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Peach Tree Rascals and the Intoxicating Escapism of 'not ok'
May 4, 2020
"Sometimes when things are rough and I need to escape my thoughts, I do anything I can to get to that other place in my mind."
Bruno Major and FINNEAS Explore the Intricacies of Soulmates in "The Most Beautiful Thing"
May 4, 2020
"a love letter to the soulmate I've never met."
Hablot Brown Gets Transparent About Life in 'OPAQUE'
May 4, 2020
In their stellar new EP, Hablot Brown come face to face with the tumultuous transition into adulthood.
serpentwithfeet Channels Cinematic Grandiosity in the Ethereal 'Apparition'
May 4, 2020
The three-track EP was exclusively produced by Janelle Monae and Twin Shadow collaborator Wynne Bennett.
Yellow Days Makes a Nostalgic Return With "Treat You Right"
May 4, 2020
Yellow Days' return is scored by infectious soul and jazz undertones.
Peach Tree Rascals, Yellow Days, Maràa Isabel, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
May 1, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
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Turbo's "Heart Stop" Is Proving Country/Hip-Hop Is More Than a Passing Fad [Q&A]
May 1, 2020
"I believe that meme culture is the gateway for this genre... My mission, though, is to show people that this is the start of something enormous, not a temporary trend."
Charlie Powers Sings of Obsession and Insecurity in "Mouth"
May 1, 2020
"The song is about the obsessive feeling you get when you find that special someone that you can't shut up about..."
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Del Water Gap on Smash Mouth, Quarantine and "Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat" [Premiere + Q&A]
May 1, 2020
"Not much to say about Smash Mouth other than the 2001 'Smash Mouth' self-titled LP is one of the greatest records ever made."
Matthew Chaim Presents an Alternative View on Death in "Form"
May 1, 2020
"Form" sheds light on the reoccurring mini "deaths" that are sprinkled throughout our individual lifetimes.
Jordan Ward Is the Gift That Keeps Giving With 'moreward(FORWARD)'
August 28, 2023
'moreward(FORWARD)' serves as an extension to an already cohesive project that interweaves a myriad of genres and soul-bearing storytelling.
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Benji Lewis Begins To Recover From Heartbreak in "Is It Love" [PREMIERE]
February 20, 2019
A moving electro-pop ballad that revolves around themes of letting go, moving on and trying to recover from heartbreak.
Peach Tree Rascals Is Cruising Through the "Summa" with the Sunniest Flow
August 7, 2019
Influenced by Kendrick Lamar and John Mayer, the Bay Area collective fuses alternative jazz, funk and hip hop into their self-released discography.
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Jake Wesley Rogers - "Little Queen" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
October 1, 2019
Blending soulful vocal melodies, dynamic musical arrangements, and striking lyricism, Rogers' meditations evoke the likes of Sam Smith, Elton John, and James Blake.
April and "The Impossible Task of Feeling Complete"
February 24, 2020
April's debut single is a sonic hug brimming with warmth in spite of its somber soundscape.
ROLE MODEL Answers Questions While Painting a Pretty Picture | Lollapalooza 2022
August 11, 2022
We were lucky enough to sit down with ROLE MODEL at this year’s Lollapalooza for a one-on-one art lesson.
KIRBY's "Don't Leave Your Girl" Is a Timeless Neo-Soul Ode
October 18, 2019
The BeyonceÌ, Kanye West, and Ariana Grande writer is stepping into the spotlight.
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Shan's "Palomino" Is an R&B Time Machine [Premiere]
October 23, 2020
For his debut single, LA-based singer-songwriter Shan (pronounced Shaun) is trying to restore that old feeling.
Fousheé's "sing about love" Is an Ode to Healing and Self-Love
March 12, 2021
Fousheé's latest single, "sing about love" once again showcases her silky vocals gliding effortlessly over the smooth, understated production of the track.
Alexander 23 Wistfully Looks Back and Forward in "How To Drive"
January 27, 2023
"Life can be complicated, and life can be simple, and it can get real hard to tell between beauty and pain."