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KIRBY's "Don't Leave Your Girl" Is a Timeless Neo-Soul Ode
October 18, 2019
The BeyonceÌ, Kanye West, and Ariana Grande writer is stepping into the spotlight.
Author:
Precious Kato
YUNGBLUD's 'the underrated youth' Is Larger Than an EP. It's a Movement
October 18, 2019
"It's become less and less about me and more about this whole collective of people coming together to fight for what we believe in."
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Smino, Noname, and Saba Unite as Ghetto Sage in "Hà¤agen-Dazs"
October 18, 2019
Chicago's finest indeed.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Mack Keane's 'Aquanetta Dr. - Pt. II' Is an R&B-Fueled Trip Down Memory Lane
October 18, 2019
Mack Keane continues to surprise us with some serious emotional and sonic heat.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Transviolet Takes a Stab at Donald Trump and Our Capitalist Hellscape in "Money Money" Visual
October 18, 2019
"Money Money" is a tongue-in-cheek ode to greed, corruption and rampant consumerism.
Author:
Precious Kato
Au/Ra on Writing Fan Fiction, Anime, and Not Having to Always "Stay Happy" [Q&A]
October 17, 2019
Au/Ra may be the only artist we know who can speak Elvish.
Author:
Precious Kato
Neo-Soul Artist Dana Williams Is Tired of You Being So "Hard" On Yourself [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 17, 2019
"'Hard' is a very introspective song about the pursuit of nonexistent perfection, and being so hard on yourself about being hard on yourself."
Author:
Precious Kato
Riz La Vie Explores Emotional Intimacy in Heartbreaking "Napkins" Video [PREMIERE]
October 17, 2019
"This film is about perspective and life"
Author:
Bianca Brown
O Future's "Telephone" Visual Is a Glossy, Hyperfutristic Trip [PREMIERE]
October 17, 2019
"Telephone" takes a transparent look at existing in a manner you truly desire and the feeling of craving something more.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Daniela Andrade's "Gallo Pinto" Holds a Message for the Dreamers
October 16, 2019
"I wanted to bring a sense of honesty and humanness to what my family and other immigrants are striving for; hope and a better future."
Author:
Bianca Brown
Orion Sun Soundtracks Her Reality in the Otherworldy 'Hold Space For Me'
March 30, 2020
Orion Sun's debut hears a 23-year-old black woman coming face-to-face with the celebrations and hardening realities of life.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Ones To Watch & The Noise Present: Stand Atlantic and The Faim's Co-Headlining Tour [ANNOUNCEMENT]
August 5, 2019
Tickets for the highly anticipated fall tour go on sale this Friday at 10am local time!
Author:
Jimmy Smith
Dead Emerson Showcases Another Level of Sophistication on "Siddhartha"
December 18, 2020
It's been too long since we've found an indie rock artist to bring us to our happy place. Alas, Dead Emerson emerges and here we are.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Elliot Lee Charts the Rise and Fall of the 'Queen of Nothing' [Q&A]
July 16, 2021
Lee opens up about the concept behind her new EP, feelings of loneliness, and more.
Author:
Chloe Liz
May-A Brings All the Good Vibes on "Time I Love to Waste"
March 10, 2021
MAY-A, Australia's latest up-and-coming songstress has released her newest single, "Time I Love To Waste."
Author:
Jordan Shickman
Johnny Stimson Emerges From His Cocoon on 'Butterflies'
October 8, 2021
Johnny has found a sound that can take him as far as his talent, imagination, and wings will carry him.
Author:
DJ Connor
Curtis Waters Is Making Music You Can't Perfectly Define But You Can Feel [Q&A]
October 26, 2022
"The joy I get out of making songs and expressing myself is something that whether I want to or don’t want to, I can’t really stop."
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa
AMAKA Opens Up About Going Solo, Thirsting Over Pedro Pascal, & More | Close Friends
May 3, 2023
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Author:
Jazmin Kylene
BETWEEN FRIENDS Capture the Fleeting Joy of Summer in 'I Love My Girl, She’s My Boy'
August 25, 2023
No album feels more fit to soundtrack the end of your summer than 'I Love My Girl, She’s My Boy'.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Kiana Ledé, Yaeji, Biig Piig, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
April 3, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo