By Indi Tejeda – September 8th, 2026 Some artists answer questions, yet Mae Krell inhabits them. Every response arrives with the careful hesitation of someone unwilling to simplify a complicated feeling, tracing ideas through grief, hope, identity, and possibility until they settle somewhere unexpectedly honest. That same intentionality lives inside “i think i’d like toContinue reading “With the Future in Mind: Behind the Art and Storytelling of Mae Krell’s “i think i’d like to have a daughter””
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Innlet Keeps It Collaborative
By Indi Tejeda – July 25th, 2026 Ask vocalist Levi Miller where a song begins, and he talks about everyone else’s ideas. Ask about the band’s sound, and he points to five different musical backgrounds instead of one defining influence. Even when we drift into conversations about touring or recording, the answers rarely settle onContinue reading “Innlet Keeps It Collaborative”
The Upsides on Musical Brotherhood and Creative Trust
By Indi Tejeda — July 14, 2026 For The Upsides, the past two years have been about learning how to trust the creative process. The New York alt-rock/indie band has shifted from individual songwriting toward a more collective creative process, allowing each member to contribute ideas, influences, and personal experiences to the music they createContinue reading “The Upsides on Musical Brotherhood and Creative Trust”
Highnoon on Their New Single and Writing Music that Makes You Feel Something
After releasing their most recent single in early January, Philly-based band Highnoon has proven that they’re well on their way to captivating hearts and minds everywhere with their unique sound and intimate lyricism. On January 15th, I had the opportunity to sit down in Brooklyn with Kennedy Freeman, the mastermind behind the indie-pop band Highnoon,Continue reading “Highnoon on Their New Single and Writing Music that Makes You Feel Something”