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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.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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>.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
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.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
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.
Author:
Emily Bird
iyla Replaces Feelings With a Crown in "Tattoo Tears"
January 25, 2020
"Tattoo Tears" dominates as a sophisticated resignation of feelings.
Author:
Janette Ayub
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.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Chloe Kae's "Misconception" Is a Gripping Case of Nostalgia
January 24, 2020
Kae's debut solo venture is an understated work of art.
Author:
Precious Kato
sophie meiers' Haunting New Vision Is "unforgettable"
January 24, 2020
"unforgettable" is a noted departure for meiers, and one that is impossible to forget.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Zachary Knowles' "ghost" Is a 21st Century Ode to Vanishing Relationships
January 24, 2020
A song for anyone who has ever been ghosted.
Author:
Jenna Singer
Hey Violet's "Better By Myself" Is an Empowering Bout of Self-Love
April 12, 2019
"I think we need to fall in love with ourselves before we fall in love with anybody else."
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Support the Magic of PRIDE Year-Round with CLAY's "project 5 (demo)" [Q&A]
August 30, 2019
"For me, it doesn't make sense to do anything in my life that doesn't have the goal of ultimately serving others, uplifting, empowering and building community for marginalized people."
Author:
Jessica Thomas
BROCKHAMPTON's "SUGAR" Video Is an Extraterrestrial Trip
December 10, 2019
Fair warning, BROCKHAMPTON's latest video is 100% NSFW.
Author:
Precious Kato
glaive and ericdoa Continue to Break the Mold on 'then I'll be happy'
October 7, 2021
On their joint project glaive and ericdoa cement their place not just in the world of hyperpop but music at large.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Chase Atlantic - "Swim" (Acoustic) | Live From the Rooftop
July 10, 2019
If you have yet to grab your tickets to see Chase Atlantic on their 'PHASES' tour, be sure to do so before it's too late.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
The Maràas' "Un Millón" Has Us Feeling A Million Different Ways
June 9, 2021
Tinged with traces of pop, jazz, R&B, and reggaeton, The Maràas latest is a veritable sonic cocktail.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
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.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Ayoni Opens Up About Her Life on "Unmoved (A Black Woman Truth)"
July 2, 2020
This could easily be one of the most powerful songs that has come across our desk in 2020.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Ellen Krauss Transports Us to a Luxurious Place on "Bali"
June 19, 2020
Listening to "Bali" by Ellen Krauss will inevitably take you to a warm and luxurious place.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
Summer Salt's Sun-Soaked 'Honeyweed' EP Is the Perfect Summer Soundtrack
July 15, 2019
Austin-based indie surf-rock group Summer Salt has released their new Honeyweed EP just in time to help us forget about the scorching July heat.
Author:
Jess Myers