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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.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
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.
Author:
DJ Connor
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.
Author:
Ruby Scott
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.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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.
Author:
Joey Legittino
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.
Author:
Chloe Robinson
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.
Author:
Maddy Quach
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.
Author:
Malc.
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."
Author:
Precious Kato
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.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Wallice Announces Debut Album 'The Jester' With Two New Singles
August 22, 2024
Vulnerable and vibrant, the double single release is a deft showcase of Wallice's vulnerable pen.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Stacie Marie Wears Her Heart on Her Sleeve in Debut Single "Under Cover"
September 27, 2024
"Under Cover" is a journey through vulnerability and strength, blending atmospheric melodies with a catchy, soulful edge.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Settle Back Into Your Body With Gemma Laurence's "Hedonist" [Q&A]
June 6, 2025
Gemma Laurence taps into a new side of raw, indie rock energy on "Hedonist."
Author:
DJ Connor
The Favors' "The Hudson" Is A Melancholic Homage to New York
July 18, 2025
The Favors, without question, continue to showcase their effervescent, narrative-rich sound with this second release.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
#NowWatching Playlist: 05-17-19
May 17, 2019
Our all-star The Aces & flor tour openers joan released "one more touch," Duckwrth claimed the throne with his rambunctious new album, Lewis Capaldi got us deep in our feels his debut full-length, and so much more.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Get Comfy & Enjoy Joseph Nevels' "Safe"
August 14, 2020
Joseph Nevels is back with his brand of Alt-R&B on "Safe."
Author:
Precious Kato
abrahamblue Is Nostalgic and Vocally Breathtaking on His Debut EP
November 2, 2020
Pop and R&B newcomer abrahamblue is clearly doing what he was born to do.
Author:
Tyler Borland
$avvy's 'Boys Wear Pearls' Is R&B's Past, Present, and Future
March 8, 2021
Nashville rapper/singer $avvy released his long-awaited debut project 'Boys Wear Pearls,' an eight-track tape featuring some of the most versatile performances and songwriting seen so far this year.
Author:
Carter Fife
The Devil Wears Prada Revisit Lead Single “Salt” Featuring Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker | THE NOISE
August 28, 2023
Self-proclaimed metalcore dropouts The Devil Wears Prada have released a brand new version of “Salt,” the anthemic lead single from the group’s eighth full-length album 'Color Decay.'
Author:
Allissa Williams
Channel Tres Sets the Dancefloor Ablaze With "Walked In the Room"
December 11, 2023
A new era begins for the visionary artist.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene