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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
10 Questions With Lonnie on His Debut Single “One Night Stand” [Q&A]
January 12, 2023
We catch up with an artist who ended 2022 with a bang.
Author:
DJ Connor
Valley Lets Us Join The Band With a BTS Look At Their Fall Tour [TOUR DIARY + PREMIERE]
September 26, 2019
Now, they're on the road again with The Band Camino for a major fall tour with 34 stops across America.
Author:
Precious Kato
Meet The Last Dinner Party, the UK Band Serving Up a Full Course of Delectable Indie Rock
July 13, 2023
"To anyone who is new, welcome, take a seat at the dinner party. The feast is finally served."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Amelia Moore's "Sweet & Sour" Is Your Spooky Girl Fall Anthem
October 29, 2021
Hello, world. Meet the one and only Amelia Moore.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
keshi Grapples With the Cost of Fame on Stirring Debut Album 'GABRIEL'
March 28, 2022
"It's an album that I hope is candid, varied, and one you can come back to again and again."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Jacob Collier and Daniel Caesar Are a Match Made in R&B Heaven
December 5, 2019
Their latest collaborative effort takes the rules of jazz and R&B and bends them to their limits.
Author:
Precious Kato
Lolo Zouaï Takes Us on a Sensual "Ride" to Female Empowerment
April 15, 2019
Drawing influence from classic R&B, Rai music, and Bay Area hip-hop, Zouaï has developed this magical power to have us completely in our feels.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Meet Royce Fisherman, the Next Gen Artist From Hawai’i Making Waves
December 26, 2024
We sit down with Royce to talk about his musical journey, the influence of Hawai‘i on his artistry, and his recommendations for must-visit spots.
Author:
Ali Wu
Lous and The Yakuza Is Back and Better Than Ever With "Kisé"
March 29, 2022
"Kisé" explores the folly and passion of love and reestablishes Yakuza as an artistic force to be reckoned with.
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa
Dig Into Bilmuri's Flavorful New Album ‘AMERICAN MOTOR SPORT’ [REVIEW] | THE NOISE
June 28, 2024
Vegans beware. As we prepare for the busiest BBQ time of the year with the 4th of July quickly approaching, what better way to review the new shred, white, and blue-drenched Bilmuri record AMERICAN MOTOR SPORTS than making a menu out of it?
Author:
Alessandra Rincon