From the Site
The Best of 2021, According to the Ones to Watch Staff
December 27, 2021
This is 2021, as we experienced it.
Author:
Staff
Sadie Jean Wears Her Heartbreak on Her Sleeve on the Viral "WYD Now?"
December 24, 2021
"WYD Now?" forces listeners to reflect on their own personal journies of love and heartbreak.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
MEYY Conjures Up the Ethereal World of 'Neon Angel' [Q&A]
December 17, 2021
<i>Neon Angel</i> is a celebration of love and all of its contours.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Swansea Skag Trades Addiction For Connection on 'you'll be dead before you know it'
December 17, 2021
Swansea Skag is experimental, raw, and refreshingly authentic.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Imad Returns to His Roots on the Samia-Assisted "Makan"
December 17, 2021
"It's through these moments where you learn the most about yourself, your craft and appreciate the small things in life."
Author:
Joe Beer
Oliver Tree Taps Trippie Redd & Ski Mask The Slump God For Ruthless "Life Goes On" Remix
December 17, 2021
Life goes on and on and on and so do the remixes.
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJarde
Making (Not Raw) Fried Chicken With payton | Bone Apple Tea
December 16, 2021
payton may have a knack for racking up fans in the millions but can he cook chicken all the way through?
Author:
Ruby Scott
Tierra Whack Is Once Again Proving Herself a Genre-Spanning Visionary
December 16, 2021
Whack consistently delivers on a multidisciplinary vision in a way that few of her peers can match.
Author:
Carter Fife
Meet Yu Su, the Multicultural Electronic Artist Blending the East and West
December 15, 2021
Born and raised in Kaifeng, China, Yu Su (è‹çމ) is creating electronic music all her own.
Author:
Natalie Lei
MYKA's "gucci bloom" Is a Bittersweet Ode to Sudden Heartbreak [Q&A]
December 15, 2021
"Anyone who listens to my music and relates, I call them 'unknown' because that's how it feels. That's what the fear is."
Author:
Chloe Liz
Khi Infinite Proves He's Here to Stay on "SOMETIMES"
February 5, 2021
Khi Infinite is back to flexing his versatility and solidifying himself as an artist with a strong creative vision on his newest track "SOMETIMES."
Author:
Tyler Borland
Johan Lenox Spreads His Wings While Reflecting on "Phases"
February 5, 2021
"Phases" featuring Cousin Stizz is the first track leading up to Johan Lenox's debut record 'What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up.'
Author:
Carter Fife
Foushée Boldly Reintroduces Herself in Thrilling Sophomore Album 'softCORE'
November 18, 2022
'softCORE' is a tough-as-nails punk record informed by garage rock, grunge, and everything in between.
Author:
Carter Fife
Rose Gray Debuts a Mind-Bending Number With Her New Single, “Wet & Wild”
November 16, 2024
Inspired by a buzzing night across NYC’s lively Soho streets, “Wet & Wild” oozes the kind of mind-bending acid house sounds that invigorate the body into motion.
Author:
René Cobar
Camille Schmidt Sinks into Sonder with Latest Single, "Stanley"
December 13, 2024
“Stanley” is proof that inspiration can take you to unpredicted places – and one step closer to your upcoming debut record.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Free Nationals, Isaac Dunbar, Julien Baker & More: #NowWatching Playlist
June 14, 2019
We kick off our #NowWatching Playlist with a power collaboration between Free Nationals, Kali Uchis, and you read it right: Mac Miller.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Lonely This Valentine's Day? Let 'Top That Track' Keep You Company
February 11, 2020
This week sees our co-hosts battling it out to see who has the best love-themed musical taste.
Author:
Precious Kato
Gabe Goodman's 'New Things' EP Is the Indie Soundtrack of a Love Story
December 9, 2020
Get ready to have Los Angeles based singer-songwriter, Gabe Goodman added to your listening rotation.
Author:
Jordan Shickman
Rewind: Our 5 Favorite Music Videos of the Last Week
August 25, 2022
From Hallie to Lexc Stacy, these are 5 videos you definitely don't want to miss.
Author:
DJ Connor