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The Mess of Moving On: Eva Rose Shines on Debut Album ‘The Last Laugh’
September 25, 2026
The Last Laugh is a collage of all the stages of heartbreak aftermath: self-doubt, overthinking, longing, crush-filled beginnings and the eventual release that comes with trying to make sense of something that is already over.
Author:
Alysa Benson
chandol's Mercurial Mini Tour Documentary Captures His Most Authentic Self [Premiere + Q&A]
September 25, 2026
We chatted with chandol ahead of the premiere about why he wanted to capture the Mercurial tour in this way, what being intentional in this stage of his life looks like, and what’s to come.
Author:
Nicole Oshima
OSTON Examines Her Own Self-Discovery From A Bird’s Eye View on Debut Album ‘Isn’t That Sweet?” [Q&A]
September 25, 2026
'Isn’t That Sweet?' is a testament to the struggles of trusting yourself and accepting responsibility in one’s own happiness, told through the language of cathartic, glitchy, pop endurance.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Dolly Ave Lets Listeners Inside Her “Bad Brain” With New Album
September 25, 2026
Dolly Ave's sophomore album is an impressive collection of early-00s garage rock, taking listeners for a ride through her self-professed “bad brain” — and providing some solidarity for anyone who feels the same.
Author:
India McCarty
MIJA Isn't Just Bringing You To The Club, She’s Bringing The Club To You
September 25, 2026
Like your favorite going out top, MIJA’s new EP Hard Disco is an irreplaceable staple to your night out.
Author:
Matt Keenan
'Violins' Is Bigger, Messier, And All The More Blondshell
September 25, 2026
On 'Violins', Blondshell doesn’t just tell you a story, the story comes flying off the pages into real life, favoring image over narration without dulling the hooks we know her for best.
Author:
Matt Keenan
Fai Laci Challenges the Elephant in the Room [Q&A]
September 25, 2026
We met with Fai Laci to learn more about their fall tour, recording with Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, and of course, their own personal moments to watch moving forward.
Author:
Madeline Gaeta
Meet dvd, Colombia’s Next Breakout Artist [Q&A]
September 24, 2026
Bogotá has become known as a place where Colombian pop thrives and where emerging artists are born. dvd is adding his name to that list.
Author:
Sarah Ruiz
Knox’s “Better Than Me” Is A Radio Juggernaut Waiting to Happen
September 23, 2026
With just two weeks ahead of the release of Knox’s forthcoming album My Midwest Best, its fourth and final single is here.
Author:
Noah Wade
10 Questions With Liv East [Q&A]
September 23, 2026
We are suckers for Liv East and we slid into her DMs to get the latest on this drop, and her best date ever.
Author:
DJ Connor
A Day In The Life With Dirty Brunette
September 23, 2026
A day in the life with the (somewhat cryptic) Dirty Brunette! In their own words: "One briefcase, zero trains. 'Tokyo' is in circulation. Enquiries welcome."
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
CRIS CHIL Knows the Answer in “La Respuesta”
September 22, 2026
With “La Respuesta,” CRIS CHIL turns the introspective comedown of a breakup into something sonically intricate and emotionally assured, creating a track that is already a captivating glimpse into what is yet to come with her forthcoming debut EP.
Author:
Alysa Benson
Aubory Bugg Gets In the Weeds with Album 'i think i had something once' [Q&A]
September 21, 2026
Generous with her time on release week, we caught up with Aubory on her journey, how to make life better for everyone and being true to yourself & your craft here:
Author:
DJ Connor
Tiffany Day’s HALO TOUR Is Everything We Ever Wanted: Concert Review
September 19, 2026
From covering her on our blog in 2020, interviewing her in 2021, and naming her one of OnesToWatch’s “Top 30 Artists to Watch in 2026,” Tiffany Day proved that exactly where she’s meant to be, and that everyone should be watching.
Author:
Nicole Oshima
Corella Embrace the Messiness of Growing Up on 'A Beautiful World To Lose'
September 18, 2026
Corella’s new record is different. It is the kind that leaves you with something to think about, even after the guitars fade out.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Valley Announces New Album 'Do You Need To Be Entertained?' [Q&A]
September 18, 2026
About a month ago, we had the opportunity to chat with Valley frontman Rob Laska about the new album, finding fun again, their partnership with Chase Lawrence, cows, covers, life on the road, and what it means to make something deeply personal knowing it might simply be the soundtrack of someone’s drive to work.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Tender Misfit Will Sell Your Soul (And You'll Thank Her For It)
September 18, 2026
Wherever Tender Misfit goes next, the next single, the next tour stop, the next sold-out room full of people chanting her lyrics back at her, it's safe to say people will be there for it.
Author:
Matt Keenan
Yendry Wants You to Find Yourself in "Como agua" [Q&A]
September 18, 2026
Sitting with Yendry in Miami, it's evident how personal this album is to her, and how much she protected it. "I needed to protect it and make sure it was 100% exactly what I wanted to say," she says. "It's my first album. It's scary. It's a leap of faith. I'm proud of myself for trusting my own instinct."
Author:
Sarah Ruiz
Pool Girl Releases Her Coastal Coming-of-Age Debut Album 'Melancholic Beach Town'
September 18, 2026
Across its songs, the record builds a world of hometowns, self-discovery and quiet departures, creating an album that is grounded in its emotional landscape while shining through its sun-soaked musicality.
Author:
Alysa Benson
The Bends Dive into ‘If You Insist’ [Q&A]
September 18, 2026
Get to know your new favorite band, hailing from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Author:
DJ Connor
beabadoobee Goes Full Rockstar on ‘Pylon'
September 18, 2026
'Pylon' is Bea sounding more sure of herself than she ever has, not despite the noise, but because of it.
Author:
Matt Keenan
Bea Miller Tackles The Disappointments Of Adulthood On ‘Mr. Peaked in High School’
September 18, 2026
Miller's new record tracks the high highs and low lows of early adulthood, and doing it all with a more-than-slightly sarcastic smile.
Author:
India McCarty
Isabel LaRosa Is Just Getting Started: "Don't Make Them Like Me" and The Dollparts Tour
September 18, 2026
On this latest single, Isabel LaRosa has proven that she’s playing the long game.
Author:
Matt Keenan
Wasia Project Prove They Were Built For The Long Game on 'Nocturne'
September 18, 2026
Wasia Project have spent the better part of the last decade building a sound that feels genuinely otherworldly and borderless. Now, on their debut album Nocturne, they’re finally handing us the whole picture.
Author:
Matt Keenan
VANITY Brings The Drama On Debut Album 'Mascara Masquerade' [Q+A]
September 18, 2026
Bareness can get boring — enter VANITY, a rock-opera band bent on shaking things up with their epic debut album out today.
Author:
India McCarty
Gigi Perez's “Sailor Song” Sees the Rising Star Yearning in the Eye of the Storm
July 29, 2024
TikTok yearners at large have been begging for “Sailor Song” since it was teased earlier this spring.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Meet 1999 Write The Future, 88Rising's Futuristic Music Collective
February 9, 2024
1999 Write The Future balances nostalgia and futuristic intent to wondrous effect.
Author:
Carter Fife
Every Song Featured in Euphoria Season 2, Episode 4
January 31, 2022
Happy Euphoria day ✨
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet BoyWithUke, the Mysterious DIY Artist Racking Up Streams in the Millions
November 10, 2021
Just who is BoyWithUke?
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Clairo and Her Best Friends Have Formed Your New Favorite Band, Shelly
October 30, 2020
It looks like 2020 isn't a complete wash.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Meet SNOW WIFE, the "AMERICAN HORROR SHOW" We Can't Turn Away From
August 16, 2023
SNOW WIFE is all anyone’s talking about, and for good reason.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Meet goodboy noah, an Emerging R&B Sensation
January 28, 2021
We had the chance to *virtually* sit down with emerging R&B singer goodboy noah and learn more about the inspiration behind his music.
Author:
Paige MacDonald
beabadoobee Eloquently Moves Forward in “the way things go”
July 19, 2023
"the way things go" is decorated with satin ribbons, prim and proper ballerinas, fresh florals, and all things Sandy Liang.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Peach Tree Rascals' "Mariposa" Is as Colorful & Wholesome as the Band [Q&A]
August 29, 2019
With Mexican, Filipino, and Palestinian roots that run deep, Peach Tree Rascals is one of the most hardworking collectives we've had the honor of introducing.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Ethel Cain Reckons With Love, Violence, and Religion in Debut Album 'Preacher's Daughter'
May 13, 2022
Cain's debut is emotionally shuddering, producing a crater-deep impact that commands your attention.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Powfu's "death bed" Has People Confessing Their Love
February 25, 2020
The Internet is getting swept up in Powfu's sad boy sound.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Alexander 23 Reminds Us We're Not Alone With "IDK You Yet"
April 10, 2020
Alexander 23 tackles the complex emotions many of us are dealing with in isolation.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Meet Laufey, the Gen Z Artist Making Us Fall in Love With Jazz All Over Again
October 13, 2021
Laufey's sublime take on jazz is the perfect soundtrack to your crisp, chill fall days.
Author:
Ali Wu
Peter McPoland Lights the World on Fire With “Digital Silence”
April 11, 2023
"It’s only up from here. No more slowing down, just speeding up. Thank you for waiting for me.”
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
keshi's "blue" Is a Heartbreaking Ode to Falling Out of Touch
December 17, 2019
Seemingly out of nowhere, keshi emerged as one of 2019's most promising artists.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet Zeph, the Composer of Your Coming-of-Age Soundtrack
February 17, 2022
Zeph is a singer-songwriter, producer, and shitposter that you need in your life.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
ThxSoMch Makes a Dark, Intoxicating Breakthrough With “SPIT IN MY FACE!”
November 8, 2022
ThxSoMch is building a home for longing hearts.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Chappell Roan's "Casual" Is a Stirring Pop Stunner That's Hard Not to Get Hooked On
November 1, 2022
"Casual" serves as yet another indicator of Roan's inevitable rise to stardom.
Author:
Giselle Libby
mazie's "dumb dumb" Is a Surreal Pop Song Inspired By the Capitol Insurrection
July 8, 2021
"dumb dumb" is a deceptively idyllic pop diversion that speaks to a much larger, pressing issue.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
EMELINE Rediscovers Herself in the Irresistible "cinderella's dead"
April 1, 2022
"It's the killing of old patterns and rejoice in the freedom of what life can be."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet Yuno Miles, the Internet's Favorite Rapper
February 22, 2024
It is impossible to fully understand the tortured genius restless inside Yuno Miles' head
Author:
Carter Fife
Meet Kiki Rockwell, an Innovative New Artist Fresh to New Zealand's Indie Scene
January 18, 2023
Kiki Rockwell is an innovative new artist fresh to New Zealand’s indie scene.
Every Song Featured in Euphoria Season 2, Episode 2
January 17, 2022
The Euphoria soundtrack continues to live up to the hype.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
19 LGBTQIA+ Artists You Need to Listen to This PRIDE
June 17, 2021
These artists deserve a spot on your PRIDE playlist and every playlist for that matter.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo