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The 25 Best Albums of 2021 | Ones To Watch Staff Picks
December 14, 2021
These are the projects that soundtracked one hell of a year.
Chloe George Soars on the Nostalgic, Heartfelt "The Door"
December 13, 2021
Following a viral single, Chloe is proving she has what it takes to be a lasting presence.
Isaia Huron Reimagines Aaliyah, Drake, & More on 'Cerulean Tapes'
December 13, 2021
Huron brings a series of classics into his mesmerizing R&B world.
Ruel's "Growing Up Is ____" Is an Open-Ended Ode to Coming of Age
December 10, 2021
Ruel has never sounded so assured in his sound.
Making Mozzarella Sticks With Niki Demar | Bone Apple Tea
December 10, 2021
Can Niki help us make ooey-gooey (and hopefully not burnt) mozzarella sticks?
Jean Dawson Enlists Mac DeMarco For the Blistering "MENTHOL*"
December 10, 2021
With each new single, Dawson reimagines his genrerless vision.
Meet carpetgarden, the Misfit Indie Pop Icon Embracing Optimistic Nihilism
December 9, 2021
"'IDC' is a really chaotic song about embracing identity and flaws and giving up in the most positive way."
Hot Flash Heat Wave Continue to Reinvent Themselves With "Where I'm @"
December 9, 2021
"'Where I'm @' is about love, growth, and the willingness to accept change."
Meet Flores, the Indigenous Artist Making Us Reevaluate Love
December 9, 2021
"We are deliberately left out of the scope of history, justice, or the education system. It's time for change."
Let's Talk About Netflix's Cowboy Bebop... and Its Music
December 8, 2021
Does the music of the Netflix adaptation live up to the iconic score of the cult classic anime? Well...
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Tamera's "Helpless" Isn't Your Typical Love Song
February 13, 2026
After an incredible 2025, Tamera is back with her first single of the year, arriving just in time for Valentine’s Day, and it’s clear she’s setting the tone for a new chapter that feels intimate and assured
Claire Rosinkranz Reintroduces Herself On Flowery And Flawless Sophomore LP 'My Lover'
February 16, 2026
Claire Rosinkranz has always had a knack for bottling lightning, with fizzy, sugar-rush hooks that feel like they were crafted for maximum replay value. But on her sophomore album My Lover, she sharpens that instinct into something more dimensional.
Edgehill Release Raw Debut Album 'Ode to the Greyhouse'
February 16, 2026
Ode to the Greyhouse is not about capturing Edgehill in broad brushstrokes. It is about rooms, people, and experiences that stick with you, that are full of humor and tension and quiet revelation.
Ones To Catch: Governors Ball 2026
February 17, 2026
This year’s Gov Ball lineup truly has something for everyone, but what about those names you haven’t heard of?
Genre Bending Gomeroi Artist Rox Lavi pushes boundaries to find his sound.
February 18, 2026
Raised on mum’s singing, Rox Lab has become an artist who moves between rap and indie rock with ease, carrying his story in every line.
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CARR Releases Cathartic "Bang It Out" Ahead Of Upcoming LP | THE NOISE
February 17, 2026
Alt-pop provocateur CARR returns with her most visceral release yet
Getting the Car Started: How Marfa Is Driving Toward Stardom
February 18, 2026
Indie rock/Americana duo Marfa, made up of Bryce Menchaca and Kellen Wall, is steadily building both a catalog and a nationwide fan base since their 2025 debut.