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Brenn! Looks Back at a Past Love in "Rearview"
October 3, 2023
Brenn! is ushering forth a folk-pop renaissance.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Cleo Sol's 'Gold' Feels Like a Sonic Rebirth
October 2, 2023
Exploring themes of love, religion, and self-actualization, this project is a baptism.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Meet julie, the Los Angeles Band Channeling Unbridled '90s Angst in "catalogue"
October 2, 2023
Combing elements of grunge, pop, and shoegaze, julie cracks open the complexities of human emotion.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Luna Luna Jumps Into the Unknown in 'L.L.'
October 2, 2023
'L.L.' feels like a deep breath and exhale before venturing off into unexplored sonic territories.
Author:
DJ Connor
Meet NO COMPLY, the Eclectic New Zealand Hip-Hop Duo
October 2, 2023
NO COMPLY goes beyond the boundaries of genre and takes inspiration from a variety of sounds.
Author:
Hannah Powell
REI AMI Returns to Slay in Delightfully Dark Single "Body Bag"
September 29, 2023
Her first single in two years, REI AMI is back and with a vengeance
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
PinkPantheress Remains the Princess of Gen Z Pop With "Mosquito"
September 29, 2023
"Mosquito" is a catastrophic love song masked by a bubblegum pop blanket.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Philine Sonny Feels More Alive Than Ever Before in "Drugs"
September 29, 2023
"'Drugs’ is the soundtrack to the movie playing in your head."
Author:
Giselle Libby
New Zealand's Coolest Band - LEISURE's 4th studio album "Leisurevision" Out Now!
September 29, 2023
Exclusive interview and track by track album breakdown! Find out which tracks are their personal favorites, who's on their Ones To Watch list and most memorable fan experience!
Author:
Mina Liu
Briston Maroney Unearths Himself in Sophomore Album 'Ultrapure' [Q&A]
September 28, 2023
"All the things that I did that made me weird, I wish I had never questioned those things, because those are the things that I like about myself now."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Dead Poet Society Drop Poignant Double Single “Running in Circles” + “HURT” Ahead of U.S. Tour | THE NOISE
September 8, 2023
Los Angeles quartet Dead Poet Society have released their long-awaited double single “Running in Circles” and “HURT” alongside a double feature music video.
Author:
Allissa Williams
Ant Saunders and Audrey Mika Officially Duet in "Yellow Hearts"
January 31, 2020
This duet is everything we could have hoped for and more.
Author:
Emily Smith
Lowertown Is Growing Up [First Look + Q&A]
July 22, 2021
With "The Gaping Mouth, the duo behind Lowertown strives for a marked sonic maturity without sacrificing the emotional honesty that has come to define them.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Who Is bbno$?
May 25, 2022
Meet the viral hitmaker who is most definitely not a virgin.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Holly Humberstone Frees Herself From the Curse of Perfection in 'work in progress'
March 15, 2024
'work in progress' functions as both a gift to the fans and an ode to vulnerability.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Monsune Debuts a Musical Whirlwind of Soulful Indie Jams with 'Tradition' EP
September 23, 2019
"I listened to a lot of Prince, Outkast, Mazzy Star, and J Dilla while making it."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
The 25 Best Albums of 2022
January 5, 2023
These are the albums that scored our 2022.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
Hablot Brown Gets Transparent About Life in 'OPAQUE'
May 4, 2020
In their stellar new EP, Hablot Brown come face to face with the tumultuous transition into adulthood.
Author:
Emily Smith
Meet Leaping Tiger, the New Zealand Artist Creating His Own World
March 17, 2022
Born and raised in Auckland, the rising artist has a multidisciplinary vision in mind.
Author:
Ash Wallace
Miller Blue Is Ready to Be His Own Best Friend [Q&A]
July 11, 2022
"Trust your heart, it’s the most powerful thing you have."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene