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Emma Charles Has Some Valid Questions About Friendship on "25″ [Premiere]
May 28, 2020
From the piano hiding in the background of the song, to the drum production, every element of this song complements each other to near perfection. Emma Charles' "25" is a blast from the past, and we're here for it.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Welcome to Jackson Lundy's Amalgamation of Sound [Premiere]
May 27, 2020
In the vein of Ones to Watch favorites such as Brasstracks, Tom Misch, Jordan Rakei, and others of that ilk, Lundy is able to fuse R&B, Jazz, Folk, and many other genres into unescapable grooves.
Author:
Malc.
ROLE MODEL Has a Rapturous Message "for the people in the back"
May 27, 2020
No one does it quite like ROLE MODEL.
Author:
Ruby Scott
박혜진 Park Hye Jin Is Ushering in a New Hypnotic Wave of K-House
May 27, 2020
Led by artists like Peggy Gou and Yaeji, K-house newcomer 박혜진 Park Hye Jin speaks to the genre's limitless potential.
Author:
Maddy Quach
4EVR MICHAEL Uniquely Bridges Pop and Trap on His Debut, "NORTHFACE"
May 26, 2020
On "NORTHFACE," 4EVR MICHAEL pushes boundaries and builds upon his foundation by incorporating pop elements in new and exciting ways.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Get Experimental with Twst This Week on Top That Track
May 26, 2020
Joined by alternative Welsh alt-pop musician Twst, co-hosts Precious and Dave explore some of their favorite incredible switch-ups and overly innovative melodies.
Author:
Precious Kato
BabyJake is "MadHappySad" About You
May 26, 2020
"It's about the feelings that come up when you're with someone who's probably not the right person for you, and they just make you feel all these emotions at the same time. MadHappySad."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Gia Woods on Finding Her Identity Through Music [Q&A]
May 22, 2020
We were fortunate enough to get to know Gia Woods a little better with the release of her brand new single, "Naive". From what she's been up to during quarantine, to her experience with The Calvin Klein Pride campaign, she let us into her amazing life.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Lewis Del Mar, Mk.gee, Alaina Castillo, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
May 22, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
Author:
Malc.
Kota the Friend Continues to Pave His Own Path in 'EVERYTHING' [Q&A]
May 22, 2020
Kota the Friend is aiming to build a legacy. One he hopes his kids can inherit.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Charmer Releases Bold "Blue Jay" Ahead Of Long-Awaited Third LP | THE NOISE
April 10, 2025
Michigan indie-punk outfit Charmer skillfully evokes the feeling of revisiting a pivotal moment that divided your life in two on their latest single, "Blue Jay."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
YŪNGOLD Release Fiery Debut EP 'Force of Habit'
June 20, 2025
The record is a sweltering dive into alternative rock that's as raw as electrifying.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
PARTYOF2 Finds Euphoria in the Chaos of "Just Dance 2"
August 13, 2025
"This song is our way of surviving — using our art to make sense of a world that feels broken."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Royel Otis Plead For a Resolution in "say something"
July 28, 2025
"This is a song about unspoken words."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
SYD FOR SOLEN Might Be the Festival You’d Travel to Copenhagen For
August 11, 2025
Chappell Roan, Sam Fender. Khruangbin, Mk.gee, CMAT, Sienna Spiro, English Teacher and many more made their way to Copenhagen this past weekend for SYD FOR SOLEN.
Author:
Tanja Brinks Toubro
KennyHoopla Tackles Grief In Indie-Alt Track "orphan//"
August 13, 2025
The track calls to his pop-punk roots while weaving in new sonic elements inspired by acts like New Order and the Drums.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Fly by Midnight Take Us Along The Fastest Time Of Their Lives [Q&A]
August 14, 2025
Curious about the origins of this excellent pop record, we caught the friends and collaborators prior to their Fall tour, check it out here.
Author:
DJ Connor
The Aces Mix A Cocktail of Identity & Disco Into Their Record "Gold Star Baby"
August 15, 2025
On their new album The Aces are celebrating all parts of their identities and the fun that comes with living life loud and proud.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Takayoshi Delivers a Burst of Emphatic 'songs that can fit in your pocket'
August 23, 2023
'songs that can fit in your pocket' is no misnomer, emerging as a tidy brief collection of songs that energize, deliver poignantly, and then shift into the next track.
Author:
DJ Connor
Gully Boys Take No BS on Latest Single "Mother" Ahead of Self-Titled LP | THE NOISE
August 15, 2025
The fierce lead single sets a strong tone with its in-your-face refusal to tolerate disrespect, specifically aimed squarely at the men who still don't understand that 'no' is a complete sentence.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon