https://www.audreyvanschagen.comRSS Feed for Audrey van SchagenenThu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.melodicmag.com/album-ep-reviews/krooked-kings-reveal-harsh-realities-and-their-own-flaws-on-new-album-in-another-life-album-review/Krooked Kings, a five-piece Utah-born indie pop band, are just like a lot of us—trying to navigate the realities of life, but falling into harmful habits that only slow us down along the way or bring us down a path we’re not fond of. On their newest album In Another Life, released March 27, the band opens the conversation about these hard topics, discussing everything from drinking to relationship troubles. The band’s new, introspective outlooks and developed confidence are ready to be received...Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.melodicmag.com/album-ep-reviews/krooked-kings-reveal-harsh-realities-and-their-own-flaws-on-new-album-in-another-life-album-review/https://www.melodicmag.com/interviews/little-image-keeps-their-momentum-alive-by-finding-strength-within-each-other-and-their-passion-for-creating/A rabbit—the overarching character and face of little image‘s newest album KILL THE GHOST—represents a guiding force that pushes and inspires the band as artists. It embodies the kind of magic we all chase in pursuit of meaning, Jackson Simmons, vocalist and guitarist of little image, says in a chat with Melodic Magazine in March. While chasing their own rabbit, little image took it in their own power to document an introspective journey filled with all of life’s contrasts—the good and the bad,...Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.melodicmag.com/interviews/little-image-keeps-their-momentum-alive-by-finding-strength-within-each-other-and-their-passion-for-creating/https://www.melodicmag.com/interviews/the-academy-is-reunites-their-spark-and-prove-their-story-is-far-from-over/Picture this: it’s 2005, The Academy Is… has just released their debut album Almost Here, making a splash in the emo and pop-punk scene while growing their own loyal fan base. Life is good. After the release of Santi (2007) and Fast Times At Miracle High (2008), the band would ultimately call it splits in 2011, leaving their discography and the success of the band in the mid-2000s to go their own separate ways. Between their inception in 2003 and 2026, The Academy Is… would go through a two-deca...Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://www.melodicmag.com/interviews/the-academy-is-reunites-their-spark-and-prove-their-story-is-far-from-over/https://issuu.com/melodicmag/docs/021_the_academy_isResourcesDive into our extensive resources on the topic that interests you. It's like a masterclass to be explored at your own pace. Resources Dive into our extensive resources on the topic that interests you. It's like a masterclass to be explored at your own pace.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://issuu.com/melodicmag/docs/021_the_academy_ishttps://issuu.com/melodicmag/docs/020_ruelResourcesDive into our extensive resources on the topic that interests you. It's like a masterclass to be explored at your own pace. Resources Dive into our extensive resources on the topic that interests you. It's like a masterclass to be explored at your own pace.Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://issuu.com/melodicmag/docs/020_ruelhttps://www.melodicmag.com/album-ep-reviews/the-moss-meets-the-dark-and-heaviness-with-understanding-and-reflection-on-free-ride-ep-review/Recommended Tracks: “Darkness,” “Oasis”  Artists You Might Like: Arcy Drive, Briston Maroney, Ax and the Hatchetmen Telling it like it is should be the motto of The Moss, a rising indie rock band from Salt Lake City. From upbeat 70s rock-inspired groovy jams to deep self-discoveries and realizations, The Moss challenges their sonic and lyrical capabilities to create a piece that pushes them to the next level of their artistry. The four-track EP, Free Ride, offers an exciting glimpse into what th...Fri, 03 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.melodicmag.com/album-ep-reviews/the-moss-meets-the-dark-and-heaviness-with-understanding-and-reflection-on-free-ride-ep-review/https://www.melodicmag.com/interviews/peter-mcpoland-embraces-the-true-independent-spirit-of-artistic-creation-on-new-album-big-lucky/Peter McPoland, with the luck from his four-leaf clover companion, brought a metaphorically driven, exploratory album to life by locking himself in a room full of limitless possibilities with the freedom to create.  Big Lucky is a result of McPoland’s choice to detach himself from the weight of the digital world and discover both himself and his capabilities with a new approach — one where a reel-to-reel tape machine, an iPod full of Beatles songs and scattered maraca beads were involved to make...Tue, 23 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.melodicmag.com/interviews/peter-mcpoland-embraces-the-true-independent-spirit-of-artistic-creation-on-new-album-big-lucky/https://www.melodicmag.com/interviews/the-technicolors-emerge-from-silence-with-new-album-heavy-pulp-and-share-how-it-came-to-life-behind-the-curtain/The Technicolors moved in silence, creating their 2025 album, Heavy Pulp, behind closed doors while fans were begging for new music in the comments of their old Instagram posts. Little did listeners know that if they were patient enough, a fresh new album would be in their hands Aug. 29 and their dream of a Technicolors comeback would come true.  Reemerging into the music scene in April of this year by posting a chaotic short montage clip to Instagram inciting people to “spice up their life” by...Fri, 29 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.melodicmag.com/interviews/the-technicolors-emerge-from-silence-with-new-album-heavy-pulp-and-share-how-it-came-to-life-behind-the-curtain/https://www.melodicmag.com/editorial/top-5-songs-to-add-to-your-summer-playlist/Summer is a time for all things freeing and healing, whether that may be hanging out with friends, picking up a new hobby, falling in love, beginning a new chapter, healing your inner-child or just simply finding ways to celebrate being alive. And what better way to soundtrack this feeling with fresh music that brings out the best in us?  Nothing screams summer more than the indie genre. With a mix of well-known names as well as up-and-coming indie bands, this list includes a variety of summer t...Wed, 06 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.melodicmag.com/editorial/top-5-songs-to-add-to-your-summer-playlist/https://www.melodicmag.com/editorial/how-to-save-money-during-music-festival-season/With music festival season being well underway, it is important to think about how we can keep music festivals accessible for concert goers of all different budgets. It may seem as if some festivals are way out of ones’ price range, but there are ways to save money that may turn one’s dream festival experience into a reality. If you’re looking to go to a music festival on a budget and avoid unnecessary purchases, here are some tips to save money and keep the experience cost-effective. If you are...Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.melodicmag.com/editorial/how-to-save-money-during-music-festival-season/https://www.melodicmag.com/interviews/briston-maroney-speaks-on-unleashing-his-truest-self-and-embracing-experimentation-on-new-album-jimmy/For experimental wizard and indie rocker Briston Maroney, finding and channeling the truest form of himself was the spark of inspiration needed to bring his third album, JIMMY, to life. In 12 tracks, Maroney masterfully mixes energy-driven, experimental sounds with  introspective and confrontational lyricism to celebrate the fleeting experience of peeling back layers and embracing his lively, authentic self. After feeling the weight of the burnout from trying to satisfy others in the creation of...Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.melodicmag.com/interviews/briston-maroney-speaks-on-unleashing-his-truest-self-and-embracing-experimentation-on-new-album-jimmy/https://www.melodicmag.com/news/samias-bloodless-is-a-confrontational-honest-unearthing-of-the-imperfect-self/Recommended tracks: “Carousel,” “Bovine Excision,” “Pants,” “Proof” Artists you may like: Maggie Rogers, Clairo, Dora Jar Building up the strength to embark on a rocky yet overdue journey of finding a sense of self, Samia, a Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter, explores introspective themes on her third album, Bloodless. Through raw storytelling and a niche for honesty, Samia doesn’t let anything stop her from telling her story just the way it is. She invites chaos, transformative sounds and com...Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0100https://www.melodicmag.com/news/samias-bloodless-is-a-confrontational-honest-unearthing-of-the-imperfect-self/