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Meet NO COMPLY, the Eclectic New Zealand Hip-Hop Duo
October 2, 2023
NO COMPLY goes beyond the boundaries of genre and takes inspiration from a variety of sounds.
REI AMI Returns to Slay in Delightfully Dark Single "Body Bag"
September 29, 2023
Her first single in two years, REI AMI is back and with a vengeance
PinkPantheress Remains the Princess of Gen Z Pop With "Mosquito"
September 29, 2023
"Mosquito" is a catastrophic love song masked by a bubblegum pop blanket.
Heather Russell Takes Us Through Her 'Knock,' EP Track By Track
September 29, 2023
Russell's debut EP sees her stepping into the spotlight and into herself.
Philine Sonny Feels More Alive Than Ever Before in "Drugs"
September 29, 2023
"'Drugs’ is the soundtrack to the movie playing in your head."
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New Zealand's Coolest Band - LEISURE's 4th studio album "Leisurevision" Out Now!
September 29, 2023
Exclusive interview and track by track album breakdown! Find out which tracks are their personal favorites, who's on their Ones To Watch list and most memorable fan experience!
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Briston Maroney Unearths Himself in Sophomore Album 'Ultrapure' [Q&A]
September 28, 2023
"All the things that I did that made me weird, I wish I had never questioned those things, because those are the things that I like about myself now."
Bakar Finds His Freedom in 'Halo'
September 28, 2023
Bakar plants his feet firmly with 'Halo,' a soul-bearing album that marries British rock with pop indie in an exclamatory font.
Flyana Boss Hush Any Haters With "Bitch Imma Star"
September 27, 2023
“’Bitch Imma Star’ is about claiming your own stardom!”
underscores Brings to the Life the World of 'Wallsocket'
September 27, 2023
"I emerged from an obsessive episode adopting this mentality that everything is beautiful... 'Wallsocket' is about realizing that most things are, but not everything is."
Aries' "Conversations" Is Not Afraid to Beg For Your Attention
December 9, 2020
Reveling in an intoxicating fusion of slacker rock, West Coast alternative, and emo rap, Aries' latest feels surprisingly laser-focused.
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Betcha Pairs Their Alternative Rock Banger With Vintage Vibes in "Lucy Lucy" Video [PREMIERE]
May 8, 2019
"A primary focus for making this video was to simply have a great time filming and to showcase a side of the band that people haven't seen before."
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Cavetown’s 'worm food' is a Delicate Portrait of Self-Reflection [Q&A]
November 4, 2022
"For me, I can't see a world where I could possibly write a good song without being vulnerable."
Alessia Cara Brings a Heavenly Air to Alec Benjamin's Breakout Hit, "Let Me Down Slowly"
January 8, 2019
The story of Alec Benjamin is an underdog tale nearly too good to be true.
Alexander 23's "I Hate You So Much" Is a Portrait of Ominous Pop Perfection
February 12, 2020
"'I Hate You So Much' is about being emotionally haunted by someone you desperately want to despise."
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"Everything Is Just a Mess" Without The Brook & The Bluff's Soulful Indie Rock [PREMIERE]
October 3, 2019
Their soul-filled indie rock sound is exceptionally neat and mature so it's no surprise that they're finally on our radar.
Charlotte Lawrence Offers a Striking Critique of Society in "God Must Be Doing Cocaine"
November 15, 2019
Lawrence is no longer a pop star in the making. She is a genreless artist taking to heart society's failings.
![Michi Shares Her Knack for Tasteful Indie-Pop in Bubbly "Still Feel U" [PREMIERE + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/michi-ones-to-watch_1566504687.jpg)
Michi Shares Her Knack for Tasteful Indie-Pop in Bubbly "Still Feel U" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
August 22, 2019
"'Still Feel U' is a summer night embodiment of escaping a funk and rediscovering a lust for self-appreciation."
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Rapper love-sadKiD Begs Us to "Look At The Time" [PREMIERE]
February 14, 2019
At a notably young age, Ben McGibboney sacrificed a promising career in football and created the innovative moniker love-sadKiD to serve as their entry way into the booming rap world.
Boyish Enter the Ring in "I Think I Hate It Here"
April 18, 2022
"I Think I Hate It Here" is a whirlwind of unconventional distorted sounds and ethereal textures."