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Slide's New Video Has Us "Waiting" For Better Days
June 10, 2020
Slide's video for their latest single, "Waiting", was shot at a time when its beautiful visuals, representing the desert environments east of LA, represent a contrasting narrative of both love and fear, life and death, and the inner monologue common to us all.
Black Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
June 5, 2020
This week's #NowWatching playlist is dedicated to the sounds and voices of a small fraction of innovative black artists.
Music Taught Me to Love My Blackness | A Letter From The Editor
June 4, 2020
As protesters take to the streets across the world, I want to take this moment as a black man and editor of this site to share my perspective.
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Milq's "Summer Again" Transports You Directly to the 80′s [Premiere]
June 1, 2020
"Summer Again" is a song straight out of an 80's summer romance film.
BINNY Tries to Resist the Lure in Hypnotic New Single "Retrograde"
June 1, 2020
With inspiration hailing from Mariah Carey, to Drake, and everything in between, BINNY incorporates elements from his favorite R&B artists and love for strong female singers to formulate a potent sound, oozing with charisma and sass.
No Rome Enlists Indie All-Stars beabadoobee and Jay Som For the Dynamic "Hurry Home"
June 1, 2020
"Hurry Home" paints a vivid picture of a wistful late-night voicemail, the kind you leave after one too many drinks.
Alec Benjamin, Oliver Tree, Teamarr, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
May 29, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
Travel To Another Dimension With Phoebe Ryan's "Reality"
May 29, 2020
"It's erotic. It's everything I see in my head when I go to sleep at night."
Powfu Shares 'poems of the past,' a Sublime Lo-Fi Portrait of Youth
May 29, 2020
In his major label debut, Powfu shares every ounce of himself, blemishes and all.
Winona Oak Links With Robin Schulz For the Soaring and Brooding "Oxygen"
May 29, 2020
"Oxygen" is the sort of heart-racing pop smash that has us all the more excited to experience live music once again.
Brittany Howard Reminds Us to Live in the Moment in "Stay High"
July 18, 2019
The Alabama Shakes frontwoman is a vibrant spirit that is constantly maturing and evolving.
Alaina Castillo Is a Backseat-Driving Fashionista in "No Importa" Video
November 29, 2019
Castillo is securing her place as the next pop icon.
Arlo Parks Explores the Human Condition in 'Sophie'
December 2, 2019
Parks' latest collection is nothing short of awe-inspiring.
Quinn XCII Captures the Joy of Childhood Nostalgia in "Two 10s"
January 21, 2020
Quinn XCII's latest single is an unbridled celebration of youth.
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James Vickery Treats Us to the Most Soulful Live Rendition Of "Something Good" [PREMIERE]
June 20, 2019
"Being a live artist has always been one of the most important aspects for me."
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Kota the Friend - "Alkaline" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
August 6, 2019
Jumping into a rendition of FOTO's standout single "Alkaline," Kota the Friend showed us firsthand that the hype surrounding the Brooklyn artist and poet is very much real.
King Princess Steps Into Her Role as an Inevitable Cultural Icon in 'Cheap Queen'
October 28, 2019
King Princess' debut album is unapologetically queer and we are here for it.
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ZOLA Does Not Want to Be Put In a Box [Q&A]
December 20, 2019
We sit down with the rising bilingual indie artist ahead of her upcoming debut album.
Oliver Malcolm Reflects on the Dark Side of Fame With "Outside"
October 5, 2020
Malcolm channels the larger-than-life failings of rock idols into a striking stripped-back track.
Alexander 23's "Brainstorm" Is a Beam of Light in a Dark Space
October 15, 2020
Alexander 23 never disappoints.