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The 25 Best Albums of 2021 | Ones To Watch Staff Picks
December 14, 2021
These are the projects that soundtracked one hell of a year.
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Staff
Chloe George Soars on the Nostalgic, Heartfelt "The Door"
December 13, 2021
Following a viral single, Chloe is proving she has what it takes to be a lasting presence.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Isaia Huron Reimagines Aaliyah, Drake, & More on 'Cerulean Tapes'
December 13, 2021
Huron brings a series of classics into his mesmerizing R&B world.
Author:
Carter Fife
Ruel's "Growing Up Is ____" Is an Open-Ended Ode to Coming of Age
December 10, 2021
Ruel has never sounded so assured in his sound.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Making Mozzarella Sticks With Niki Demar | Bone Apple Tea
December 10, 2021
Can Niki help us make ooey-gooey (and hopefully not burnt) mozzarella sticks?
Author:
Ruby Scott
Jean Dawson Enlists Mac DeMarco For the Blistering "MENTHOL*"
December 10, 2021
With each new single, Dawson reimagines his genrerless vision.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet carpetgarden, the Misfit Indie Pop Icon Embracing Optimistic Nihilism
December 9, 2021
"'IDC' is a really chaotic song about embracing identity and flaws and giving up in the most positive way."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Hot Flash Heat Wave Continue to Reinvent Themselves With "Where I'm @"
December 9, 2021
"'Where I'm @' is about love, growth, and the willingness to accept change."
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Meet Flores, the Indigenous Artist Making Us Reevaluate Love
December 9, 2021
"We are deliberately left out of the scope of history, justice, or the education system. It's time for change."
Author:
DJ Connor
Let's Talk About Netflix's Cowboy Bebop... and Its Music
December 8, 2021
Does the music of the Netflix adaptation live up to the iconic score of the cult classic anime? Well...
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Delaney Jane - "Red" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
October 7, 2019
Delaney Jane has worked with the likes of Tiesto, Zedd, and REZZ, but it is her own refreshing approach to pop that left us captivated.
Author:
Bianca Brown
KAYTRANADA, KnowKnow, Sam Fender, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching Playlist
December 13, 2019
It seems like Christmas has arrived early.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Poppy Ajudha and Mahalia's "Low Ride" Is the Ultimate Night Drive Mood
January 27, 2020
"Low Ride" brings back the charm of late '90s R&B queens.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Isaia Huron's "Somehow I Knew" Is an Incredible Vocal Display
December 17, 2020
Nashville R&B artist Isaia Huron has built up a following through self reflexive songwriting and a smooth vocal performance.
Author:
Tyler Borland
MËSTIZA Pairs Spanish Folklore With Dance-Inducing House in "Reina La Alegría"
October 4, 2023
MËSTIZA combines traditional flamenco with hypnotic house, pioneering a sound that has yet to be done.
Author:
Jazmine Kylene
Rebecca Black is Taking Pop Music All the Way in New Project 'SALVATION' [Q&A]
February 27, 2025
Singer, songwriter, producer, and DJ Rebecca Black is finding salvation.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Peach Tree Rascals Allow Themselves a Moment to Reflect in "I'm Sorry"
August 17, 2020
With a TikTok hit and series of genre-bending singles under their belt, Peach Tree Rascals find themselves on the cusp of a genuine breakthrough.
Author:
Ruby Scott
BEL Serves a Healthy Serving of Indie Rock Bliss in “Cake”
May 31, 2022
Navigating the uncertainty of young romance, BEL holds nothing back on this perfectly-polished effort.
Author:
Carter Fife
Meet Mousey, the singer-songwriter who defies the restriction of genre
September 11, 2022
"The musical journey of Mousey has been one of consistent rebellion."
Author:
Ash Wallace
Still Woozy's "Lava" Is an Infectious Post-Genre Groove, But What's New?
April 5, 2019
Do not even bother wasting your time trying to classify Still Woozy.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo