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Laufey Crafts a Bossa Nova-Infused Love Triangle in "From The Start"
May 12, 2023
"'From The Start' is a bossa nova-inspired song about being in love with your best friend… who is in love with someone else."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
girli's 'why am i like this??' Is a Moment of Pop-Laden Self-Discovery
May 12, 2023
girli is finally writing the music she's always wanted to release.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
chxrry22 Presents a Soultronic Take on Long Distance Relationships in "Worlds Away"
May 12, 2023
Chxrry22’s voice can make even anguish sound angelic.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Ahead of Anees' Debut Album 'Summer Camp,' the Breakout Star Reflects on His Mental Health Journey
May 11, 2023
"I find myself healing a little bit more with every song."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Jean Dawson Rises From the Ashes in '"XCAPE", PT. 1 JEAN DAWSON AS PHOENIX'
May 11, 2023
The only thing that we can expect from Dawson is that we’ll never know what to expect from him.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Krooked Kings Invite Us Into Their Coming of Age Story in 'All Out of Good Days'
May 11, 2023
'All Out of Good Days' is an ingenuous, emotionally deep, and thought-provoking album.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
underscores’ “Cops and Robbers” Is a Melting Pot of HyperPop Mastery
May 10, 2023
“Cops and Robbers” invokes Radiohead’s madness, early 2000s pop melodies, and modern hyperpop production.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Zoe Ko Transports Us to New York City in “Fire Escape”
May 10, 2023
“Fire Escape” feels like being a college student in the big city, lost but optimistic.
Author:
Abby Kenna
It Is Only a Matter of "Time" Until Brandon Is a Star
May 10, 2023
"Time" is a myriad of twisted emotions and confessions.
Author:
Jake Selvey
Bakar, LÉON, Ivy Sole, and More Artists You Should Be Listening To | #NowWatching
November 2, 2020
The Best New Music Playlist from Ones to Watch.
Author:
Malc.
Swimming With Bears' "Don't Think About It" Proves Rock is Made for Dancing [PREMIERE]
July 11, 2019
"Don't Think About It" captures that feeling of being a kid in a bedroom, rocking out to your favorite song, and secretly wanting to show it off to the world. You know... that moment when the tennis racket you are strumming becomes a real guitar."
Author:
Brady Moses
Jake Troth Proves Simplicity Is Key in the "Alive & Well" Video [PREMIERE]
August 16, 2019
"'Alive & Well' was written over the course of five years, initiated in the lowest point of my life and then completed years later during the best moments of my life."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
NAKAYA Emerges From the Ashes on "Fire Becomes Me" [Premiere]
March 8, 2022
"This song is about the resilience of the Black community and how in constant adversity, we take the fire and rise like a Phoenix from the ashes."
Author:
DJ Connor
Imugi Have a Knack for Honest Lyrics With Warm Vibes [Q&A]
November 16, 2020
Electronic duo Imugi makes the kind of music that's hard to condense into a neat little introductory sentence. We caught up with the pair ahead of their killer set at the very first Ones to Watch showcase to chat collaboration, the good kind of DMs, and the virtue of taking some time out once in a while.
Author:
Georgie Wright
Indie Producer Andrey Azizov Pushes the Boundaries of Electronic on His Debut EP
December 1, 2020
New York producer and designer Andrey Azizov has gradually been building up a fan base through his progressive, atmospheric production style.
Author:
Tyler Borland
'up bad' Is a New Direction for Experimental Artist David Shawty
January 26, 2021
David Shawty furthers his musical experimentation on the more melodic EP titled 'up bad.'
Author:
Tyler Borland
Escape With Gatlin For a Dreamy Adventure in "What If I Love You"
April 8, 2021
Gatlin appeals to the open road as a place where possibilities seem more endless and new hopes more readily acquired.
Author:
Rachel Lai
BAD's New Single "Jupiter" Is Out of This World [Premiere]
June 4, 2021
"Jupiter" is as dazzling as the Andromeda Galaxy itself.
Author:
Chloe Liz
Japanese Breakfast's Long-Awaited 'Jubilee' Is Nothing Short of Outright Joy
June 10, 2021
Zauner's self-exploration and experimentation are often met hand in hand with intense bouts of celebration.
Author:
Carter Fife