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Issue 01: School's Out!
September 7, 2022
Our very first zine, featuring Lexi Jayde, ericdoa, Thomas Headon, Riovaz, and more.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
merci, mercy Dances Through the Heartbreak in "Into You"
September 7, 2022
“Into You” playfully balances melancholy lyrics with contagiously danceable melodies.
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa
Sally Boy and Kyle Lux Explore the Inherent Irony of a "true american" [Premiere]
September 7, 2022
"‘true american’ is about having maximum fun while also living in a groundhog’s day of your own ignorance and financial turmoil."
Author:
DJ Connor
Arden Jones Evokes an Endless Summer With 'age tape 8'
September 6, 2022
'age tap 8' makes it feel like summer is just beginning.
Author:
Dillon Stave
Matt Hansen Breaks His Heart
September 6, 2022
"break my heart" is a short and sweet showcasing of Hansen's undeniable promise.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
INJI's "MADELINE" Is For the Gals and Chaotic Nights Out
September 6, 2022
“MADELINE” is NYC club culture synthesized.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Maude Latour Searches for Beauty in Loss in "Cyclone"
September 6, 2022
"Cyclone” is a happy-sad bop that feels like the perfect soundtrack to end the summer on.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Cherie Amour Are “Letting Go” With Stellar New Single [Premiere] | The Noise
September 6, 2022
"Letting Go" is an exhilarating amalgamation of disparate influences.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Jenna Raine's Latest Pop Anthem Is Aimed at Your Ex Who “Fumbled the Bag”
September 2, 2022
"It's meant to help them realize that their ex is the one who messed up, not them."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
"READY OR NOT," Stevedreez Returns With an Insatiable New Single
September 2, 2022
"READY OR NOT" is an intergalactic ride through rhythm and pleasure.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Aquaman Playing Guitar? You Must Not Miss Muzza, The Rising Icon in Malaysia Rock and Roll Scene
September 12, 2022
Muzza’s amazing talent in music and proficiency on the guitar become known by fans and make him one of the most important icons in Malaysia’s rock and roll scene.
Author:
Pinky Tang
mazie's 'blotter baby' Is a Psychedelic Indie Pop Debut For the Ages
March 2, 2023
'blotter baby' is an entire universe, decorated with neon trees and bleeding flowers.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Cat Burns’ “you don’t love me anymore” Is the Softest of Heartaches
May 30, 2023
Coming to terms with your breakup? Cat Burns has a song for you.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Riovaz Teams Up With Kanii For the Chaotic, Dance-Inducing "waiting alonE"
August 12, 2023
"It feels like when you go home with someone and never see them again. Really fun but kinda dark at the same time."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Emotional Oranges Quenches Our Thirst for Alt-R&B With "Someone Else"
April 24, 2019
The mysterious R&B collective is letting their music speak for themselves.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Raveena's Mesmerizing 'Moonstone' EP Is the Sonification of Nightfall
February 7, 2020
There is something inherently mystic about Raveena's lulling R&B meditations.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
From ASMR Lullabies to Rising R&B Goddess, the Magic of Alaina Castillo's 'the voicenotes'
April 24, 2020
<i>the voicenotes</i> acts a digital diary, capturing melancholic moments of self-realization.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Geese Welcome the End of the World With Open Arms in "Cowboy Nudes"
February 6, 2023
New York indie rockers Geese boldly step out of their comfort zone.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Adi Oasis on Why 'Lotus Glow' Feels Like Her Debut Album [Q&A]
March 14, 2023
"It’s an homage to my ancestors, my roots, being a black woman, being an immigrant. These are my stories."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Oklou Captures the Beauty of a Waking Dream in 'choke enough'
February 12, 2025
'choke enough' inserts an honest, lucid reflection into its heart, creating an ebb and flow that feels like a derailed memory.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon