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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.
Brother. Drop Cryptic New Visuals for "EZ"
March 19, 2021
Indie/alt band Brother. have just unveiled their video for their latest single "EZ."
Ari Chi's "Next Fall" Is a Poignant Reminder That You Are Loved
April 2, 2021
"'Next Fall' is a reminder for people (especially women) to take their time, live their life day by day with their heads held high."
SAIAH Teams Up with guardin to Bring New Life to "3NIGHTS"
May 7, 2021
"3NIGHTS" is a reaffirmation of SAIAH and guardin's impeccable artistic chemistry.
Dev Soter's "tulsa" Showcases a Future Indie-Pop Icon
July 14, 2021
Every release from Soter is flooded with skillful artistry, charm, and above all, potential.
Myles Lloyd Means Business in Commanding New Single "Down Under"
September 24, 2021
"I had enough of being patient and had to start coming for what is mine."
Brooke Fair Proves She's One Beyond Her Years in "Universe"
July 17, 2020
At the age of 16, Brooke Fair is setting out on a lifelong adventure of becoming the artist she wants to be.
The Aces, BENEE, Joesef, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
July 17, 2020
The Best New Music Playlist from Ones to Watch.
Rising Star Kara Marni Releases "Young Heart" featuring Russ
July 21, 2020
Kara Marni's light keeps getting brighter with her latest release, "Young Heart"
Celebrate Black Artists This Week With Stevan on Top That Track
September 1, 2020
Joining Top That Track from down under this week is indie pop newcomer Stevan!
Matthew Chaim Explores the Bitter-Sweet Nuances of Sacrifice in "Tear"
September 30, 2020
On his second solo release of 2020, Matthew Chaim explores the concept of sacrifice in his own life.