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spiderblush Glides Through the Pain of Betrayal in "Big Deal"
February 23, 2024
"This is the song to sing along to when your heart feels broken before it was even full.”
Author:
Giselle Libby
NewDad's Debut LP 'Madra' Is a Hallmark of New Generation Shoegaze
February 23, 2024
Taking inspiration from bands like Pixies, The Cure, and Slowdive, NewDad lay down the foundation of their own indie rock legacy.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Rewind: Our 5 Favorite Music Videos of the Last Week
February 23, 2024
This week we take a look at a love letter from KiNG MALA, an Afrobeat art show by Dawda, a short film by Rei Brown, and more.
Author:
DJ Connor
Between You & Me Announce Release High-Octane "In The Middle" Alongside EP Announcement | THE NOISE
February 23, 2024
"In The Middle" is a classic pop-punk effort with earworm-y hooks that will get stuck in your head from the first listen.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Talker Fails to Be "Easygoing" in Captivating New Single | THE NOISE
February 23, 2024
The larger-than-life pop ballad takes the artist's vulnerability to new heights.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet Yuno Miles, the Internet's Favorite Rapper
February 22, 2024
It is impossible to fully understand the tortured genius restless inside Yuno Miles' head
Author:
Carter Fife
DannyLux Gives His Heart Away in "Ciudad del Sol"
February 22, 2024
"This is one of my favorite songs to date."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sughn Carves Out a Delicate "safe space" in Ethereal Single
February 22, 2024
Dreadfully romantic, “safe space” is Sughn’s indie folk masterpiece.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
10 Questions With Jordan Mackampa on His Striking Sophomore Album “WELCOME HOME, KID!” [Q&A]
February 21, 2024
"It’s Black boy joy told in 13 songs."
Author:
DJ Connor
Meet Me @ The Altar Embrace The Mess On New EP 'WORRIED SICK' [REVIEW] | THE NOISE
December 9, 2025
Critically acclaimed rock group Meet Me @ The Altar have never shied away from honesty, but on their latest EP WORRIED SICK, their truth hits harder than ever.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The 30 Best Albums of 2025, According to OnesToWatch Staff
December 27, 2025
Where did your favorite albums rank?
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
justbrandon and Willie Jones Surrender to the Unknown In "Bury Me On A Backroad"
December 27, 2025
justbrandon is carving his own path as a country rapper.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
Behind the Billy Bob’s stage: Braxton Keith Discusses Second Sold-Out Show and Debut Album Plans
December 30, 2025
Braxton Keith’s rise in country music has continued to catapult him into the public eye, and 2025 was no exception.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
Buffalo Traffic Jam’s New Single Lives Between Comfort and Heartbreak
January 16, 2026
From couch covers to sold-out shows, what started as two friends playing covers on a couch has turned into an almost completely sold-out tour.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
Wilby Can Be Found at the Center of Affection
January 6, 2026
NYC-based indie-rocker, Wilby, is celebrating the release of her debut album, Center of Affection.
Author:
Abby Kenna
KATSEYE's "Internet Girl" Is a Self-Aware Viral Hit in the Making
January 8, 2026
"Internet Girl" captures the complexities of visibility in the digital age, wherein confidence and critique coexist within the same doomscroll.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sherwyn's EP "Spin City" Captures the Dizzy Vulnerability of Falling in Love [Q&A]
January 8, 2026
From collaborating with his twin brother to radical optimism, we got all the latest from Sherwyn.
Author:
DJ Connor