Embark on a literary journey through these five debut novels that promise to captivate, challenge, and redefine storytelling as we know it!

If I asked a Victorian child to read that headline, they’d probably assume the words were out of order.

It was the second annual Great American Mud Wrestling Show, and the event truly lived up to its name. We wrestled in the mud.

I didn’t really get many pictures from inside, which is how you know it was fun.

You can call me a trend-setter if you please.

Soulful and blue, deep alluring vocals entrance you to a musical paradise.

Hypnotizingly raw, “Under The Tree” is a beautifully honest song with a sweet melody.

In a sonically moving track, “Is This What Love Is?” begins with an eerie melody and deep vocals that fill the empty space.

Luring guitar riffs begin as drums thunder in beside haunting vocals. A song to head bang along to that lets your rage out.

"Slug", has a catchy feel-good melody with a fun play on words. Trickling strings and exciting drums start the song off in a dreamy state.

Immersed in a celestial sound that travels through the body, “Mind & Body” is a track that defies all musical boundaries.

The fierce alt-rock band from London has released an edgy track filled with mystery and intrigue.

All that encompasses what a vibey song is, is shown in “everything about her”.

A dreamy hypnotic sound engulfs you while listening to “loner” by Night Tapes.

Sonically mesmerizing, “You” is a gorgeous track about remaining faithful to one person. The vocal harmonies are heavenly...

A song embodying the burning feeling of having a crush. The metaphors embedded in the track brilliantly bring it to life with a contagious m

A classic song for Cage The Elephant to return to the music scene with. “Neon Pill” is the alternative track fans have anticipated.

Our deeply missed pop princess has returned to music with a completely new sound compared to her last album release back in 2020.

Upbeat and musically evocative, “run away girl” is lyrically raw.

With a blend of indie, alternative, and pop origins, “Whatever Comes My Way” is a positive uplifting song about going along with the cards y

Starting the song with a captivating electric guitar and then into collapsing drums, the listener is drawn in immediately.

The perfect upbeat indie pop song with a catchy chorus and infectious melody. An interesting reminiscent vocal sound of Declan McKenna...

What Wild Blue Yonder and Trespasser did at the Bowery Electric could turn anyone into a fan instantly.

The essence of nostalgia and desperately holding onto memories is beautifully encapsulated in “Heart Shaped Locket”. The soft vocals deliver

Multi-genre producer KAYTRANADA infuses R&B sounds with Rochelle Jordan in this new track.

With R&B notes, “Tell Nobody” has a pop/dance production that makes the song one to dance along to.

This week, Baby Queen writes about the experience of being in your 20s. News flash— it’s rough.

Photography by Naomi Veloz

Superbloomer by Arcy Drive New indie/alt song to obsess over, “Superbloomer” is endlessly playable with rich vocals and striking...

On Your Side by The Last Dinner Party A slow ballad that moves you in ways that only music can. Creative lyricism plays a big part in the...

Dancer by IDLES & LCD Soundsystem Thrilling strings at the start of the track grab your attention as it transitions into heavy drums and...

Backwards Walker by La Prave The song being just about 5 minutes, it’s nothing short of an out-worldly, transcendent experience....

Thus Love, a queer post-punk band from Brattleboro, Vermont, recently performed at the Knitting Factory (formerly known as The Pyramid)...

Practice (feat. Saba) by Jamila Woods Groovy and energetic, “Practice” is a feel-good vibey song perfect for your chill playlists. The...

Low Again by Ked A sentiment we all know too well, the feeling of being defeated. But this time is written from a different perspective....

Paradise by Terrace Martin & Alex Isley Mesmerizing and invigorating, “Paradise” has hypnotizing vocals mixed with instrumentals that...

"Our leader singer is obsessed with fig trees, so Fig Lizard was one of the first suggestions and that was what stuck."

From performing at bars for a handful of people to performing at Bowery Ballroom for 500 people, Telescreens, the NYC rock band, is only...

On the night of August 18th, Wilmah had an unforgettable performance at the Bowery Ballroom, prepping the crowd for a night of great...

Komodos is a garage rock group based in Brooklyn, New York, that started just last year and consists of Hunter Boivin (guitar), Ben...

Have you ever seen a punk band with a piano and saxophone? Libby Quinn, the five-piece Long Island, New York, punk band, does this, and...

The Breaks Inc., a six-piece rock NYC-based band from Queens, NY, consisting of Danny Marra (Vox and Acoustic), Adrian Cardenas (Rhythm...

How long have you been making music? What led you to want to be a performer? “I've been involved with music my entire life but didn't...

Road Trip by West 22nd Of course, this was done intentionally, but I can’t get over how perfect this song is for a long road trip with...

How long have you been making music? What led you to want to be a performer? I started taking guitar lessons when I was 10, and I started...

Emotional by The Front Bottoms Opening their first album since 2020, “Emotional” by The Front Bottoms starts off with quick strumming and...

A space where we can dream, yell, kick, scream, cry, love, curse, dance, process, and play. That’s REALFICTION.

Destroyer by M.A.G.S. A riveting song that takes you through a plethora of emotions. From the strong guitar, the quick beat of the drum,...

Madhouse by House of Harm “Madhouse” takes you through a series of thoughts and emotions, all provoking an all-consuming feeling of...

Michael Santiago Render, better known as Killer Mike, performed at The Apollo on July 20th for the New York City leg of his "The High and...