Flavor Wave’s single, “The Optimist,” arrived less like a declaration and more like someone tentatively drawing back a dusty curtain on a grey afternoon. From West Chester, PA, these five lifelong friends – Kyle Loedel (vocals, lyrics), Matthew Stretch (lead guitar), Patrick Blair (rhythm guitar), Noah Montgomery (bass), and Joshua Speaker (performer/drums) – typically tread alternative rock paths nodding to influences like The Strokes....

Melbourne’s Alt-Pop Artist Sunset Salore Announces Upcoming EP with the Assertive and Enchanting Single "Call It" Sunset Salore, an up-and-coming alt-pop star in Melbourne, has released her new song "Call It." It's a sonic declaration of self-worth that demands attention. With its premiere only on AAA Backstage, "Call It" is the first taste of her much-anticipated new EP "Love Kills The Monsters", which is set to...