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Khruangbin's 'Hasta el Cielo' Is the Entire World in an Album
July 15, 2019
Known for taking inspiration from the likes of Thailand, Spain, and the Middle East, the group's third album shows that globalization can breathe new life into your music library.
Author:
Brady Moses
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
Here's an Area 51 Raid Playlist Cause We Wanna See Them Aliens Too
July 15, 2019
Because every great heist needs a great soundtrack.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Don't Turn Your Back on Nova Moura's Acoustic R&B-Flavored "You're Dumb" [PREMIERE]
July 15, 2019
Finding inspiration from The Weeknd and Frank Ocean, "You're Dumb" is a hypnotizing R&B track that digs deep.
Author:
Jess Myers
Deaton Chris Anthony and UMI Link for the Bittersweet "Sonshine"
July 12, 2019
Deaton Chris Anthony is crafting some of the best retro-futuristic R&B out there.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Blood Orange, Isaac Dunbar, Tommy Newport & More | #NowWatching Playlist
July 12, 2019
It's apparent that the 4th of July holiday gave our favorite creatives a well-needed and productive break.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Tommy Newport's "Movie Screen" Will Have You Dancing With the Devil
July 12, 2019
Newport's music is a funk-fueled party.
Author:
Jess Myers
Cory Wong Proves Guitar Is Still King With "Cosmic Sans" ft. Tom Misch
July 12, 2019
By the end of the three-and-a-half-minute whirlwind, you'll already be writing a check for your new Stratocaster.
Author:
Brady Moses
Isaac Dunbar's 'balloons don't float here' Is an Ominous & Alluring Debut for the Young Artist
July 12, 2019
The way in which Dunbar infuses an at times unnerving element to tracks that have no right being this infectious is not dissimilar to Billie Eilish's own brand of ominous pop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Alexander 23 Released a New Track And We're Anything But "Sad"
July 12, 2019
The rising indie-pop artist has delivered yet another bop-able song that makes us reflect on our own relationships and fall head first into his intoxicating sound.
Author:
Jess Myers
Even in Difficult Times, Alexander 23 Wants You to Be There For Others
March 19, 2020
"...being there for people when things get hard is hard. It's the latter that really defines a compassionate relationship."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Welcome Whose Rules, The Next Psychedelic Pop Wonder
June 30, 2020
Today we embark on a surreal venture down the rabbit hole with the birth of Whose Rules - a psychedelic pop artist project created by an experienced producer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist.
Author:
Jenna Singer
remy Takes Us Back to Our Emo Roots
September 25, 2019
remy's music is there to help heal you in our most vulnerable of times.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Kailee Morgue and Hayley Kiyoko's "Headcase" Is an Early Contender for 2019's Best Pop Moment
March 22, 2019
Openly addressing mental health issues, openly queer, and creating some of the best music out there - Morgue is the pop star we need in 2019 and beyond.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Jim-E Stack Enlists Dijon on the Glistening "Sweet Summer Sweat"
August 12, 2020
San Francisco-bred producer Jim-E Stack is back with a nostalgic wooze featuring alternative R&B's rising star, Dijon.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Col3trane Explores the Kaleidoscopic Nature of Love in Debut Album 'Lush Life'
May 6, 2022
"My <i>Lush Life</i> tells a story of loving until something hurts."
Author:
Jazmine Kylene
dexter's "Pressure" Is a Hypnotic Ode to Self-Growth
June 1, 2022
"Pressure” evokes that signature UK alt-pop sound that artists like PinkPantheress have slowly edged into our scene.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Issue 01: School's Out!
September 7, 2022
Our very first zine, featuring Lexi Jayde, ericdoa, Thomas Headon, Riovaz, and more.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
BIGBABYGUCCI on Staying Independent, His Upcoming EP, and More [Q&A]
February 26, 2021
We got the chance to connect with BIGBABYGUCCI via email and learn more about his project, dream collaborations, his major influences, and more.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Experimental Genius Absofacto Is a Game Changer in Modern Radio [Q&A]
July 17, 2019
His breakout hit single, "Dissolve" is more than enough to convince you that Absofacto is truly a game changer in modern radio.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul