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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.
Author:
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
Isaac Dunbar's 'Beep Beep Repeat' Is a Dazzlingly Indulgent Pop Journey
May 1, 2024
'Beep Beep Repeat' is an exploration of self-discovery set against the back of New York, its art, and its parties.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Frozemode Levels Up in Latest Mixtape 'DEMODE 2'
October 10, 2024
'DEMODE 2' is a testament to the trio's eclectic and chameleonic style.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Carlie Hanson Takes Us Through Her Latest EP 'too late to cry,' Track by Track
February 25, 2025
We've watched Hanson evolve as a person, writer, and vessel for emotion in real-time.
Author:
DJ Connor
Artemas Parades His Still-Bleeding Heart in "i guess u never really cared about me"
April 22, 2025
Is it safe to say that this summer is going to be an Artemas summer?
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
[Q&A]: Heart Attack Man Dive Deep Into Existentialism, Type O Negative & More For New Album 'Joyride The Pale Horse' | THE NOISE
May 21, 2025
Ohio-based punk band Heart Attack Man masterfully navigate the realm of existentialism with a playful twist on their latest album, Joyride The Pale Horse. With a lighthearted approach, they mock the inevitability of death, the fragility of life, and the banality of existence
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Equipment Celebrate LP Announcement With Stellar Doube-Single Release | THE NOISE
August 30, 2023
Ohio's Equipment rise to new heights on their latest double single release, "LO/FO" and "Username."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Laila Smith Becomes Inanimate in Haunting Single “Diorama”
April 29, 2025
The track is intimate in every way, and serves as the perfect look into Laila’s unique perspective.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Walter The Producer Sets Course for Rock's Past and Future in "Roadtrip"
May 13, 2025
It's clear Walter The Producer is having fun discovering himself out loud.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Pebbles&TamTam Explore the Sanctity of Girlhood in “Sleepover! The mixtape :P” [Q+A]
May 30, 2025
From their creative process, to visuals, to how they interact, their synchronization is that of childhood besties. This is why their debut project, “Sleepover! the mixtape :P”, makes such a powerful impact.
Author:
Giselle Libby
JAXN's "Crisis" Is a Relatable Feeling
October 8, 2020
Following up on his debut single, UK artist, JAXN, is back with his energetic new song "Crisis."
Author:
Joey Legittino