Georgia Evans

Midrift – ‘Silhouette’ review: a promising debut building on big influences
The San Francisco trio’s debut doesn’t always escape its post-hardcore influences, but its emotional immediacy suggests a band already outgrowing their peers

XCOMM are rebuilding LA hardcore for a new generation: “We just play whatever feels real”
The teenage Venice Beach band are resisting boundaries to put their own distinctive spin on the genre, with explosively exciting results

In the eye of the storm with Florence Road: “We’re all in it for the end goal of a great song”
How four fast friends went from after-school covers in a garden shed to an opening slot for Olivia Rodrigo, sold-out shows in the US and impending indie stardom

Lip Critic – ‘Theft World’ review: a flurry of chaos, paranoia and corrosive desire
The New York band’s second album is a violently unhinged examination of identity theft and conspiracy

Dive into I Promised The World’s crowd catharsis: “Don’t just stand there, it’s a hardcore show”
Named for a Saosin lyric, the Texas post-hardcore/emo band – and Rise Records signees – are screaming their way into something bigger

Angel Du$t’s Justice Tripp: “Hardcore has never been a financial venture”
The influential hardcore frontperson, previously of Trapped Under Ice, opens up about anxiety, authenticity and the genre’s new era

The Hellp – ‘Riviera’ review: finding clarity in the comedown
The Los Angeles duo shed their party personas and embrace a grittier, mature aesthetic on their sophomore album

Karly Hartzman on Wednesday’s cathartic new album ‘Bleeds’: “My songwriting process is the most therapeutic part of my life”
The Asheville-based songwriter and frontwoman talks heartbreak, logging off social media and how eight years of grafting have helped Wednesday reach their most cohesive sound yet

Blood Orange – ‘Essex Honey’ review: stunning reflections on the meaning of home
Dev Hynes’ sombre return explores the grief of hometown returns through his private all-star orchestra of pop music’s finest

Model/Actriz are turning pain into dance-pop gold: “I always knew it would be great source material”
The experimental rock band’s addictive second album, ‘Pirouette’, leans into pop, techno, and a lyrical honesty that’s all thanks to Miley Cyrus

2hollis live in London: Soundcloud rap collides with pop crooning for a maelstrom of energy
March 20, Heaven: The rising star commands a rabid crowd with a migraine-inducing live show designed for the post-Carti era

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco – ‘I Said I Love You First’ review: a sweet sentiment that lacks conviction
Despite the fanfare, the celebrity duo are hesitant to really give listeners a glimpse into how they operate as a couple