Loviet, the rising indie rock artist, talks with us backstage at Riot Fest in Chicago. She discusses her electric live performance, the stark differences between playing in Canada and the U.S., and the brutal, fulfilling process of creating her new EP, The Nighttime Is All In The Timing. She also reveals how a classic Blink-182 song first inspired her to start a band.

Pom Pom Squad’s Mia Berrin opens a window into her soul with Mirror Starts Moving Without Me, a fearless exploration of vulnerability and self-reckoning. Rooted in indie rock and grunge, the album blends cinematic soundscapes with raw lyrical honesty, tackling universal insecurities and the complexities of identity. Recorded at the iconic Electric Lady Studios, the project showcases a bold step forward for the Brooklyn-based band.

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