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StaySolidRocky Is Jumping From TikTok's Trending Pages to the Billboard Hot 100 [Q&A]
June 11, 2020
We catch up with the Virginia artist who, thanks to TikTok, finds himself with a self-funded Billboard Top 30 hit.
Derek Simpson's "Hide + Seek" Inescapably Captivates You
June 10, 2020
For the entirety of the six-minute song, you are put in a trance. A delectable guitar establishes the feel-good, alternative R&B vibe and drives the alluring beat throughout.
Slide's New Video Has Us "Waiting" For Better Days
June 10, 2020
Slide's video for their latest single, "Waiting", was shot at a time when its beautiful visuals, representing the desert environments east of LA, represent a contrasting narrative of both love and fear, life and death, and the inner monologue common to us all.
Black Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
June 5, 2020
This week's #NowWatching playlist is dedicated to the sounds and voices of a small fraction of innovative black artists.
Music Taught Me to Love My Blackness | A Letter From The Editor
June 4, 2020
As protesters take to the streets across the world, I want to take this moment as a black man and editor of this site to share my perspective.
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Milq's "Summer Again" Transports You Directly to the 80′s [Premiere]
June 1, 2020
"Summer Again" is a song straight out of an 80's summer romance film.
BINNY Tries to Resist the Lure in Hypnotic New Single "Retrograde"
June 1, 2020
With inspiration hailing from Mariah Carey, to Drake, and everything in between, BINNY incorporates elements from his favorite R&B artists and love for strong female singers to formulate a potent sound, oozing with charisma and sass.
No Rome Enlists Indie All-Stars beabadoobee and Jay Som For the Dynamic "Hurry Home"
June 1, 2020
"Hurry Home" paints a vivid picture of a wistful late-night voicemail, the kind you leave after one too many drinks.
Alec Benjamin, Oliver Tree, Teamarr, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
May 29, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
Travel To Another Dimension With Phoebe Ryan's "Reality"
May 29, 2020
"It's erotic. It's everything I see in my head when I go to sleep at night."
Abhi the Nomad Proves Himself a Veritable Entertainer in "Long Nights"
May 13, 2020
Abhi strikes an exquisite balance between hard-hitting sonics and impressive lyrical flow.
Indie-Pop Darling UPSAHL Combats Superficiality with "Drugs"
January 22, 2019
19-year-old UPSAHL's latest single is a powerfully provocative piece of indie pop that isn't even about taking drugs.
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BIGBABYGUCCI on Staying Independent, His Upcoming EP, and More [Q&A]
February 26, 2021
We got the chance to connect with BIGBABYGUCCI via email and learn more about his project, dream collaborations, his major influences, and more.
sky Explores the Intricacies of Grief in Debut EP 'good grief'
April 15, 2021
With <i>good grief</i>, sky transforms the grieving process into a standout debut project rife with self-realization.
Mothica Announces Heavy Heart Records, Reimagines Standout Single "Heavy Heart"
October 8, 2021
Following a breakout year, Mothica takes another bold step forward.
Billy Lockett Reminds Us to Be Our Own Best Friend in “Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself”
February 23, 2023
Lockett possesses an intensely soulful tone and magnetic vulnerability.
The Driver Era Is Steering Right Into The Music Scene With "Feel You Now" & Debut Tour
April 1, 2019
The brothers put on an incredibly high energy show that gave a us a nice teaser into what we can expect from these guys moving forward.
Gavin Haley and Ella Vos Take a Hard Look At Themselves in "The Way I Am"
September 16, 2019
+ Catch Gavin Haley supporting Ashe on her "Mom's First Headline Tour" now!
Carlie Hanson Finds Herself Lovesick in "Side Effects"
November 25, 2019
Hanson's latest single has us hooked.
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Jump into Your 'Superdream:' Big Wild Talks Debut Album & Finding His Voice [Q&A]
February 5, 2019
Producer, composer and first-time singer Big Wild just released his debut album, Superdream, establishing his individuality as a standout artist.