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Bryce Bishop Reminds Us That Genres Still Don’t Apply on ‘whatever’

Bryce Bishop Reminds Us That Genres Still Don’t Apply on ‘whatever’

November 4, 2026 With his latest album, whatever, Bishop continues to move between sounds, influences, and ideas with little concern for where any of it is supposed to fit.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
iKeda Just Completed Your Halloween Party Playlist With Double Single “For Me” + “The Principle”

iKeda Just Completed Your Halloween Party Playlist With Double Single “For Me” + “The Principle”

October 23, 2026 If “For Me” is falling in love with a beast, “The Principle” is the result of expecting a monster to act human.
Author: Giselle Libby
Pop
How brookelen Found Her Own Light In dark side of the sun [Q&A]

How brookelen Found Her Own Light In dark side of the sun [Q&A]

October 23, 2026 Making 'dark side of the sun' had indie-rock artist brookelen creating in different ways; recording with a live band, shooting stunning visuals with her talented friends, and expanding upon themes that allowed her to face hard truths head on.
Author: Giselle Libby
EP
How Whitney Whitney Lost Her Voice And Found A New Sound On ‘1.3’ [Q+A]

How Whitney Whitney Lost Her Voice And Found A New Sound On ‘1.3’ [Q+A]

October 23, 2026 Loss is a part of life, but what do you do when it feels like you’ve lost yourself? How do you figure out where to go from there? If you’re Whitney Whitney, you keep going — and make an excellent new EP, 1.3.
Author: India McCarty
pop
EP
1.3
Ambré's 'PEYOTE' Is A Deep Dream State [Q&A]

Ambré's 'PEYOTE' Is A Deep Dream State [Q&A]

October 20, 2026 We were blessed to have Ambré in office with us and got to go on a mental trip wont her, deep diving on the album, good eats and much more.
Author: DJ Connor
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
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
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
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
chandol's Mercurial Mini Tour Documentary Captures His Most Authentic Self [Premiere + Q&A]

chandol's Mercurial Mini Tour Documentary Captures His Most Authentic Self [Premiere + Q&A]

September 25, 2026 We chatted with chandol ahead of the premiere about why he wanted to capture the Mercurial tour in this way, what being intentional in this stage of his life looks like, and what’s to come.
Author: Nicole Oshima
Dolly Ave Lets Listeners Inside Her “Bad Brain” With New Album

Dolly Ave Lets Listeners Inside Her “Bad Brain” With New Album

September 25, 2026 Dolly Ave's sophomore album is an impressive collection of early-00s garage rock, taking listeners for a ride through her self-professed “bad brain” — and providing some solidarity for anyone who feels the same.
Author: India McCarty
Fai Laci Challenges the Elephant in the Room [Q&A]

Fai Laci Challenges the Elephant in the Room [Q&A]

September 25, 2026 We met with Fai Laci to learn more about their fall tour, recording with Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, and of course, their own personal moments to watch moving forward.
Author: Madeline Gaeta
Tender Misfit Will Sell Your Soul (And You'll Thank Her For It)

Tender Misfit Will Sell Your Soul (And You'll Thank Her For It)

September 18, 2026 Wherever Tender Misfit goes next, the next single, the next tour stop, the next sold-out room full of people chanting her lyrics back at her, it's safe to say people will be there for it.
Author: Matt Keenan
pop
Pool Girl Releases Her Coastal Coming-of-Age Debut Album 'Melancholic Beach Town'

Pool Girl Releases Her Coastal Coming-of-Age Debut Album 'Melancholic Beach Town'

September 18, 2026 Across its songs, the record builds a world of hometowns, self-discovery and quiet departures, creating an album that is grounded in its emotional landscape while shining through its sun-soaked musicality.
Author: Alysa Benson
beabadoobee Goes Full Rockstar on ‘Pylon'

beabadoobee Goes Full Rockstar on ‘Pylon'

September 18, 2026 'Pylon' is Bea sounding more sure of herself than she ever has, not despite the noise, but because of it.
Author: Matt Keenan
pop
Luna Shadows Spills Her Guts On Dreamy New Single “gutspill” | THE NOISE

Luna Shadows Spills Her Guts On Dreamy New Single “gutspill” | THE NOISE

September 4, 2026 From the first few seconds, the singer-songwriter brings in crunchy electric guitars, dreamy electronic production, and layers of lighter vocals to create a track that feels nostalgic without sounding like it’s trying too hard to recreate the past.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
VALÉ Is Embracing a New Chapter With "La Danza del Despertar" [Q&A]

VALÉ Is Embracing a New Chapter With "La Danza del Despertar" [Q&A]

August 31, 2026 OnesToWatch met with VALÉ to learn more about her journey, her Colombian roots, and what's coming next.
Author: Sarah Ruiz
EP
Dexter & the Moonrocks Announce Upcoming Album with Single, "It's A Lot"

Dexter & the Moonrocks Announce Upcoming Album with Single, "It's A Lot"

August 31, 2026 A sucker for beautiful vignettes, this one painted by James Tuffs, we spoke to the front man himself about his latest single.
Author: DJ Connor
DEVAURA is rewriting the rules.

DEVAURA is rewriting the rules.

August 26, 2026 As a first-generation immigrant and openly queer artist, DEVAURA shares how discovering music helped her find her voice, turning moments of chaos and transformation into songs filled with raw emotion, energy and unapologetic sass.
Author: Caitlyn Sinclair
Rap
Q Marsden Returns with the Kaleidescopic Project 'DO YOU SEE ME?' [Q&A]

Q Marsden Returns with the Kaleidescopic Project 'DO YOU SEE ME?' [Q&A]

August 26, 2026 In full emotional control, Q Marsden graces us again, bridging and building on a sound that always felt open and earnest, but now is precisely focused.
Author: DJ Connor
R&B
Discover the Elephant in the Room with Fai Laci [Q&A]

Discover the Elephant in the Room with Fai Laci [Q&A]

August 25, 2026 At times the right amount of optimism, others rhythm-driven fury, ending in rock n roll completionism, this album has it all.
Author: DJ Connor
Sawyer Hill Makes the Dark Stuff Feel Fun In Debut Album "Everybody's Home, Nobody's Happy"

Sawyer Hill Makes the Dark Stuff Feel Fun In Debut Album "Everybody's Home, Nobody's Happy"

August 24, 2026 The Southern storyteller's debut is a dark, witty and deeply human breakup record - showcasing an impressive and unapologetic Sawyer Hill.
Author: Rosie Leishman
pop
DAMEDAME* Finally Let Their Dreams Take The Driver’s Seat On Their Debut Album [Q&A]

DAMEDAME* Finally Let Their Dreams Take The Driver’s Seat On Their Debut Album [Q&A]

August 20, 2026 We chatted about about the fear of putting yourself out there, making music for fun and playing characters through artistry.
Author: Daniela Waizel Rule
R&B
Blondshell Closes the Book on Growing Up with “Fur Elise”

Blondshell Closes the Book on Growing Up with “Fur Elise”

August 20, 2026 On the closing track to her forthcoming record, Blondshell explores the intricacies of what it's like to grow up without a script.
Author: Matt Keenan
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