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Ginger Root's 'Nisemono' Is a Euphoric Look at Imposter Syndrome and the Quarter-Life Crisis
September 12, 2022
Ginger Root has managed to find merriment within delicate introspection and sobering surrender.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Meet Mousey, the singer-songwriter who defies the restriction of genre
September 11, 2022
"The musical journey of Mousey has been one of consistent rebellion."
Author:
Ash Wallace

Nessa Barrett's "madhouse" Is Pure Dark Pop Perfection
September 10, 2022
"madhouse" marks the first single since the rising dark pop star was admitted earlier this year.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Alexander 23 Draws a Masterpiece While Answering Rapid-Fire Questions
September 8, 2022
Sit down with rising star for a quick drawing ❤️
Author:
Ruby Scott

BLACKSTARKIDS and beabadoobee Manifest a Technicolor NYC With "CYBERKISS 2 U*"
September 8, 2022
"CYBERKISS 2 U*" is a genre-bending earworm that captures the overwhelming spectacle and unrestrained joy of New York.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
ESHAAN on The Future, Spontaneity and Amplifying His Act
September 8, 2022
“For me the only rule that I have is to make sure that the show is as fun and exciting as can be”.
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
Issue 01: School's Out!
September 7, 2022
Our very first zine, featuring Lexi Jayde, ericdoa, Thomas Headon, Riovaz, and more.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff

merci, mercy Dances Through the Heartbreak in "Into You"
September 7, 2022
“Into You” playfully balances melancholy lyrics with contagiously danceable melodies.
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa
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Sally Boy and Kyle Lux Explore the Inherent Irony of a "true american" [Premiere]
September 7, 2022
"‘true american’ is about having maximum fun while also living in a groundhog’s day of your own ignorance and financial turmoil."
Author:
DJ Connor

Arden Jones Evokes an Endless Summer With 'age tape 8'
September 6, 2022
'age tap 8' makes it feel like summer is just beginning.
Author:
Dillon Stave

Meet the LA Collective That Is Here '2' CMMND Your Attention
April 15, 2021
The beauty of a collective is in creating community, and CMMND is fostering an immersive one.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian

Aaron Taos' 'Closure & Campari' Is the Break-up Guidebook You Were Looking For
September 17, 2021
'Closure & Campari' is a proudly pop examination of the aftermath of moving on.
Author:
Jolene Latimer

I Died and Went to Yeat’s “AftërLyfe”
March 1, 2023
On 12:01 Friday, February 24, I ascended into the 'AftërLyfe.'
Author:
Carter Fife

Meet BRATTY, the Ethereal Spanish Voice Set to Make Her Coachella Debut
March 23, 2023
BRATTY is solidifying herself as a tiny yet monstrous force.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

BETWEEN FRIENDS and Teezo Touchdown Make For a Match Made in Heaven in "redlight"
May 5, 2023
A niche collab we never betted on yet is better than we ever could have imagined.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Dyl Dion Wrestles With Expectations in "Cirrostratus"
June 1, 2023
dyl dion is carving a space for himself in the indie cultural zeitgeist.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Lonely This Valentine's Day? Let 'Top That Track' Keep You Company
February 11, 2020
This week sees our co-hosts battling it out to see who has the best love-themed musical taste.
Author:
Precious Kato

Introducing Ones to Watch Aotearoa
October 8, 2020
There's a wealth of new music talent simmering in Aotearoa. Ones to Watch is here to show it off.

Rahli Pays Tribute to His Loved Ones in "Ooh Child"
December 11, 2019
Hip-hop newcomer Rahli is taking on a much smoother and raw persona.
Author:
Precious Kato

ROZET's "RIGAMAROLE" Provides a Cathartic Ending to 2020
November 25, 2020
ROZET's new release "RIGAMAROLE" echoes sentiments of injustice and mistrust, bringing to sonic life the dystopian experience that is 2020.
Author:
Brooke Schaffer