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Madden Metcalf Shrugs Off An Indifferent Love Affair In ‘Ain’t Mad About It’

Madden Metcalf Shrugs Off An Indifferent Love Affair In ‘Ain’t Mad About It’

October 9, 2026 Ever found yourself making the same bad decision, over and over? Country artist Madden Metcalf knows the feeling. On new single “Ain’t Mad About It,” he perfectly describes how it feels to keep going back to someone you know you shouldn’t.
Author: India McCarty
Joyce Wrice Unapologetically Embodies a ‘MACHIKO’ in New Album

Joyce Wrice Unapologetically Embodies a ‘MACHIKO’ in New Album

October 9, 2026 liding between sultry roller-funk, dreamy r&b soundscapes, and silky neo-soul, the album is a snapshot of growing into a woman you’re proud to be and navigating that through love: wanting to be chased but not tied down, embracing independence while still longing for someone, and learning to recognize the ways in which your own fears can keep you from the very thing you desire.
Author: Alysa Benson
R&B
Cavetown is A Fun Adult Who Does Things in New York City [Q&A]

Cavetown is A Fun Adult Who Does Things in New York City [Q&A]

October 9, 2026 Running With Scissors explores a grungier, most tenacious side of Cavetown that had previously minutely explored but never fully committed to. Though constant repetition and light, utilitarian training assist in his ability to push the envelope.
Author: Noah Wade
FLVCKKA Is Blending Hyperpop, Corridos and Other Genres Into Her Own Lane with “Hypercorridos Vol.1”

FLVCKKA Is Blending Hyperpop, Corridos and Other Genres Into Her Own Lane with “Hypercorridos Vol.1”

October 9, 2026 Seeing a woman in a male-dominated genre is encouraging, something FLVCKKA spoke to during our interview: “We can be aggressive and strong, too, and stand our ground just like men who have that same aggression and strength.”
Author: Sarah Ruiz
ONE OR EIGHT’s Debut EP, “EN-GÏNE,” Captures Who They Are Right Now [Q&A]

ONE OR EIGHT’s Debut EP, “EN-GÏNE,” Captures Who They Are Right Now [Q&A]

October 9, 2026 We caught up with members MIZUKI, NEO, REIA, RYOTA, SOUMA, TAKERU, TSUBASA, and YUGA via email to chat ahead of the release of EN-GÏNE about the new tracks and what they wanted to share about ONE OR EIGHT with the world.
Author: Nicole Oshima
Moody Joody Draw Us Closer to their Debut EP, Plain Jane [Q&A]

Moody Joody Draw Us Closer to their Debut EP, Plain Jane [Q&A]

October 7, 2026 Moody Joody is one of the tightest bands releasing currently; a wondrous, beautiful blend of raw emotions and pop delivery that is truly exceptional.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
Everything You Need to Know About Janine Berdin [Q&A]

Everything You Need to Know About Janine Berdin [Q&A]

October 7, 2026 We were beyond thrilled when Janine came down from the upper atmosphere to unearth her amazing story, and telling that even metric rises have humble beginnings.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
La Niña Is Learning to Let the Unknown Lead Her Ahead of US Debut [Q&A]

La Niña Is Learning to Let the Unknown Lead Her Ahead of US Debut [Q&A]

October 7, 2026 Rooted in Naples but never confined by it, she has spent nearly a decade turning her experiences, language, and cultural heritage into something entirely her own.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
Weston Estate Grows Up and Into Debut Album, 'Open Season' [Q&A]

Weston Estate Grows Up and Into Debut Album, 'Open Season' [Q&A]

October 7, 2026 From opening track "Stain" to its conclusion on "Blowing Steam," you feel the band dynamism, its deep rooted friendships and competing interests result in an absolute listening bliss of an album.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
VITA Is Taking Her Power Back [Q&A]

VITA Is Taking Her Power Back [Q&A]

October 6, 2026 OnesToWatch sat down with VITA just hours before the album was released to talk about shame, growing up offline, and surrendering to who you’ve always been.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
Master Peace's Sophomore Album, 'if i don't love you, who will?' Is Infectiously Good [Q&A]

Master Peace's Sophomore Album, 'if i don't love you, who will?' Is Infectiously Good [Q&A]

October 6, 2026 Longtime fans of this genre-bending artist, we sat down to get the scoop as he releases his latest album.
Author: DJ Connor
R&B
A Night Out in New York With Nautics + Their Debut Album “People Only Like Me When Im Leaving” [Q&A]

A Night Out in New York With Nautics + Their Debut Album “People Only Like Me When Im Leaving” [Q&A]

October 5, 2026 Their music may be a byproduct of New York's rock and party scenes, but their concerts are its antithesis, creating the kind of intimacy and pure excitement that we need now more than ever.
Author: Daniela Waizel Rule
Finding Clarity in the Cycle: Phoenix Laoutaris Releases New Soulful Single “Here We Go”

Finding Clarity in the Cycle: Phoenix Laoutaris Releases New Soulful Single “Here We Go”

October 5, 2026 Despite the raw feeling that naturally comes from exploring an unhealthy romantic cycle, Laoutaris uses her self-assurance and fresh, soulful arrangements to act as a navigator back to herself.
Author: Alysa Benson
R&B
LIA LIA Infuses Nostalgia for an Unknown Memory into Album, Armor [Q&A]

LIA LIA Infuses Nostalgia for an Unknown Memory into Album, Armor [Q&A]

October 5, 2026 After a 2 year battle with long COVID, LIA LIA has teamed up with Absofacto to create 'Armor'.
Author: DJ Connor & Alessandra Rincon
pop
Q&A
A Milk Spill Inspired Riff Wood's Second Album, Butterfly in Black and White [Q&A]

A Milk Spill Inspired Riff Wood's Second Album, Butterfly in Black and White [Q&A]

October 5, 2026 We chatted with the band to get all the scoop on the latest album.
Author: DJ Connor
On 'Pursuit of Anything' Vacations Aren’t Slowed down, But Settled

On 'Pursuit of Anything' Vacations Aren’t Slowed down, But Settled

October 2, 2026 The band’s leader, Campbell Burns, has said the group reached a point where they had to step back and take stock, and Pursuit of Anything, is the result of that pause.
Author: Matt Keenan
Tommy Lefroy on Crumbling Empires, the State of Surrender, and the Age of Precarity [Q&A]

Tommy Lefroy on Crumbling Empires, the State of Surrender, and the Age of Precarity [Q&A]

October 2, 2026 We sat down with the indie rock duo ahead of their debut album release to unpack The Precariat, their six-year creative thesis.
Author: Polina Cherezova
pop
CLOSE YOUR EYES On Finding Their Own Color Through Jazz-Infused 4th Mini Album “256th Note” [Q&A]

CLOSE YOUR EYES On Finding Their Own Color Through Jazz-Infused 4th Mini Album “256th Note” [Q&A]

October 2, 2026 Ahead of the release of their new mini album, we chatted with CLOSE YOUR EYES via email about establishing their own color through the creative process for 256th Note, their upcoming North American tour, and their eternal love for their fans, CLOSERs.
Author: Nicole Oshima
10 Questions With dearALICE [Q&A]

10 Questions With dearALICE [Q&A]

October 2, 2026 On their EP 'dancefloorKILLA' the name suggest very much the intentions of the records, a collision of dance tempos, hiphop delivery and hints of r&b melody.
Author: DJ Connor
EP
WATCH: Supergroup EVIL ISLAND Perform Tracks Live From Debut Album For New Something Loud Session [EXCLUSIVE]| THE NOISE

WATCH: Supergroup EVIL ISLAND Perform Tracks Live From Debut Album For New Something Loud Session [EXCLUSIVE]| THE NOISE

October 1, 2026 Equal parts loud and infectious, Evil Island demonstrates the erratic and in-your-face attitude fans have been missing since the last Blood Brothers album but with a fresh 2026 take.
Author: Jimmy Smith
William Beckmann Oozes Masochistic Pain on “You Only Love To Break My Heart”

William Beckmann Oozes Masochistic Pain on “You Only Love To Break My Heart”

September 30, 2026 Just over a year following the release of his latest studio album, Whiskey Lies & Alibis, Del Rio, TX-based troubadour William Beckmann is commencing the rollout process for a new record, slated for release in early 2027.
Author: Noah Wade
10 Questions With Anabel Rose [Q&A]

10 Questions With Anabel Rose [Q&A]

September 30, 2026 On 'How Do The Flowers Bloom' a delicately constructed joy is radiated off all of the tracks, a merging of venerability, honesty and melody that just clouds your thoughts with romantic ambitions.
Author: DJ Connor
EP
BOY SODA Dives Deeper Into SOULSTAR With His Deluxe Edition [Q&A]

BOY SODA Dives Deeper Into SOULSTAR With His Deluxe Edition [Q&A]

September 30, 2026 Fresh off some international travels, we were very blessed to have this soulful star in our studio to catch up on being deluxe, lifestyle and best venue size for a man of his talents:
Author: DJ Connor
pop
R&B
Games We Play Had to Nearly End to Begin Again [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Games We Play Had to Nearly End to Begin Again [Q&A] | THE NOISE

September 30, 2026 We caught up with him to discuss the album, the moment he came dangerously close to walking away, and what it means to finally be doing Games We Play on his own terms.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
ATARASHII GAKKO! Talk Grabbing Hearts and Sharing Love from Tokyo [Q&A]

ATARASHII GAKKO! Talk Grabbing Hearts and Sharing Love from Tokyo [Q&A]

September 30, 2026 Through a mix of Japanese and English, we chatted with members SUZUKA, MIZYU, KANON, and RIN in Los Angeles about their upcoming plans, live performances versus solo concerts, and their most recent album, From Tokyo with Love.
Author: Nicole Oshima