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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."
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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."
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
Kazi Delivers an Anthem For the "real ones"
August 23, 2021
Taking a page from 100 gecs, Kazi's latest single moves at a mile a minute.
Lyn Lapid Holds Nothing Back on the Jazzy "In My Mind"
August 20, 2021
The 18-year-old's star power feels limitless.
After Three Years Of Silence, ABRA Unites With Playboi Carti and Boys Noize on "Unlock It"
August 20, 2021
It's difficult to fathom a better reintroduction into music than ABRA's "Unlock It."
Devon Cole Delivers an Infectious Pop Romp in “Dickhead”
August 17, 2023
Cole is charting her course as a pop predator, seeking out narratives filled with humor, wit, and most importantly catchy hooks.
Izzy Spears Walks Us Through ‘M*A*D (Miss. American Dream),’ Track By Track
December 23, 2023
Spears is an artist, auteur, and counterculture poet.
Artemas Takes Romance to Sinister New Depths in "ur special to me"
January 29, 2024
With a tone both sinister and broken, the pull of Artemas’ sound is too alluring to resist.
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Alejandro Aranda Returns With Acoustic Single “Meant to Be”
March 28, 2025
From dishwasher, to American Idol runner up, to releasing music under his previous name Scarypoolparty, Alejandro Aranda’s career has been a whirlwind journey.
#NowWatching Playlist: 02-15-19
February 16, 2019
This week's playlist additions include Dennis Lloyd's valiant return, August 08 and Smino's harmonious collaboration, Matt Maeson's ode to life on the lonely road, and much more.
![Norwegian Producer Marius Unveils Hypnotic Single & Trippy Visualizer, "Breeze" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/marius-ones-to-watch-2.jpg)
Norwegian Producer Marius Unveils Hypnotic Single & Trippy Visualizer, "Breeze" [PREMIERE]
March 21, 2019
Rising producer and multi-instrumentalist Marius is equal parts offbeat, outlandish and mesmerizing.
#NowWatching Playlist: 03-22-19
March 22, 2019
New Wallows, Dounia, Billy Raffoul, & more.
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Sam Valdez Can't Shake Her "Toothache" in New Vintage Visuals [Premiere]
July 6, 2020
The echoing shoegaze, Americana track highlights Valdez's staple sound, while delivering a fresh and haunting atmosphere, acting as a glowing backdrop for her storytelling lyrics.
Harry Hudson and Astrid S Find Opportunity in Loss on "Closing Doors"
September 28, 2020
Harry Hudson has returned and this time he brought along Astrid S.
Adam Pastel's Debut 'MISTAKEN MEMORIES' Demands Attention
November 25, 2020
Adam Pastel's music is just as bright and colorful as his name suggests.