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Who Is 2021's Best New Artist?
January 27, 2020
Chances are it's probably someone who will go viral on TikTok in the next six months.
girl in red Makes Her Horror Film Debut in "Kate's Not Here"
January 27, 2020
Prepare to enter the terrifying world of <i>The Turning</i>.
Poppy Ajudha and Mahalia's "Low Ride" Is the Ultimate Night Drive Mood
January 27, 2020
"Low Ride" brings back the charm of late '90s R&B queens.
Kota the Friend Keeps It Real in 'Lyrics to Go, Vol. 1'
January 27, 2020
Kota the Friend's distinctive brand of hip-hop is rooted in complex ideas and thoughtful interpretation.
iyla Replaces Feelings With a Crown in "Tattoo Tears"
January 25, 2020
"Tattoo Tears" dominates as a sophisticated resignation of feelings.
ROSALàA, Doja Cat, Tate McRae, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching Playlist
January 25, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
Alaina Castillo Wants You to Treat Every Day Like Its "valentine's day"
January 24, 2020
Castillo reminds us that "valentine's day" is not just about February 14.
Chloe Kae's "Misconception" Is a Gripping Case of Nostalgia
January 24, 2020
Kae's debut solo venture is an understated work of art.
sophie meiers' Haunting New Vision Is "unforgettable"
January 24, 2020
"unforgettable" is a noted departure for meiers, and one that is impossible to forget.
Zachary Knowles' "ghost" Is a 21st Century Ode to Vanishing Relationships
January 24, 2020
A song for anyone who has ever been ghosted.
Djo Trips Over the Cracks of His Own Mind in “Figure You Out”
August 30, 2022
“Figure You Out” is a timeless track drenched in groove.
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September 8, 2025
The post-pandemic era for live music has seen an endless proliferation of one-off festivals trying to establish a presence in what might be its most competitive time yet. Despite this, Portola has reigned supreme among its class of newcomers, and frankly, the competition isn’t even close. Nestled in-between San Francisco's infamous piers 79 and 81, this year Portola brings the chaos to Pier 80 alongside what may be its most stacked lineup yet.
bLAck pARty's 'Hummingbird' Tells Stories of Love, in Every Season of Its Blooming
August 10, 2022
Featuring Childish Gambino, Saba, and more, bLAck pARty's latest project arrives as a heavenly affair.
Meet Sad Night Dynamite, the English Duo Crafting a Sonic World All Their Own
August 23, 2022
The Glastonbury duo is “taking everything that's happening with the world and adding mud.”
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September 4, 2025
Meet DOMi & JD BECK, the Kindred Spirits Heralding a New Wave of Jazz
August 10, 2022
The Anderson .Paak co-signed duo is taking the jazz world by storm.
Laufey Tells Us Everything She Knows About Love in Stunning Debut Album
August 30, 2022
Laufey's debut embodies nostalgia, curiosity, fear for the future, and a sense of peace in the unknown.
Meet BEXY, the New Zealand Dark Pop Rising Star
August 9, 2022
“I only do music for healing and sharing."
Bianca Jade Puts the "Pressure" on in Seductive New Single
August 30, 2022
“Pressure” is a tantalizing ode to 2000’s R&B.
Myles Lloyd Faces His Fears in "Running On You"
May 6, 2021
Llyod's latest is an intoxicating slow burn.