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Wilby Can Be Found at the Center of Affection
January 6, 2026
NYC-based indie-rocker, Wilby, is celebrating the release of her debut album, Center of Affection.
Behind the Billy Bob’s stage: Braxton Keith Discusses Second Sold-Out Show and Debut Album Plans
December 30, 2025
Braxton Keith’s rise in country music has continued to catapult him into the public eye, and 2025 was no exception.
The 30 Best Albums of 2025, According to OnesToWatch Staff
December 27, 2025
Where did your favorite albums rank?
Zimmer90 Invite Us Into the Inner Workings of Their Album, "Interior"
December 27, 2025
After hearing the speed run of tempo-driven electro-pop that is Interior, we wanted to know so much more, and here are the results.
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justbrandon and Willie Jones Surrender to the Unknown In "Bury Me On A Backroad"
December 27, 2025
justbrandon is carving his own path as a country rapper.
Couch’s Big Talk Is An Album of ‘Good Listens’
December 20, 2025
With Big Talk, Couch nailed their most ambitious assignment yet, and use their live show to embolden these songs, and themselves, further.
Elkan Wants to Make the World Dance
December 17, 2025
Meet elkan, the 22-year-old Sierra Leonean artist, songwriter, and producer coming off a career-defining year.
PODCAST: Alemeda on Chef's Choice
December 16, 2025
Having recently released her EP, But What the Hell Do I Know, we sat down with Alemeda to talk through the project.
KENNEDY Soundtracks the Nostalgia of Latest Film from Odessa A'zion, POOLS
December 16, 2025
Songwriter and artist, KENNEDY, wrote two songs specifically for POOLS, one of which has just hit streaming platforms, called “Beautiful Broken Unusual.”
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Brahny Portrays "Paradise" with Wavy Synths & Intense Beijing Opera [PREMIERE]
August 21, 2019
"'Paradise' is an attempt to show (in an overly dramatic way) that regardless of how perfect an initial love or infatuation is, there will likely be stuff you've gotta deal with and work on."
Will the Gossip Girl Reboot Soundtrack Live Up to the Original's Absolutely Wild One?
July 7, 2021
These are the sort of questions that keep me up at night.
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Samia Flaunts a Marked Evolution on 'Scout' [Q&A]
July 23, 2021
For Scout, Samia used a time of uncertainty to search out positivity in unlikely places.
Lexi Jayde Comes Back to Herself in "self sabotage"
May 2, 2022
"self sabotage" is an anthemic reminder that healing is not a linear process.
Bakar Finds His Freedom in 'Halo'
September 28, 2023
Bakar plants his feet firmly with 'Halo,' a soul-bearing album that marries British rock with pop indie in an exclamatory font.
Issue 09: Summer Forever
July 24, 2025
Our latest issue features cover star Brittany Broski, UMI, and Ashley Sienna.
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."
LAUNDRY DAY Shines Bright in 'LIGHT UP SHOES 2'
December 2, 2019
Inspired by BROCKHAMPTON, the high school collective is bending the rules of hip-hop and anti-pop.
Civ Pierre Returns with Lyrically Intricate Tracks "BILLIE" and "THE LAW"
January 29, 2021
Anonymous artist, Civ Pierre, has an unorthodox approach that makes his music undeniably captivating.
Hope Tala's "Party Sickness" Is a Meme-Inspired Spring Anthem
February 3, 2022
"I wanted it to be an anthem for people who consider themselves to be the life and soul of the party."