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Derek Simpson's "Hide + Seek" Inescapably Captivates You
June 10, 2020
For the entirety of the six-minute song, you are put in a trance. A delectable guitar establishes the feel-good, alternative R&B vibe and drives the alluring beat throughout.
Slide's New Video Has Us "Waiting" For Better Days
June 10, 2020
Slide's video for their latest single, "Waiting", was shot at a time when its beautiful visuals, representing the desert environments east of LA, represent a contrasting narrative of both love and fear, life and death, and the inner monologue common to us all.
Black Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
June 5, 2020
This week's #NowWatching playlist is dedicated to the sounds and voices of a small fraction of innovative black artists.
Music Taught Me to Love My Blackness | A Letter From The Editor
June 4, 2020
As protesters take to the streets across the world, I want to take this moment as a black man and editor of this site to share my perspective.
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Milq's "Summer Again" Transports You Directly to the 80′s [Premiere]
June 1, 2020
"Summer Again" is a song straight out of an 80's summer romance film.
BINNY Tries to Resist the Lure in Hypnotic New Single "Retrograde"
June 1, 2020
With inspiration hailing from Mariah Carey, to Drake, and everything in between, BINNY incorporates elements from his favorite R&B artists and love for strong female singers to formulate a potent sound, oozing with charisma and sass.
No Rome Enlists Indie All-Stars beabadoobee and Jay Som For the Dynamic "Hurry Home"
June 1, 2020
"Hurry Home" paints a vivid picture of a wistful late-night voicemail, the kind you leave after one too many drinks.
Alec Benjamin, Oliver Tree, Teamarr, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
May 29, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
Travel To Another Dimension With Phoebe Ryan's "Reality"
May 29, 2020
"It's erotic. It's everything I see in my head when I go to sleep at night."
Powfu Shares 'poems of the past,' a Sublime Lo-Fi Portrait of Youth
May 29, 2020
In his major label debut, Powfu shares every ounce of himself, blemishes and all.
Ahead Of Debut Record, MattstaGraham Chooses Self-Love in "Not Everyone Is Gonna Love You
March 31, 2022
"Writing a positive song felt like character growth."
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The GREAT Campaign and SoFar Sounds Bring a Taste of the UK to the US [Q&A]
April 5, 2022
The British invasion took to the streets of New York to celebrate everything our neighbors across the pond have to offer.
Rewind: Our 5 Favorite Music Videos of the Last Week
September 12, 2023
From Laufey to Bakar, these are 5 music videos you don't want to miss.
Sierra Spirit Faces the "ghost" of Her Past in Quietly Stunning Debut Single
February 15, 2024
Spirit draws equal inspiration from the likes of Phoebe Bridgers and Ethel Cain and her upbringing within the Native communities of the Otoe-Missouria and Keetoowah Cherokee.
Matt Maltese Yearns For Beloved On New Single "Pined For You My Whole Life"
March 25, 2025
Rooted in classic soul and Motown influences, the track channels grand, yearning emotion through lush instrumentation and Maltese's signature heartfelt lyricism.
Gatlin Celebrates Queer Identity and Self-Acceptance in New Single “If She Was A Boy”
May 14, 2025
Fresh off signing to Dualtone Records, Gatlin offers up her latest single “If She Was A Boy,” to fans.
Soulful Songstress Suzy Jones Is Boldly Resilient in Her "Final Piece" Video
May 3, 2019
The Georgia-native is bold in her artistic presence, with a sultry jazz-infused husk coating her stunning vocals and dynamic songwriting.
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Brighten Up Your Life With kwassa's Cheerful Love Songs [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
May 15, 2019
Sunny summer days are calling our names, and British pop icon kwassa is sure to be the soundtrack of those warm, shining hours.
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Palm Springsteen's "Sister Sister" Is a Feverish Ode to Thrill-Seeking [PREMIERE]
June 5, 2019
The Los Angeles-based band exudes a hedonistic, devil-may-care energy that is simply magnetic.
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Axel Mansoor and the Power of Mindfulness [Q&A]
August 8, 2019
Axel Mansoor is a critically acclaimed, Emmy-nominated artist whose viral electro, funk-soaked music has been gaining attention from listeners across the globe.