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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
Winona Oak Links With Robin Schulz For the Soaring and Brooding "Oxygen"
May 29, 2020
"Oxygen" is the sort of heart-racing pop smash that has us all the more excited to experience live music once again.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Sirens of Lesbos Take Us on a Mental Journey With "How Many Miles" [Premiere]
May 28, 2020
"How Many Miles" is the perfect soundtrack for your mental journey; a glimpse of heeded optimism with vibrant, visual lyrics and a retro melange of family sitcom sounds that make you want to start out on a journey despite the limitations.
Author:
DJ Connor
No One Sounds Like Deijuvhs
March 17, 2022
Nothing is off-limits for the East London artist blurring emo, rap, drill, and turning UK sounds on their head.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Audrey MiKa and Her Toy Microphone Are Taking the Internet By Storm
September 19, 2019
Just as Ones To Watch alumna Alessia Cara did years ago, Audrey MiKa is earning major recognition from her growing YouTube channel.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Sasha Sloan | Quick 6 Interview
January 10, 2019
Self-described "sad girl" and melancholic millennial voice Sasha Sloan is an emo pop star in the making.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
From Classically-Trained Pianist to Rising Pop-R&B Star, lilspirit Finds His Lane in 'american spirit' [Q&A]
May 15, 2020
After a short-lived career as an emo-rapper, lilspirit has found his true calling.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
Kyle Lux Debuts With a Shimmery Ode To Growing Pains, "Rollin' Stone" [PREMIERE]
March 21, 2019
"It feels like I'm finally starting my musical life, so it felt fitting for my debut to be about those growing pains."
Author:
Greg Gaffney
MC Magic Teams Up with Cuco & Lil Rob for a Spanish-Drizzled Love Song, "SEARCH"
March 15, 2019
"A little over a year ago my manager sent me a video of a 19-year-old kid from Hawthorne who said my music influenced his style. Immediately after watching Cuco, I wanted to collaborate with him."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Mk.Gee Has Us Looking to the Stars With "Untitled"
December 9, 2019
"Untitled" sounds like Mk.Gee locked himself in a bathroom at Gesaffelstein's party and played Tame Impala's 'Currents' on loop.
Author:
Precious Kato
Dreamer Boy's "Puppy Dog" Is a Dreamy Tale of Puppy Love
December 10, 2019
"It's lighthearted but still sincere. It's hoping that person you're into finally sees you as more than a friend."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Saweetie Is the 'Icy' '90s Rap Goddess We All Need
April 1, 2019
This one is for all the hard-working females out there.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
"I Dare You" Not Fall in Love With The Regrettes' Infectious New Single
June 18, 2019
Our favorite power-pop outfit is gearing up to release their sophomore album, 'How Do You Love?,' on Aug. 9.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo