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Channel Tres, Hope Tala, Fletcher & More | #NowWatching Playlist
August 16, 2019
This Friday, we've added fresh sounds by Compton producer Channel Tres, soulful UK newcomer Hope Tala, pop sensation FLETCHER, and lots more.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Indie Duo HOAX Sheds Light on the Looked Over "Unamerican Dream" of Struggling Immigrants
August 16, 2019
"The 'American Dream' sounds wholesome and inspiring, but with the current social and political climate of our country, it almost feels more like a cruel joke..."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Do Not Sleep on Tkay Maidza and JPEGMAFIA's "Awake"
August 16, 2019
Punk in 2019 sounds a lot like Tkay Maidza and JPEGMAFIA on the same track.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Get High On Life with Maude Latour's "Ride My Bike" [Q&A]
August 16, 2019
"This song is definitely about when you're in that low spot, take charge of it. Go on a bike ride. Do it. Force yourself."
Author:
Miranda Hyman
FLETCHER's 'you ruined new york city for me' Is the Perfect Soundtrack to Heartbreak
August 16, 2019
"Everyone remembers their first love, for better or for worse. I just decided to write about mine...in a very TMI kind of way."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Jake Troth Proves Simplicity Is Key in the "Alive & Well" Video [PREMIERE]
August 16, 2019
"'Alive & Well' was written over the course of five years, initiated in the lowest point of my life and then completed years later during the best moments of my life."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Witness an Epic Moment of Self-Realization in Mothica's "Love Me Better" Visual [PREMIERE]
August 16, 2019
"'Love Me Better' started out as a love song about someone else and ended as an anthem for my own self-empowerment."
Author:
Miranda Hyman
Is Jakey Ready to Be the Next Joji?
August 15, 2019
Jakey is going from critiquing Red Dead Redemption's 2 open-world mechanics to creating music quite like anything else out there.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
anders - "Bad Habits" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
August 15, 2019
Emerging from the lush and competitive soundscape that brought us Drake and The Weeknd, anders' own ominous blend of hip-hop and R&B is nothing short of intoxicating.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Catching Up with COIN: One of Indie-Pop's Greatest Blessings [Q&A]
August 15, 2019
From the get go, COIN has been a beloved project that never sought fame or fortune, but rather music lovers who could resonate with their thoughtful lyricism and optimistic instrumentals.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Jae Stephens Asserts Her Independence With Debut 'f**k it i'll do it myself' EP [Q&A]
October 23, 2019
Jae Stephens' debut project is wholly true to its name.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Chelsea Cutler's "I Was In Heaven" Is a Remedy for Heartbreak
December 6, 2019
"As much as love is a part of the human condition, so is heartbreak."
Author:
Bianca Brown
Keedron Bryant's "I Just Wanna Live" Highlights the Heartbreaking Reality of Black Children
June 22, 2020
12-year-old Bryant captures a centuries-long burden of survival in heart-rending song.
Author:
Maddy Quach
When Life Gave LoveLeo "LEMONS," He Made a Bop in His Bedroom
April 24, 2020
There is nothing not to love about LoveLeo.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Shanae on Growing Up, Finding Her Sound and Her Newest Single ‘illusions’
September 25, 2022
A contender at the top of the list, Shanae Masters is an artist to keep an eye on.
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
Conan Gray Shows Off a Softer Side in "The Story"
January 10, 2020
Ahead of his debut album, Gray gets sentimental and personal.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Kalisway Is Moving to the Sound of Her Own Funk [Q&A]
May 18, 2022
"For me, funk is soul, energy, happiness."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Kofi Reflects on the Past, Present and Future on "Came Up"
January 18, 2019
With an angelic voice and ability to deliver both trap anthems and softer ballads, Kofi proves he has the artistic arsenal to last.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
Jakob Ogawa Talks Prince, First Show Jitters, and His New 'April' EP [Q&A]
September 30, 2019
Up & coming Norwegian indie pop musician, Jakob Ogawa is the man leading the soul-meets-synth lo-fi movement.
Author:
Precious Kato
Easy Life Release Two Much-Needed Lockdown-Inspired Tracks
May 8, 2020
"We wanted to put something out to spare people from the infinite boredom that is lockdown."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo