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The Best of 2019 and Beyond | Staff Picks
December 28, 2019
We look back at the best music, memes, and moments of 2019.
Lil Halima Is Norway's Alternative R&B Icon on the Rise
December 26, 2019
Lil Halima is taking the world by storm one year at a time. 2019 was merely the beginning.
Clinton Kane Isn't Afraid of Feeling Something
December 26, 2019
This is what owning your fears and discovering ways to cope feels and sounds like.
daydream Masi's Music Will Illuminate Your Sleepless Mind
December 23, 2019
The youthful artist is creating music that exists in a realistic, dreamlike state.
Kota the Friend, keshi, DaniLeigh, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching Playlist
December 20, 2019
Consider this week's new music roundup a gift from us to you.
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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.
Aaron Taos Warns of the Danger of Social Media Envy in "Saboteur"
December 20, 2019
As Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Comparison is the thief of joy."
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Ben Kessler's "Even When You're Home" Is All About Acceptance [Premiere + Q&A]
December 19, 2019
Home isn't always where the heart is.
From SoundCloud to Rolling Loud, $NOT is Solidifying His Place in Hip-Hop's Next Wave
December 18, 2019
Hello, world. Meet $NOT, Gen Z's hip-hop star.
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JP Saxe on "If The World Was Ending" and Writing With Honesty [Q&A]
December 18, 2019
In our latest interview with JP Saxe, we learn he is a big fan of his grandma and Lebron James.
How Brye Made a Sour Situation Extra Sweet
October 14, 2020
Brye is the latest artist whose homemade musings are blowing up thanks to Tik Tok.
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Ben Kessler and Lizzy McAlpine Paint a Picture of Pure Emotion on "False Art"
October 19, 2020
With what may be his most impressive release to date, Ben Kessler is back with "False Art" featuring Lizzy McAlpine.
quami.xyz Reflects on His Past, Present, and Future Self in "evolve"
May 16, 2022
"evolve" sees quami.xyz accepting himself, flaws, beauty, and all.
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Cartel Celebrate “The End" With New Single [The Noise]
August 22, 2022
"The End" is a reminder to cherish those special connections, romantic, platonic, or otherwise.
Yungblud's "Don’t Feel Like Feeling Sad Today" Is a Defiant Rallying Cry For Brighter Skies
June 30, 2022
"To me this song is what happiness feels like. Happiness with a bite."
Elohim Enlists Skrillex for the Emotional Onslaught That Is "Buckets"
January 9, 2019
Elohim is facing 2019 unmasked and with an unrelenting driving force.
Dounia Claims Her Throne in "Royal"
February 22, 2019
Her dreamy blend of singing and rapping is showcased in this inspiring anthem about thinking outside of the box to climb to the top.
Hobo Johnson's Pool Party-Themed Video is Anything But a "Typical Story"
June 25, 2019
With a record deal and national Ones To Watch-presented tour now under his belt, Hobo Johnson is winning with unparalleled creativity and uniqueness.
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Ones To Watch Presents: 'The Dead South - Served Cold Tour' [ANNOUNCEMENT]
June 25, 2019
Tickets will be available Friday, June 28 at 10:00 AM local time!
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Carlie Hanson - "Hazel" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
August 13, 2019
Carlie Hanson is a mythical being that simultaneously exists in a world made up of late '90s rock and anthemic, empowering pop.