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Modern Original's Spirited Debut EP Is Exactly What We Need Right Now [Q&A]
August 24, 2021
Formerly of The Mowgli's, Modern Original branches out to deliver their own infectious, uplifting sound.
Riovaz's "Leaving You" Is an Intoxicating Dance Departure For the Rising Star
August 23, 2021
"Leaving You" is a mesmerizing tour de force that utilizes the inherent repetition of club music to its full potential.
Bakar Muses on Nepotism and the Black British Experience on "The Mission"
August 23, 2021
Bakar explores what it means to be a "futuristic immigrant" in a world that still scrutinizes people of color.
Justus Bennetts Continues His Winning Streak With "Insomniac"
August 23, 2021
Justus has gone from having a couple of thousand streams to his name to establishing himself as an artist to be contended with.
GRACEY's "What a Waste" Is the Perfect Cure For Heartbreak
August 23, 2021
"I wrote 'What A Waste' in the first raw moments of a recent break-up, when all I felt was the initial loss."
Kazi Delivers an Anthem For the "real ones"
August 23, 2021
Taking a page from 100 gecs, Kazi's latest single moves at a mile a minute.
Lyn Lapid Holds Nothing Back on the Jazzy "In My Mind"
August 20, 2021
The 18-year-old's star power feels limitless.
After Three Years Of Silence, ABRA Unites With Playboi Carti and Boys Noize on "Unlock It"
August 20, 2021
It's difficult to fathom a better reintroduction into music than ABRA's "Unlock It."
Cochise's "Pocket Rocket" Is Finally Here. Does He Have Another Viral Hit On His Hands?
August 20, 2021
"Pocket Rocket" sounds like Playboi Carti if he was dropped into the Sonic the Hedgehog universe.
salem ilese Pens an Ode to "Ben & Jerry," the Only Guys Who'll Never Do You Wrong
August 20, 2021
There are only two men I trust in this world and they made half baked ice cream.
Bluesy Songstress Delacey Wins BFF of the Year Award with Heartfelt Dedication To "Emily"
July 29, 2019
"It was one of those rare moments in life where you meet someone you know is going to play an important part in your life forever."
16-Year-Old Phenom Alfie Templeman Showcases His Promise in 'Don't Go Wasting Time'
November 13, 2019
Templeman is indie pop's latest wunderkind.
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Jez Dior Wants to Be for Others What Eminem Was for Him [Q&A]
November 21, 2019
"If it is just one person reaching out to me saying I saved their life, that alone is success to me."
Hobo Johnson's Pool Party-Themed Video is Anything But a "Typical Story"
June 25, 2019
With a record deal and national Ones To Watch-presented tour now under his belt, Hobo Johnson is winning with unparalleled creativity and uniqueness.
Discover Deb Never and the Infectious Melancholy of 'House on Wheels'
August 30, 2019
Rising artist Deb Never may have left the Pacific Northwest for sunnier Los Angeles skies, but she certainly did not abandon the region's noted penchant for grunge.
Lauren Sanderson Shows a Softer Side in Her "Hotel Room"
September 24, 2019
Lauren Sanderson's very first single from her debut album has just arrived.
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Madeleine Mayi Is a Rising Indie Rocker With a Penchant for Sad Songs [Q&A]
February 21, 2020
Mayi has a gift for instilling fleeting moments of optimism within her honest, heartfelt ballads.
Take A Trip With Stacey's "DMT"
August 14, 2020
Stacy's got one goal with her new single "DMT."
JAWNY Delivers a High-Spirited Mixtape in Major Label Debut 'For Abby'
October 27, 2020
In his highly-anticipated Interscope debut, JAWNY frames the entire affair as an apologetic mixtape, taking us through the highs and low of a breakup.
Dayo Bello Promises Unshakable, Everlasting Love in "Wait for You"
January 23, 2019
It is becoming more evident with each release that Bello is not just creating music, but moments.