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The Best of 2019 and Beyond | Staff Picks

The Best of 2019 and Beyond | Staff Picks
December 28, 2019 We look back at the best music, memes, and moments of 2019.
Author: Staff
umi
dominic fike
aries
billie eilish
clairo
maggie rogers
benee
kanye west
tyler the creator
slowthai
channel tres
keshi
staff picks
2019
Lil Halima Is Norway's Alternative R&B Icon on the Rise

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.
Author: Bianca Brown
new artist discovery
soul
pop
R&B
Lil Halima
Clinton Kane Isn't Afraid of Feeling Something

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.
Author: Precious Kato
singer songwriter
pop
New Artist Discovery
Clinton Kane
So I Don’t Let Me Down
this is what it feels like
daydream Masi's Music Will Illuminate Your Sleepless Mind

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.
Author: Precious Kato
soul
electronic
R&B
Indie
New Artist Discovery
daydream Masi
Kota the Friend, keshi, DaniLeigh, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching Playlist

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.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
nowwatching
playlist
kota the friend
nowatching playlist
now watching
ZOLA Does Not Want to Be Put In a Box [Q&A]

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.
Author: Kristin Robinson
soul
pop
indie
interview
indie pop
zola
Aaron Taos Warns of the Danger of Social Media Envy in "Saboteur"

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."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
indie
alternative
indie pop
saboteur
Aaron taos
Ben Kessler's "Even When You're Home" Is All About Acceptance [Premiere + Q&A]

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.
Author: Precious Kato
R&B
Pop
Indie Pop
Ben Kessler
Even When You're Home
From SoundCloud to Rolling Loud, $NOT is Solidifying His Place in Hip-Hop's Next Wave

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.
Author: Emily Bird
new artist discovery
rap
hip hop
$not
snot
trap
JP Saxe on "If The World Was Ending" and Writing With Honesty  [Q&A]

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.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
interview
jp saxe
julia michaels
if the world was ending
Lucy Park Promises to Be "True to You" [Premiere]

Lucy Park Promises to Be "True to You" [Premiere]
February 12, 2021 On her latest single "True to You," Lucy Park radiates confidence and charm, resulting in a track you'll want to play on a loop.
Author: Rachael Jansky
R&B
Soul
Lucy Park
True to You
Brendan Bennett Debuts a Party Anthem For Our Pockets with  "Rich Friends" [PREMIERE]

Brendan Bennett Debuts a Party Anthem For Our Pockets with  "Rich Friends" [PREMIERE]
February 18, 2019 Finally, a song for ballin' on a budget.
Author: Anna Scholfield
soul
r&b
pop
brendan bennett
rich friends
Saint Blonde Releases "Americana" Live From the Rechordium

Saint Blonde Releases "Americana" Live From the Rechordium
July 7, 2020 Formed in Denton, Texas in 2018, Saint Blonde is is gaining attention in the music industry with their brand of Indie pop.
Author: Malc.
pop
Indie
Americana
Saint Blonde
Tessa Rae Comes To Life In Music Video For Latest Single "Body"

Tessa Rae Comes To Life In Music Video For Latest Single "Body"
October 1, 2020 Oakland-born, LA-raised Tessa Rae just released her new music for her latest single "Body."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Pop
Tessa Rae
Body
Blu DeTiger and Biig Piig Capture Lightning in a Bottle With "Crash Course"

Blu DeTiger and Biig Piig Capture Lightning in a Bottle With "Crash Course"
July 19, 2022 The collaboration between the US and UK rising stars is hypnotic.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
biig piig
blu detiger
crash course
Jo MacKenzie Explores the Full Range of Being a 'Tourist' [Q&A]

Jo MacKenzie Explores the Full Range of Being a 'Tourist' [Q&A]
March 21, 2022 From teenage insecurity to big-city disillusionment, Mackenzie examines what it feels like to not perfectly belong.
Author: DJ Connor
interview
album reviews
jo mackenzie
tourist
Jada Michael Delivers a Self-Love Affirmation With "Go"

Jada Michael Delivers a Self-Love Affirmation With "Go"
June 30, 2022 Jada arrives as a body and sex-positive figure in "Go."
Author: DJ Connor
soul
R&B
jada michael
go
AURORA, Alexander23, Cavetown & More [#NowWatching Playlist]

AURORA, Alexander23, Cavetown & More [#NowWatching Playlist]
June 7, 2019 Follow along for 25 of the best new tunes added every Friday.
Author: Yasmin Damoui
nowwatching
cavetown
aurora
alexander23
Quinn Lewis - "Only Everything" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On

Quinn Lewis - "Only Everything" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
June 25, 2019 In Quinn Lewis' music, you will find a rare transformative gift.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
singer songwriter
pop
all eyes on
electro pop
quinn lewis
Lostboycrow Embodies Dreamy Summer Days with Live "Orange Juice" Video [PREMIERE]

Lostboycrow Embodies Dreamy Summer Days with Live "Orange Juice" Video [PREMIERE]
August 19, 2019 + Make sure to check out Lostboycrow this fall on tour with flor, presented by Ones to Watch.
Author: Dana Jacobs
pop
indie
flor
lostboycrow

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