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Jordan Rakei Transports Us to a Dystopian Future in "Mind's Eye"
February 26, 2019
Rakei lends his impressive vocal and production talents to a tale of inescapable technological chaos.
If You Love Erykah Badu, These Are 8 Ones to Know
February 26, 2019
Happy Birthday to the undisputed queen of neo-soul!
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Louis Futon Takes Us Through the Kaleidoscopic 'Way Back When,' One Feature at a Time [Q&A]
February 26, 2019
"I wanted to use each collaborator's voice and skill set as a different color, in order to create vastly different pictures which make up the project."
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Leven Kali Discusses "Sumwrong," Family, & How He Met The A&R Who Signed Him [Q&A]
February 26, 2019
Blending soul and funk with psychedelia, the young talent has caught the industry's attention.
Discover the Fascinating, Diverse Performance Range of BAYNK
February 26, 2019
BAYNK proved himself as an inventive and engaging act ready to continue pushing the confines of his own artistry.
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With Only Three Official Releases, Bennett Has Us Seeing Stars [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
February 25, 2019
Transparency has always been at the forefront of Bennett's music, making it only right that she shares with listeners the pitfalls she is encountering as her notoriety grows.
R&B Stunner Mereba Predicts a "Sandstorm" of Passionate Love in Today's Forecast
February 25, 2019
Just a tiny glimpse of what to expect from Mereba's enticing new album, 'The Jungle Is the Only Way Out,' on Feb. 27.
Forget "What You Heard;" The Otherworldly R&B Trio Sonder Is Back
February 25, 2019
2019 has seen the return of Sonder's otherworldly take on R&B, and we are here for every moment of it.
Alexander Mack Champions Self-Belief on His Album Debut, ''91 Two Forty'
February 25, 2019
Mack creates a smooth concoction of jazzy hip-hop, taking brief moments to relish in his own singing ability.
Clairo's "Bubble Gum" and "Sis" Showcase the Early Promise of an Anti-Pop Star
February 25, 2019
Taken together, "Bubble Gum" and "Sis" are akin to a timeline of an artist finding their voice, a voice that would come to charm the world over.
Deante' Hitchcock on Atlanta Rap, the Dreamville Sessions, and His Debut Album 'BETTER'
May 7, 2020
We sit down (via email) with the Atlanta upstart ahead of his highly-anticipated major label debut album.
Alec Benjamin, Oliver Tree, Teamarr, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
May 29, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
ROLE MODEL's 'oh, how perfect' Is for All the Freaks and Geeks
November 13, 2019
ROLE MODEL is the Timothée Chalamet of music. Young, dreamy, and beautifully tormented.
Dominic Fike's "Phone Numbers" Is Your Soundtrack to Overcast Summer Days
July 8, 2019
If you're wondering why you didn't already have "Phone Numbers" playing on repeat, it's because the distinctive hip-hop and pop amalgamation nonchalantly dropped on the 4th of July.
Dean Lewis Questions His Self-Worth in the Stirring "Looks Like Me"
October 21, 2021
"Looks Like Me" views self-doubt and how we value our own self-worth through a uniquely human lens.
Alessia Cara Brings a Heavenly Air to Alec Benjamin's Breakout Hit, "Let Me Down Slowly"
January 8, 2019
The story of Alec Benjamin is an underdog tale nearly too good to be true.
Aries' "Conversations" Is Not Afraid to Beg For Your Attention
December 9, 2020
Reveling in an intoxicating fusion of slacker rock, West Coast alternative, and emo rap, Aries' latest feels surprisingly laser-focused.
Arizona Zervas' "24" Is This and Every Weekend's Soundtrack
May 8, 2020
Zervas' larger-than-life vision is intoxicating.
6LACK Hops on Snoh Aalegra's "I Want You Around" for a Timeless Work of Art
November 1, 2019
This is the definition of a match made in heaven.
Briston Maroney Unveils the Stirring “Paradise,” Announces Paradise Festival
July 12, 2022
"Paradise" is the sonic definition of carpe diem.