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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.
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Fever Joy's 'Reflections' Is a Debut Rooted in Self-Love [Premiere]
November 14, 2019
"Music is one of the only things that allows us to see into other people's experiences from a distance and connect with them."
glaive Cements Himself as Hyperpop's Next Star With "eyesore"
November 15, 2020
The 15-year-old artist is already carving out an impressive discography, having released eight songs in 2020 alone.
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Imugi Have a Knack for Honest Lyrics With Warm Vibes [Q&A]
November 16, 2020
Electronic duo Imugi makes the kind of music that's hard to condense into a neat little introductory sentence. We caught up with the pair ahead of their killer set at the very first Ones to Watch showcase to chat collaboration, the good kind of DMs, and the virtue of taking some time out once in a while.
benny mayne Proves He Belongs in the Spotlight on "Hardest"
February 26, 2021
After establishing himself as a veteran writer by penning hits behind the scenes for Blackbear and G-Eazy, benny mayne has now proven that he belongs in the spotlight.
DWLLRS Release Emotive Self-Directed Music Video for "You"
March 19, 2021
DWLLRS' recent single "You" is an emotive and self-reflective ballad that finally comes with an accompanying video.
WizTheMc's "World Is Fucked" Presents a Sober Vision of Reality
April 5, 2021
"For me, this song sums up my current perspective on the world around me while also making sure I don't lose sight of love and light."
Mariposa Attempts to Break Free From the Monotony on "Pastorita Mariposa"
August 11, 2021
"This song is about being stuck in life." We all can relate.
The Ultimate 10-Year Challenge: Are the 2019 GRAMMYs Any Better Than They Were in 2009?
February 7, 2019
The GRAMMYs feels more diverse than ever before.
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Five Shows You Cannot Afford to Miss This Week [Live 5]
April 1, 2019
What am I doing tonight you ask? We have your answer, five times over.
Berel's "Before You Go" Video Is a Blissful Ode to Human Connection
February 11, 2020
Berel manages to carve out his own space in the sensual R&B genre.