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The Happiest Accident: a Conversation With Motel 7 [Q&A]
August 25, 2021
"We never expected Motel 7 to even be a thing and here we are."
Author:
EJ Saftner
For Louyah, One Viral TikTok and His Closest Friends Changed Everything [Q&A]
August 24, 2021
"I'm 25 and I've spent my whole life working for this moment."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Modern Original's Spirited Debut EP Is Exactly What We Need Right Now [Q&A]
August 24, 2021
Formerly of The Mowgli's, Modern Original branches out to deliver their own infectious, uplifting sound.
Author:
Chloe Liz
Riovaz's "Leaving You" Is an Intoxicating Dance Departure For the Rising Star
August 23, 2021
"Leaving You" is a mesmerizing tour de force that utilizes the inherent repetition of club music to its full potential.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Bakar Muses on Nepotism and the Black British Experience on "The Mission"
August 23, 2021
Bakar explores what it means to be a "futuristic immigrant" in a world that still scrutinizes people of color.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Justus Bennetts Continues His Winning Streak With "Insomniac"
August 23, 2021
Justus has gone from having a couple of thousand streams to his name to establishing himself as an artist to be contended with.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
GRACEY's "What a Waste" Is the Perfect Cure For Heartbreak
August 23, 2021
"I wrote 'What A Waste' in the first raw moments of a recent break-up, when all I felt was the initial loss."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Kazi Delivers an Anthem For the "real ones"
August 23, 2021
Taking a page from 100 gecs, Kazi's latest single moves at a mile a minute.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Lyn Lapid Holds Nothing Back on the Jazzy "In My Mind"
August 20, 2021
The 18-year-old's star power feels limitless.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
After Three Years Of Silence, ABRA Unites With Playboi Carti and Boys Noize on "Unlock It"
August 20, 2021
It's difficult to fathom a better reintroduction into music than ABRA's "Unlock It."
Author:
Carter Fife
Cartel Celebrate “The End" With New Single [The Noise]
August 22, 2022
"The End" is a reminder to cherish those special connections, romantic, platonic, or otherwise.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
DWLLRS Return With the Lovesick New Single "You"
February 18, 2021
The pop duo DWLLRS has been one of the most exciting new artists of the past year.
Author:
Tyler Borland
MASN's "Don't Talk" Is Reminder We're All Just Trying to Figure Out Life
July 16, 2021
'Don't Talk' shows what it's like to not be able to vocalize your feelings because of how difficult it is being vulnerable."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Madeleine Mayi Is a Rising Indie Rocker With a Penchant for Sad Songs [Q&A]
February 21, 2020
Mayi has a gift for instilling fleeting moments of optimism within her honest, heartfelt ballads.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
How Brye Made a Sour Situation Extra Sweet
October 14, 2020
Brye is the latest artist whose homemade musings are blowing up thanks to Tik Tok.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Ben Kessler and Lizzy McAlpine Paint a Picture of Pure Emotion on "False Art"
October 19, 2020
With what may be his most impressive release to date, Ben Kessler is back with "False Art" featuring Lizzy McAlpine.
Author:
Joey Legittino
70+ Spring Tours You Don't Want to Miss
February 6, 2023
Want to celebrate the arrival of spring with a show? Well, we've got you covered.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
Amelia Moore and jxdn's "FUMD" Is the New Soundtrack to Our Waking Dreams
March 24, 2023
After teasing their iconic team-up on social media earlier this year, "FUMD" is finally here.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
What Red Bull Music Festival LA Event Should You Go To Based on Your Weirdly Specific Tastes?
January 31, 2019
In its sophomore year, Red Bull Music Festival Los Angeles is set to return this February bigger and better than ever.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
TOBi Finds Inspiration in Sigmund Freud for Voluptuous Single, "Sweet Poison"
February 14, 2019
"In this song, I wanted to be open with my vices to show it's a prominent part of the human experience."
Author:
Andra Nechita