genuinely the phrase “wheeeeee” if it were an album

(for northern transmissions) talked to Cameron Picton of My New Band Believe about My New Band Believe and why it’s both not so and very brand new, and why it’s both his and not his band. we also talk about the demo tapes i adore: northerntransmissions.com/my-new-band-...

lol yes it’s been on constant repeat for months, why will be revealed in 0.2 seconds. really REALLY nailed it with this album

id post the article but that would defeat the purpose. go buy issue no. 6 of antics magazine and read my very cool profile of deathcrash

Highlights from 2026’s Treefort Music Fest - Northern Transmissions Highlights from 2026’s Treefort Music Fest, reviewed by Victoria Borlando with photography by Bobby Nicholas III

went to this year’s treefort fest in the great city of Boise, ID. had a blast seeing longtime favorites, wondering how this set of headliners came to claim their spot, and discovering great new acts to follow. read a massive recap here: northerntransmissions.com/highlights-f...

incredible convo!!

Ora Cogan: "I think it helps to feel like love’s still around" | Interview On Hard Hearted Woman, Canadian experimental folk artist Ora Cogan sets her intentions on healing, as she tells Best Fit.

my first feature on the line of best fit is now live :) talked to Ora Cogan about her fantastic new record 'Hard Hearted Woman' and what it means to exist and continue loving in a particularly difficult time: www.thelineofbestfit.com/features/int...

Kim Gordon - Play Me - Northern Transmissions Kim Gordon album review by Victoria Borlando for Northern Transmissions, Play Me, Matador Records, formerly of Sonic Youth

it's a review of kim gordon's new album but also an excuse to write about my favorite essay about the english language ever and the cancer that is the concept of katseye. whee ! northerntransmissions.com/kim-gordon-p...

Morgan Nagler on Seeking Hope, However She Can Get It - Northern Transmissions Morgan Nadler 2026 interview with Northern Transmissions, Morgan Nagler on Seeking Hope, However She Can Get It

for Northern Transmissions, I spoke with singer-songwriter Morgan Nagler on the "realistic hope" behind her debut solo album, 'I've Got Nothing to Lose, but I'm Losing It'. She's an open book, and her record's equally approachable and inspiring! Check it: northerntransmissions.com/morgan-nagle...

deathcrash: Somersaults review - sonic confidence and infectious delivery Somersaults sounds like a record all four members of deathcrash truly believed in. Its confidence in composition and delivery is infectious, making this their best work yet.

for the line of best fit, I got the chance to review deathcrash's 'Somersaults', a really special album that perfectly captures the feeling of growing up and becoming a fully-realized band. band's at their best here. check it: www.thelineofbestfit.com/albums/death...

The Needle Drop attends 2026 Taverne Tour TND's Victoria Borlando returns to Montréal to put more underground punk rock artists on her radar. Santé!

went back to the best city to catch Montréal’s Taverne Tour, an underground punk rock festival that’ll warm up any frozen body. check out these really cool bands: theneedledrop.com/the-needle-d...

Danny L Harle: Cerulean review - album's gorgeous gloom can’t escape its own echoes Muting Danny L Harle's unfiltered, feverish, maniacal noise of Harlecore, Cerulean is a fine, pleasant dream to pass the time, writes Vic Borlando.

Back on The Line Of Best Fit to talk about the new Danny L Harle album, how to construct a dream sequence, and why falling victim to tropes about water and darkness make for a boring album. one of my most earnest reviews yet:
www.thelineofbestfit.com/albums/danny...

Quick Hits, No. 3: Ninush's 'The Flowers I See You In' This debut EP is a darling introduction to a darling artist.

reviewed a new EP i really really like. one that is necessary during this frozen winter: vicbor.substack.com/p/quick-hits...

Record Store Day 2026: What We're Looking Forward To We're excited about RSD and you should be too.

Some words on Blur and their only live album, pressed on vinyl for the very first time: theneedledrop.com/record-store...

Tyler Ballgame Finds Abundant Joy For The First Time (Again!) - Northern Transmissions Tyler Ballgame interview with Northern Transmissions by Victoria Borlando. The artist talked about his new album For The First Time, Again

Last week, I sat down with Tyler Ballgame to discuss the path to making his sunny and classic-feeling debut, 'For The First Time (Again)'. Visit Northern Transmissions for an interesting convo on poetry, unabashed love, and finding comfort in starting over: northerntransmissions.com/tyler-ballga...

bandcamp is so awesome bc there are three whole jerskin fendrix/tiernan albums on there, with some of their weirdest sonic ventures yet

Disco…? Occasionally! A whole bunch of words that boil down to, "Let's stop pretending 'Aperture' isn't delightfully mid."

blogged about a pop song that is genuinely ok i just wanted to be a huge prick about it and talk about pop industry stifling adventure and creativity. how can u write a dance pop song and not collaborate with dance/electronic producers??? vicbor.substack.com/p/disco-occa...

jerskin fendrix got his second oscar nomination today. huge congrats to the guy, his score is insane. this article isn’t about that at all but tap in anyway!

biblical

Live review: Shame at Warsaw in Brooklyn NY January 17 2026 - Northern Transmissions Live review: Shame at Warsaw in Brooklyn NY January 17 2026. With words by Victoria Borlando and photos by Bobby Nicholas Ⅲ

still on my mission to make shame the biggest punk band ever 🔥 went to see them in NYC last Saturday and went absolutely crazy in the pit. read about my experience on Northern Transmissions: northerntransmissions.com/live-review-...

INTERVIEW: Westside Cowboy on their new EP and standing out as "the most stock rock band you can get" Before they begin what's shaping up to be an exciting 2026, Westside Cowboy take stock on the past year, their vision for their sound, and their latest EP, 'So Much Country 'Till We Get There'.

year of the horse, year of the cowboys: for The Needle Drop, i chatted with Westside Cowboy about their brand new EP, their charity collective, and who they want to be in the coming year. in their own words, the world’s waiting for them 🤠 theneedledrop.com/interviews/i...

Schlagenheim was music i never knew could exist, but after I listened to it in 2019 (i was barely 18!), I knew I had to drop everything and become fully engrossed in bm's world. Matt's work is undoubtedly vital to this overhaul of indie rock; his brilliance is why we're all here.

Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, founding guitarist of black midi, has died - Northern Transmissions Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, founding guitarist of black midi, has died. The founding member of Blck Midi was 26 years old

Spared a couple words on Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin's passing. It's been a tough day for many of us, and my heart goes out to his family, friends, and former bandmates. May he rest in peace ❤️
northerntransmissions.com/matt-kwasnie...

Matt Hitt Begins His Solo Career One Step At A Time - Northern Transmissions Matt Hitt interview with Northern Transmissions by Victoria Borlando with photos by Bobby Nicholas Ⅲ. Hitt's EP You'll Be Lucky is now out

my first profile of the year for Northern Transmissions goes to an emerging indie artist who’s actually been around for a long time. a convo with Matt Hitt about the indie industry, good music, and his debut EP, ‘You’ll Be Lucky’. check it: northerntransmissions.com/matt-hitt-be...

Ice Cream (Live at Cafe OTO) by Jerskin Fendrix on Apple Music Song · 2021 · Duration 4:21

:) music.apple.com/us/album/ice...

also saw geese three times and have a 4th lined up, saw geordie greep twice, met some of my closest friends, went to rome, hung out with donkeys, appeared on anthony fantano’s channel twice, befriended an artist of whom ive been a day 1 supporter, and am a part of a “Scene” now i guess…wheeee

year bad but i also met so many of my personal goals this year! met nearly all my favorite artists, been to many music festivals, was one of the only people to interview car seat headrest, debuted in multiple magazines, got to use my french degree, published a piece ive been developing since 2023...

Shlohmo: REPULSOR review - human touch REPULSOR's fusion of sleek electronics and Shlohmo's traditional production methods celebrate the clunky, earthy, and imperfect human touch.

made my Line of Best Fit debut (awhile ago, but i've been all over the place) reviewing Shlohmo's 'REPULSOR'. hopefully i included all the "u"s in words where they don't really have to be there. thanks for reading: www.thelineofbestfit.com/albums/shloh...

My Writers' Top 40 Albums of 2025 YouTube video by fantano

am here. usually a writer (except for the times im on the channel), but it’s always fun to hang out with anthony and alan and talk about music <3 thanks 2 everyone who listened, shared their thoughts, and recognize the cool things the TND writers do everyday youtu.be/eiYEQNKupHM?...

everyone should always check out jerskin fendrix’s ‘Once Upon A Time…In Shropshire’