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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.
Author:
DJ Connor
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.
Author:
Ruby Scott
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.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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.
Author:
Joey Legittino
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.
Author:
Chloe Robinson
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.
Author:
Maddy Quach
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.
Author:
Malc.
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."
Author:
Precious Kato
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.
Author:
Ruby Scott
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.
Author:
Ruby Scott
#NowWatching 01-18-19 [PLAYLIST]
January 19, 2019
New Jade Bird, Samm Henshaw, half•alive & more.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Lonely This Valentine's Day? Let 'Top That Track' Keep You Company
February 11, 2020
This week sees our co-hosts battling it out to see who has the best love-themed musical taste.
Author:
Precious Kato
Blood Orange, Isaac Dunbar, Tommy Newport & More | #NowWatching Playlist
July 12, 2019
It's apparent that the 4th of July holiday gave our favorite creatives a well-needed and productive break.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Jimi Somewhere Drives Through Nostalgia On "In My Car"
November 25, 2020
Tucked away in the middle of Norway, indie artist Jimi Somewhere, also known as Benjamin Shandy, has released yet another spellbinding single ahead of his upcoming album Nothing Gold Stays called "In My Car."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Elko's Debut 'Love Was The Reason' Cannot Be Boxed In
January 11, 2021
'Love Was The Reason' is a dejected and emotive album all centered around Elko's navigation through a difficult relationship.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Sarah Cicero Debuts Melancholic "Indifferent" Ahead Of Upcoming EP
January 15, 2021
Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter Sarah Cicero explores what it means to feel small in a relationship on her latest single, "Indifferent."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Lars Martin Shares His Love Story for the Ages on Debut "Plans" [Premiere]
March 26, 2021
Debuting his artist project, producer and songwriter, Lars Martin shares his inspiring love story with his wife on his single "Plans."
Author:
Jessica Thomas
On 'CHROMATOPIA', NoMBe Rediscovers Himself [Q&A]
May 12, 2021
"Nobody's 100% purely masculine. We're all somewhere on the spectrum. The way blue becomes turquoise slowly, or becomes teal."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Aaron Taos Dives Deeper Into Heartbreak in 'Closure and Campari: After Hours'
April 1, 2022
Taos once again comes head to head with feelings of insecurity, imposter syndrome, and warped self-image.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Sara Kawai Cultivates Culture and Fosters Friendship With Live Event ‘Kawai & Friends’
August 4, 2022
‘Kawai & Friends’ is a testament to keeping good company, loving music, and simply being friendly.
Author:
Carter Fife