No Earbuds

01/30/2026

Out now! SOFTCULT’s long-awaited full-length debut, When A Flower Doesn't Grow is here! 🖤🥀

When A Flower Doesn't Grow is a self-produced, self-recorded, and fiercely independent collection of songs that detail trauma to rebirth and transformation.

RIYL: MANNEQUIN P***Y, SLOWDIVE, BIKINI KILL, MOMMA

01/03/2026

I launched No Earbuds 7 years ago today! ✨🥹 I've talked before about how I didn't have a solid grasp on what it actually was back then, but what it's grown into leaves me no doubt. Last month’s sold out fest wasn’t just a gig. It was my proof of concept for No Earbuds, AND proof that underdogs deserve to be the headliners, too. The fest is just an extension of what I aim to do every day -- turn people onto new bands, and help bands find their fans.If you’ve ever supported our work, shared our posts, trusted our recommendations, written about or played music from our artists, subscribed to our newsletter, showed up to our fest, or believed in the magic of No Earbuds even just a little... thank you. For real. I couldn't do this without yall!Now, could this be the year I attempt No Earbuds Fest: East?! 👀 stay tuned to find out. What I can tell you for sure right now is that two absolutely remarkable records come out later this month 🙏✨🖤🎥:

12/18/2025

✨2025 YEAR IN REVIEW ✨

Flycatcher - Wrench

RIYL: Manchester Orchestra, Hotline TNT, Taking Back Sunday

12/17/2025

✨ 2025 YEAR IN REVIEW ✨

Gully Boys - self-titled

RIYL: Mannequin P***y, Turnstile, Paramore, Deep Sea Diver

12/12/2025

Thank you FLOOD Magazine 💖

The fest featuring Prince Daddy & the Hyena, JER, and more is sent for December 14.

12/08/2025

SEE YOU THIS WEEKEND! 🤩✨

12/06/2025

✨ 2025 YEAR IN REVIEW ✨

Hudson Freeman - is a folk artist

RIYL: Field Medic, MJ Lenderman, Pedro The Lion

12/05/2025

Fests aren’t meant to be built alone. This year, No Earbuds Fest is smaller, closer to home, and shaped by the people who make this scene what it is. Feels good to do it together 😊💕🌴❄️

11/11/2025

Finally organized my consulting options on my site 😅

If you ever want feedback, strategy, or a plan for your next release... there are now multiple ways to work together!

Full PR campaigns still happening too, and currently booking for February and beyond.

👉noearbuds.com/services

10/31/2025

Customer Service’s new EP IF YOU’RE HERE, YOU MUST BE FINE is out now on Royal Mountain Records! 🎧🎉

The EP rings with a crispness and punch that perfectly complements its introspective core. Customer Service has quickly become one of *our* favorite bands and one of Canada’s hardest working young bands (playing over 100 shows a year and recently named one of Exclaim!’s best new artists 👏)

Listen to the EP and catch their U.S. east coast tour starting next week 🚐🎸

RIYL: MODERN BASEBALL, THE PROMISE RING, TAKING BACK SUNDAY

10/28/2025

Our lineup is now complete 🥹

Added Soft Blue Shimmer + Hudson Freeman to our second-ever NO EARBUDS FEST, going down December 14 at The Echo alongside Prince Daddy & The Hyena, Skatune Network, YUNGATITA, Bones Shredder, FIME, Glass Generation.


🎟️ tickets on sale now at noearbuds.com/fes