Since their introduction back in 2016, the Regrettes have existed at the intersection of ‘60s girl groups and Riot Grrl vibes, marrying sweet harmonies with heavier punk guitars in the name of demanding respect for themselves and teenage girls everywhere.…
Album Review: Bleached – “Don’t You Think You’ve Had Enough?”
Established in Los Angeles by sister and former Mika Miko members Jennifer and Jessica Clavin, the punk band Bleached had been regularly releasing music on the indie label Dead Oceans since 2011. With two albums and five E.P.s under their…
From the Record Crate: Alanis Morissette – Jagged Little Pill (1995)
Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill looms large in our collective pop culture consciousness, especially if you’re a woman who happened to be alive in the ‘90s. The album’s singles were cornerstones of the blossoming alt-rock movement, taking the radio by…
Album Review: Jonas Brothers – “Happiness Begins”
Ten years ago, the Jonas Brothers flame burned hot and bright among young fans around the world. Camp Rock ruled the Disney Channel, “Burnin’ Up” and “S.O.S.” were unexpected earworms even among non-fans, and the Brothers themselves were having to…
From the Record Crate: Backstreet Boys – Millennium (1999)
When it comes to Backstreet Boys albums, you can’t get much more iconic than 1999’s Millennium. The music world had been primed for their sophomore album; having fixed their rocky U.S. start with a stint in Europe and the release…
Album Review: Lizzo – “Cuz I Love You”
If you didn’t know who Lizzo was before she dropped Cuz I Love You, chances are you do now. Starting out as the founder of several hip hop girl groups (The Chalice, Absynthe, and Grrrl Party, to name a few),…
Hulu’s ‘Veronica Mars’ teaser trailer is everything a Marshmallow could want
Marshmallows everywhere, rejoice! We officially have a full-length teaser trailer for Hulu’s new Veronica Mars series! Following three seasons on UPN/The CW and the rapidly-funded Kickstarter movie, this new series is a direct continuation (featuring many members of the original…