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99 Neighbors Bare Their Soul on 'Wherever You're Going I Hope It's Great'
September 24, 2021
In their hauntingly beautiful debut album, the art-rap group reimagines the music collective.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Ben Chandler Transforms Past Mistakes to Sonic Bliss on 'Unity'
September 24, 2021
<i>Unity</i> is a deeply human project, one unafraid to explore its main character's flaws.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

L Devine Is Born Again on 'Near Life Experience Part Two'
September 23, 2021
L Devine is a pop star in the making.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

BLACKSTARKIDS Say "All Cops Are Bastards*" on Explosive New Single
September 23, 2021
"All Cops Are Bastards*" is punk in its truest form.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

ROLE MODEL Dreams Up an Irresistible Femme Fatale on "death wish"
September 22, 2021
"I wanted to create this intimidating, powerful, female character to represent that desire we have for things we know aren't good for us."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

midwxst Is 'Back in Action'
September 22, 2021
<i>Back in Action</i> sees midwxst leveraging everything from digicore, hip-hop, and hyperpop to deliver a controlled bout of chaos.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

FACESOUL Announces Debut Project 'YSRA' With the Captivating "All I Need"
September 22, 2021
FACESOUL's music is akin to spiritual healing.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

carwash's 'soap water' Is a Brilliant Portrait of Fleeting Youth
September 20, 2021
soap water is music that calls to mind adolescent romance, indie rock of the '90s, and halcyon summer days.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Dijon's "Many Times" Is a Moment of Infectious Emotional Honesty
September 20, 2021
Dijon is making once-in-a-lifetime music.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Whethan, ericdoa, and glaive Kick Off a New Era With "Think You Right"
September 17, 2021
Whethan, ercidoa, and glaive play by their own rules.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Stoop Lee Captures a Carefree Vibe on "Flintstones" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/stoop-lee-flinstones-video_1645549065.jpeg)
Stoop Lee Captures a Carefree Vibe on "Flintstones" [Premiere]
February 22, 2022
stoop makes music to soundtrack your golden Saturday mornings, no matter where or when you find yourself.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Oslo Ibrahim's "Baby Don't Let Me Go" Is the Perfect Summer Song
July 15, 2021
"Baby Don't Let Me Go" feels like giving yourself over to a tropical escape defined by idyllic sunsets and heartbreak.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

L Devine Is Born Again on 'Near Life Experience Part Two'
September 23, 2021
L Devine is a pop star in the making.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Hanne Mjà¸en Displays a Restrained Pop Grace on "Too Tired" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/hanne-mjoen-too-tired_1625158866.jpeg)
Hanne Mjà¸en Displays a Restrained Pop Grace on "Too Tired" [Premiere]
July 1, 2021
"Too Tired" is an infectious pop slowburn with all the power of an impassioned, striking ballad.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

#NowWatching Playlist: 05-10-19
May 10, 2019
The best songs of the week, every week.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Meet Mrley, the Artist Bringing His South London to the Masses [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/mrley-interview_1634759278.jpg)
Meet Mrley, the Artist Bringing His South London to the Masses [Q&A]
October 20, 2021
"I feel that as humans we need to physically connect more before a movement as strong as the punk era will ever exist again."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Sunflower Bean's 'King Of The Dudes' Doesn't Give a Fuck, and It Rocks
January 28, 2019
"It's reactionary, and a sharpened response to our times. Death, birth, aggression, addiction, and power."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

NOT THE MAIN CHARACTERS Bottle Up Their Tears on the Iridescent "evian"
November 10, 2021
Whoever said less is more has clearly never listened to NOT THE MAIN CHARACTERS.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Ben Chandler Transforms Past Mistakes to Sonic Bliss on 'Unity'
September 24, 2021
<i>Unity</i> is a deeply human project, one unafraid to explore its main character's flaws.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Test 9/8 Number 2
September 8, 2025
The post-pandemic era for live music has seen an endless proliferation of one-off festivals trying to establish a presence in what might be its most competitive time yet. Despite this, Portola has reigned supreme among its class of newcomers, and frankly, the competition isn’t even close. Nestled in-between San Francisco's infamous piers 79 and 81, this year Portola brings the chaos to Pier 80 alongside what may be its most stacked lineup yet.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo