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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Your Neighbors Gives Over His Soul in Latest Single "Outta My Mind"
December 23, 2024
"Outta My Mind" fully embraces the chaotic mess of hedonism.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Tessa Violet, Brye, and corook Shine on Remix of Body Positivity Anthem "My Body's My Buddy"
December 23, 2024
"My Body's My Buddy" is a tender ode to self-love.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Siiickbrain Lets Us Into Her 'MY MASOCHISTIC MIND'
December 6, 2023
The debut album from Siiickbrain arrives as an unapologetic glimpse at the alternative artist.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Lyn Lapid and Whethan's "Cruise Control" Is an Infectious Existential Crisis
March 29, 2024
Lapid and Whethan make for an unexpected but excellent sonic pairing.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet Skylar Simone, Def Jam's Latest Signing and the Artist Behind the Mesmerizing ‘Shiver’ [Q&A]
May 3, 2024
"It's part of who I am. Skylar and music are one and the same. There isn't one without the other."
Author:
DJ Connor
Lollapalooza 2024: 9 Ones To Catch (Who Aren't Headlining)
July 31, 2024
With Lollapalooza just around the corner, the only thing you should be thinking about is which incredible artists you can't miss.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Hope Tala's Debut Album 'Hope Handwritten' Is Everything We Hoped It Would Be
February 28, 2025
'Hope Handwritten' is a beautiful album that is cohesive, mellow, and filled with simple truths.
Author:
Daniela Waizel Rule
Malcolm Todd and Omar Apollo Make For a Perfectly-Executed Tag Team in "Bleed"
March 3, 2025
If you need a blueprint of how to go 0 to 60 as an artist the right way, look no further, Todd is your personal monolith.
Author:
Jake Selvey
Old Fashioned Lover Boy Lets His Soul Loose with "I Pray" [PREMIERE]
January 18, 2019
"'I Pray' is about the feeling of solitude and misunderstanding that each of us has had at least once in our life, when you feel you deserve more fulfillment from your life."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Minimalistic-Pop Duo Drinker Documents Life's Vices & Virtues in Debut, 'Fragments'
May 6, 2019
Inspired by the laidback reverbs of Bon Iver and James Blake, Drinker pens the most reflective of lyrics in their chilling tunes.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Get Experimental with Twst This Week on Top That Track
May 26, 2020
Joined by alternative Welsh alt-pop musician Twst, co-hosts Precious and Dave explore some of their favorite incredible switch-ups and overly innovative melodies.
Author:
Precious Kato
Thutmose Dedicates "On the Run" to All the Women Fighting For Our Freedom
July 31, 2020
Thutmose paints a picture of 2020 through the eyes of the people facing danger fighting for a better tomorrow.
Author:
Malc.