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by Sara Ramirez My Chemical Romance has been an integral band for many adolescents who associate themselves with the emo aesthetic. Being their first album, I Brought You My Bullets, You Brought Me Your Love set the tone for the raw and dark sound that is cherished and loved by their fans. The juxtaposition of its heavy sounds mixed with romantic, yearning imagery is what sets this project apart from My Chemical Romance's other work. This can be seen in “Drowning Lessons”, w

by Lauren Chenette photo by The Cobrasnake Some artists aim for polish. Between Friends aim for feeling, and that difference is exactly what makes them so compelling. The indie pop duo, made up of siblings Savannah and Brandon Hudson, have spent the past few years carving out a colorful corner of the alternative pop world. Their music thrives in the messy middle between bedroom pop, glossy synths, and diary-level honesty. With their latest album WOW! , Between Friends double

by Lauren Chenette There’s something refreshing about an album that doesn’t try too hard to impress. Kiss All the Time, Disco Occasionally  leans into a loose, playful spirit, delivering a collection of tracks that feel spontaneous without sacrificing craft. The record thrives on contrast: bright, danceable moments sit comfortably next to slightly scruffier, tongue-in-cheek songwriting, giving the whole project an easygoing charm. The album’s personality really shines through

by Lauren Chenette On a frigid Burlington night, the air outside Higher Ground felt sharp enough to snap guitar strings. Inside, however, Laundry Day delivered the kind of warmth that only a tightly packed crowd and a band with full command of its momentum can generate.  The New York-based four-piece have built their reputation on DIY ethos and genre fluidity, and that elasticity was on full display. From the moment they stepped on stage, Laundry Day treated the room less lik