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grandson and Jessie Reyez Join Forces For "Rain," Set to Appear on 'The Suicide Squad' Soundtrack
June 22, 2021
"Rain" leverages its stars' distinctive strengths to their fullest.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
EMELINE Expects Nothing Less Than "flowers & sex"
June 22, 2021
"What can I say, flowers and sex are a girl's best friend."
Author:
Chloe Robinson
Ambar Lucid Wants You to 'Get Lost in the Music'
June 21, 2021
Lucid's latest arrives as a cosmic escape from the humdrum monotony of any passing moment.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Griff's 'One Foot in Front of the Other' Is an Emotional and Sonic Triumph
June 21, 2021
This feels like not just an introduction to Griff but a testament to the mainstream appeal of the rapidly rising UK star.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Serena Isioma's "HUH?" Is an Unapologetic Celebration of Identity
June 21, 2021
"HUH?" is a perfectly-timed celebration from an artist who is never afraid to reinvent themselves.
Author:
Carter Fife
Johan Lenox's 'chamber johan' Turns His Hits Into Striking Symphonies
June 21, 2021
<i>chamber johan</i> almost feels like a victory lap, one where the horns are replaced by lush string orchestration.
Author:
Carter Fife
Kwame Adu and Zay Celebrate Juneteenth With KWAMZAY EP 'Motherland!'
June 21, 2021
Evoking comparisons to the likes of Ohbliv, Madlib, and The Alchemist, KWAMZAY is heady hip-hop at its finest.
Author:
Carter Fife
With 'Stains,' De'Wayne Aims to Become a Generation-less and Genre-less Star [Q&A]
June 18, 2021
"Every song on this record is urgent because it has to be."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Eloise's 'Somewhere In-Between' Is a Sublime R&B Escape
June 18, 2021
"It's all about growing pains, growing up, and how love changes form and meaning."
Author:
Jolene Latimer
19 LGBTQIA+ Artists You Need to Listen to This PRIDE
June 17, 2021
These artists deserve a spot on your PRIDE playlist and every playlist for that matter.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Ginger Root's Aggressive Elevator Soul Makes for Great "Weather" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
June 4, 2019
Blending together the charismatic nature of Toro y Moi and the intricate instrumentals of Vulfpeck, Ginger Root is breaking into the music world one irresistible single at a time.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Who Is AG Club?
August 5, 2021
Meet the alternative rap collective with no ceilings.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
d4vd Delivers the Heartbreaking "Notes From a Wrist" Ahead of 'The Lost Petals' EP
August 21, 2023
"It describes the pain experienced in an unstable home and something a lot of people in my generation experience and can relate to."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
'How Do You Feel About Getting Married?' Is a Captivating Testament to What Dijon Does Best
May 18, 2020
"Romance is all over these little stories, and so is disappointment and so is desperation."
Author:
Maddy Quach
The 25 Best Albums of 2023
December 19, 2023
From critically acclaimed collaborative efforts, striking debut offerings, and everything in between, we count down our top albums of 2023.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
Meet d4vd, the Gamer Turned Accidental Breakout Star [Q&A]
October 4, 2022
"Every single genre is my artistry, I never had to come out of a box. It’s all me."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
The Visual for Mereba's "Sandstorm" feat J.I.D Gives Texture to a Haunting Track
July 9, 2019
R&B singer/songwriter Mereba has released a video for "Sandstorm" ft J.I.D., one that is as mesmerizing and emotional as the single itself.
Author:
Jess Myers
The Rare Occasions Pair Existentialism and Explosive Indie Pop on "Origami"
June 7, 2021
"I hope this song can serve as a reminder to seek out the quiet and calm that exists outside our noisy little brains."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Oliver Tree Somehow Survives Another Crash in "Miracle Man" Video
June 7, 2019
Along with the release of a new single and video, Tree announced a "Goodbye, Farewell Tour."
Author:
Jess Myers
bbno$ and Yung Gravy's "shining on my ex" Is a Surefire Tik Tok Hit
November 4, 2019
"Dude, I'd be pissed off if this song blew up on TikTok."
Author:
Matthew Rudas