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Omar Apollo, Dominic Fike, and Kenny Beats Tackle Unrequited Love in "Hit Me Up"
November 5, 2019
The collaboration of the year.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Ambar Lucid's "Questioning My Mind" Is a Trip We Don't Want to Escape From
November 5, 2019
Lucid explores romance-based psychological warfare in characteristically beautiful and psychedelic fashion.
Author:
Bianca Brown
ALUS Puts a Sexual Twist on Willy Wonka in "Cherry" Video [Premiere]
November 4, 2019
"'Cherry' is a women's anthem for creating that fantasy world of desire."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Christian Kuria's "Losing You" Has Even Those of Us Without Synesthesia Seeing Colors
November 4, 2019
Kuria's latest single is brimming with color.
Author:
Bianca Brown
mmmonika Makes Chores a Whole Lot More Fun in "Swamp Time" Video [Premiere]
November 4, 2019
This is happy music for sad people.
Author:
Precious Kato
Armani White's "2maro" Is a Spitfire Hip-Hop Declaration
November 4, 2019
White is a lyrical mastermind.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
bbno$ and Yung Gravy's "shining on my ex" Is a Surefire Tik Tok Hit
November 4, 2019
"Dude, I'd be pissed off if this song blew up on TikTok."
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Biig Piig Showcases Her Versatility and Dreamlike Vocals in 'No Place for Patience, Vol. 3'
November 4, 2019
Biig Piig has honed in on an innate ability to capture a unique feeling of comfort and groove.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Pink Sweat$, Omar Apollo, BENEE, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWaatching Playlist
November 1, 2019
The best belated Halloween treat is a batch of new music.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Kid Hastings Invokes Fear of Change and Martin Scorsese in Debut EP 'Golden'
November 1, 2019
"There's a real fear in leaving home."
Author:
Kristin Robinson
Wallows Whimsically Navigates Self-Induced Relationship Stress on "Especially You"
February 3, 2022
Wallows' undeniable strength lies in their penchant for delivering emotionally resonant themes packaged in irresistibly upbeat songs.
Author:
Dana Jacobs
aldn's Unconventional Approach Makes "i'm alright" His Best Single Yet
May 20, 2021
"i'm alright" is dark, ominous, and perfectly emotive.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Olivia O'Brien Pushes Immature Boys Away in "Just A Boy"
April 22, 2019
An exciting preview of O'Brien's debut album set to release April 26, "Just A Boy" satisfies all of our pop cravings with a hint of R&B goodness.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Mahalia's "Simmer" Is The Theme Song to Your Hot Girl Summer
July 9, 2019
Effortlessly infectious, diaphanous, and iridescent, Mahalia's new single has every one of us dancing our way to the beach with its cool summer vibes.
Author:
Miranda Hyman
Sueco the Child Shows Us His Search History and "Interesting White Guys" | Show & Tell
September 26, 2019
The viral phoenomom, who dethroned Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" on TikTok, swings by the Ones To Watch classroom for a show and tell presentation.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Kassi Ashton Takes Us Backstage on Her First of Many Tours [Tour Diary]
October 31, 2019
The compelling Nashville artist takes us behind-the-scenes on her tour with Maren Morris.
Author:
Precious Kato
YUNGBLUD Invites You to His Grandma's for a Cup of Tea in "Loner" Video
January 17, 2019
"Loner" is a brilliant reminder that no matter what heights YUNGBLUD may climb to in the years to come, he will always be that slightly mischievous kid out of Doncaster.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Isaac Dunbar Wants You to Love Yourself, With or Without Makeup
February 20, 2020
"I made a deal with myself: I would wait until I loved myself fully to release the song."
Author:
Emily Smith
Daydream and Dance to Dreamer Boy's Debut Album, 'Love, Nostalgia' [Q&A]
February 28, 2019
"It's the summer, it's nostalgic, it's romantic, it's warm and colorful."
Author:
Chelsea Devers
We Asked 88 People Why They Love 88Rising | Head In The Clouds Festival
August 22, 2019
Deemed the "Asian Coachella," hybrid management, record label, video production, and marketing company 88rising is bringing Asian voices into the mainstream.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo