Rising

In this Rising interview, the lifelong New Yorker and member of the art-punk trio Palberta talks about building up the confidence to release her first official solo record.

In this Rising interview, the Little Rock and Los Angeles-based artist talks about being inspired by André 3000, the struggle to be understood, and not giving away her jokes for free.

In this Rising interview, the band talks about moving past their romantic drama, finding inspiration in Dolly Parton and Cocteau Twins, and not taking themselves too seriously.

In this Rising interview, the Kansas City singer and producer explains how he went from a strict religious upbringing to living on the streets to a record deal with one of indie music’s leading tastemakers.

In this Rising interview, the supremely chill New York DJ and producer talks about his dedication to peace, love, and deep jams.

People used to tell this teenage singer-songwriter she wouldn’t make it because she is Latina. Here, she talks about proving them wrong.

In this Rising interview, the recent Warp signees talk about their surreal sound, which smashes together vintage pop balladry and electronic insanity.

In this Rising interview, the London pop rebel talks about exorcising her past through music that slithers and thrashes in equal measure.

The D.C. rapper and neuroscience student discusses navigating college and music simultaneously, getting mentored by Earl Sweatshirt, and more.

Frontwoman Dana Margolin talks about the terrors of exposing yourself in song, the stupidity of candy apples, and her band’s captivating new album, Every Bad, in this Rising interview.

The young singer is bringing a perspective that the genre needs.

In this Rising interview, singer-songwriter Jade Lilitri talks about growing up in the emo hotbed of Long Beach, New York, hanging out with Lil Peep, and imbuing his music with a deep sense of empathy.

In this Rising interview, the electronic producer talks about the vulnerability and frustration embedded into her brilliant new album for the pace-setting Hyperdub label, For You and I.

The Chicago artist makes music for complex first-generation Latinas like herself—and anyone who’s ever felt less than enough.

The Philly trio talk about expanding the boundaries of punk, balancing rage and humor, and the agony of office jobs in this Rising interview.

In this Rising interview, musician Katherine Paul talks about growing up on a reservation in Washington state, navigating the Portland music scene, and loving her mom.

The folk, indie-pop, and ambient artist talks about the bike accident that changed her perspective and having her music featured in Beyoncé’s Homecoming film in this Rising interview.

In this Rising interview, the eccentric duo talk about touring with Mac Miller, why Atlanta is like the Land of Oz, and what to expect from their debut album for J. Cole’s Dreamville label.