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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
Multi-Instrumentalist Dennis Lloyd Recounts a Special Past Love in 'Exident' EP
April 8, 2019
"I've never shared anything more personal than this EP. I hope it'll help heal your heart."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Meet Ryan Beatty, the Triumphant Artist Born-Again [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
May 14, 2019
We are patiently awaiting more wistful tunes from this young visionary.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Conan Gray Leans Into His Vulnerability in "Heather" Video
August 24, 2020
In the highly anticipated music video to his newest smash single, Conan Gray will leave you asking one question: Who is Heather?
Author:
Lauryn Tauber
Alec Benjamin's "Jesus In LA" Is for Anyone Who Has Ever Felt Lost
July 16, 2019
"When I first got to LA I thought that I was going to finally find the happiness that I had always been looking for..."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
ALX Lets Us Into His Honeymoon Phase in "Love On Top" [Premiere]
May 14, 2020
ALX, Dominic Fike's confident younger brother, and his undeniable talent for music is not going unnoticed.
Author:
Precious Kato
Chiiild Will Surely Bring You "Back To Life" With Their Psychedelic Soul Righteousness
September 13, 2019
+ Catch Chiiild on tour with Emotional Oranges this fall!
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
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
Jack Gray Treats Us to Soothing Piano Melodies in "Take Our Time" [PREMIERE]
April 4, 2019
Jack Gray has perfected an enthralling fusion of organic instrumentation and dynamic electronic synthesis.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Zack Fox's Debut Album 'shut the fuck up talking to me' Is Unironically One of the Year's Best
October 18, 2021
The comedian-turned-rapper delivers bars and one-liners aplenty in one of the year's best hip-hop albums.
Author:
Carter Fife
Worry Club Is Creating a Community That Extends Beyond Their Music
July 19, 2021
"I know it helps me a lot just to know there's other people out there just like me going through the same shit."
Author:
Joey Legittino