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Meg Smith Wants the Spotlight in “Girls Just Wanna Be Famous”
June 17, 2025
Presenting itself as nothing less than an anthem for every diva who’s ever practiced their awards speech in the mirror, Meg Smith is perfectly equipped to deliver this song with all the pink hair dye, sequins, and platform boots you could ever ask for.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
renforshort Takes Us Through ‘a girl's experience,’ Track by Track
June 16, 2025
‘a girls experience’ traces an alternative pop course through feelings of nostalgia, desperate crushes, and coming of age.
Author:
DJ Connor
Kevin Abstract and Dominic Fike Reunite Over Hometown Woes in "Geezer"
June 16, 2025
"Geezer" tells a cautionary tale of how bleak life can be if you don’t live up to your potential.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Jahnah Camille Breaks Down Her New Vulnerable EP “My sunny oath!” [Q&A]
June 13, 2025
Before embarking on a run of shows supporting indie darling Blondshell, we chatted with Jahnah about her new music, biggest inspirations, and her vulnerable songwriting process.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Kevin Atwater Puts His Spin on Troye Sivan’s “My My My!”
June 13, 2025
Paying tribute to one of the iconic male queer artists that came before him, Atwater accesses a different side of this beloved song.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Dora Jar Lets Go of Feeling Lost in “The Explorer”
June 13, 2025
The track is both deeply personal and universally comforting, allowing Dora to effortlessly pull listeners into her ethereal universe of quiet introspection.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Leikeli47 Is Finally Taking Off the Mask in 'Lei Keli ft. 47 / For Promotional Use Only'
June 13, 2025
Leikeli47 is completely certain of who she is and the power that she holds.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
One Step Closer’s Ryan Savitski on Their First Headline Tour, Embracing Hometown Roots, Fashion Inspirations, and More | The Noise [Q&A]
June 12, 2025
Originating from the bustling Wilkes-Barre scene, home to bands like Title Fight, Tigers Jaw and more, the straight edge rockers One Step Closer are looking to make a name for themselves with their distinct brand of heavy and emotive music.
Author:
Moe Horta
Rising Pop Icon Rose Gray Makes Her US Debut and Teases “Louder, Please” Deluxe [Q&A]
June 10, 2025
We chatted with the rising star about her American debut at Pride before her set, which attracted a crowd of excited festival-goers prepared to get “Wet & Wild” and dance the day away.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Finn Wolfhard Reintroduces Himself in Debut Album 'Happy Birthday'
June 10, 2025
'Happy Birthday 'is an unveiling of self that proves we may not have ever truly known Wolfhard in the first place.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Setlist.Fm Presents: Who Is Bane's World? [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
March 6, 2019
Welcome to Bane's World, a place of dreamy musings and bedroom pop.
Author:
Asal Shahindoust
Charlotte Lawrence Explores the Pain of Falling in Love With Your Best Friend in "Boys Like You"
June 29, 2023
"We’ve all been there. It hurts, but it doesn’t have to pull you under. I’m dancing through the ache, and I hope you can dance with me.”
Author:
Giselle Libby
Asha Imuno Takes Us Through His Debut Album 'Pins & Needles' Track By Track
March 6, 2024
'Pins & Needles' is a journey of past and future selves; it's a story of growth and rebirth told through hypnotic R&B.
Author:
DJ Connor
Alternative Rocker Samia Is The Voice Of Her Generation [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
March 12, 2019
The singer-songwriter has taken it upon herself to share what she knows to be true for not only herself, but so many others.
Author:
Sloan Pecchia
Emei Finds "Better People to Leave on Read" on Cutthroat New Single
January 26, 2022
Some people simply aren't worthy of a reply.
Author:
DJ Connor
april27 Follows Up His Breakout Hit With the Otherworldly “into a g**”
March 4, 2024
april27 is a mad genius.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Zaia Has an Ominous and Funk-Fueled Vision For Atlanta Rap
April 7, 2020
Zaia is conveying complex ideas in infectious refrains and melodies.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Cavetown Just Covered Frank Ocean, and We Are Eternally Stuck in Our Feels
March 1, 2019
"I'll be the boyfriend in your wet dreams tonight."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
The Albums That Got Us Through School | Staff Picks
September 18, 2019
What album served as your guiding light through those tumultuous school years?
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
Mons Vi's "Come On Violet" Is a Heartbreaking Portrait of Addiction [PREMIERE]
July 18, 2019
If there's one thing we know to be true about Brooklyn-based artist Mons Vi, it's that he works in words the way other artists work in watercolor or clay.
Author:
Brady Moses