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Bella Litsa’s “Drasticism” Is Mysterious, Inevitable and Undoubtedly Your Next Obsession [Q&A]
February 20, 2026
I sat down with Bella on a lovely December day to unravel the secrets of "Drasticism" over coffee, understanding the passionate journey that went into creating this incredible debut record.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Inside Ally Evenson’s “SPEED KILLS” Short Film Debut at Brain Dead Studios [Q&A]
February 20, 2026
Minutes before her moment, we chatted with Ally about the genesis of the film, its inspirations, and of course, her Letterboxd Top 4.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Sports Hits a Career-Defining Home Run with their First Fully Self-Produced Album
February 20, 2026
Written, recorded, and entirely self-produced in a home studio they built themselves in Tulsa, the self-titled record Sports – like their band name, an ironic nod they use to jokingly tell their parents they “made it in sports” – marks a creative reset for the duo, returning back to the spark that first defined them as artists.
Author:
Polina Cherezova
Welcome to Paracosm: Absolutely’s Universe of Limitless Childlike Wonder
February 20, 2026
Absolutely, a member of Ones To Watch’s class of 2026, has released her second album Paracosm, a meticulously crafted universe of whimsy that blends pop, electronica, jazz, and R&B.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Punk Meets Alt-Pop Meets Metal Guitar Riffs in Noshows' Double Single [Q&A]
February 20, 2026
Including tracks "FOMO" and "Last Resort," the band explores anxiety, addiction, growth, and everything in between.
Author:
DJ Connor
Genre Bending Gomeroi Artist Rox Lavi pushes boundaries to find his sound.
February 18, 2026
Raised on mum’s singing, Rox Lab has become an artist who moves between rap and indie rock with ease, carrying his story in every line.
Author:
Caitlyn Sinclair
Getting the Car Started: How Marfa Is Driving Toward Stardom
February 18, 2026
Indie rock/Americana duo Marfa, made up of Bryce Menchaca and Kellen Wall, is steadily building both a catalog and a nationwide fan base since their 2025 debut.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
CARR Releases Cathartic "Bang It Out" Ahead Of Upcoming LP | THE NOISE
February 17, 2026
Alt-pop provocateur CARR returns with her most visceral release yet
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ones To Catch: Governors Ball 2026
February 17, 2026
This year’s Gov Ball lineup truly has something for everyone, but what about those names you haven’t heard of?
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
The Love-In's "Pure Gold Baby" Is a Feminist Rallying Cry
September 4, 2020
It's with a sense of false traditionalism that The Love-In pulls you in.
Author:
DJ Connor
Julius Displays an Infectious Emotional Vulnerability on "take me to the moon"
April 28, 2021
Over a grand, slow-building, and psychedelic instrumental, Julius demonstrates his prowess for self-reflective songwriting.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Hong Kong Boyfriend Catches Butterflies in "see u dance"
May 27, 2021
Relocating to LA and making music that lies somewhere between R&B, pop, and alternative, Hong Kong Boyfriend is living out his dream.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
marc indigo Delivers a Sultry Slowburn With "Don't Waste My Time"
June 7, 2021
On "Don't Waste My Time," indigo is smooth as butter.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
Crooked Teeth Cuts Ties With Toxicity on "Hallelujah" [Premiere]
August 12, 2021
"... it's about a falling out of a relationship and walking away and really the stain of it all."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
AVIV Seeks Outside Validation on "love of your life"
September 24, 2021
"love of your life" speaks to the intoxicating nature of young love.
Author:
Chloe Liz
Yell6w Delivers a Bittersweet Anti Pop Stunner With "Memories"
June 15, 2022
“Memories” explores the attachment to the ghost of a toxic lover; gone in the physicality, yet their aroma lingers on.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Scarypoolparty Spits a Freestyle and Reveals His Biggest Guilty Pleasure | Truth or Dare
October 30, 2019
Scarypoolparty is an artist of many talents and few secrets.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Ones To Watch and The Noise Present: The Chats [Announcement]
January 16, 2020
The Chats are hitting the road!
Author:
Jimmy Smith
Baseball Game Makes A Captivating Debut With the Idyllic "Woman"
June 16, 2020
Carpenter and Bennett - who perform as Baseball Game - are making their grand entrance with the captivating, "Woman."
Author:
Maddy Quach