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Luna Shadows Re-Imagines "Waves" with Dance-Inducing Music Video & Remix EP
August 22, 2019
"Built into this song sonically & lyrically are competing rushes of melancholy and euphoria, overtaking one another for fleeting moments."
Author:
Luc Fatton
Mura Masa and Clairo Score Summer's End in "I Don't Think I Can Do This Again"
August 21, 2019
Nothing in the world could have prepared us for this pairing.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Brennan Villines' Powerful Vocals Soar in Emotional Ballad, "You Never Loved You" [PREMIERE]
August 20, 2019
With a sound similar to Sam Smith, Villines' breathtaking fusion of jazz, soul, and pop elements is exactly what sets him apart from other rising artists nowadays.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Eighty Ninety Contemplates Heartbreak on "Got Your Message"
August 19, 2019
"It's about facing that reality and then also understanding that an experience or relationship like that can be meaningful, even if you know it has to end."
Author:
Hannah Cotter
Lostboycrow Embodies Dreamy Summer Days with Live "Orange Juice" Video [PREMIERE]
August 19, 2019
+ Make sure to check out Lostboycrow this fall on tour with flor, presented by Ones to Watch.
Author:
Dana Jacobs
Indie Duo HOAX Sheds Light on the Looked Over "Unamerican Dream" of Struggling Immigrants
August 16, 2019
"The 'American Dream' sounds wholesome and inspiring, but with the current social and political climate of our country, it almost feels more like a cruel joke..."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Get High On Life with Maude Latour's "Ride My Bike" [Q&A]
August 16, 2019
"This song is definitely about when you're in that low spot, take charge of it. Go on a bike ride. Do it. Force yourself."
Author:
Miranda Hyman
FLETCHER's 'you ruined new york city for me' Is the Perfect Soundtrack to Heartbreak
August 16, 2019
"Everyone remembers their first love, for better or for worse. I just decided to write about mine...in a very TMI kind of way."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Witness an Epic Moment of Self-Realization in Mothica's "Love Me Better" Visual [PREMIERE]
August 16, 2019
"'Love Me Better' started out as a love song about someone else and ended as an anthem for my own self-empowerment."
Author:
Miranda Hyman
Catching Up with COIN: One of Indie-Pop's Greatest Blessings [Q&A]
August 15, 2019
From the get go, COIN has been a beloved project that never sought fame or fortune, but rather music lovers who could resonate with their thoughtful lyricism and optimistic instrumentals.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Ari Abdul Emerges as an Magnetic, Ominous Femme Fatale in "BURY YOU"
September 15, 2023
Abdul is one of the hottest artists to watch in 2023 and for good reason.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Kyle Dion and Kari Faux Are Effortlessly Charismatic on "PURR"
April 30, 2021
Over a bouncy and experimental R&B cut, Dion and Faux truly embody the subtle art of the perfect collaboration.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Foliage Has a "Pattern" of Penning Exceptional Indie Melodies [PREMIERE]
April 9, 2019
With an 80s guitar pop vibe, "Pattern" slowly drags us into the intriguing inner-workings of Foliage's mind as he explores his complex relationship with mental health.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
We “Can’t Get Enough” of JANAYAH Ahead of Her OTW Showcase [Q&A]
July 12, 2024
We sit down with the recent BRIT School alumni ahead of her Mastercard x OnesToWatch showcase.
Author:
DJ Connor
Peach PRC Releases Flirty and Freeing Single "Time Of My Life"
August 22, 2024
"Time Of My Life" is perfect for the dog days of brat summer.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Nick Wilson Breaks Down Modern Romance in "Say It Now"
December 5, 2019
It is all too easy to hear the pain, longing, and the realness in Wilson's voice.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Niki Demar Channels the Early 2000's Disney Channel Star Era With "Pregame"
November 1, 2022
“Pregame” brings Demar one step closer to becoming a certified hitmaker.
Author:
Giselle Libby
MICHELLE Finally Lets Go in the Dreamy and Bittersweet “NEVER AGAIN”
January 16, 2024
“NEVER AGAIN” contains all the sorrow and beauty found in letting go.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Hope Tala Reminds Us to Rise from the Ashes in “Phoenix”
January 25, 2025
The resounding single brings us one step closer to Hope Tala's debut album, "Hope Handwritten."
Author:
Daniela Waizel Rule
PHANGS' Humble Vocals Are Magnificent in Stripped "No One Loves You" [PREMIERE]
September 5, 2019
If you're a fan of COIN, LANY, or joan, you're bound to adore the next rising pop act known as PHANGS.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul