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#NowWatching Playlist: 04-26-19
April 26, 2019
Kicking off with a raging lesson in Anger Management by Rico Nasty & Kenny Beats, only to follow up with tender love songs by Mahalia and LàˆON, this week's playlist has something for every type of music fan.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Baker Grace Overcomes Her Relentless Haters with Trap-Infused "Illest"
April 26, 2019
"It's easy to play the victim role and think the world is against you when a lot of times it's you betting against yourself."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Kevin Abstract's 'ARIZONA BABY' Is the Rap Album We've Needed for Ages
April 26, 2019
Rap and the gay experience have historically existed at odds, but in ARIZONA BABY, being an openly gay man builds the emotional crux for an album poised to go down as one of 2019's crowning achievements in hip-hop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Alexander 23 Tackles Mortality and Legacy in Under 3 Minutes With "When I Die"
April 26, 2019
Alexander 23's music is both empathetic and calming to the angst that often accompanies young adulthood.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Karnaval Blues Effortlessly Blends Heartbreak and Synths in "You Come With The Rain"
April 26, 2019
His soulful vocals are intertwined with lush synths, reverbs, and tasteful beat drops which are signature for the British producer.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Pell Raps His Way to Self-Love in One-Take "Bitch Ass" Video
April 26, 2019
"I wanted more raw and focused energy so that people could hear the words and have to watch me say them."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Hablot Brown and Friends Are Back with the Buttery Smooth "Peace of Mind"
April 26, 2019
A seamless collaboration with Braxton Cook, Floyd Fuji and MALIA, the single is a prime example of how powerful getting talented musicians in the same room can be.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Stand Atlantic - "Toothpick" | Live From The Rooftop
April 25, 2019
Pop-punk outfit Stand Atlantic is on the verge of breaking in a major way.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Stagecoach 2019: 6 Ones to Catch
April 25, 2019
This year's Stagecoach lineup welcomes dynamic voices, heartfelt sounds, and a new era of women pushing the boundaries of country music -- scope our 6 must-sees.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
Julius Cowdrey Takes Us on an Emotional Voyage with Impassioned Double Release [PREMIERE]
April 25, 2019
Both singles narrate a trying time in Cowdrey's life, illustrating a feeling of being let down by the ones you loved and trusted the most.
Author:
Chloe Robinson
Arms Akimbo Struts an Unconventional Dream in "Paycheck" [PREMIERE]
April 4, 2019
"That's what pushes me and my bandmates past that feeling that we should put ties and collared shirts back on just for a bit of stability."
Author:
Chloe Robinson
DRAMA - "Hold On" | Live at Baà±o Flaco
October 2, 2019
DRAMA graced us with a self-empowerment anthem wrapped up in a wholly infectious range of sonics.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Jimi Somewhere Dives Into an Angelic, Crisis of Faith on Latest Single "Jesus" [Q&A]
September 14, 2020
We caught up with Jimi Somewhere for a quick Q&A about his new track's grandiose and "larger than life" feel and the inspiration he pulled from the Christian summer camps he attended growing up.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
min.a Premieres New Video for Her Addictive Single "Hour 24″
December 28, 2020
New York-based Korean-American, min.a, has been steadily garnering attention through her unique brand of pop with glitchy electronic elements.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Max Leone Chases the Ultimate High in "the craziest thing i've ever done"
April 5, 2021
"the craziest thing i've ever done" arrives as Leone's most romantic and enthralling track to date.
Author:
Lexi Vaganos
Sydney’s Rising Musician Lola Scott is Blending Neo-Pop Charm with Grunge-Rock Grit
November 10, 2023
“I loved Avril Lavigne and decided from a young age that I wanted to be her.”
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
Adan Diaz Realizes He's A "Jerk x2" in Laidback New Single
May 13, 2024
"jerk x2" is a standout indie-pop track that will stay with you all day.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Lauren Sanderson Gifts The Perfect Sapphic Anthem Of The Summer: "FREAK / PINTEREST"
June 14, 2024
Alt-pop rock creative genius and self-proclaimed "freak" Lauren Sanderson is back with her latest single, "FREAK / PINTEREST."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Baird Reminds us of the Magic of A/B Singles In "In Dreams/Anais" [PREMIERE]
May 7, 2019
The full magnitude is felt when they're listened in succession, beginning with the swooning of "In Dreams..." but ending with the more somber message of "Anais."
Author:
Greg Gaffney
Ghost Orchard Shares Bedroom-Pop Paragon Entitled 'bunny'
August 27, 2019
The genre-mixing artist taps into lo-fi, experimental-pop, Soundcloud rap, and other unworldly echoes to create a distinguishing resonance of his own.
Author:
Sean Kayden