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Omar Apollo's "Go Away" Is a Bittersweet, Aux-Ready Summer Anthem
July 14, 2021
"Go Away" sees Apollo exercising a careful creative approach that somehow levels forward-thinking with nostalgic sentimentality.
Noa Kirel Goes Global on Debut English Single "Please Don't Suck"
July 14, 2021
"Please Don't Suck" is one of those songs that cannot help but get stuck in your head.
Dora Jar Sets Herself Apart as an Avant-Garde Pop Star in the Making
July 14, 2021
Dora Jar is an artist whose fame is not constrained by passing fads or ideas of success but one defined by a salient lasting power.
carolesdaughter and the Haunting Escapism of "please put me in a medically induced coma"
July 12, 2021
"'please put me in a medically induced coma' was the anthem my friends and I would sing when I was in treatment."
Issam Alnajjar's Arabic Music Is Taking TikTok and the World By Storm
July 12, 2021
Alnajarr is the latest artist to break past language and geographical barriers.
'TEMPORARY HIGHS IN THE VIOLET SKIES' Is a Defining Snoh Aalegra Record
July 12, 2021
Whether she's reveling in euphoric bliss or wrestling with love-fueled insecurity, Aalegra never fails to deliver.
IDK Trades Agony For Affection on 'USEE4YOURSELF'
July 9, 2021
<i>USEE4YOURSELF</i> stands as an exercise of painstaking emotional catharsis from one of music's most promising artists.
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payton's "Drive Away" Is an Infectious Addition to Your Summer Soundtrack [Premiere]
July 9, 2021
payton's latest serves as the perfect score for your teenage coming-of-age adventure.
Tommy Newport Battles His Innermost Demons on "Vanilla & Light"
July 9, 2021
If you need something warm and comforting for your heart, look no further.
Vince Staples' Self-Titled Album Presents an Unflinching Look at the Artist
July 9, 2021
Vince Staples is a representation of who the artist was and who he has grown to be.
little luna Presents a Moving Sonic Offering in "shift & go: cinematic"
November 2, 2020
"shift & go: cinematic" brings forth a new and tangible depth to Little Luna's debut song.
Are Virtual Concerts the Future of Live Music? Omar Apollo Live From Paisley Park
November 3, 2020
Concerts and concert reviews look a lot different in 2020.
Deb Never's "Disassociate" Is a Haunting Reflection on the Past Year
June 14, 2021
In her latest single, Never muses on substance abuse, growing older, and the fear of fading into nothingness.
BLACKSTARKIDS Deliver a Y2K-Era Earworm With "Juno"
August 5, 2021
"Juno" speaks to a youthful malaise, the aimless feeling of trying your best to hold on to your childhood in the face of growing up.
Baby and the Brain Break Down Their Rapturous Debut Album 'BrainBaby'
September 7, 2021
<i>BrainBaby</i> is a gossipy blur of angsty fun.
Alaina Castillo, Smino, LEISURE, and More Artists You Should Listen To | #NowWatching
August 14, 2020
The Best New Music Playlist by Ones To Watch.
Co-Stanza Wants You to Take a Leap of Faith in "Test the Water"
August 19, 2020
Co-Stanza has written a song overflowing with infectious positivity.
Grant Wears Her Heart on Her Sleeve in "Hell Yes, I'm Betting on You"
August 21, 2020
"Hell Yes, I'm Betting on You" provides an exciting glimpse into the new era of music being crafted by GRANT.
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JP Saxe Chats Overcoming Self-Doubt & Finding Joy at the Edge of Heartbreak [Q&A]
September 21, 2020
We again had the profound opportunity to interview the sagacious creative on everything from his personal experience in pushing past demons of self doubt to advice on moving on from love lost.
Introducing Ones to Watch Aotearoa
October 8, 2020
There's a wealth of new music talent simmering in Aotearoa. Ones to Watch is here to show it off.