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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.
Author:
Ruby Scott
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.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
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.
Author:
DJ Connor
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.
Author:
Ruby Scott
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.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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.
Author:
Joey Legittino
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.
Author:
Chloe Robinson
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.
Author:
Maddy Quach
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.
Author:
Malc.
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."
Author:
Precious Kato
DJ_Dave Live-Codes Her Own Universe in Debut EP 'Intercell'
September 11, 2023
"My goal is to show how live-coding can and should fit into world of music outside of technology-specific environments."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Yeek Gets Cash Money and Us in Our Feels With "$$$$"
July 28, 2023
“$$$$” doesn’t stray far from Yeek’s signature ability to marry pop and moody R&B.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Ūla Becomes the Star of the Show in "god complex"
July 19, 2023
Inspired by My Chemical Romance and late '90s punk grunge, Ūla's latest outing is anthemic in nature.
Author:
DJ Connor
Divino Nià±o Create a Psychedelic World of Wonder [Q&A]
September 11, 2020
We caught up with the innovative band for a quick Q&A about their new song "Made Up My Mind."
Author:
Sal Moreno
Sad Park Become Their Favorite Band On Latest Album ‘NO MORE SOUND’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
July 12, 2023
LA emo-punks Sad Park go on a full circle journey with the release of their third album and first for Pure Noise Records 'No More Sound.'
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Grave Secrets "Fuck Shit Up" On New Riot-Inducing Single | THE NOISE
October 5, 2023
LA punk and post-hardcore band Grave Secrets are ready to rage in their latest single, "Fuck Shit Up."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Little Monarch Urges You to Surrender to the Journey in "Tears"
July 17, 2023
"Tears" feels like the ultimate “thank god, it’s summer” song.
Author:
Giselle Libby
BIZZY Is All of Us in “I Don’t Get Breakups”
November 21, 2023
Indie-pop artist BIZZY reminds us of just how messy and confusing breakups can be.
Author:
Isabella Margolis
The 25 Best Albums of 2023 TEST
December 19, 2023
From critically acclaimed collaborative efforts, striking debut offerings, and everything in between, we count down our top albums of 2023.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
Crooked Teeth And John Harvie Got A "Problem" On New Mosh-Worthy Single | THE NOISE
October 5, 2023
Cali-trio Crooked Teeth and fellow rising pop-punk star John Harvie kick hyper-masculinity in the face with the release of their latest single, "Problem."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon