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Kid Quill Breaks Down His Hip-Hop Concept Album, 'Sunset Diner' [EXCLUSIVE]
September 9, 2019
The Indiana artist on the rise blends hip-hop and soul with a nostalgic '70s and '80s flair that is only elevated by his innate gift for storytelling.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Mahalia's Debut Album Is an Uncompromising Look at 'Love and Compromise'
September 9, 2019
British neo-soul artist Mahalia exists beyond the realm of passing trends and fads.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
girl in red Offers a Happy Medium of Indie Rock and Dream Pop in 'chapter 2'
September 9, 2019
Finally, a sequel that lives up to its predecessor.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Ryan Beatty, Mahalia, girl in red, flor & More | #NowWatching Playlist
September 6, 2019
Follow along for new tunes added every Friday!
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
The "Divine" Ayoni Makes Her Stellar Debut with Island Instrumentals & Pop Melodies
September 6, 2019
She may only be 20 years old, but Ayoni is here to preach the truth about our underappreciated divinity.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
BIIANCO Shares Electronic Wave "Rice Crispies," Second Single from Debut EP
September 6, 2019
Vibrant and thriving, queer artist BIIANCO is back with another popping anthem just months after her debut.
Author:
Ariana Tibi
Childish Major's 'Dirt Road Diamond' Shines Bright
September 6, 2019
South Carolina native Childish Major returns to his roots with his newest release, with features from Ludacris, Earthgang, Buddy, and Tish Hyman.
Author:
Precious Kato
flor Pulls off an Exhilarating Balancing Act in 'ley lines' Album
September 6, 2019
Be sure to catch flor performing their new album and plenty of fan favorites on their Ones To Watch - presented tour this fall!
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Brock Monroe Is Saving Alternative Rock with His Badass Attitude In "Bossman" [PREMIERE]
September 6, 2019
A booming anthem from a forward-thinking powerhouse, "Bossman" is all about taking control of your life and building it into something you're genuinely proud of.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Charli XCX, Clairo, Yaeji, and the Pop Futurism of "February 2017"
September 6, 2019
The future of pop belongs to Charli, baby.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
The Best Reactions to BTS Getting Shut Out of the 2020 Grammys
November 20, 2019
In case you needed to kick off your day with some piping hot tea ðŸµ
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Lewis Capaldi Shares His Tinder Bio, Does Karaoke, and Smells Niall Horan | Quick 6
May 22, 2019
With Capaldi fever in full swing and currently on an international tour in support of his lauded debut, we caught up with the Scottish singer-songwriter in proper fashion.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Max Leone Cements Himself as an Anti-Pop Prodigy on "Malleable"
July 1, 2020
"Malleable" demonstrates Leone's technical understanding of what makes for good, new-sounding music along with his in-depth emotional capacity and ability to convey a feeling.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
Col3trane Explores the Kaleidoscopic Nature of Love in Debut Album 'Lush Life'
May 6, 2022
"My <i>Lush Life</i> tells a story of loving until something hurts."
Author:
Jazmine Kylene
Bb Trickz Shows Off Her Softer Side in “Sadtrickz”
December 1, 2023
If nothing else, 'Sadtrickz' once again proves the inevitability of Bb trickz.
Author:
Carter Fife
Artemas' "how could u love somebody like me?" Is For Anyone Who's Ever 'Tried to Fix Him'
October 10, 2024
"how could u love somebody like me?" is characteristic Artemas—sultry, brooding, and morally ambiguous.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Issue 08: The Class of 2025
March 6, 2025
Our first issue of 2025 welcomes our class of 2025, Audrey Nuna, Sofia Valdés, and more.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
Boslen Sees Nothing but "VULTURES" on New Single
April 22, 2020
"VULTURES" is a glimpse into Boslen's world, a small sliver of what the rapper is seeing, feeling, and experiencing.
Author:
Chuck Ramos