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Malcom Todd's 'Sweet Boy' Is a Coming of Age Triumph For the Rising Star
April 12, 2024
"Sweet Boy is a reflection of the feelings and inspirations I had in my last year as a teenager. It was a good time."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Mimi Webb's "Mistake" Is an Infectious Reminder to Live Life to the Fullest
April 12, 2024
"Mistake" gives you no choice but to leave your worries on the dancefloor.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Dhruv Asks the Hard Questions in Heartbreaking New Single "How?"
April 12, 2024
"'How?' is about trying to earn someone's love and attention and realizing you've completely lost sight of yourself in that process."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ayleen Valentine Teases Debut Album With a Bold Sonic Shift in "000memories"
April 12, 2024
"This song has an eerie, liminal space feeling that encapsulates how I felt at the time.”
Author:
Giselle Libby
Sekou Gives Himself Time to Move on in the Heartbreaking "let go of me slowly"
April 12, 2024
"This song was inspired by a time in my life when I was going through something, and I didn't know how to express my feelings about it."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Coachella 2024: 9 Acts Not to Miss (Who Aren’t Tyler, the Creator or No Doubt)
April 10, 2024
These sets are where you'll find us this and next Coachella weekend.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Cruza Previews Their Genre and Era-Defying Forthcoming Album 'CRUZAFIED' [Q&A]
April 10, 2024
"When it comes to music and honestly just life, everything is always evolving."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Grace Cummings' 'Ramona' Is an Expansive Album Inspired by the Vastness of Life [Q&A]
April 10, 2024
"It’s a whole mixture of everything that’s happened to you, everything you've seen, everyone you know, everything you’ve heard."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Meet Rae Khalil, the Rising R&B Star Who Is Staying True to Her Art [Q&A]
April 10, 2024
"Even if everyone else doesn’t like it, if I rock with it, then I’ve done my job."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Wisp's 'Pandora' Is a Vulnerable, Lush, and Necessary Addition to Shoegaze
April 9, 2024
"I wanted the EP to showcase the complexity of what we all hope to find, even if it's finding ourselves first."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
contradash Seeks Out Reassurance on "petal pickin'"
August 21, 2020
contradash seeks out reassurance that his feelings aren't one-sided while remaining effortlessly cool and self-confident on "petal pickin'"
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Jesse Gold's "R.I.P" Is a Powerful Admittance of Struggle and Self-Doubt
March 31, 2021
"R.I.P" is a refreshingly honest and intimate tour de force.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Michael Seyer Articulates the Asian American Immigrant Experience on "Little China Boy"
June 23, 2021
Despite its idyllic pacing, "Little China Boy" is yet another heartbreaking reminder of the immigrant reality.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Csndra's Debut Single "Very Well" Is One For the Girls
February 17, 2022
"This is to empower the everyday woman,"
Author:
Gregory Castel
Crossing i's Dotting t's Release Impactful Single "All Feelings Aside"
February 22, 2022
Genre-defying alternative band Crossing I's Dotting T's are back with their first single of the year.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Dhruv Navigates a Storm of Emotions in Debut Album 'Private Blizzard' [Q&A]
August 29, 2024
In his long-awaited debut album, the rising star delves into themes of personal development, grief, loneliness, and more.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
IDER Demands Bodily Autonomy in Indie Pop Anthem "Know How It Hurts"
November 16, 2024
The duo’s earnest voices accompanied by a driving beat turns a doomsday anthem into an anthem of hope and change.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
J Ember Has Us "Wishing For Rain" On New Single
January 29, 2019
Listen to some new indie rock from the enigmatic J Ember.
Author:
Malcolm J. Gray
FKJ and Col3trane Merge Jazz & Dancehall With "Perfect Timing"
April 15, 2019
Dancehall rhythms, jazzy brass, and soothing vocals... What more could we ask for?
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Stagecoach 2019: 6 Ones to Catch
April 25, 2019
This year's Stagecoach lineup welcomes dynamic voices, heartfelt sounds, and a new era of women pushing the boundaries of country music -- scope our 6 must-sees.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff