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FINNEAS Provides a Moment of "Shelter" Ahead of His Debut EP & Fall Tour
August 22, 2019
Much like a fine wine, FINNEAS and "Shelter" has ripened with age.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Soaky Siren Shares A Forthright Account of Bahamian Drug Lords in "Dope Boys" [PREMIERE]
August 22, 2019
"I leaned on melody and production to serve bright, pop-y energy but the lyrics are an account of a time when the drug trade was lit on my island."
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Michi Shares Her Knack for Tasteful Indie-Pop in Bubbly "Still Feel U" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
August 22, 2019
"'Still Feel U' is a summer night embodiment of escaping a funk and rediscovering a lust for self-appreciation."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Luna Shadows Re-Imagines "Waves" with Dance-Inducing Music Video & Remix EP
August 22, 2019
"Built into this song sonically & lyrically are competing rushes of melancholy and euphoria, overtaking one another for fleeting moments."
Author:
Luc Fatton
Mura Masa and Clairo Score Summer's End in "I Don't Think I Can Do This Again"
August 21, 2019
Nothing in the world could have prepared us for this pairing.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Brennan Villines' Powerful Vocals Soar in Emotional Ballad, "You Never Loved You" [PREMIERE]
August 20, 2019
With a sound similar to Sam Smith, Villines' breathtaking fusion of jazz, soul, and pop elements is exactly what sets him apart from other rising artists nowadays.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Eighty Ninety Contemplates Heartbreak on "Got Your Message"
August 19, 2019
"It's about facing that reality and then also understanding that an experience or relationship like that can be meaningful, even if you know it has to end."
Author:
Hannah Cotter
Lostboycrow Embodies Dreamy Summer Days with Live "Orange Juice" Video [PREMIERE]
August 19, 2019
+ Make sure to check out Lostboycrow this fall on tour with flor, presented by Ones to Watch.
Author:
Dana Jacobs
Indie Duo HOAX Sheds Light on the Looked Over "Unamerican Dream" of Struggling Immigrants
August 16, 2019
"The 'American Dream' sounds wholesome and inspiring, but with the current social and political climate of our country, it almost feels more like a cruel joke..."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Get High On Life with Maude Latour's "Ride My Bike" [Q&A]
August 16, 2019
"This song is definitely about when you're in that low spot, take charge of it. Go on a bike ride. Do it. Force yourself."
Author:
Miranda Hyman
Simone Valentina's "All My Friends" Is a Feel-Good Debut Single
December 18, 2020
Debuting her first track ever, Simone Valentina is undeniably a name we won't soon forget.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Evann McIntosh Exudes Confident Feminine Energy on "WIYULD"
July 22, 2020
Sixteen-year-old singer/songwriter Evann McIntosh is back with her first new song of the year.
Author:
Malc.
Ally Nicholas Shows Guts and Guile on "Warning Signs"
February 3, 2021
22-year-old Ally Nicholas is the new kid on the alt-pop block who possesses a remarkably seasoned sound for a newcomer.
Author:
Brooke Schaffer
Norwegian Producer Marius Unveils Hypnotic Single & Trippy Visualizer, "Breeze" [PREMIERE]
March 21, 2019
Rising producer and multi-instrumentalist Marius is equal parts offbeat, outlandish and mesmerizing.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Imugi Have a Knack for Honest Lyrics With Warm Vibes [Q&A]
November 16, 2020
Electronic duo Imugi makes the kind of music that's hard to condense into a neat little introductory sentence. We caught up with the pair ahead of their killer set at the very first Ones to Watch showcase to chat collaboration, the good kind of DMs, and the virtue of taking some time out once in a while.
Author:
Georgie Wright
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
Noah Elliott on Shared Trauma, Bon Iver, and Debut Single "Never Feels the Same" [Q&A]
August 7, 2020
We had the pleasure to sit down (virtually) with Elliott to discuss his debut single, quarantine, and the drawbacks of feeling unique.
Author:
Paige MacDonald
SypSki Joins Forces With lil rxspy and Landon Cube on New Track "Down & Out"
March 8, 2021
Late last month, Chicago artist SypSki graced fans with his newest single "Down & Out" featuring guest appearances from lil rxspy and Landon Cube.
Author:
Carter Fife
THE BLOSSOM Celebrates Their Insecurities in "SHAPESHIFTER"
March 9, 2021
"'Shapeshifter' is a reminder I'm not worthless and neither are you."
Author:
Ruby Scott
Boon Acknowledges the Error of His Ways With "Somebody Else" [Premiere]
September 7, 2021
"I love the irony of having an anthem about being a horrible person."
Author:
Chloe Liz