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Issue 05: The Class of 2024
January 25, 2024
Our first issue of 2024 welcomes our class of 2024, DJ Mandy, jigitz, and more.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
Abbot Spills His Guts On New Single "Puke" | THE NOISE
January 25, 2024
Brooklyn-based rising star abbot embraces that sometimes failure is the only option on his latest track, "puke."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Charlotte Sands's Debut LP 'Can We Start Over?' Is Worth The Hype | THE NOISE
January 25, 2024
The album is the realization of years of unprecedented independent success and showcases a dynamic and eclectic work of songwriting art.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Wisp Conjures a Storm of Unrequited Emotions in "See you soon"
January 25, 2024
"'See you soon' is about being infatuated with a person and wanting to spend all of your time with them."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Bad Omens and Poppy Team Up For Dark Dystopian “V.A.N” | THE NOISE
January 25, 2024
For a chaotic new track exploring the danger of artificial intelligence going rogue, this collaboration is a match made in dystopian horror music heaven.
Author:
Allissa Williams
Ethel Captures the Subtle Anxiety of Relationships Drifting By Like "Passing Ships"
January 24, 2024
"I wanted to express the impossibility of holding secure relationships, as well as my fear of losing everything and everyone that I loved."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Asha Imuno “PHONICS” is the Ideal House Party Soundtrack [Premiere]
January 24, 2024
Blending left-of-center R&B with west coast hip hop and other genres we can’t even define yet, Imuno is letting his passion guide him to take confident risks in his music.
Author:
DJ Connor
ericdoa Reignites the Joy of Creation in the Trailblazing 'DOA'
January 23, 2024
Digicore trailblazer and pop purveyor ericdoa is the furthest he can be from dead on arrival.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
VIAL Hit Hard On Brash New Single "Falling Short" | THE NOISE
January 23, 2024
The powerhouse DIY trio seamlessly blends indie rock and punk to create a track full of soaring melodic hooks ready to sink teeth into all listeners alike.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Games We Play Serenades Us All On "Girl Shaped Crater" | THE NOISE
January 23, 2024
The track is a breezy, acoustic guitar-led effort that glides through soft strings while his spacey croon hovers over melodic hooks.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
It's Mad Tsai's World and We're Just Living in It
October 16, 2023
“mad’s world” is an encouraging word for anyone weighed down by the yoke of disapproving parents or the world at large.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Garćons Music' Is Boundless in Creation and Direction, but the Funk Is Real [Q&A]
August 19, 2019
We had the pleasure to catch up with Garćons about being human, the making of 'Body Language,' and their fanboy love for music.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
Yeek Does Not Waste a Moment in the Impressive 'IDK WHERE'
May 13, 2019
Yeek is thriving in a genreless era.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Will Linley Serves Up an Intoxicating Pop Stunner With “Last Call”
December 14, 2022
While this single might ring out the end of 2022, this will not be Linley’s final curtain call.
Author:
DJ Connor
MorMor Embraces Isolation in the Otherworldly "Outside"
March 21, 2019
MorMor is an artist who in existing out of simple genre classifications is painting a strikingly human sonic portrait.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
CYN Channels a Cult-Like Obsession in the High-Spirited "Holy Roller"
May 21, 2019
Balancing its most radio-friendly pop inclinations with a smattering of reverbed-out electric guitars that could be taken straight from a St. Vincent record, "Holy Roller" is CYN at her best.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
$NOT Drops Hypnotic Visual For "PRESSURE"
May 7, 2020
"PRESSURE," video and all, is a promising illustration of hip-hop's woozy, limitless future.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
99 Neighbors Quietly Dropped One of the Most Breathtaking Tracks of the Year
September 13, 2021
"N. Michigan Gospel" is a testament to the Vermont art-rap collective's unbridled creative promise.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Dua Saleh's "umbrellar" Is an Unapologetic Artistic Expression
April 20, 2020
There is a clear intent behind everything the Minneapolis-based gender non-binary artist creates.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
Late Nights In Your Car Just Became a Whole Lot Lonelier with Suriel Hess' "Sick of You"
February 27, 2021
Your late-night driving playlist just grew by two and a half minutes.
Author:
Joey Legittino