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#NowWatching Playlist: 04-26-19
April 26, 2019
Kicking off with a raging lesson in Anger Management by Rico Nasty & Kenny Beats, only to follow up with tender love songs by Mahalia and LàˆON, this week's playlist has something for every type of music fan.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Baker Grace Overcomes Her Relentless Haters with Trap-Infused "Illest"
April 26, 2019
"It's easy to play the victim role and think the world is against you when a lot of times it's you betting against yourself."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Kevin Abstract's 'ARIZONA BABY' Is the Rap Album We've Needed for Ages
April 26, 2019
Rap and the gay experience have historically existed at odds, but in ARIZONA BABY, being an openly gay man builds the emotional crux for an album poised to go down as one of 2019's crowning achievements in hip-hop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Alexander 23 Tackles Mortality and Legacy in Under 3 Minutes With "When I Die"
April 26, 2019
Alexander 23's music is both empathetic and calming to the angst that often accompanies young adulthood.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Karnaval Blues Effortlessly Blends Heartbreak and Synths in "You Come With The Rain"
April 26, 2019
His soulful vocals are intertwined with lush synths, reverbs, and tasteful beat drops which are signature for the British producer.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Pell Raps His Way to Self-Love in One-Take "Bitch Ass" Video
April 26, 2019
"I wanted more raw and focused energy so that people could hear the words and have to watch me say them."
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
Stand Atlantic - "Toothpick" | Live From The Rooftop
April 25, 2019
Pop-punk outfit Stand Atlantic is on the verge of breaking in a major way.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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
Julius Cowdrey Takes Us on an Emotional Voyage with Impassioned Double Release [PREMIERE]
April 25, 2019
Both singles narrate a trying time in Cowdrey's life, illustrating a feeling of being let down by the ones you loved and trusted the most.
Author:
Chloe Robinson
Sawyer Hill Is Charting a New Era of Rock With "High On My Lows"
September 11, 2024
Hill is an artist unafraid to admit, “I wanna write great songs.”
Author:
DJ Connor
LoveLeo's "ROSIE" Has Us Falling For the Future of Anti Pop
March 6, 2020
LoveLeo returns with the follow-up to his viral debut single.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Artemas Pushes Pop Boundaries on "High 4 U"
December 14, 2020
It's clear that Oxford's Artemas is destined for stardom.
Author:
Tyler Borland
glaive Comes of Age and Into His Own in ‘i care so much that i don’t care at all’
July 14, 2023
In the span of a few short years, glaive has evolved from the face of an online movement into a star in his own right.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Lizzo's 'CUZ I LOVE YOU' Debut Is Your New Self-Love Handbook
April 22, 2019
+ Catch Lizzo on tour through fall!
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Ones To Watch & Zero Fatigue Presents: Smino - 'Hoopti' Tour [ANNOUNCEMENT]
January 14, 2019
Catch visionary hip-hop artist Smino in a city near you!
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Amindi and Kari Faux's "Love Em Leave Em" Is the Decade's First Anthem for Ladies
January 9, 2020
Heed the advice of Amindi and Kari Faux. Chase a bag, not a man.
Author:
Bianca Brown
Cafuné Didn't Seek Out Viral Fame But They're Welcoming What Comes Next With Open Arms [Q&A]
March 15, 2023
"Once you put out a piece of music, it doesn’t belong to you anymore. We live and die by that as artists."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
The Driver Era Lives Life to the Fullest in "Welcome To The End Of Your Life"
April 29, 2019
5 songs into their discography, and The Driver Era has never failed to impress us with their approach to alt-pop.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
YEBBA Blesses Mark Ronson's Sad Banger, "Don't Leave Me Lonely," with Her Angelic Vocals
May 20, 2019
Before YEBBA releases her highly-anticipated debut album, we definitely recommend familiarizing yourself with her unique voice.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul