Soundcloud, and her single “Bored” made an appearance this spring on the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why. Her lyrics run the gamut from playful to dark, and so does her taste in stuff. Billie recently gave us some insight… → Read More
Rookie » Amindi K. Fro$t: Wet Jeans
Amindi K. Fro$t seemingly came out of nowhere, recently moving from relative obscurity to having thousands of listeners on Spotify. The Los Angeles–based 17-year-old’s success makes perfect sense as soon as you listen to her tunes. Fro$t’s songs are warm and laid-back, conjuring feelings of sun-soaked parking lot concrete and the blissful laziness of early summer. Today we’re premiering Fro$t’s… → Read More
Rookie » In the Cards
February’s theme is INTUITION. For details on how to send us your work, please read our Submit page. ✴ → Read More
Rookie » Uruguay: Sabrina Segment
Listening to Uruguay is like riding the subway home late at night in a new city—dreamy and metallic, full of energy and possibility. The band is composed of Stepha Murphy and Benjamin Dawson-Sivalia, who are based in New York City. Today we’re premiering the video for their trance-like single “Sabrina Segment,” a fashion-infused exploration of Stepha and Ben’s personal experiences: I chatted… → Read More
Rookie » MOURN: Irrational Friend
MOURN’s music is an expression of raw energy—harsh, loud, and intensely emotional. Carla Pérez Vas, Jazz Rodríguez Bueno, Antonio Postius, and Leia Rodríguez form the four-piece. They hail from a small town outside Barcelona, Spain, that they affectionately refer to as “Cabrils-fornia.” Today we’re premiering their latest music video, a sleek accompaniment to the chaotic song “Irrational… → Read More
Rookie » Sunday Comic: I Love My Friends
November’s theme is AWAKENING. Here’s what kinds of submissions we’re looking for, plus info on how to send us your work. ✴ → Read More
Rookie » Mega Bog: 192014
Mega Bog is a futuristic, psychedelic band. It is comprised of lead singer Erin Birgy and a rotating cast of musicians including Zach Burba, Aaron Otheim, Jacob Zimmerman, and Meg Duffy. The band’s pop tunes are clean and percussive, with undertones of experimental jazz. Today we’re premiering the video for “192014,” a single from Mega Bog’s upcoming album, Happy Together. [Editor’s note: Erin… → Read More
Rookie » Tele Novella: Even Steven
Tele Novella’s music is the sonic equivalent of Halloween candy—spooky and sweet. The “macabre pop” group from Austin, Texas, is made up of Natalie Ribbons, Jason Chronis, Matt Simon, and Sarah La Puerta, and I’d recommend their tunes as a soundtrack for your tricks and treats this fall. Today we’re excited to premiere their video for “Even Steven,” a sugar-coated claymation nightmare created by… → Read More
Rookie » Daily Links: Reproductive Rights Edition
Welcome to Wednesday! Get ready for what’s ahead with these Daily Links… Collage by Ruby Aitken, using an illustration via Broadly. In honor of Planned Parenthood’s 100th anniversary, Broadly takes a look at the last 100 years of reproductive rights. Is depression conducive to creativity? One artist talks about her struggles with being creative while on antidepressants. ♦ → Read More
Rookie » Emily Reo: Spell
Emily Reo’s dreamy electronic music is what android lullabies must sound like. The Brooklyn-based audiovisual artist’s vocals create a futuristic but soothing sonic atmosphere. Today, we’re giving you the first peek at the video for Reo’s hypnotic new track, “Spell.” Earlier this week, I had a chance to ask Emily some questions about the new track, her creative process, and making art through… → Read More
Rookie » Daily Links: Pussy Riot Edition
Good morning! Get ready for Tuesday with these Daily Links… Collage by Ruby Aitken, using a photo via Dazed Digital. > Spent about 15 hours stitching this feminist art meme 😂 pic.twitter.com/evK0s3R6ke — Hanecdote (@Hanecdote) October 1, 2016 Artist Hannah Hill, aka Hanecdote, talks to The FADER about her hand-embroidered feminist take on the popular Arthur meme that has been blowing up… → Read More
Rookie » Skating Polly: Across the Caves
From left: Peyton Bighorse and Kelli Mayo. Photo by Jamie Lee-Facer. Stepsister duo Kelli Mayo and Peyton Bighorse formed Skating Polly in 2009, when they were nine and 14 years old, respectively. With their captivating combination of saccharine vocals and traditional punk grime, Skating Polly’s self-described “ugly pop” has grabbed the attention of a variety of music icons—Veruca Salt and Babes… → Read More
Rookie » Gabriella Cohen: Sever the Walls
Gabriella Cohen is a modern psychedelic prophet who layers drawling vocals, heartache, and healing over a background of Velvet Underground-esque guitar distortion. Though you may recognize the Melbourne-based artist from her other musical project, the Furrs, Gabriella recently released Full Closure and No Details under her eponymous solo project. Today, we’re premiering the video for “Sever the… → Read More
Rookie » NOTS: No Novelty
NOTS is a Memphis-based punk band composed of members Natalie Hoffman, Charlotte Watson, Alexandra Eastburn, and Meredith Lones. In the midst of constant international touring, the band has been hard at work on Cosmetic, their second full-length album. Today we’re premiering their latest single, “No Novelty”—an explosion of vocals and guitar, reminiscent of traditional punk, with spacey synths:… → Read More
Rookie » Anxiety Is a Monster
August’s theme is FILL IN THE BLANK. Here’s what kinds of submissions we’re looking for, plus info on how to send us your work. ✴ → Read More
Rookie » Submit
Call for submissions! Here’s what we’d love to see from you, Rookies! (And continue to check back in throughout the month, as we’ll keep adding to this list.) All of these must be sent to [email protected]Please include your name and age, and use the subject line specified for each post. July’s theme is SOULMATES. Not necessarily the romantic kind, but crucial heart-bonds of all varieties. Here… → Read More