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Johan Lenox, Wifisfuneral, and the Suburban Melancholy of "Bad Decisions" [Premiere]
January 17, 2020
There is a bewitching quality to the melancholy that runs rampant in Johan Lenox's music.
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Jagwar Twin Hits an Emotional High in "Shine" Live Session [Premiere]
January 17, 2020
"Shine" is an enduring message of optimism.
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Christian French Reminds Us That This Is the "time of our lives" [Premiere]
January 17, 2020
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it."
Maisie Peters Is the Folk-Pop Force of the Future
January 16, 2020
19-year-old Maisie Peters is making music years beyond her age.
COIN's "Youuu" Cements Them as New Wave for a New Generation
January 16, 2020
COIN has built their foundation on infectious hooks and understated emotional complexity.
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Ones To Watch and The Noise Present: The Chats [Announcement]
January 16, 2020
The Chats are hitting the road!
Lauren Sanderson Proves 'Midwest Kids Can Make It Big'
January 14, 2020
'Midwest Kids Can Make It Big' is a nigh-perfect introduction into Lauren Sanderson the artist and person.
Pinegrove Explores the Space Between People in "The Alarmist"
January 14, 2020
In the fine line between the raw, confessional nature of emo and the exploratory, grandiose nature of indie, you will find Pinegrove.
Soccer Mommy Presents a Raw Self-Portrait in "circle the drain"
January 14, 2020
Soccer Mommy's gift for nostalgic melancholy is undeniable.
Celeste Is a Flame That Is Impossible to Extinguish
January 13, 2020
Celeste's music does more than stop you dead in your tracks. It entrances you.
Alexander 23's "I Hate You So Much" Is a Portrait of Ominous Pop Perfection
February 12, 2020
"'I Hate You So Much' is about being emotionally haunted by someone you desperately want to despise."
Ashe Captures the Multiplicity of Life in "Cold in California"
July 19, 2019
"Nothing is ever one-sided or perfect or right all the time."
The 25 Best Albums of 2021 | Ones To Watch Staff Picks
December 14, 2021
These are the projects that soundtracked one hell of a year.
Fred Again.. Enlists Romy of The xx and HAAi For the Ephemeral Rush of "Lights Out"
January 20, 2022
"Romy's lyrics and voice are just like a hug from a rave angel."
Felix Ames Is an Artist in Full Bloom
March 11, 2022
Ames' music is akin to the faint background of a barbecue buzzing with life and laughter.
Laufey's 'Bewitched' Is an Enchanting, Generation-Spanning Triumph
September 11, 2023
The breakout jazz-pop star delivers her most breathtaking body of work yet.
Latinx Psych-Rockers of Inner Wave Reflect on Their Journey to Fame in Wavy 'wya'
May 27, 2019
+ Catch Inner Wave on tour now!
Riovaz's "Leaving You" Is an Intoxicating Dance Departure For the Rising Star
August 23, 2021
"Leaving You" is a mesmerizing tour de force that utilizes the inherent repetition of club music to its full potential.
quinn Liberates Herself in Unapologetic Self-Titled Album
July 25, 2022
From dysphoria, to mental health, to racial inequality, quinn speaks on truths no one else will dare to utter.
Steve Lacy Breaks His Silence with the Waviest of R&B Jams, "N Side"
April 8, 2019
Two long years since his last solo release, The Internet's Steve Lacy proves that he still has the magic touch.