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Joey Valence & Brae Are Breathing New Life Into a Classic Sound
July 13, 2022
If you've ever once considered yourself a fan of the Beastie Boys, you need to listen to Joey Valence & Brae.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Briston Maroney Unveils the Stirring “Paradise,” Announces Paradise Festival
July 12, 2022
"Paradise" is the sonic definition of carpe diem.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
merci, mercy's "Black Cloud" Has an Infectious Silver Lining
July 12, 2022
Ironically enough, "Black Cloud" could end up being your song of the summer.
Author:
Dillon Stave
Fred Again.. Lets Loose in the Absolutlely Wild “Jungle,” Invites Rico Nasty For Remix
July 12, 2022
Produced alongside Kieran Hebden (Four Tet), "Jungle" sees Fred Again.. in the midst of a dancefloor in full swing.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
rei brown Is a Born Anew in the Stellar ‘Xeno’
July 11, 2022
Xeno feels like the crystallization of a lifetime of artistic intent.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Miller Blue Is Ready to Be His Own Best Friend [Q&A]
July 11, 2022
"Trust your heart, it’s the most powerful thing you have."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Cuco's "Aura" Is a Hypnotic Bilingual Love Letter
July 11, 2022
"Aura" captures the magic of a love so powerful that it simply can’t be expressed in a single language.
Author:
Dillon Stave
renforshort Holds Nothing Back in Heartfelt Debut Album 'dear amelia'
July 8, 2022
dear amelia is a testament to the promise of Gen Z’s genre-effacing pop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Doechii Wastes No Time in the Rapid-fire "Bitch I'm Nice"
July 8, 2022
Doechii has proved once again that the top is where she belongs.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Jersey Bound: Ben Jorgensen & Jesse Korman Detail New Armor For Sleep + New Jersey Roots [Q&A] | The Noise
July 8, 2022
Sitting down with The Noise, the two industry vets discussed their new visual collaboration, their friendship, the excitement they both still share for their music scene (especially hometown heroes My Chemical Romance), and, most importantly, Armor For Sleep’s forthcoming album.
Author:
Jimmy Smith
Tall Heights Unveil "The Mountain," a Touching Tale of Longing and Loss
June 15, 2021
Every moment of "The Mountain" is spine-chilling.
Author:
Chloe Liz
Baby and the Brain Break Down Their Rapturous Debut Album 'BrainBaby'
September 7, 2021
<i>BrainBaby</i> is a gossipy blur of angsty fun.
Author:
DJ Connor
Cody Lovaas Lays It All on the Line in the Emotionally-Charged "Rocket"
April 26, 2021
Lovaas' smooth pop music perfectly balances confessional lyrics and infectious melodies
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
girl in red, Scarypoolparty, Sasha Sloan & More Artists You Should Listen To | #NowWatching
August 31, 2020
The Best New Music Playlist from Ones To Watch.
Author:
Malc.
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.
Whookilledkenny Continues His Hot Streak With Debut EP 'No Refunds'
November 23, 2021
Whookilledkenny holds nothing back on his most consistently infectious offering to date.
Author:
Carter Fife
Lauren Sanderson Sounds More Self-Assured Than Ever on the Biting "Tongue Tied"
April 4, 2022
"smoke-a-joint-on-the-highway, make-out-at-a-redlight" energy.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
WILLOW's '<COPINGMECHANISM>' Is a Potent Journey Through Her Subconscious
October 10, 2022
WILLOW'S revival of angsty emo-rock seems to come as naturally as breathing.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
CAPYAC and Cool Company Treat Us to Orgasmic Electro-R&B With "Ceasefire" [PREMIERE]
March 20, 2019
With impressive electronics and crushing instrumentals, CAPYAC and Cool Company fuse two distinct musical styles to deliver one blissful track.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
The Great Escape Is an Uplifting Voice for Immigrants in "Where Do We Go From Here" Video [PREMIERE]
April 30, 2019
"We wanted to show that the very large majority of immigrants coming into this country are amazing courageous people."
Author:
Chloe Robinson