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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
Is Malu Trevejo Just an Influencer or an Embodiment of the American Dream? [INTERVIEW]

Is Malu Trevejo Just an Influencer or an Embodiment of the American Dream? [INTERVIEW]
February 13, 2019 Her most recent single, "Como TຠMe Quieres," is a bilingual sensation with all the hallmarks of a crossover hit.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
interview
latin
malu trevejo
como tu me quieres
Windser Blends Anxiety and Optimism on "Trouble In Paradise" [Q&A]

Windser Blends Anxiety and Optimism on "Trouble In Paradise" [Q&A]
September 15, 2021 "It's a melancholy dreamworld where the redwoods meet the salty ocean air, lost boys, haunting fog, and late night house parties."
Author: EJ Saftner
singer songwriter
interview
windser
trouble in paradise
Lexi Jayde Sings Her Truth on "hate to be you" [Q&A]

Lexi Jayde Sings Her Truth on "hate to be you" [Q&A]
March 10, 2022 "I want every person that hears this to know their worth and know how amazing they are."
Author: Weslee Kate
singer songwriter
pop
interview
lexi jayde
hate to be you
Meet Royce Fisherman, the Next Gen Artist From Hawai’i Making Waves

Meet Royce Fisherman, the Next Gen Artist From Hawai’i Making Waves
December 26, 2024 We sit down with Royce to talk about his musical journey, the influence of Hawai‘i on his artistry, and his recommendations for must-visit spots.
Author: Ali Wu
new artist discovery
interview
royce fisherman
Meet Colourblind, the Australian Alt-Rock Band Fuelled By Humble Passion and Striking Tones [Q&A]

Meet Colourblind, the Australian Alt-Rock Band Fuelled By Humble Passion and Striking Tones [Q&A]
November 23, 2021 Backed by a 'do-it-yourself' ethos, the quartet has blossomed in the Australian music scene.
Author: Jessica Magtalas
alternative
punk
interview
hardcore
colourblind
Jozzy Takes Us into the Writing Session for "Old Town Road (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus)"   [ANATOMY OF A SONG]

Jozzy Takes Us into the Writing Session for "Old Town Road (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus)"   [ANATOMY OF A SONG]
May 7, 2019 Get to know the songwriter who merged the hip hop & country spheres by writing Billy Ray Cyrus's verse on Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road Remix."
Author: Anna Scholfield
anatomy of a song
interview
hip hop
country
old town road
billy ray cyrus
jozzy
Jade LeMac on Toxic Relationships, Joke Songs, and 'My Life With the Walter Boys'

Jade LeMac on Toxic Relationships, Joke Songs, and 'My Life With the Walter Boys'
February 6, 2024 19-year-old LeMac is taking the pop world by storm with her confessional storytelling and biting tracks.
Author: Abby Kenna
singer songwriter
interview
Pop
Jade LeMac
Narcissistic
Arlo Parks Wants to Be for Others What She Did Not Have for Herself [Q&A]

Arlo Parks Wants to Be for Others What She Did Not Have for Herself [Q&A]
October 22, 2019 "If I can't find anyone that's like me, then I'm just going to have to keep being me."
Author: Tanja Brinks Toubro
soul
interview
R&B
arlo parks
BAUM Breaks Down Gender Stereotypes With "Fuckboy" Anthem [Q&A]

BAUM Breaks Down Gender Stereotypes With "Fuckboy" Anthem [Q&A]
May 8, 2019 "I'm just sick of the assumption that since I'm a woman I'm incapable of wanting something casual."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
singer songwriter
pop
interview
indie pop
BAUM
fuckboy
Ralph Castelli Breaks Down  'Long Distance' Relationships with Wholesome Indie-Pop Ballads [Q&A]

Ralph Castelli Breaks Down  'Long Distance' Relationships with Wholesome Indie-Pop Ballads [Q&A]
August 7, 2019 At just 22 years old, the Alaska native has honed his quirky reputation and crafts infectious indie-pop fused with hip-hop, folk, and electronica.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
indie
interview
album reviews
long distance
Ralph castelli

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