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CROOK Releases Pop Song For The Damned, "oh, cool" [PREMIERE + Q&A]

CROOK Releases Pop Song For The Damned, "oh, cool" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 3, 2019 CROOK offers a unique, dark twist to pop in his music, which exquisitely juxtaposes a soothing atmosphere with hauntingly honest, relatable lyrics.  
Author: Allissa Williams
singer songwriter
pop
interview
crook
oh cool
Brandt Orange Returns With "Good Energy" from Debut Album [Q&A]

Brandt Orange Returns With "Good Energy" from Debut Album [Q&A]
October 1, 2019 With its casual electric guitar and a less-is-more production style, Brandt Orange reveals a new sense of maturity and deliberateness with his craft.
Author: Kristin Robinson
soul
Indie
Interview
brandt orange
good energy
Jakob Ogawa Talks Prince, First Show Jitters, and His New  'April'  EP [Q&A]

Jakob Ogawa Talks Prince, First Show Jitters, and His New  'April'  EP [Q&A]
September 30, 2019 Up & coming Norwegian indie pop musician, Jakob Ogawa is the man leading the soul-meets-synth lo-fi movement.
Author: Precious Kato
soul
interview
indie pop
Indie
jakob ogawa
April
Sueco the Child Shows Us His Search History and "Interesting White Guys" | Show & Tell

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
interview
rap
hip hop
sueco the child
tik tok
miscreant
fast
show and tell
Sigrid's Excellence Hit Us Harder Than a  'Sucker Punch' [Q+A]

Sigrid's Excellence Hit Us Harder Than a  'Sucker Punch' [Q+A]
September 19, 2019 Right before our favorite Norwegian pop princess headlined a sold out Fonda Theatre, we sat down to discuss the important things in life: memes, the Sims, and cats.
Author: Alyssa Yung
pop
interview
electronic
sigrid
Electro-Pop Trio SHAED Holds Us Captive & Captivated in Eerie  "Thunder" Video [Q&A]

Electro-Pop Trio SHAED Holds Us Captive & Captivated in Eerie  "Thunder" Video [Q&A]
September 18, 2019 In 2016, the three joined forces, as musicians, to begin SHAED's thrilling journey that led to selling out massive shows and reaching the top of the charts.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
interview
electro pop
thunder
SHAED
The Faim Plays Who's Most Likely To...?

The Faim Plays Who's Most Likely To...?
September 17, 2019 In addition to gracing the world with a host of new anthemic tracks, The Faim is currently hitting the road with Stand Atlantic on their Ones To Watch and The Noise - presented tour.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
the faim
alternative
interview
pop punk
stand atlantic
most likely to
Irish Alt-Rock Quartet The Academic Release Playful New Single, "Aftertaste" [Q&A]

Irish Alt-Rock Quartet The Academic Release Playful New Single, "Aftertaste" [Q&A]
September 13, 2019 While Ireland might not come to mind when thinking of the alt-rock scene, the enthusiastic, up-and-coming band The Academic is well on their way to changing that.
Author: Allissa Williams
indie
alternative
interview
rock
the academic
aftertaste
Get a  Taste of Heartbreak in LA with Riah's Dreamy 'Heartbreak Magic' EP [Q&A]

Get a  Taste of Heartbreak in LA with Riah's Dreamy 'Heartbreak Magic' EP [Q&A]
September 10, 2019 "At the end of the day, that's what anyone wants. To be connected, understood, and loved by other people."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
interview
singer-songwriter
dream pop
album reviews
heartbreak magic
riah
Multi-Talented Jesse Munsat Debuts as a Solo Artist with "Where He Slept When He Slept Here"

Multi-Talented Jesse Munsat Debuts as a Solo Artist with "Where He Slept When He Slept Here"
September 9, 2019 After spending the past couple of years working behind the scenes alongside The Marà­as, Claud, & Maude Latour, Jesse Munsat finally steps into the spotlight.
Author: Kristin Robinson
indie
interview
jesse munsat
Where He Slept When He Stayed Here
10 Questions With RAYE on "Black Mascara" and Her Forthcoming Debut Album 'My 21st Century Blues'

10 Questions With RAYE on "Black Mascara" and Her Forthcoming Debut Album 'My 21st Century Blues'
October 21, 2022 "I'm independent, and I've got to just trust my gut, and my gut wanted me to express a lot of different sonics and sounds."
Author: DJ Connor
interview
electronic
dance
raye
my 21st century blues
10 Questions With Isabel Dumaa on Her Latest Single "Quarter Life Crisis" [Premiere + Q&A]

10 Questions With Isabel Dumaa on Her Latest Single "Quarter Life Crisis" [Premiere + Q&A]
May 9, 2023 Isabel Dumaa talks new single and music video, 90th birthday concerts, and her ones to watch.
Author: DJ Connor
singer songwriter
pop
interview
isabel dumaa
quarter life crisis
Who Is Audrey Mika?

Who Is Audrey Mika?
March 17, 2020 We sat down with the pop artist on the rise following the release of her 5 A.M.  EP and first headlining tour to pose the question "Who is Audrey Mika?"
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
interview
anti pop
audrey mika
who is
Meet Yoshi T., the Artist With an Unwavering Spirit Intent on Finding His Music a Home [Q&A]

Meet Yoshi T., the Artist With an Unwavering Spirit Intent on Finding His Music a Home [Q&A]
November 30, 2023 "I wasn’t born with musical talent or anything. I wasn’t born with perfect pitch. Everything is super learned."
Author: Gregory Castel
indie
interview
rap
hip hop
yoshi t
how to get back
Join Millions in Stepping Into the Haunting World of Sub Urban [Q&A]

Join Millions in Stepping Into the Haunting World of Sub Urban [Q&A]
April 8, 2020 "When I made Sub Urban in 2016-2017, I knew I wanted it to be dark, whether emotionally vulnerable and raw or twisted and theatrical."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
alternative
interview
anti pop
sub urban
thrill seeker
Maude Latour Is the Artist Helping Us Embrace Love in All Its Forms  [Q&A]

Maude Latour Is the Artist Helping Us Embrace Love in All Its Forms  [Q&A]
April 8, 2022 Romantic love. Platonic love. Love for New York. Maude Latour is soundtracking every way it means to feel love.
Author: Kelly Park
pop
interview
maude latour
lola
Stephen Puth on "Look Away" and How Brother Charlie Puth Pushed Him to Be a Better Songwriter [Q&A]

Stephen Puth on "Look Away" and How Brother Charlie Puth Pushed Him to Be a Better Songwriter [Q&A]
June 26, 2019 "The song means a lot to me, not only because it's real, but it's also the first song I've ever written with Charlie."
Author: Miranda Hyman
singer songwriter
pop
interview
stephen puth
charlie puth
Grandson Peels Back Layers On Stunning Sophomore LP ‘I Love You, I’m Tryin’ [Q&A]| THE NOISE

Grandson Peels Back Layers On Stunning Sophomore LP ‘I Love You, I’m Tryin’ [Q&A]| THE NOISE
May 5, 2023 Multi-platinum alternative artist grandson gets intimate on his new, long-awaited sophomore album, 'I Love You, I'm Trying.' The LP turns the lens inwardly, resulting in a 12-track collection of grandson's most personal and vulnerable songwriting.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
interview
grandson
the noise
i love you i'm trying
Chelsea Cutler Navigates Her Way Through Love, Pain, and 'How To Be Human' [Q&A]

Chelsea Cutler Navigates Her Way Through Love, Pain, and 'How To Be Human' [Q&A]
February 4, 2020 "Every emotion we have is fleeting, every relationship we have changes for the most part."
Author: Maggie Einstein
singer songwriter
pop
interview
chelsea cutler
how to be human
Tamino on Lana Del Rey, Personal Sacrifice, and Revisiting  'Amir'

Tamino on Lana Del Rey, Personal Sacrifice, and Revisiting  'Amir'
October 16, 2019 "When you're in this profession, there is a lot of sacrifice, so it has to be worth it, you know?"
Author: Anna Scholfield
singer songwriter
indie
alternative
interview
Tamino
amir

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