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Crawlers Delivers a Raw, Emotional Debut Album in 'The Mess We Seem To Make'
February 20, 2024
The universe of Cralwers is stirring, multi-dimensional, and unpredictable.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Hana Vu Announces New Album 'Romanticism' With the Sentimental "Care"
February 20, 2024
"I wrote this song while staring out the window wondering if everyone considered things as much or more or less than I do.”
Author:
Laura Reyes
Swansea Skag's 'the fundamentals of disappearing' Is Measured Chaos
February 20, 2024
Swansea Skag has learned how to paint with production, marrying electronic and organic influences with a deft hand.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Bess Atwell Bridges the Gap Between Artist and Audience With "Release Myself"
February 20, 2024
With a steadfast commitment to growth and vulnerability, it's no wonder Bess Atwell captivates us more with each new song
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Fall in Love With Snarls in New Single "Heavy Drinker" | THE NOISE
February 19, 2024
The single wades in the waters of hook-heavy pop, 90s alternative, shoegaze, and heart-on-a-string indie-rock.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Wallows Make Their Grand Return With the Wistful "Your Apartment"
February 19, 2024
"It's the longest we've been silent, and it feels good to finally be back."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
april june Embraces the Subtle Beauty of the Unknown in “baby’s out of luck again”
February 16, 2024
“baby’s out of luck again” basks in the art of subtlety and softness while still making a strong impression.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Ayleen Valentine's “ask nicely” Is a Hypnotic, Bewitching Plea
February 16, 2024
“ask nicely” is a release of pent-up confusion and frustration with an essential touch of softness.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Daisy Grenade Team Up With The Maine On Fiery Single "Liquor And Kerosene" | THE NOISE
February 16, 2024
The track tells the sickly-sweet story of a relationship on the rocks, drenched in turmoil and, as the title suggests, liquor (and kerosene).
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Katherine Li’s 'love, k' is a Romantic Treat For All Seasons
February 15, 2024
"This EP is written for all the hopeless romantics that find themselves in a never-ending loop of (borderline imaginary) relationships that never seem to work out."
Author:
Abby Kenna
Meet Me @ The Altar Embrace The Mess On New EP 'WORRIED SICK' [REVIEW] | THE NOISE
December 9, 2025
Critically acclaimed rock group Meet Me @ The Altar have never shied away from honesty, but on their latest EP WORRIED SICK, their truth hits harder than ever.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The 30 Best Albums of 2025, According to OnesToWatch Staff
December 27, 2025
Where did your favorite albums rank?
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
justbrandon and Willie Jones Surrender to the Unknown In "Bury Me On A Backroad"
December 27, 2025
justbrandon is carving his own path as a country rapper.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
Behind the Billy Bob’s stage: Braxton Keith Discusses Second Sold-Out Show and Debut Album Plans
December 30, 2025
Braxton Keith’s rise in country music has continued to catapult him into the public eye, and 2025 was no exception.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
Buffalo Traffic Jam’s New Single Lives Between Comfort and Heartbreak
January 16, 2026
From couch covers to sold-out shows, what started as two friends playing covers on a couch has turned into an almost completely sold-out tour.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
Wilby Can Be Found at the Center of Affection
January 6, 2026
NYC-based indie-rocker, Wilby, is celebrating the release of her debut album, Center of Affection.
Author:
Abby Kenna
KATSEYE's "Internet Girl" Is a Self-Aware Viral Hit in the Making
January 8, 2026
"Internet Girl" captures the complexities of visibility in the digital age, wherein confidence and critique coexist within the same doomscroll.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sherwyn's EP "Spin City" Captures the Dizzy Vulnerability of Falling in Love [Q&A]
January 8, 2026
From collaborating with his twin brother to radical optimism, we got all the latest from Sherwyn.
Author:
DJ Connor