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The Velveteins Drop Laid-Back, '60s-Tinged "Cosmic Saturation"
August 26, 2021
Inspired by the colors, sights, and magic the band witnessed whilst on tour, "Cosmic Saturation" is a feast for the senses.
Author:
Joe Beer
Who is cavetown? | A Wholesome Chat With Robbie
August 25, 2021
cavetown has gone from posting covers on YouTube to connecting with sold-out audiences the world over.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
mazie Is Transforming the World Around Her Into a Surreal Pop Dream [Q&A]
August 25, 2021
"I feel like the entire project is centered in this experience, whether we liked it or not."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
The Happiest Accident: a Conversation With Motel 7 [Q&A]
August 25, 2021
"We never expected Motel 7 to even be a thing and here we are."
Author:
EJ Saftner
For Louyah, One Viral TikTok and His Closest Friends Changed Everything [Q&A]
August 24, 2021
"I'm 25 and I've spent my whole life working for this moment."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Modern Original's Spirited Debut EP Is Exactly What We Need Right Now [Q&A]
August 24, 2021
Formerly of The Mowgli's, Modern Original branches out to deliver their own infectious, uplifting sound.
Author:
Chloe Liz
Riovaz's "Leaving You" Is an Intoxicating Dance Departure For the Rising Star
August 23, 2021
"Leaving You" is a mesmerizing tour de force that utilizes the inherent repetition of club music to its full potential.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Bakar Muses on Nepotism and the Black British Experience on "The Mission"
August 23, 2021
Bakar explores what it means to be a "futuristic immigrant" in a world that still scrutinizes people of color.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Justus Bennetts Continues His Winning Streak With "Insomniac"
August 23, 2021
Justus has gone from having a couple of thousand streams to his name to establishing himself as an artist to be contended with.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
GRACEY's "What a Waste" Is the Perfect Cure For Heartbreak
August 23, 2021
"I wrote 'What A Waste' in the first raw moments of a recent break-up, when all I felt was the initial loss."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Issue 04: The Haunting
October 19, 2023
Our latest issue features haunting tales from Holly Humberstone, Zeph, Joey Valence & Brae, Ellise, and much more. Read at your own peril.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
Maya Hawke Questions Everything in “Missing Out”
February 20, 2024
Hawke writes with an honest charm and “Missing Out” is no exception.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Beabadoobee Imbues 'Loveworm (Bedroom Sessions)' With a Comfortable Warmth
July 9, 2019
'Loveworm (Bedroom Sessions)' is comprised of somber lullabies that somehow make you feel so warm and full, yet so sad and pensive.
Author:
Jess Myers
Jozzy Takes Us into the Writing Session for "Old Town Road (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus)" [ANATOMY OF A SONG]
May 7, 2019
Get to know the songwriter who merged the hip hop & country spheres by writing Billy Ray Cyrus's verse on Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road Remix."
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Rayana Jay and DUCKWRTH Experience a Temporary Love in Sensual "Love Me Like"
March 15, 2019
Bay area singer-songwriter Rayana Jay and Los Angeles rapper DUCKWRTH unite northern and southern California in their groovy collaboration.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
ASTN Is as Good as Gold
January 5, 2022
ASTN is an artist that just has a way with music.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Bruno Major Re-Introduces Himself With "We Were Never Really Friends"
May 5, 2023
“We Were Never Really Friends” reintroduces us to the lush landscape of Bruno Major’s songwriting, laden with fresh foliage after the artist’s 3 year hiatus.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Dominic Fike's 'Sunburn' Is a Sun-Soaked Self-Portrait of Nostalgia, Florida, and Lost Innocence
July 7, 2023
Fike's 'Sunburn' feels less like a contender for album of the summer and more like a self-portrait painted in golden hues.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
ROLE MODEL Drops Star-Studded “Look At That Woman” Video
June 25, 2024
“It’s my coping song disguised as a nice, easygoing little jam.”
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Ruel Tries to Extend a Helping Hand in "You Against Yourself"
August 19, 2022
Ruel pairs complex subject matter with effortlessly infectious pop in his latest outing.
Author:
Dillon Stave