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Meet JELEEL!, the Breakout Star With Unparalleled Energy
May 17, 2022
To listen to JELEEL! is to bear witness to an explosion firsthand.
Pine Barons Pay Homage to Cult Japanese Band Fishmans With "Night Cruising"
May 17, 2022
With the tribute album <i>I Love Fish</i> set to release later this year, "Night Cruising" gives us a brief taste of what's in store.
Sofàa Valdés Signals a Season of Change in New EP 'In Bloom'
May 16, 2022
<i>In Bloom</i> means standing your ground and not letting anyone take you away from that moment.
Enigmatic Artist niina's "miss me" Is a Euphoric Ode to Rediscovering Your Worth
May 16, 2022
"miss me" is akin to a spiritual self-realization gleamed in the otherworldly haze of a dimly lit house party or underground club.
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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Hoodzy on Changing Direction, M.I.A., and Growing Up [Q&A]
May 16, 2022
Hoodzy is ready to make waves.
Just Like Remi Wolf, I Can't Get Enough of "Michael"
May 13, 2022
Wolf is wonderfully unpredictable, and we can't help but love her for it.
Ethel Cain Reckons With Love, Violence, and Religion in Debut Album 'Preacher's Daughter'
May 13, 2022
Cain's debut is emotionally shuddering, producing a crater-deep impact that commands your attention.
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Mallrat Emerges From Her Chrysalis in 'Butterfly Blue' [Q&A]
May 13, 2022
"I'm trying to paint a picture and bottle up a feeling."
renforshort Enlists Travis Barker For the Intoxicating "we'll make this ok"
May 12, 2022
"we'll make this ok" tells the story of a poisonous love; the addiction to affection from your most beautiful enemy.
iyla Replaces Feelings With a Crown in "Tattoo Tears"
January 25, 2020
"Tattoo Tears" dominates as a sophisticated resignation of feelings.
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Bren Joy on 'Arcane,' Revisiting Tumblr-Era R&B, and Manifesting Good Days [Q&A]
January 11, 2022
Joy is making the most of his 20s.
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Kid Bloom Doesn't "Sugarcoat" With Bittersweet New Single [PREMIERE]
January 17, 2019
"Its concept is melancholy, but you can't help but feel happy when you hear it; like being at a relative's wedding on acid."
Jade Bird Demonstrates a Quick-Witted Songwriting Genius in "I Get No Joy"
January 18, 2019
"This song is about the stream of thought that runs through your head at all times as an over thinker."
Jarryd James Makes a Bold Comeback With "Slow Motion"
January 30, 2019
"The world is a noisy place these days. The one thing I love about music is you can shut everything out to it, feel confident, and be at ease."
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John The Blind Embraces His Laid Back Personality in Acoustic "Sticky" Video [PREMIERE]
March 7, 2019
Former songwriter for Harry Styles, John Legend, and Maroon 5, John The Blind has officially stepped into his own.
R&B's Newest Star Kiana Ledé Is Undeniably Herself in 'Myself' EP
June 10, 2019
Kiana Ledé's 'Myself' is a luxurious collection of bold, bright, and buttery R&B sounds.
Conan Gray, Wallows, Melanie Faye, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
March 20, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
The Aces Release "My Phone is Trying to Kill Me," Detail Vulnerable Sophomore Album
May 6, 2020
"If you felt too vulnerable, if it scared you, then you had to keep going."
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j ember Takes Us Into the Studio For "Lower Than Low" Live Video [Premiere]
March 3, 2020
"Lower Than Low' is a stream of consciousness confronting the toxicity that can arise after a breakup."