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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."
![For Louyah, One Viral TikTok and His Closest Friends Changed Everything [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/louyah-i-used-to-care-tiktok_1629831304.jpeg)
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."
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
Lyn Lapid Holds Nothing Back on the Jazzy "In My Mind"
August 20, 2021
The 18-year-old's star power feels limitless.
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."
MINOVA Introduces Debut EP With the Dreamlike “Where Do I Go”
November 2, 2023
"Where Do I Go" skillfully conveys the profound feelings of isolation and longing for human companionship.
Claire Rosinkranz Charts a Melancholic Getaway With "Sad In Hawaii"
February 3, 2023
"Impressive how your brain can ruin an experience that should be paradise."
Dyl Dion Wrestles With Expectations in "Cirrostratus"
June 1, 2023
dyl dion is carving a space for himself in the indie cultural zeitgeist.
Jim-E Stack Blends Genres on His Captivating Second LP, 'EPHEMERA'
December 9, 2020
Hailing from California, producer Jim-E Stack is yet another example of an artist pushing the boundary towards genre-less music.
Quadie Diesel's Video for "Backstreet" is Pure, Unfiltered Chaos in the Best Way Possible
March 19, 2021
In the emerging hip-hop scene, few rappers are as eccentric or entertaining as Quadie Diesel.
Jimi Somewhere Drives Through Nostalgia On "In My Car"
November 25, 2020
Tucked away in the middle of Norway, indie artist Jimi Somewhere, also known as Benjamin Shandy, has released yet another spellbinding single ahead of his upcoming album Nothing Gold Stays called "In My Car."
ROZET's "RIGAMAROLE" Provides a Cathartic Ending to 2020
November 25, 2020
ROZET's new release "RIGAMAROLE" echoes sentiments of injustice and mistrust, bringing to sonic life the dystopian experience that is 2020.
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Kid Hastings on Heartbreak, TikTok, and Creative Freedom [Q&A]
January 25, 2021
We caught up with Kid Hastings to talk about quarantine, exploring identity, and his forthcoming EP.
Ben Kessler Strives to Find Balance on "Cruise Control"
February 2, 2021
We've covered Ben Kessler since the very beginning, and we're thrilled to be covering his impressive growth on "Cruise Control."
Empty Glass? Pour Yourself Some milk.
February 11, 2021
The earring-wearing, sweater-sporting foursome titled milk is putting the alt back into pop with their newest single "You&I."