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Lizzy McAlpine’s 'Older' Is to Be Handled With Care
April 8, 2024
'Older' deals with love in all of its forms—falling in love, falling out of love, the conflict of the former, and the guilt of the latter.
The Marías' "Lejos de Ti” Speaks to the Painful Chill of an Absent Lover
April 8, 2024
The Marías consistently manage to speak to the weight of love from every angle and perspective.
Benson Boone Has All the Makings of a Household Name in 'Fireworks & Rollerblades'
April 8, 2024
Boone blends styles and eras like a seasoned artist—not a 21-year-old viral heartthrob still cutting his teeth in the industry.
Kacy Hill's "Damn" Is an Ethereal Moment of Regret and Acceptance
April 8, 2024
"Damn" is beautifully poignant, a soft declaration of defeat.
LØLØ's "u & the tin man" Is an Emotional Detour Down the Yellow Brick Road
April 8, 2024
"When I moved to LA, I realized I was definitely not in Kansas anymore."
The Warning Ignite a Fire in Our Hearts With "Automatic Sun"
April 8, 2024
The Warning is taking over the airwaves with their blend of heavy, up-tempo rock and pure charm.
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ADMT Takes Us Through His Sophomore EP ‘Without You,’ Track By Track
April 8, 2024
ADMT is an artist whose sound seems crafted for massive stages and beyond.
iNTeRNeT FReNDz Debut New Anthemic Pop-Punk Single "Forever"
April 8, 2024
The pair captures the bittersweet contemplation of how life might have unfolded if love had not slipped away.
Pigeons and Planes Expand Their Sonic Playground With the Kaleidoscopic 'See You Next Year 2'
April 5, 2024
'See You Next Year 2' captures the transcendent magic of a life-changing studio session.
Chappell Roan's "Good Luck, Babe!" Is a Queer Anthem For the Situationship Era
April 5, 2024
"I needed to write a song about a common situationship within queer relationships — where someone is struggling with coming to terms with themselves."
Alexander 23's "I Hate You So Much" Is a Portrait of Ominous Pop Perfection
February 12, 2020
"'I Hate You So Much' is about being emotionally haunted by someone you desperately want to despise."
Ashe Captures the Multiplicity of Life in "Cold in California"
July 19, 2019
"Nothing is ever one-sided or perfect or right all the time."
The 25 Best Albums of 2021 | Ones To Watch Staff Picks
December 14, 2021
These are the projects that soundtracked one hell of a year.
Fred Again.. Enlists Romy of The xx and HAAi For the Ephemeral Rush of "Lights Out"
January 20, 2022
"Romy's lyrics and voice are just like a hug from a rave angel."
Felix Ames Is an Artist in Full Bloom
March 11, 2022
Ames' music is akin to the faint background of a barbecue buzzing with life and laughter.
Laufey's 'Bewitched' Is an Enchanting, Generation-Spanning Triumph
September 11, 2023
The breakout jazz-pop star delivers her most breathtaking body of work yet.
Latinx Psych-Rockers of Inner Wave Reflect on Their Journey to Fame in Wavy 'wya'
May 27, 2019
+ Catch Inner Wave on tour now!
Riovaz's "Leaving You" Is an Intoxicating Dance Departure For the Rising Star
August 23, 2021
"Leaving You" is a mesmerizing tour de force that utilizes the inherent repetition of club music to its full potential.
quinn Liberates Herself in Unapologetic Self-Titled Album
July 25, 2022
From dysphoria, to mental health, to racial inequality, quinn speaks on truths no one else will dare to utter.
Steve Lacy Breaks His Silence with the Waviest of R&B Jams, "N Side"
April 8, 2019
Two long years since his last solo release, The Internet's Steve Lacy proves that he still has the magic touch.