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Join Susannah Joffe, Cult Leader of AMC A-Listers and Actual Happy People
July 31, 2025
We had the privilege of hosting this beguiling artist into our pod huddle, and made her spill the beans on Cult Leader, great songwriting and more.
Author:
DJ Connor
There Is A Home Inside Madilyn Mei's "Can of Worms" [Q&A]
July 31, 2025
Wanting to dig deeper into this young & promising artist's very unique approach, we popped on the laptop window box to learn more.
Author:
DJ Connor
Dylan Gossett’s Westward Is a Life Soundtrack Rooted in Faith and Feeling
July 31, 2025
One week after releasing his debut album, Westward, Dylan Gossett is taking a moment to reflect on what has already become a milestone in his young career.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
Øya Festival 2025: 5 Norwegian Artists You Need to Catch
July 30, 2025
Home to some of the biggest names in Scandinavian music, Øya Festival is back this summer and bigger than ever.
Author:
Uchechi Adeboye
UMI Explores The Human Experience on Double Single & Album Announcement
July 29, 2025
Rising star, UMI, continues to show her talent as one of the best new young R&B singer-songwriters.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
quinnie Creates An Intimate Soundscape With Sophomore Album paper doll
July 29, 2025
Riding the wave of her hit single “touch tank” and debut album flounder, the New Jersey-born singer-songwriter makes a strong return with the release of her second studio album, paper doll.
Author:
India Yeoh
Maggie Lindemann's "one of the ones" Is an Infectious Sonic Departure
July 28, 2025
"This song is about the tension between craving connection and pushing people away."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Royel Otis Plead For a Resolution in "say something"
July 28, 2025
"This is a song about unspoken words."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
sombr Brings Addison Rae to the Dance Floor in "12 to 12" Music Video
July 28, 2025
"12 to 12" transports you to a time when club is church and dance is prayer.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Healy's Force of Nature Is Exactly That, A Rising Tide of Indie Pop
July 25, 2025
Healy is ready to take his buoyant indie-pop sound, melded with groovy R&B beats, to the next level.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Brahny Portrays "Paradise" with Wavy Synths & Intense Beijing Opera [PREMIERE]
August 21, 2019
"'Paradise' is an attempt to show (in an overly dramatic way) that regardless of how perfect an initial love or infatuation is, there will likely be stuff you've gotta deal with and work on."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Will the Gossip Girl Reboot Soundtrack Live Up to the Original's Absolutely Wild One?
July 7, 2021
These are the sort of questions that keep me up at night.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Samia Flaunts a Marked Evolution on 'Scout' [Q&A]
July 23, 2021
For Scout, Samia used a time of uncertainty to search out positivity in unlikely places.
Author:
Brooke Tuozzo
Lexi Jayde Comes Back to Herself in "self sabotage"
May 2, 2022
"self sabotage" is an anthemic reminder that healing is not a linear process.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Bakar Finds His Freedom in 'Halo'
September 28, 2023
Bakar plants his feet firmly with 'Halo,' a soul-bearing album that marries British rock with pop indie in an exclamatory font.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Issue 09: Summer Forever
July 24, 2025
Our latest issue features cover star Brittany Broski, UMI, and Ashley Sienna.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
Outside Lands 2019: 10 Ones to Catch (Who Aren't Twenty One Pilots or Paul Simon)
August 7, 2019
This year's Outside Lands features plenty more to experience than "Grass Lands."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
LAUNDRY DAY Shines Bright in 'LIGHT UP SHOES 2'
December 2, 2019
Inspired by BROCKHAMPTON, the high school collective is bending the rules of hip-hop and anti-pop.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Civ Pierre Returns with Lyrically Intricate Tracks "BILLIE" and "THE LAW"
January 29, 2021
Anonymous artist, Civ Pierre, has an unorthodox approach that makes his music undeniably captivating.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Hope Tala's "Party Sickness" Is a Meme-Inspired Spring Anthem
February 3, 2022
"I wanted it to be an anthem for people who consider themselves to be the life and soul of the party."
Author:
Holly Alvarado