As 2024 draws to a close, a new era in underground rap is shaping the future of Hip-hop, even as the genre struggles to produce mainstream superstars. Y2K aesthetics and new forms of music discovery, such as TikTok, define this resurgence.
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With performances at just about every local hotspot, TILT stands firm as a next hardcore ‘one-to-watch.’ The group’s newest single, “Bleeder,” coincides with the band’s move toward perpetuity.
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Austin Samba, a local band and dance group, encourages beginners to learn the foundations of the genre, teaching locals about Brazilian culture through performances all across Austin.
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Following the release of her deluxe debut, L.A-based musician Blondshell emerges as a grunge icon for the new generation.
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Let’s get grunge, cowboys! Get your black boots on and liberty spikes styled to check out these rising punk-rock artists hailing from the live music capital of the world.
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Post-hardcore band Static Dress reignites a nostalgia encompassing the sweeping wave of early 2000s emo through their angsty music videos, a conflation of genres, and creative self-reliance.
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The prolific Athens, Georgia-based experimentalist talks Waffle House, outsider art, and making music for the apocalypse.
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In honor of Black History month, we compiled a list of Black queer artists to support now and always.
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Four-piece Toronto band Bad Waitress is a force to be reckoned with. Its ultra-punk sound and relentless stage presence leaves crowds entranced and always wanting more.
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Combining the grit of New York City with the unique sound of Nashville, Annie DiRusso’s music embodies the inexplicable melancholy of growing up too fast with no direction.
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Get your Hot Topic gift cards ready! These pop punk Floridians are combining the nostalgic sound of the 2000s with angry vocals, heavy instrumentals, and unforgettable lyrics that will have you scouring the back of your closet for those beat up checkerboard Vans.
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Fax Gang’s unconventional take on cloud rap provides the perfect soundtrack to navigating the alienation and hopelessness of modern-day life.
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