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Channel Tres, Hope Tala, Fletcher & More | #NowWatching Playlist
August 16, 2019
This Friday, we've added fresh sounds by Compton producer Channel Tres, soulful UK newcomer Hope Tala, pop sensation FLETCHER, and lots more.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Indie Duo HOAX Sheds Light on the Looked Over "Unamerican Dream" of Struggling Immigrants
August 16, 2019
"The 'American Dream' sounds wholesome and inspiring, but with the current social and political climate of our country, it almost feels more like a cruel joke..."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Do Not Sleep on Tkay Maidza and JPEGMAFIA's "Awake"
August 16, 2019
Punk in 2019 sounds a lot like Tkay Maidza and JPEGMAFIA on the same track.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Get High On Life with Maude Latour's "Ride My Bike" [Q&A]
August 16, 2019
"This song is definitely about when you're in that low spot, take charge of it. Go on a bike ride. Do it. Force yourself."
Author:
Miranda Hyman
FLETCHER's 'you ruined new york city for me' Is the Perfect Soundtrack to Heartbreak
August 16, 2019
"Everyone remembers their first love, for better or for worse. I just decided to write about mine...in a very TMI kind of way."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Jake Troth Proves Simplicity Is Key in the "Alive & Well" Video [PREMIERE]
August 16, 2019
"'Alive & Well' was written over the course of five years, initiated in the lowest point of my life and then completed years later during the best moments of my life."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Witness an Epic Moment of Self-Realization in Mothica's "Love Me Better" Visual [PREMIERE]
August 16, 2019
"'Love Me Better' started out as a love song about someone else and ended as an anthem for my own self-empowerment."
Author:
Miranda Hyman
Is Jakey Ready to Be the Next Joji?
August 15, 2019
Jakey is going from critiquing Red Dead Redemption's 2 open-world mechanics to creating music quite like anything else out there.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
anders - "Bad Habits" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
August 15, 2019
Emerging from the lush and competitive soundscape that brought us Drake and The Weeknd, anders' own ominous blend of hip-hop and R&B is nothing short of intoxicating.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Catching Up with COIN: One of Indie-Pop's Greatest Blessings [Q&A]
August 15, 2019
From the get go, COIN has been a beloved project that never sought fame or fortune, but rather music lovers who could resonate with their thoughtful lyricism and optimistic instrumentals.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Hablot Brown and Friends Are Back with the Buttery Smooth "Peace of Mind"
April 26, 2019
A seamless collaboration with Braxton Cook, Floyd Fuji and MALIA, the single is a prime example of how powerful getting talented musicians in the same room can be.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
mwami's Sound Is More Than Just Music. It's a Movement
October 29, 2019
mwami's debut EP, 'protean,' is the product of an artist seeking to leave his mark on dance music in a rapidly globalizing world.
Author:
Brooke Pohle
Tim Atlas' 'Together Lonely' Is an Introvert's Dream R&B Record [Q&A]
November 8, 2019
"I hope this record does what music is supposed to do: bring people together."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Clubhouse Is Making Their Way Through Life, Curveballs and All [Q&A]
October 6, 2021
From overcoming cancer to embarking on tour with one of their favorite bands, Clubhouse is taking every moment in stride.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Audrey Hobert Rolls a Strike with “Bowling alley”
June 20, 2025
Audrey Hobert’s latest single, “Bowling alley,” is a clever, self-aware, and irresistibly catchy anthem.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Hitting Austin City Limits? Discover 13 Ones To Catch
October 4, 2019
Don't miss scarypoolparty, Dayglow, The Band CAMINO, & more!
Author:
Melodi Ramirez
We Flew to Lollapalooza to Ask Artists the Last Time They Cried
October 10, 2019
October 10 marks World Mental Health Day and is there anything more cathartic than a good cry?
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Christian French Reminds Us That This Is the "time of our lives" [Premiere]
January 17, 2020
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
99 Neighbors Bare Their Soul on 'Wherever You're Going I Hope It's Great'
September 24, 2021
In their hauntingly beautiful debut album, the art-rap group reimagines the music collective.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Haru Nemuri Lets Her Soul Run Ablaze in 'Shunka Ryougen' [Q&A]
April 22, 2022
"Martial arts, anarchism, feminism, fashion, and the stray cats in my neighborhood" inspire this idiosyncratic artist.
Author:
DJ Connor