Sam Devotta

Cleveland, OH’s Rusted Hearts have made a triumphant return with their latest effort, “Keep It Clean (Cut It Off).” Their new single serves as a captivating preview of what’s to come on their highly anticipated forthcoming album, Broken Pieces That Once Fit Together, set to release in August. With “Keep It Clean (Cut It Off),” Rusted Hearts once again showcases their ability to deliver an impactful musical experience.

“I don’t know where you begin but it’s where I wanna end” Is there anything better than a beloved band returning after years away and delivering a no-skip album? I don’t think so—and apparently, Beach Weather agrees. Formed in 2015 and releasing two (excellent) EPs before going on hiatus in 2017, Beach Weather—Nick Santino, Reeve Powers, and Sean Silverman—re-emerged in late 2021 and now they’re officially back with their debut full-length, Pineapple Sunrise.

It’s hard enough to make it in a competitive industry when you’re young. But if you’re also a person of color and/or part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, it can feel next to impossible. For Meet Me @ The Altar—a trio of young women of color, two of whom are queer—the only way around those industry hurdles is through them. “We’re the perfect mesh of like almost every single type of person in the world,” says vocalist Edith Victoria.