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Hope Tala Reminds Us to Rise from the Ashes in “Phoenix”
January 25, 2025
The resounding single brings us one step closer to Hope Tala's debut album, "Hope Handwritten."
Kacy Hill's "Time's Up" Is An Organic and Hard-Hitting Anomaly of True Collaboration
January 25, 2025
Touched by prolific artists like 6LACK, Ryan Beatty, and Jim-E Stack, this song flows with different pulses of inspiration.
Isabel Pless Sips on Hometown Nostalgia in "Shirley Temples
January 24, 2025
Draped in vivid lyricism, Pless invites us into her picturesque home in Vermont with this lighthearted tune.
Get To Know Ishan in 10 Questions or Less
January 23, 2025
Ishan’s music is a dynamic blend of indie-pop, alternative rock, and acoustic elements, shaped by his diverse cultural heritage.
Oklou and Bladee Reach Ethereal New Heights in "take me by the hand"
January 22, 2025
"take me by the hand" lands somewhere between heaven and Earth.
Cut The Kids in Half Release Profound "Song of Two Humans" Ahead Of Debut LP
January 22, 2025
"It's about what it's like when you discover everything about someone, and one day you realize you don't like what you've found."
A Guide on Supporting LA’s Music Community Affected By the Wildfires
January 21, 2025
From all of us at Ones To Watch, remember that you are not alone.
Saya Gray's "LIE DOWN..." Is a Reserved, Spellbinding Gem
January 21, 2025
Gray is anything but complacent and strives to put the most honest version of herself and her work out into the universe.
Kellin Quinn Debuts Atmospheric Single Alongside Launch Of Solo Project Haunted Mouths | THE NOISE
January 20, 2025
Following a monumental 2024 celebrating the 15th anniversary of 'Let's Cheers To This,' Sleeping With Sirens frontman Kellin Quinn is stepping out into new territory with the launch of his solo project Haunted Mouths.
Wallows' "Your New Favorite Song" Cruises Into Dreamy Indie Pop Waters
January 17, 2025
Immediately gooey and lavender-scented, "Your New Favorite Song" is a dreamlike joyride down the coast.
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Boy In Space Reels Himself Back in for the Bittersweet "7UP" Acoustic [PREMIERE]
July 2, 2019
Boy In Space is a living manifestation of what it means to shoot for the stars.
nothing,nowhere. Embarks on a Dystopian '80s Fever Dream in "nightmare"
January 28, 2020
The direct result of playing <i>Purple Rain</i> every night with the lights out.
Dro Kenji Is Making Melodic Rap on His Own Terms
November 16, 2020
Dro Kenji continues his hot streak with his debut project 'Tears and Pistols.'
Stephen Dawes Fears He Might "Lose My Mind" in Latest Standout Single
March 13, 2023
"Lose My Mind" demonstrates the full, heart-rending range of this breakout rising star.
AUGUST 08 Unravels Friends-with-Benefits Relationships In "Simple Pleasures"
May 15, 2019
+ Stay tuned for AUGUST 08′s upcoming "All Eyes On" performance!
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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.
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No Joy Is Going Through Their Radiohead 'Kid A' Phase [Q&A]
November 26, 2019
"It can be so easy to just keep making the same thing you do all of the time..." No Joy is striving for something different.
The Aces Release "My Phone is Trying to Kill Me," Detail Vulnerable Sophomore Album
May 6, 2020
"If you felt too vulnerable, if it scared you, then you had to keep going."
Derek Simpson's "Hide + Seek" Inescapably Captivates You
June 10, 2020
For the entirety of the six-minute song, you are put in a trance. A delectable guitar establishes the feel-good, alternative R&B vibe and drives the alluring beat throughout.
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Emily Vu Wants You to Trust the Process on "Just Wait" [Premiere]
July 24, 2020
Emily Vu has all the makings of a Gen Z pop star.