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Chloe Lilac Is Sick of You Romanticizing Mental Illness [Q&A]
March 11, 2019
An advocate for female empowerment, Lilac's Manic Pixie Dream EP is a testament to her eloquent ability to speak through music.
Author:
Andra Nechita
Mark Diamond Pours His Heart Out in Promising Debut, 'Hummingbird One' EP
March 11, 2019
"I can confidently say that these songs are exactly the way they want to be. I feel very connected to this universe after making this."
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Wallows Takes to the Mini Golf Course to Reflect on Fading Love in "Sidelines"
March 8, 2019
This marks the third single from Wallows' forthcoming debut album, Nothing Happens, set to release on March 22.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Broken Back Debuts Delightfully Sunny Acoustic Video for "Young Love" [PREMIERE]
March 8, 2019
Just the dose of sunshine we needed this morning.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Conan Gray Is "The King" of Bedroom Bops
March 8, 2019
All hail the new king of bedroom pop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
WILD Will Cure Any Bad Day With Their New Single, "It Only Gets Better" [PREMIERE]
March 7, 2019
Another feel-good anthem by indie-pop trio WILD.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Sticky Fingers' "Another Episode" Video Is a Bewitching Vision Quest [PREMIERE]
March 7, 2019
What we have here is a vision quest scored by one of the best bands out of Australia.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Adam Melchor Re-Imagines the Modern Love Song with Folky "Plan On You"
March 6, 2019
As it rains heavily in Los Angeles, we cannot help but find comfort in hot chocolate, warm blankets and Adam Melchor's intoxicating new single.
Author:
Andra Nechita
Aaron Taos Explores His Self-Identity in Dreamy 'Birthday Boy' Album
March 6, 2019
New Yorker Aaron Taos is doing a lot more than just partying to celebrate his birthday.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Setlist.Fm Presents: Who Is Bane's World? [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
March 6, 2019
Welcome to Bane's World, a place of dreamy musings and bedroom pop.
Author:
Asal Shahindoust
Sam Fender Sings of the Joy Found in Hopelessness in "Hypersonic Missiles"
March 5, 2019
Sam Fender is special; there are no two ways about it.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
LÉON's Debut Album Is Filled With Infectious Indie-Pop Anthems
March 2, 2019
LÉON is ready for the limelight.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Cavetown Just Covered Frank Ocean, and We Are Eternally Stuck in Our Feels
March 1, 2019
"I'll be the boyfriend in your wet dreams tonight."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
The Japanese House Presents a Lavish Yet Intimate Debut Album With 'Good At Falling'
March 1, 2019
The Japanese House's experimental take on pop is a force to be reckoned with.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Take A Trip Inside Ambar Lucid's Mind with Stunning Debut EP, 'Dreaming Lucid'
March 1, 2019
Lucid's debut EP is delightfully true to her artistry; down to earth, boundary-pushing and culturally diverse.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Morgan Saint Is the Left-of-Center Pop Star of Your Dreams [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
February 28, 2019
If you have yet to familiarize yourself with the pop magic of Morgan Saint, you are doing your playlists a grave disservice.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Listen To Dear Boy's Bittersweet 'The Strawberry EP' a Day Ahead of Release [PREMIERE + Q&A]
February 28, 2019
The EP showcases the band's ability to craft bittersweet songs pulling from 80's post-punk and 90's Britpop, large enough for arenas, but intimate enough to be with you during your most private moments.
Author:
Rae Lemeshow
Daydream and Dance to Dreamer Boy's Debut Album, 'Love, Nostalgia' [Q&A]
February 28, 2019
"It's the summer, it's nostalgic, it's romantic, it's warm and colorful."
Author:
Chelsea Devers
BETWEEN FRIENDS Gets Moody in Eye-Capturing "u can still come over" Video
February 27, 2019
"... we had a finished product that not only felt true to the mood of the song but also reminded us of what we love the most about creating art, doing it between friends."
Author:
Andra Nechita
"Does It Make Me Wrong?" to Do Nothing But Listen to Kid Bloom on Repeat
February 27, 2019
Kid Bloom manages to encapsulate a bitter power dynamic and turn it into a liberating, danceable single. For that alone, it's worth a listen.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Minimalistic-Pop Duo Drinker Urges Us to Go on a "Holiday" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
February 27, 2019
"It's a song about the early steps of that transition. I think I was somewhere between denial and acceptance at the time this one came through."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Hatchie Questions Her Past Relationship in "Without A Blush" Video
February 27, 2019
Hatchie's first single from her forthcoming album is a promising window into Hatchie's compelling future.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Dance With Omar Apollo in the "Ashamed" Music Video And On Tour This Spring
February 27, 2019
Apollo will embark on his The Voyager Tour with support from some OTW favorites: ROLE MODEL, Dreamer Boy, MK Gee & Ambar Lucid.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
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.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
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.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Gigi Perez's “Sailor Song” Sees the Rising Star Yearning in the Eye of the Storm
July 29, 2024
TikTok yearners at large have been begging for “Sailor Song” since it was teased earlier this spring.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Clairo and Her Best Friends Have Formed Your New Favorite Band, Shelly
October 30, 2020
It looks like 2020 isn't a complete wash.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Peach Tree Rascals' "Mariposa" Is as Colorful & Wholesome as the Band [Q&A]
August 29, 2019
With Mexican, Filipino, and Palestinian roots that run deep, Peach Tree Rascals is one of the most hardworking collectives we've had the honor of introducing.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Peter McPoland Lights the World on Fire With “Digital Silence”
April 11, 2023
"It’s only up from here. No more slowing down, just speeding up. Thank you for waiting for me.”
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
keshi's "blue" Is a Heartbreaking Ode to Falling Out of Touch
December 17, 2019
Seemingly out of nowhere, keshi emerged as one of 2019's most promising artists.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet Zeph, the Composer of Your Coming-of-Age Soundtrack
February 17, 2022
Zeph is a singer-songwriter, producer, and shitposter that you need in your life.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
ThxSoMch Makes a Dark, Intoxicating Breakthrough With “SPIT IN MY FACE!”
November 8, 2022
ThxSoMch is building a home for longing hearts.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Meet Kiki Rockwell, an Innovative New Artist Fresh to New Zealand's Indie Scene
January 18, 2023
Kiki Rockwell is an innovative new artist fresh to New Zealand’s indie scene.
yung kai on C-Dramas, His Breakout Single "Blue," and More [Q&A]
January 14, 2025
"I tried my best, you know, and somehow I'm here."
Author:
Abby Kenna
Meet Good Neighbours, the UK Duo Sparking a Nostalgic Flame With Their Debut Single "Home"
February 2, 2024
Though “Home” may be Good Neighbour’s debut track, it feels like anything but.
Author:
Carter Fife
Delaney Bailey Pens the Tender and Heartwarming "j's lullaby"
January 10, 2022
Bailey has all the hallmarks of a truly great singer-songwriter.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet ALEXSUCKS, the Delinquents Betting on a Hollywood Rock Revival
June 15, 2023
ALEXSUCKS feels like LA's answer to the indie bands birthed in underground NY clubs.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet Brenn!, the King of the South Bringing an Infectious Innocence to Folk Pop
May 2, 2023
With each new single, Brenn! is demanding his dreams into reality.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Surfaces Is Quite Possibly the Most Optimistic & Eclectic Indie-Pop Duo To Date
August 26, 2019
Now that Surfaces has two impressive, self-produced albums and a sold-out nationwide tour under their belt, there's no denying that this carefree duo will succeed.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Malcolm Todd Dives Into the Emotional Rollercoaster of Love and Heartbreak in "Chest Pain"
December 10, 2024
"It's about that bittersweet feeling of losing someone who still lingers in your heart."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet Brenn!, the Rising Artist Writing the Soundtrack to Your Coming of Age [Q&A]
July 20, 2023
Brenn!'s music speaks to listless days spent stargazing and daydreaming, and it's taking ahold of people across the world.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Jeremy Zucker & Chelsea Cutler Reflect on Fluctuating Relationships in Melancholic 'brent' EP
May 6, 2019
"These songs kept us warm in the deep snow of December. We hope they can do the same for you."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Jeremy Zucker's "always, i'll care" Is a Heavenly Ode to Platonic Love
February 7, 2020
"It's a song for my friends, whom I love deeply, and a promise to do better."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Meet Pacifica, the Argentine Indie Rock Duo Soundtracking Your "Premature Rejection"
August 9, 2023
"With western cowboy riffs and a lot of distortion, we invite you to come our way and remember Pacifica."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Shaya Zamora Is a Star in the Making With “Pretty Little Devil”
April 22, 2024
For those who have yet to discover Shaya Zamora, now is the perfect time to tune in.
Author:
Carter Fife
Meet Henry Morris, the Artist Reinventing Himself Under a Dreamlike Guise
January 17, 2024
Morris's music unwraps like a divinely wrapped package—romantic but deadly.
Author:
Abby Kenna
KennyHoopla's "how will i rest in peace if i'm buried by a highway? //" Is Pure Catharsis
February 10, 2020
KennyHoopla is the next wave.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
The Dare Is Picking Up Where Dance Punk Left Off
November 10, 2022
...a cocky, anthemic blend of pop, house, and techno that captures the chaos of a night out in NYC.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Cavetown Revisits the Arresting World of "Devil Town"
January 14, 2019
Centered around the divorce of Skinner's parents, "Devil Town" has long existed as one of his back catalog's most personal and powerful works.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Jeremy Zucker & Chelsea Cutler Pen Sorrowful Melodies in "you were good to me"
April 22, 2019
"The music really represents how we felt at that cabin: inspired, wholesome, and introspective."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul