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![Tkay Maidza's 'Last Year Was Weird, Vol. 2' Is an Exquisite and Striking Balancing Act](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/tkay-maidza-last-year-was-weird-vol-2_1596778328.jpg)
Tkay Maidza's 'Last Year Was Weird, Vol. 2' Is an Exquisite and Striking Balancing Act
August 7, 2020
In her sophomore mixtape, Maidza proves herself essential listening.
Author:
Ruby Scott
![Paige Talks Process Behind Her 'Always Growing' EP [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Paige_otw_1596755245.jpg)
Paige Talks Process Behind Her 'Always Growing' EP [Q&A]
August 6, 2020
Paige shares the background to her start in music and how she grew into song writing while staying true to herself.
Author:
Max Tetlow
![Ben Kessler Shows His Perseverance in New Music Video For "Concrete" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/BK - otw_1596746026.jpg)
Ben Kessler Shows His Perseverance in New Music Video For "Concrete" [Premiere]
August 6, 2020
We're ecstatic to premiere Ben Kessler's brand new single and video for "Concrete."
Author:
Joey Legittino
!["Sabotage" Is Finally Out, And We're In Love With JAWNY Again](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Jawny - otw_1596745860.jpg)
"Sabotage" Is Finally Out, And We're In Love With JAWNY Again
August 6, 2020
Our king is back with another funky, electrified tune.
Author:
Jenna Singer
![chloe moriondo Captures the Heart of "living virtually"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Chloe-Moriondo-living-virtually_1596734359.jpeg)
chloe moriondo Captures the Heart of "living virtually"
August 6, 2020
"I felt like 'living virtually' was fitting because it feels like that's essentially what we do - we're afraid to speak and leave our rooms to begin with, and especially now."
Author:
Ruby Scott
![Khamari's "The Heat"
Is a Vibrant Display of Songwriting and Vocal Ability](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/pic 2 - cred. Elissa Salas-otw_1596734169.jpg)
Khamari's "The Heat" Is a Vibrant Display of Songwriting and Vocal Ability
August 5, 2020
Few artists have been able to strike such a strong balance between lyrical vulnerability and catchiness as newcomer Khamari.
Author:
Tyler Borland
![Continue Celebrating Black Music with rum.gold & Top That Track](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Top That Track - otw_1596650125.jpg)
Continue Celebrating Black Music with rum.gold & Top That Track
August 5, 2020
Join rum.gold on Top That Track this week as they continue their "Celebrate Black Music" series.
Author:
Precious Kato
![Snny's "Postmodern Black" is His Most Artistic Endeavor Yet](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/snny ones to watch - otw_1596649952.jpg)
Snny's "Postmodern Black" is His Most Artistic Endeavor Yet
August 5, 2020
We got to chat with Snny about his artistry and new alt rock single "Postmodern Black."
Author:
Precious Kato
![spill tab's "Cotton Candy" Is as Sweet and Airy as Its Namesake](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/spill-tab-cotton-candy_1596646265.jpg)
spill tab's "Cotton Candy" Is as Sweet and Airy as Its Namesake
August 5, 2020
spill tab's latest arrives somewhere between bittersweet interlude and the sonic personification of a diary entry.
Author:
Ruby Scott
![Cate Tomlinson Mourns the Death of a Friendship in the Cathartic “MY EX FRIEND”](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/cate-tominson-my-ex-friend-1719598408.jpg)
Cate Tomlinson Mourns the Death of a Friendship in the Cathartic “MY EX FRIEND”
June 28, 2024
“There’s something about a friend break up that hits you in a deeper way than a romantic breakup, especially when it ends in betrayal."
Author:
Giselle Libby
![Indy Finds Herself Again in "East Coast" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/indy-interview-east-coast-1719516761.jpg)
Indy Finds Herself Again in "East Coast" [Q&A]
June 28, 2024
"I knew a lot of people could probably relate to the loss of identity after such a long relationship. Especially in your early 20s, as a woman, and especially going into summer."
Author:
Giselle Libby
![Taylor Acorn Reveals Details Of Debut Pop-Punk LP ‘Survival In Motion’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/63a0f180-e380-49a1-a760-c809c9ed47dd-1719591195.jpg)
Taylor Acorn Reveals Details Of Debut Pop-Punk LP ‘Survival In Motion’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
June 28, 2024
The Noise was honored to chat with Acorn about the upcoming album, what "survival in motion" means to her, and her forthcoming tour with emo icons Dashboard Confessional and Boys Like Girls.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
![Dig Into Bilmuri's Flavorful New Album ‘AMERICAN MOTOR SPORT’ [REVIEW] | THE NOISE](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/605378d0-9445-4d06-8679-43adb812b30f-1719608060.jpg)
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
jxdn Holds Nothing Back in the Raw and Unapologetic 'WHEN THE MUSIC STOPS'
July 1, 2024
“‘When The Music Stops’ is my love letter to rock music and my outward expression of inner healing. This album is raw, intentionally diverse, and personal."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
![Jordan Armstrong Finds Beauty In the Mundane in Blazing Single "High Note"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jordan-_armstrong-high-note-1719850908.jpeg)
Jordan Armstrong Finds Beauty In the Mundane in Blazing Single "High Note"
July 1, 2024
"High Note is about taking the good out of life and leaving the rest behind."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
![Homeschool Is in For A "Drop-Dead Summer" With New Wave-Inspired Single](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/homeschool-drop-dead-summer-1719850804.jpg)
Homeschool Is in For A "Drop-Dead Summer" With New Wave-Inspired Single
July 1, 2024
"'Drop-Dead Summer' tries to put into words a foreboding feeling that comes with getting older and the start of another summer.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
![Let Aisa Come to Your "Rescue" in Ethereal New Single](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/aisa-rescue-1719855011.jpg)
Let Aisa Come to Your "Rescue" in Ethereal New Single
July 1, 2024
Citing influences like Mk.gee, Frank Ocean, and Steve Lacy, Aisa's sound is in good company.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
![Clairo Pens a Tender Tale of Solitude in “Nomad”](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/clairo-nomad-charm-1719855749.jpg)
Clairo Pens a Tender Tale of Solitude in “Nomad”
July 1, 2024
"Nomad” feels like that one friend who looks pretty when they cry. It’s melancholic, but also kind of beautiful.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam