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Outside Lands 2025: 5 Acts to Catch in The Bay this Weekend
August 6, 2025
These are five stars in the making.
Author:
Carter Fife
Isabel LaRosa Channels the Yearner in All of Us in “My Girl”
August 6, 2025
“'My Girl' is about wanting someone you know you can’t have, but still not being able to let go of the ‘what if.'"
Author:
Carter Fife
Stella Lefty Makes a Bold Debut With 'Tragic, Really' EP
August 6, 2025
'Tragic, Really' is emotional catharsis manifested in just six songs.
Author:
Carter Fife
Sophia Stel Raises a Subtle Middle Finger to Social Media Influencer-ism in Her Latest Single
August 6, 2025
The artist’s new track “All My Friends are Models” evokes a sense of comfort in solitude, laying the introspective foundation for her upcoming EP, How To Win at Solitaire.
Author:
Polina Cherezova
Coast Through A Dreamy Summer with Kevian Kraemer's "Tan Lines"
August 5, 2025
Kevian Kraemer continues to carve his unique niche in the indie pop landscape with the release of “Tan Lines."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meg Smith Calls In Molly Grace and MARIS for Girls Just Wanna Be Famous(er)
August 4, 2025
The collab transforms Meg’s anthem into a sparkling celebration of friendship, fame, and rising femme-forward pop.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
We May Have the Hottest Song of the Summer with Ashley Mehta´s “Heat”
August 4, 2025
With her latest release “Heat," we should have all seen the signs that something boiling hot was coming.
Author:
Daniela Waizel Rule
The Moss Embraces The Importance of Self-Reflection with “Darkness"
August 2, 2025
Enthralling indie rock band The Moss shared their shining release “Darkness.”
Author:
Chloe Robinson
Haute & Freddy Are Hosting a Carnival and You’re Invited
August 1, 2025
With feathery production and Chappell Roan-esque vocal flip, "Sophie" sounds like the moment you catch a glimpse of someone who used to mean everything…and then they vanish.
Author:
Ariana Tibi
Get To Know Absolutely Before Her Enticing Tour With Reneé Rapp [Q&A]
August 1, 2025
Bolstered by stunning art direction, Absolutely has a voice that leaps off of tracks with ethereal purpose.
Author:
DJ Connor
contradash Seeks Out Reassurance on "petal pickin'"
August 21, 2020
contradash seeks out reassurance that his feelings aren't one-sided while remaining effortlessly cool and self-confident on "petal pickin'"
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Jesse Gold's "R.I.P" Is a Powerful Admittance of Struggle and Self-Doubt
March 31, 2021
"R.I.P" is a refreshingly honest and intimate tour de force.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Michael Seyer Articulates the Asian American Immigrant Experience on "Little China Boy"
June 23, 2021
Despite its idyllic pacing, "Little China Boy" is yet another heartbreaking reminder of the immigrant reality.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Csndra's Debut Single "Very Well" Is One For the Girls
February 17, 2022
"This is to empower the everyday woman,"
Author:
Gregory Castel
Crossing i's Dotting t's Release Impactful Single "All Feelings Aside"
February 22, 2022
Genre-defying alternative band Crossing I's Dotting T's are back with their first single of the year.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Dhruv Navigates a Storm of Emotions in Debut Album 'Private Blizzard' [Q&A]
August 29, 2024
In his long-awaited debut album, the rising star delves into themes of personal development, grief, loneliness, and more.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
IDER Demands Bodily Autonomy in Indie Pop Anthem "Know How It Hurts"
November 16, 2024
The duo’s earnest voices accompanied by a driving beat turns a doomsday anthem into an anthem of hope and change.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
J Ember Has Us "Wishing For Rain" On New Single
January 29, 2019
Listen to some new indie rock from the enigmatic J Ember.
Author:
Malcolm J. Gray
FKJ and Col3trane Merge Jazz & Dancehall With "Perfect Timing"
April 15, 2019
Dancehall rhythms, jazzy brass, and soothing vocals... What more could we ask for?
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Stagecoach 2019: 6 Ones to Catch
April 25, 2019
This year's Stagecoach lineup welcomes dynamic voices, heartfelt sounds, and a new era of women pushing the boundaries of country music -- scope our 6 must-sees.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff