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MIKNNA'S "MIRAGE" Is A Shimmering Lucid Daydream
August 7, 2019
Funky-fresh electro-R&B duo Ken Nana and Mike B. have dropped another summer bop for your poolside playlist.
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Kid Bloom's Psychedelic Indie Discography Reaches a Whole New Level with 'Lemonhead' EP [Q&A]
August 7, 2019
"'Lemonhead' was inspired by a self-reflection period in my life where I completely drained myself of love and let my morals stray a bit too far from me."
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.
Outside Lands 2019: 10 Ones to Catch (Who Aren't Twenty One Pilots or Paul Simon)
August 7, 2019
This year's Outside Lands features plenty more to experience than "Grass Lands."
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Kota the Friend - "Alkaline" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
August 6, 2019
Jumping into a rendition of FOTO's standout single "Alkaline," Kota the Friend showed us firsthand that the hype surrounding the Brooklyn artist and poet is very much real.
Baby Rose Soothes Lost Souls with Birthday Track, "August 5″
August 6, 2019
With a voice like that of Nina Simone and Tracy Chapman's lovechild, Baby Rose's new single will without a doubt put you right in your feelings.
KIANA Articulates Love's Darkest Qualities on "Playing with Fire"
August 6, 2019
With unrelenting transparency and powerfully haunting talent, KIANA manages to write some of the best sad songs you've ever heard.
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AYLà˜ Is the Rapping & Singing Extraordinaire Making Nigeria Proud With 'dnt'dlt' [Q&A]
August 6, 2019
In celebration of his new music, we recently chatted with AYLà˜ about his musical upbringing, his continual growth, and of course, 'dnt'dlt.'
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Magic City Hippies' "What Would I Do" Video Is a Love Letter to Life on the Road [PREMIERE]
August 6, 2019
Don't blame us if you end up taking out an ill-advised loan to purchase a van.
Treat Yourself to "Something Good" with James Vickery's Soulful R&B Stylings
August 5, 2019
Do yourself a favor and bask in the smooth stylings of this R&B virtuoso before the rest of the world catches on.
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Embrace the Ambient in cln's "Fade to Grey" [PREMIERE]
May 29, 2019
"This song doesn't really sound like anything else I've made..."
Blood Orange, Isaac Dunbar, Tommy Newport & More | #NowWatching Playlist
July 12, 2019
It's apparent that the 4th of July holiday gave our favorite creatives a well-needed and productive break.
Leo Bhanji Makes a Powerful Statement With Debut EP 'No Guard'
July 6, 2020
Released via Dirty Hit, <i>No Guard</i> is just that: a commitment to letting his guard down.
St. Panther, Matt Maeson, FLETCHER & More Artists You Should Listen To | #NowWatching
September 4, 2020
The Best New Music Playlist from Ones to Watch.
Julian Skiboat's "Flowers" Is a Comforting Dreamy Escape
February 12, 2021
You know that feeling when the golden rays of sunshine hits your skin and warms you up, making you feel safe again? That's Julian Skiboat's "Flowers."
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Mindy Explores Violence and Healing in "Am I Alive" Video [Premiere]
May 26, 2021
"'Am I Alive' is about my struggles with violence and the relentless cycles of murder, pain, and healing."
joan Takes You on a Wistful, Cinematic Pop Journey in Debut Album 'superglue'
May 1, 2023
The lads of joan welcome fatherhood with an ambitious debut album.
We're Sending Three Independent Artists to Music Midtown to Play Their First Festival
September 11, 2023
We teamed up with Gala Music to give 3 artists the chance to play a set of original music at their first festival, hear about their thoughts below.
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Alt-Duo Wayside Release Raw New Single "Half Nelson" | THE NOISE
October 13, 2023
Wayside continues to push the genre boundary with the release of their latest single, "Half Nelson."
Aáyanna Takes Us Through Her Debut EP 'Don't Look Back,' Track By Track
October 30, 2023
"Recording the songs on this EP taught me to trust my instincts and don’t look back.”