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dexter in the newsagent Sets Her Heart Aglow in Visceral Daydream "With u"

January 9, 2025 “With u” is a love story for a generation that inspires us to never stop searching for someone who sees us as we are.

Author: Grace Holtzclaw

indie

indie pop

with u

dexter in the newsagent

girlpuppy Peers Through Daydreams of the Past in "Windows"

January 8, 2025 The Atlanta-based artist continues her sentimental indie rock catalogue, accompanied by a wistful music video.

Author: Abby Kenna

pop

indie pop

girlpuppy

Windows

Liang Lawrence's “Kiss My Apocalypse," Plus Sourdough Bread & Colored Pencils [Q&A]

January 7, 2025 With its bright, sneaky harmonies and a punchy chorus, this song is pure optimistic bliss, a perfect tune to ring in this new year.

Author: DJ Connor

pop

indie pop

Liang Lawrence

Kiss My Apocalypse

hey, nothing's “Barn Nursery” Starts the Year Off on a Reflective Note

January 6, 2025 “Barn Nursery” tackles the complexity of grief and guilt with care and grace.

Author: Rebeccah Blau

singer songwriter

folk

indie

hey nothing

barn nursery

redveil Gives Us "what3ver" We Want In Iridescent New Single

January 6, 2025 “what3ver “ is a stunning display of redveil’s artistic evolution.

Author: Hillary Safadi

rap

hip hop

redveil

what3ver

Grace Gardner Tackles Awareness in Latest EP, After Knowing

January 3, 2025 After Knowing is sickeningly honest, sounding like its very own therapy session filled with both anger and healing.

Author: Chancey Stefanos

indie folk

Songwriter

Grace Gardner

After Knowing

IAMTHELIVING Ponders Humanity in Retro Record "Nebra Sky"

January 2, 2025 Nebra Sky is a chronology of the human experience, told through melodies and sounds.

Author: DJ Connor

pop

R&B

IAMTHELIVING

Nebra Sky

The 25 Best Albums of 2024, According to OnesToWatch Staff

December 27, 2024 We celebrate the end of the year by counting down the albums that soundtracked our 2024.

Author: Ones To Watch Staff

kendrick lamar

billie eilish

clairo

beabadoobee

tyler the creator

charli xcx

mk.gee

the marias

remi wolf

doechii

amyl and the sniffers

rachel chinouriri

jazmin bean

the dare

joey valence and brae

magdalena bay

the last dinner party

julie

liana flores

nia archives

friko

geordie greep

vampire weekend

fontaines dc

Meet Royce Fisherman, the Next Gen Artist From Hawai’i Making Waves

December 26, 2024 We sit down with Royce to talk about his musical journey, the influence of Hawai‘i on his artistry, and his recommendations for must-visit spots.

Author: Ali Wu

new artist discovery

interview

royce fisherman

Swimming Paul’s "Different Time" Blends Club Energy With Nostalgia

December 23, 2024 "Different Time" is a wistful club banger, ready for the festival stage and beyond.

Author: René Cobar

electronic

house

dance

swimming paul

different time

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carolesdaughter's “nobody’s favorite person, not even my own” Is a Daring and Raw Self-Portrait

April 17, 2023 "The only thing you own in life is your body and your soul and no person is worth losing that for.”

Author: Abby Kenna

alternative

hyperpop

carolesdaughter

nobody’s favorite person not even my own

Beauty School Dropout Are "dying to be you"

May 19, 2023 "The fact of the matter is life is a game where you have to play with the cards you were dealt, and this song is the realization of that truth."

Author: Alessandra Rincon

alternative

beauty school dropout

dying to be you

ThxSoMch's Debut EP 'Sleez' Is a Gritty, Cathartic Project Worth Losing Yourself In

May 26, 2023 Blurring the angst of '90s alternative and the raw energy of 2000s SoundCloud rap, ThxSoMch explores the alluring boundary between reality and dark fantasy.

Author: Alessandra Rincon

alternative

album reviews

thxsomch

sleez