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Ginger Root Creates a Timeless, Groovy World in 'SHINBANGUMI'
September 16, 2024
From bossa nova to alt-disco to aggressive elevator soul, 'SHINBANGUMI' is technicolor.
Chance Peña Embraces the Journey in 'Ever-Shifting, Continual Blossoming'
September 16, 2024
'Ever-Shifting, Continual Blossoming' delves into themes of personal growth, overcoming internal struggles, and finding strength in adversity.
Hillsboro Embraces Musical Freedom in Raw 'White Trash' EP
September 16, 2024
Offering ceaseless energy and immaculate DIY production, White Trash often teeters on the brink of chaos yet always maintains its sharp focus.
PIAO Pens an Ode to Childhood Pets and Missed Chances in “pagingbubu”
September 13, 2024
“'pagingbubu' is for your childhood dog in the sky, the critters in pet shops, and for all the lost time and missed opportunities..."
INJI Cements Herself as the Dance-Pop Artist to Watch With 'WE GOOD'
September 13, 2024
INJI’s music bursts with femininity and power, fusing sounds of jazz, bossa nova, classical, and everything in between.
Montell Fish Declares His Undeniable Star Power in "What's It Take to Be a Star?"
September 13, 2024
Fish’s voice echoes like an orchestra, as hypnotizing as the first time we fell under its spell.
COIN's 'I’m Not Afraid of Music Anymore' Signals a New Chapter of Their Artistry
September 13, 2024
'I’m Not Afraid of Music Anymore' holds a kaleidoscopic range—in genres, sounds, and confessional feelings.
Matilda Lyn Captures the Ever-Present Highs and Lows of Life in 'Sunwarmed'
September 13, 2024
'Sunwarmed' contains seven tracks of pure melancholic bliss for indulging the season as it slowly fizzles away.
Charli Adams' "Airlifter" Is Devoted to the Magical Power of Friendship
September 13, 2024
“This song is an ode to the give and take in friendships and the way we take turns being the friend that shows up when the other inevitably needs it.”
Loyal Lobos Crafts an Intoxicating Fusion of Pop and Reggaeton in “Limón”
September 12, 2024
“I wanted to express how much it hurts to detach from someone."
Alexander 23's "I Hate You So Much" Is a Portrait of Ominous Pop Perfection
February 12, 2020
"'I Hate You So Much' is about being emotionally haunted by someone you desperately want to despise."
Ashe Captures the Multiplicity of Life in "Cold in California"
July 19, 2019
"Nothing is ever one-sided or perfect or right all the time."
The 25 Best Albums of 2021 | Ones To Watch Staff Picks
December 14, 2021
These are the projects that soundtracked one hell of a year.
Fred Again.. Enlists Romy of The xx and HAAi For the Ephemeral Rush of "Lights Out"
January 20, 2022
"Romy's lyrics and voice are just like a hug from a rave angel."
Felix Ames Is an Artist in Full Bloom
March 11, 2022
Ames' music is akin to the faint background of a barbecue buzzing with life and laughter.
Laufey's 'Bewitched' Is an Enchanting, Generation-Spanning Triumph
September 11, 2023
The breakout jazz-pop star delivers her most breathtaking body of work yet.
Latinx Psych-Rockers of Inner Wave Reflect on Their Journey to Fame in Wavy 'wya'
May 27, 2019
+ Catch Inner Wave on tour now!
Riovaz's "Leaving You" Is an Intoxicating Dance Departure For the Rising Star
August 23, 2021
"Leaving You" is a mesmerizing tour de force that utilizes the inherent repetition of club music to its full potential.
quinn Liberates Herself in Unapologetic Self-Titled Album
July 25, 2022
From dysphoria, to mental health, to racial inequality, quinn speaks on truths no one else will dare to utter.
Steve Lacy Breaks His Silence with the Waviest of R&B Jams, "N Side"
April 8, 2019
Two long years since his last solo release, The Internet's Steve Lacy proves that he still has the magic touch.