Miranda Urbanczyk, Author at Atwood Magazine

Miranda Urbanczyk

Miranda Urbanczyk is a music journalist currently studying at Michigan State University. While loving a good article, she also is fascinated by photography. Outside of Atwood, she is the co-founder of Righteous Reviews and contributes to Best Left Magazine. Miranda can be reached at mirandaurban28@gmail.com.

Ocean Alley 'Love Balloon' © Kane Lehanneur

Features, Interviews, MusicAugust 27, 2025<August 27, 2025

Miranda Urbanczyk

“We couldn’t imagine doing this alone”: Midnight Til Morning’s ‘Afterglow’ Is a Testament to Brotherhood, Trust, & the Bonds That Built the Band

Interview: Ax and the Hatchetmen’s ‘So Much to Tell You’ Turns Seven Years of Friendship, Shenanigans, & Coming-of-Age into a Defining Debut Album

“No way I’m gonna waste my life”: The Moss’ “Oasis” Is an Anthem of Recentering & Growth

“Impatience Is One of My Best Qualities”: Sam Burchfield on Change, Fatherhood, Self-Discovery, & the Ways ‘Nature Speaks’ to Him

“Things That Make Us Feel Good”: Ocean Alley on Love, Positivity, and the Joy of Making ‘Love Balloon’

“Mostly Love & Burgers”: Royel Otis Dish on Heartbreak, Touring, & Their Sophomore Album ‘hickey’

“The Cheapest Therapy You Can Ever Get”: bLAck pARty Talks DJ Culture, Heartache, & the Healing Power of Music

Lollapalooza 2025 Is All Anyone Can Talk About, and We’re Here to Tell You Why

Preview: Lollapalooza 2025 Ends the Summer Off Right With an Unforgettable Lineup

Track-by-Track: Pretoria Are Living Out Loud on ‘If We’re Pretending,’ an EP of Change, Authenticity, & the Art of Letting Go

Today’s Song: Andy Tongren Can’t Seem to Forget “Franconia,” and Neither Can We

Today’s Song: Mac DeMarco Redefines What “Home” Really Means

Today’s Song: Matt Maltese’s “Buses Replace Trains” Is a Symbol for Longing, Devotion, and True Love

Today’s Song: Amie Blu Channels Her Anxieties into the Intimate & Achingly Raw Anthem “swimming in pity”

Today’s Song: Khamari’s “Head in a Jar” Is a Collection of Inner Thoughts on Longing & Love