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Jazzie Young's 'Everything Changes' Is An Invitingly Introspective Debut
September 1, 2025
Young took the time to answer our burning questions about her debut album, change, and indie movie references.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau

Romy Mars Is Tired of Stroking Your Fragile "Ego"
August 12, 2025
Mars masks a pointed resentment under the veneer of a carefree, summery bop.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Noah Rinker’s 'Burning Daylight' Is an Authentic and Hopeful Journey Through Life and Music
June 20, 2025
Seamlessly blending folk and pop, Noah Rinker’s new EP is a heartfelt journey that pulls at your emotions and sparks the urge to drive—with no destination, just the music and the moment.
Author:
Taylor Brooks

Alice Phoebe Lou Strips Love Down to Its Core in "The Surface"
May 21, 2025
"'The Surface' is a stream of conscious love song about the deep and contradictory feelings that rise up when exploring a connection..."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Laufey Taps Into Her Anger In Breakup Anthem “Tough Luck”
May 20, 2025
Continuing on her mission to bring jazz to Gen-Z, the Chinese-Icelandic star offers up her latest single, “Tough Luck."
Author:
Rebeccah Blau

Andy Tongren Sparks Dopamine Receptors in Effortless Debut Single "So Good"
May 14, 2025
"So Good" is a soundtrack for the moments we preserve in our fondest memories.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw

Romy Mars' "A-Lister" Is a Tongue-in-Cheek Indie Pop Earworm
May 13, 2025
"A-Lister" sees Mars embrace her nepo-baby image, turning it into an ironic, candy-coated eye-roll at the hollowness of fame.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Gigi Perez Pens a Stirring Tale of Love and Loss in 'At The Beach, In Every Life'
May 1, 2025
"This is the album I needed to listen to when I was twenty years old following the passing of my older sister, Celene."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Fletcher Kent Brings Live Energy and Musical Storytelling.
May 1, 2025
Central Coast artist Fletcher Kent is a performer at heart. From the moment he first took the stage as a kid, he knew that music was something he wanted to chase forever.
Author:
Daini Stephenson
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Khatumu Dares to Take the Road Less Traveled in "departure time" [Q&A]
April 3, 2025
"'departure time' is about leaving home, comfort, reality, the beaten path, and finding meaning in life on my own terms."
Author:
DJ Connor

Bask in the Slow-Burning R&B Stylings of Jonah Yano With "nervous"
May 9, 2019
Although the Japanese-Canadian's existing discography only consists of two singles, Yano has managed to find his niche in the realm of laidback R&B.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Ashe - "Cold in California" (feat. Gavin Haley) | Live at Baà±o Flaco
September 11, 2019
The LA-based singer-songwriter, who is currently in the midst of her first headlining tour, balances modern pop with vintage-sounding vocals to beautiful effect.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

mxmtoon and chloe moriondo Join Forces For a Charming Rendition of "1, 2"
July 20, 2020
The new rendition appears on mxmtoon's latest remix EP, <i>dawn (the edits)</i>.
Author:
Maddy Quach

Jade Bird Pens the First Brilliant Chapter of a Future Songwriting Great
April 23, 2019
"This album's all of my past and my present."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

FINNEAS' Debut Album 'Optimist' Arrives as a Heart-Rending and Timeless Record
October 15, 2021
<i>Optimist</i> is a project full of hindsight, masterfully crafted production, and warranted pessimism.
Author:
Giselle Libby

Sierra Spirit Faces the "ghost" of Her Past in Quietly Stunning Debut Single
February 15, 2024
Spirit draws equal inspiration from the likes of Phoebe Bridgers and Ethel Cain and her upbringing within the Native communities of the Otoe-Missouria and Keetoowah Cherokee.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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Brighten Up Your Life With kwassa's Cheerful Love Songs [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
May 15, 2019
Sunny summer days are calling our names, and British pop icon kwassa is sure to be the soundtrack of those warm, shining hours.
Author:
Alyssa Yung

Maisie Peters' Sonic Diary Entries Take the World Stage on 'You Signed Up For This'
August 30, 2021
Maisie has a transcendent talent for balancing heartfelt storytelling with a pop star poise well beyond her years.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Carol Ades' “Better Than You Found Me” Is the Perfect Bout of Heartfelt, Soaring Songwriting
March 18, 2024
"Better Than You Found Me" is a safe place for intrusive thoughts set to ear-worm melodies.
Author:
Abby Kenna
![Mills. Charts a Path to Never Doubting Your Dreams in "Crowns" Video [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/mills-ones-to-watch_1574266969.jpg)
Mills. Charts a Path to Never Doubting Your Dreams in "Crowns" Video [Premiere]
November 20, 2019
"Crowns" is an ode to the past as much as it is a gift to your future self.
Author:
Precious Kato