Ever since seeing TC Superstar headline the Highland Ballroom, I knew the group had the makings of superstars. Where else will you see synchronized dancing to music that sound like it straight up came out of a John Hughes time capsule from 1986? They wowed me with their presentation, and hooked me with the catchy synth pop/ dance rock tracks. This follow up to the 2017 album “Masc” is one driven by calculated aesthetic, style, and concept art. R&D is a love story, one you need to listen to t

Papergirl is a lesson learned in the art of despair and loneliness. A band I have listened to on repeat during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Papergirl speaks to our deepest insecurities and weaknesses, not only pulling you apart mentally, but connecting with your crooning spirit in a way no other artist can. They embody the Emo genre, and can only go up after the release of their debut. This lo-fi indie rock will spread across the underground scene like a wildfire, or at least it should. Buy the album!