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The World Is Chloe Moriondo's 'Oyster' On Fourth Studio Album
April 9, 2025
'Oyster' is a thoughtful externalization of the songwriter's prolonged pent-up feelings attached to infatuation and heartbreak, meditations on vulnerability, envy, and, quite frankly, acting on bad ideas.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
corook Gift Wraps Vulnerability in a Package of Joy in Album "committed to a bit"
February 28, 2025
Bright and intellectual, the album offers a safe space for conversations of gender identity, queer love, and family tension, delivered with top notch pop sensibilities.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Ella Thompson Warmly Welcomes You Into Her Album with "There's A Fire, Yet to Burn"
November 19, 2024
Named after the iconic Ella Fitzgerald, it’s no surprise that Ella Thompson’s music sounds like a blast from the past.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Spencer Sutherland Lives For "The Drama"... and A Good Cup of Coffee [Q&A]
October 29, 2024
Read on to hear his quests to write the next "Sugar" by Maroon 5, embody Elvis' stage presence, and find zen outside of music-making.
Author:
DJ Connor
Ambar Lucid Welcomes You to the Mesmerizing 'Garden of Lucid'
April 13, 2020
<i>Garden of Lucid</i> is a world unto itself.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Deep-Dive Into New Album Achilles with Kevin Atwater [Q+A]
April 25, 2025
New York City-based singer-songwriter Kevin Atwater is a storyteller: impressively concise, abbreviated, and illustrative.
Author:
Noah Wade
Spencer Sutherland Lives For "The Drama"... and A Good Cup of Coffee [Q&A]
October 29, 2024
Read on to hear his quests to write the next "Sugar" by Maroon 5, embody Elvis' stage presence, and find zen outside of music-making.
Author:
DJ Connor
Isabel LaRosa Paints with the Highs and Lows of Life in Stunning Debut Album Raven [Q+A]
April 18, 2025
We chatted with the rising star about the exciting and daunting task of making her first record, working creatively with her brother Thomas, and how personal the Raven symbolism is to her.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Ambar Lucid Welcomes You to the Mesmerizing 'Garden of Lucid'
April 13, 2020
<i>Garden of Lucid</i> is a world unto itself.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Adam Melchor Shares The Diary of Living In Reflective Second Album
May 2, 2025
In his second album, The Diary of Living, Adam Melchor reflects on all the things that life has thrown at him, and the journey he has taken to get to where he is now.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Maude Latour Reflects on the Existential Rave of her Dreams, the “Sugar Water” Tour [Q+A]
April 15, 2025
We caught up with this rising popstar just hours before she hit the stage for the last show of the tour to chat about how Sugar Water has evolved from its release, the experience of performing these songs across the country, and what’s next for Maude Latour.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Ella Thompson Warmly Welcomes You Into Her Album with "There's A Fire, Yet to Burn"
November 19, 2024
Named after the iconic Ella Fitzgerald, it’s no surprise that Ella Thompson’s music sounds like a blast from the past.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Irish Folk Trio Amble Release Highly Anticipated Debut Album “Reverie”
May 28, 2025
Amble, the trio of singer-songwriters Robbie Cunningham, Oisin McCaffrey, and Ross McNerney have officially unveiled their debut album Reverie, and it’s clear that this project is far from a typical first release.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
corook Gift Wraps Vulnerability in a Package of Joy in Album "committed to a bit"
February 28, 2025
Bright and intellectual, the album offers a safe space for conversations of gender identity, queer love, and family tension, delivered with top notch pop sensibilities.
Author:
Abby Kenna
John Splithoff Talks New Album Far From Here and Lessons From Chris Botti, David Foster, and the Musical Community At Large [Q&A]
May 12, 2025
The versatile songwriter, immersed in old soul and classic rock, divulges the journey of his latest record, 'Far From Here.'
Author:
Noah Wade
The World Is Chloe Moriondo's 'Oyster' On Fourth Studio Album
April 9, 2025
'Oyster' is a thoughtful externalization of the songwriter's prolonged pent-up feelings attached to infatuation and heartbreak, meditations on vulnerability, envy, and, quite frankly, acting on bad ideas.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
LIZ Embraces Pop Fantasy On Sophomore LP ‘Prototype’
June 15, 2026
A body of work that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly current, embracing the fantasy of pop while remaining grounded in genuine emotion.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Games We Play Had to Nearly End to Begin Again [Q&A] | THE NOISE
September 30, 2026
We caught up with him to discuss the album, the moment he came dangerously close to walking away, and what it means to finally be doing Games We Play on his own terms.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Dissecting the Complete Artistic Immersion of The Army, The Navy’s Debut Record ‘Fake Brave Life’ [Q&A]
June 12, 2026
We spoke to the dynamic duo about their favorite harmonies, the intriguing visual language of the album, and what it felt like to assume the role of recording artists.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Eva Ruiz Is Bringing the Soul of the Canary Islands to the World [Q&A]
May 22, 2026
Her music is a full blend of R&B, modern pop, and Latin influences, carried by a soulful voice that transcends genre.
Author:
Sarah Ruiz
MESTIZA On Debut Coachella Performance, What it Means to be a "Spanish Chica", and More [Q&A]
April 29, 2026
We sat down with one half of MESTIZA ahead of their Coachella performance to discuss the true meaning of what it means to be a Spanish Chica, and how their club beats blending with flamenco instrumentation heals something far beyond the music.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Leslie Grace Begins a New Era with “AMOR, ¿QUIÉN ERES?”
May 1, 2026
We sat down with Grace to talk about her evolution as an artist, collaborating with different voices, and this new era of Leslie Grace.
Author:
Sarah Ruiz
80s Disco-Funk Is Alive and Kicking in Midnight Generation's 'Rooted' [Q&A]
November 6, 2026
After a whirlwind year that had them touring the world and seeing new people and places, it only seemed logical to write up an album that captures where you came from.
Author:
Daniela Waizel Rule
Bryce Bishop Reminds Us That Genres Still Don’t Apply on ‘whatever’
November 4, 2026
With his latest album, whatever, Bishop continues to move between sounds, influences, and ideas with little concern for where any of it is supposed to fit.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Odette Turns Years of Wreckage Into Hope on Independent Third Album ‘Blink’
November 6, 2026
With 'Blink', Odette gives us an answer to nihilism and a love letter to enduring hope, and the songs back that up by sitting honestly with that chaos before reaching into the light.
Author:
Matt Keenan
DeathbyRomy Turns Teenage Turmoil Into Heavy Pop Euphoria on ‘Teenage Fever Dream’
October 30, 2026
On Teenage Fever Dream, DeathbyRomy revisits the messy, reckless, often painful experiences that molded her, transforming them into a record that feels as confrontational as it is cathartic.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Niko Rubio’s Debut Album Takes Listeners For A Late Night Swim
October 30, 2026
The project's sonic background incorporates trip-hop influences, tinged with Latin rhythms, alternative pop instrumentation, and reggae beats to create a unique, sultry fusion sound that accompanies Rubio's bright and engaging vocals.
Author:
India Yeoh
Stand Atlantic Find Freedom in the Beautiful Chaos of GODBREATH | THE NOISE
October 29, 2026
Apparently, being happy looks pretty damn good on Stand Atlantic. After years of turning emotional turmoil into explosive pop-punk anthems, the Australian four-piece are trading some of their familiar angst for something a little less expected, joy.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
VITA Is Taking Her Power Back [Q&A]
October 6, 2026
OnesToWatch sat down with VITA just hours before the album was released to talk about shame, growing up offline, and surrendering to who you’ve always been.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
wakelee Are Learning to Live With the Unfinished Parts of Themselves [Q&A] | THE NOISE
October 15, 2026
After years of pandemic detours, DIY tours, and wondering when things might finally start falling into place, wakelee are finding their footing without mistaking it for a finish line.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon