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Derek Simpson's "Hide + Seek" Inescapably Captivates You
June 10, 2020
For the entirety of the six-minute song, you are put in a trance. A delectable guitar establishes the feel-good, alternative R&B vibe and drives the alluring beat throughout.
Slide's New Video Has Us "Waiting" For Better Days
June 10, 2020
Slide's video for their latest single, "Waiting", was shot at a time when its beautiful visuals, representing the desert environments east of LA, represent a contrasting narrative of both love and fear, life and death, and the inner monologue common to us all.
Black Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
June 5, 2020
This week's #NowWatching playlist is dedicated to the sounds and voices of a small fraction of innovative black artists.
Music Taught Me to Love My Blackness | A Letter From The Editor
June 4, 2020
As protesters take to the streets across the world, I want to take this moment as a black man and editor of this site to share my perspective.
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Milq's "Summer Again" Transports You Directly to the 80′s [Premiere]
June 1, 2020
"Summer Again" is a song straight out of an 80's summer romance film.
BINNY Tries to Resist the Lure in Hypnotic New Single "Retrograde"
June 1, 2020
With inspiration hailing from Mariah Carey, to Drake, and everything in between, BINNY incorporates elements from his favorite R&B artists and love for strong female singers to formulate a potent sound, oozing with charisma and sass.
No Rome Enlists Indie All-Stars beabadoobee and Jay Som For the Dynamic "Hurry Home"
June 1, 2020
"Hurry Home" paints a vivid picture of a wistful late-night voicemail, the kind you leave after one too many drinks.
Alec Benjamin, Oliver Tree, Teamarr, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
May 29, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
Travel To Another Dimension With Phoebe Ryan's "Reality"
May 29, 2020
"It's erotic. It's everything I see in my head when I go to sleep at night."
Powfu Shares 'poems of the past,' a Sublime Lo-Fi Portrait of Youth
May 29, 2020
In his major label debut, Powfu shares every ounce of himself, blemishes and all.
LAUNDRY DAY Is a Gen Z Force to Be Reckoned With
July 18, 2019
Drawing inspiration from Tyler, the Creator and BROCKHAMPTON, Laundry Day wants to be the next best boy band in the world.
Riovaz Delivers an Intoxicating Cocktail of House and Anti-Pop in 'Better Late Than Forever'
May 5, 2022
Riovaz is the very definition of a hidden gem.
KAIRO Tug at the Heartstrings With Debut Single "Someone Like You"
February 16, 2022
There isn't anyone quite like KAIRO.
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...
Samm Henshaw and EARTHGANG Deliver a Gospel Hip-Hop Sermon in "Church"
January 20, 2019
Don't forget to go to "Church," kids.
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elijah Delivers Venomous Post-Breakup Anthem “HUMAN” Featuring Memphis May Fire's Matty Mullins | THE NOISE
September 18, 2023
Alongside Matty Mullins, lead vocalist for metalcore act Memphis May Fire, “HUMAN” features a misleadingly upbeat rhythm paired with scathing lyrics about failed love.
Petey's 'USA' Is a Coming-of-Rage Marvel
September 26, 2023
In 'USA,' the internet sensation and indie rock artist fully embraces the minute existentialism of adulthood.
Meet 8RO8, the Local Boy Bringing the Talents of Hawai’i to the World
September 6, 2024
8RO8 is renowned for his innovative take on Hawaiian Reggae classics and seamlessly blending genres to craft a signature sound all his own.
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Blood Cultures Deals With Identity in 'Broadcasting' [Q&A]
November 19, 2019
"Music is that unquantifiable consciousness in the meat puppet."
Artemas Is Tired of Feeling "Misunderstood"
April 30, 2021
It's clear that the UK rising star has no ceilings.