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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.
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.
Isaia Huron Reimagines Aaliyah, Drake, & More on 'Cerulean Tapes'
December 13, 2021
Huron brings a series of classics into his mesmerizing R&B world.
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.
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?
Jean Dawson Enlists Mac DeMarco For the Blistering "MENTHOL*"
December 10, 2021
With each new single, Dawson reimagines his genrerless vision.
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."
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."
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."
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...
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NAKAYA Emerges From the Ashes on "Fire Becomes Me" [Premiere]
March 8, 2022
"This song is about the resilience of the Black community and how in constant adversity, we take the fire and rise like a Phoenix from the ashes."
Oxymorrons Bring a Rollercoaster of Energy to Adrenaline-Pumping "Think Big"
March 9, 2022
"If you're not headbanging or screaming like you're about to transform into a Super Saiyan, I don't know what will."
skaiwater Releases BDSM Anthem "wna torture me tn?," Announces 'gigi' Album
May 23, 2024
skaiwater's highly-anticipated forthcoming album is ready to set the summer ablaze.
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Noah Floersch is "Growing Everything Out" and Taking Us Along With Him [Q&A]
May 1, 2025
Noah dove into his latest single, amongst stories of soccer players' artistry and banjo being at the heart of his musical journey.
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Phony Ppl - "Cookie Crumble." [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
April 8, 2019
Watch a timelessly soulful jam session by Brooklyn's Phony Ppl.
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Sara King's "Velvet" Is a Sultry R&B Ballad Inspired by 'Twin Peaks' [Premiere]
January 30, 2020
Rarely does a song title so aptly embody the physical sensation of listening to a track unfurl out before you.
LoveLeo Revels in the Creative Process in Debut EP 'LOOK AT THIS MESS IVE MADE'
July 20, 2020
Each and every track from LoveLeo's debut EP is a testament to his unique ability to exist and create outside his comfort zone.
Hannah Jadagu on the Black Artists That Inspire Her
June 16, 2021
From SZA to Yves Tumor, Jadagu's influences are as diverse as her nuanced sound.
Who Is chloe moriondo? | chloe moriondo on Coming-of-Age and Curing Heartbreak
September 2, 2021
Meet the artist turning the joys and pains of coming-of-age into euphoric and eclectic sonic meditations.
Rewind: Our 5 Favorite Music Videos of Last Week
April 5, 2022
With the heyday era of MTV long behind us, we take a look back at some of our favorite music videos of the past week.