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Meet Daily J, the New Zealand Indie Psych Band Made For Summer [Q&A]

Meet Daily J, the New Zealand Indie Psych Band Made For Summer [Q&A]
June 16, 2021 Get to know what's behind the luscious locks of one of New Zealand's must-see summer acts.
Author: Brook Gibson
indie
interview
daily j
psych
venus ate mars
Kenny Mason's "Play Ball" Video Is a Punk-Rap Nostalgia Trip

Kenny Mason's "Play Ball" Video Is a Punk-Rap Nostalgia Trip
June 16, 2021 Mason's music is a harmonious synthesis of punk, alternative rock, and Atlanta hip-hop affinities.
Author: Carter Fife
alternative
rap
hip hop
kenny mason
angelic hoodrat
play ball
Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]

Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]
June 16, 2021 "I don't care to put on this picture-perfect human being. I'm more than willing to show my flaws."
Author: Joey Legittino
singer songwriter
pop
interview
lillian hepler
used to that
Hope Tala's "Mad" Sublimely Captures a Relationship on the Brink

Hope Tala's "Mad" Sublimely Captures a Relationship on the Brink
June 16, 2021 Hope Tala's music is a lucid daydream given sonic form.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
soul
R&B
bossa nova
hope tala
mad
Skip Waiters Takes Aim With Fervent "Handgun" Visual [Premiere]

Skip Waiters Takes Aim With Fervent "Handgun" Visual [Premiere]
June 16, 2021 Rife with staccato bravado familiar to fans of Kendrick Lamar, Skip Waiters delivers on every front.
Author: DJ Connor
rap
lofi hip hop
skip waiters
handgun
Carol Ades Memorializes a Snippet of Youth in Debut "I Can't Wait to Be British"

Carol Ades Memorializes a Snippet of Youth in Debut "I Can't Wait to Be British"
June 15, 2021 In her debut single, Ades encapsulates a moment of profound self-realization.
Author: Jessica Thomas
singer songwriter
folk
Carol Ades
I Can't Wait to Be British
TANISAKO Reaches New Heights on Sophomore Single "Young & Dangerous"

TANISAKO Reaches New Heights on Sophomore Single "Young & Dangerous"
June 15, 2021 In the span of two singles, TANISAKO has already established a somber, distinctive sound.
Author: Tyler Borland
alternative
tanisako
young and dangerous
young & dangerous
Jean Dawson's "DUMMY" Video Is a Fever Dream You Won't Want to Wake From

Jean Dawson's "DUMMY" Video Is a Fever Dream You Won't Want to Wake From
June 15, 2021 Jean Dawson simply does not miss.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
experimental
jean dawson
pixel bath
dummy
Tall Heights Unveil "The Mountain," a Touching Tale of Longing and Loss

Tall Heights Unveil "The Mountain," a Touching Tale of Longing and Loss
June 15, 2021 Every moment of "The Mountain" is spine-chilling.
Author: Chloe Liz
singer songwriter
tall heights
the mountain
BETWEEN FRIENDS Take Hold of the Aux Cord on 'i like when you shine!'

BETWEEN FRIENDS Take Hold of the Aux Cord on 'i like when you shine!'
June 14, 2021 <i>i like when you shine!</i> is everything a mixtape should be and more.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
R&B
between friends
album reviews
i like when you shine
mxmtoon, Billie Eilish, Dominic Fike, and More Artists You Should Listen To | #NowWatching

mxmtoon, Billie Eilish, Dominic Fike, and More Artists You Should Listen To | #NowWatching
August 1, 2020 The Best New Music Playlist from Ones to Watch.
Author: Malc.
Alexander 23
mxmtoon
Dominic Fike
Now Watching
NowWatching
Dai Burger
Billie Eilish
Koren Grace Finds Herself on  "My World" [Premiere]

Koren Grace Finds Herself on  "My World" [Premiere]
August 20, 2020 Koren Grace finds peace in imperfection on her new single "My World."
Author: DJ Connor
Koren Grace
Afropop
My World
The Love-In's "Pure Gold Baby" Is a Feminist Rallying Cry

The Love-In's "Pure Gold Baby" Is a Feminist Rallying Cry
September 4, 2020 It's with a sense of false traditionalism that The Love-In pulls you in.
Author: DJ Connor
indie rock
The Love in
Pure Gold Baby
Yuna's "Invisible" Will Make You Feel Seen

Yuna's "Invisible" Will Make You Feel Seen
September 9, 2020 "Invisible" is a song that not only makes people feel understood but also compels them to feel seen.
Author: Krista Marina Apardian
soul
R&B
invisible
yuna
beabadoobee Releases  "Care" and Announces Debut Album

beabadoobee Releases  "Care" and Announces Debut Album
July 15, 2020 beabadoobee releases another 90s nostaligc jam and announces her debut album.
Author: Malc.
indie rock
beabadoobee
care
#NowWatching 01-04-19 [PLAYLIST]

#NowWatching 01-04-19 [PLAYLIST]
January 5, 2019 Cheers to the first #NowWatching post of 2019!
Author: Yasmin Damoui
nowwatching
dermot kennedy
cub sport
lizzo
brasstracks
rhys lewis
childish major
#NowWatching 02-01-19 [PLAYLIST]

#NowWatching 02-01-19 [PLAYLIST]
February 2, 2019 February is shaping up to be a strong month, with a plethora of new releases from Ones To Watch  artists on day one.
Author: Yasmin Damoui
nowwatching
wallows
aries
valentina
grandson
clairo
elujay
tommy newport
soccer mommy
cautious clay
cloves
Brace Yourself for Sigrid's 'Sucker Punch' of Electro-Pop Varieties in Debut Album

Brace Yourself for Sigrid's 'Sucker Punch' of Electro-Pop Varieties in Debut Album
March 11, 2019 Reviving the rebellious side of pop music, the 22-year-old shines with non-conformist and progressive attitudes toward the femininity in pop culture.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
sigrid
sucker punch
#NowWatching Playlist: 03-22-19

#NowWatching Playlist: 03-22-19
March 22, 2019 New Wallows, Dounia, Billy Raffoul, & more.
Author: Yasmin Damoui
nowwatching
wallows
Ones To Watch Presents: Baà±o Flaco feat. BENEE, Khushi, & Ric Wilson [ANNOUNCE]

Ones To Watch Presents: Baà±o Flaco feat. BENEE, Khushi, & Ric Wilson [ANNOUNCE]
June 12, 2019 We are gearing up for this month's Baà±o Flaco  event and YOU'RE INVITED!
Author: Jess Myers
benee
bene
khushi
ric wilson
bano flaco

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