Category: Music

MARIS knows the thrill of hesitation. The Montana-bred pop musician’s latest single, “Give Me A Sign” featuring Caroline Kingsbury, which premieres today on PAPER, captures that split-second of uncertainty before making a move. “It’s about the nerves that come with making the first move,” MARIS says. “I wanted to capture that cocktail of desperate emotion.” Growing up in Montana, she knew the risk of misreading a moment. Now, that same uncertainty lingers in adulthood, just with a different backdrop. “Give … Continue reading “MARIS Wants to Make a Move”

Last month, Dutch indie rock upstarts The Vices — Simon Bleeker, Mathew Louwsma, Jonathan Kruizenga and Floris van Luijtelaar — shared their sophomore album, Before It Might Be Gone. Following its release, they headed out on tour, backing the energy of their release with high-octane performances. With stops from Brooklyn’s Sultan Room to Rock Cafe in Prague, the foursome has been spreading their post-punk preaching to the masses. “Playing live is really important to us, so we thought it would … Continue reading “The Vices Take Us Backstage For a New Era of Indie Rock”

Suki Waterhouse knows a thing or two about classics: when it comes to vintage style, timeless looks (that pout and ’70s shag cut — not to mention her role as rock icon, Karen Sirko, on Amazon’s Daisy Jones & The Six), and even venues. Last September, she released Memoir of a Sparklemuffin, another romp into her enchanting voice and retro, ethereal rock sound. In honor of that release, what better place to play three sold-out shows than one of LA’s … Continue reading “Inside Suki Waterhouse's Retro Roxy Residency”

Tempe, Arizona is scorching hot, and trying to hide from the sun feels impossible. Luckily, there’s a shady spot beside a few artist trailers behind Inning’s Festival’s Right Field stage to wait for Oklahoma-raised pop-punk darlings All-American Rejects to come chat before their set. There’s been lots of focus on nostalgia during the two-day fest that takes place during Major League Baseball’s spring training. The line-up is a who’s who of early aughts hitmakers like The Killers and Fall Out … Continue reading “All-American Rejects Are Still Moving Along”

For nearly three years, Ghost Mountain existed only as a myth. The California-based rapper, producer and original member of Haunted Mound helped shape the horror-drenched aesthetic that launched the collective into underground stardom — only to erase his entire catalog and walk away from music in 2021. His sudden departure left fans scrambling for answers, sparking Reddit threads that dissected lyrics, old Instagram posts, and speculated about beef between him and fellow founder Sematary. Had there been a falling out? … Continue reading “Haunted Mound's Ghost Mountain Breaks His Silence”

On Sunday, Lacoste presented its Fall 2025 collection on the Philippe-Chatrier tennis court at the Roland-Garros stadium, as Creative Director Pelagia Kolotouros found inspiration in the brand’s tennis heritage and Founder René Lacoste’s life as both a tennis champion and socialite. In the ’30s, Lacoste mixed with all sorts of cultural shapers — actors, athletes and fashion icons of the day. Much like then, the Lacoste show brought together stars like Venus Williams, Adrien Brody, and South Korean pop artist … Continue reading “Getting Lacoste Afterparty Ready With HEYOON”

Haley Reinhart was always a bit ahead of her time. The 34-year-old retro soul singer has had an interesting career, which started when she finished in third on the 2011 season of American Idol. Since then, she’s carved out her own distinct lane in the music industry as someone who blends raw soul with a futuristic approach to old-time sounds. Take her upcoming yet-to-be-released single, “Danger,” for example. “I feel like it captures all the things that make me the … Continue reading “Haley Reinhart, a Retro Soul for the Future”

“Hard work doesn’t always equal a pay off,” says Lizette Lizette, “Sometimes you just get burned out and that’s it.” The nonbinary Swedish artist, who just relocated to New York City, is grappling with this reality on their latest release, “Work,” an aptly titled indie-pop song addressing the false promises of our “American Dream.” On it, they sing about feelings of boredom, impatience and sickness as a result of endless labor that can often lead nowhere. “It’s a trap,” Lizette … Continue reading “Lizette Lizette Channels Patrick Bateman in 'Work'”

Though the band’s seventh studio album, 2004’s The Sunlandic Twins is often regarded as of Montreal’s real breakthrough moment, as the album’s 20th-anniversary approaches, Kevin Barnes, the band’s frontperson and songwriter, looks back at the release as a pivotal moment without being too nostalgic. “I’m not really a nostalgic person in general,” Barnes tells PAPER, ahead of the re-release of the album, which includes new B-sides and deep cuts. “But I’m not really cynical, either, I can appreciate what a … Continue reading “Of Montreal's Kevin Barnes Isn't Too Nostalgic”

Last week right before the start of Lent, Brazil celebrated Carnival, the country’s biggest, wildest, most colorful, days-long party of the year with non-stop music, dancing and street parades. The biggest spectacle happens in Rio de Janeiro, but each city has its own vibe for the occasion. São Paulo also has huge parades, while Salvador is more about street parties called trios elétricos, where massive trucks with speakers blast music, and people follow behind dancing. Throughout Carnival, Brazilian superstar Ludmilla … Continue reading “A Week at Carnival with Brazilian Superstar Ludmilla”