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The 25 Best Albums of 2022
January 5, 2023
These are the albums that scored our 2022.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
Delaney Bailey's '(i would have followed you)' Is a Reminder of Just How Alive You Really Are
January 4, 2023
'(i would have followed you)' is a hauntingly breathtaking project that effortlessly and efficaciously tugs at the heartstrings.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
PinkPantheress Wrestles With Coming of Age and Disappointing Boys in 'Take me home'
January 4, 2023
Take me home caps off what was a bustling 2022 for the UK breakout star.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
FLO's "Losing You" Sees The Rapidly Rising R&B Group Basking in a Break-Up
January 4, 2023
“Losing You” is evidence that FLO are R&B legends in the making.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
DJ_Dave Reignites an Early Spark of Inspiration in "Break"
December 16, 2022
"I made 'Break' over a year ago while I was still learning how to make music within live coding."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Riovaz Finally Releases Fan-Favorite “Tantrum”
December 16, 2022
"Tantum" is a dance-inducing track brimming with euphoria.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
10 Questions With Michal Leah on Her New Single “Used To It” [Q&A]
December 16, 2022
Leah is on a journey to crate timeless music.
Author:
DJ Connor
Georgia Lines Is Breaking Through The Scene One Track At A Time
December 16, 2022
From a start in Smokefree Rockquest to winning Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the Aotearoa Music Awards, Georgia Lines is certainly one to watch.
Sasha Sloan Battles with Her Inner "Thoughts" Through Utterly Soothing Melodies
June 3, 2019
Sloan exposes her inner battles with self-confidence and self-deprecation as she allows herself to be exceptionally vulnerable in "Thoughts."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
The Millennial Club's 'She's So Insane' EP Is Dream-Pop Bliss
May 21, 2019
RIYL: The 1975, flor, LANY
Author:
Kayla Hefter
Stevedreez Is an Old Soul With a Fresh Sound in "Darling" Music Video [Premiere + Q&A]
August 26, 2021
In both sight and sound, Stevedreez is the human embodiment of the '70s.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Coco & Clair Clair's "Love Me" Is Pristine Pop For the Digital Age
October 17, 2022
The twitter-friends-turned-besties depart from their internet pop sound and enter two-step garage territory.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Ashnikko Is Sick and Tired of Being Society's Perfect "Cheerleader"
July 31, 2023
"It's commentary on the need to be fuckable to be commercially viable, and I really do feel that pressure."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Vancouver Sleep Clinic's 'Onwards to Zion' Is a Sonic Coming-of-Age Story [Q&A]
October 21, 2019
"I wanted to express the trials and difficulties I've encountered in my youth, but ultimately I wanted the album to have a theme of perseverance and endurance until the end."
Author:
Bianca Brown
Mark Ambor Makes For Good "Company"
November 3, 2021
"The idea is simple: life is better with each other."
Author:
DJ Connor
Meet The Let Go, the Indie Pop Duo Capturing All Your Lingering Feelings
March 22, 2022
The Let Go is the perfect duo for anyone who has ever thought to themselves, "I wish I could <i>delete my feelings</i>."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
aldn Takes a Step Toward Accepting His Grief in 'good grief'
May 12, 2022
<i>good grief</i> is comprised of seven tracks that explore the seven stages of mourning.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Henry Moodie Struggles With Coming of Age in "eighteen"
April 11, 2023
"I want people to know they're not alone."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon