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Chelsea Jordan Is Just Like You [Q&A]

Chelsea Jordan Is Just Like You [Q&A]

April 6, 2026 A clear disciple of Amy Winehouse, Jordan’s luxurious contralto naturally quivers and quakes as she maneuvers through her tunes, many of which offer fragments of thought surrounding an affirmation she seeks to fully internalize.
Author: Noah Wade
r&b
Lambrini Girls Tear the Mask Off Fame With “Cult of Celebrity”

Lambrini Girls Tear the Mask Off Fame With “Cult of Celebrity”

April 6, 2026 From the first jagged guitar lick, you’re dragged through private jets, diamonds, exclusive clubs, and the secrets the elite hope you’ll never see.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Jumping off the Top Rope with Natanya [Q&A]

Jumping off the Top Rope with Natanya [Q&A]

April 6, 2026 Fresh off the release of "Feline’s Return", Natanya is stepping into the spotlight with a quiet confidence that allows the music to speak for itself before making her grand entrance.
Author: Kiani Shabazz
pop
R&B
Common People Chat "Games" EP Straight from a Love’s Travel Stop [Q&A]

Common People Chat "Games" EP Straight from a Love’s Travel Stop [Q&A]

April 3, 2026 Nicky, Sam, Cormac, Konrad, and Asher shared all about their EP, working with Cage the Elephant’s Brad Shultz, and their early days at USC.
Author: Rebeccah Blau
Ecca Vandal Returns with Emotionally Charged New Single “SORRY! CRASH!” | THE NOISE

Ecca Vandal Returns with Emotionally Charged New Single “SORRY! CRASH!” | THE NOISE

April 3, 2026 With “SORRY! CRASH!,” Ecca Vandal isn’t just reintroducing herself, she’s letting the mask slip. And in doing so, she delivers a track that feels as unsettling as it is cathartic, capturing the strange clarity that can come from finally admitting you’re not okay, and not trying to fix it just yet.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Emma Harner Moves Through Anxiety And Acceptance On Debut Album “Evening Star”

Emma Harner Moves Through Anxiety And Acceptance On Debut Album “Evening Star”

April 3, 2026 Harner makes her mark as an artist to watch, both through her descriptive lyrics and guitar talents.
Author: India McCarty
Philine Sonny Takes Us to "Virgin Lake" in Self-Produced Debut Album [Q&A]

Philine Sonny Takes Us to "Virgin Lake" in Self-Produced Debut Album [Q&A]

April 3, 2026 Sonny sat down with us from her home, which also doubles as her studio, to chat about the album, collaborating with friends, cooking, and more.
Author: Rebeccah Blau
Good Kid Shine Through with Debut LP [Q&A]

Good Kid Shine Through with Debut LP [Q&A]

April 3, 2026 The band, who all met at the University of Toronto, ended up on one another’s radar at the right place at the right time.
Author: Robert Frezza
Witness Nessa Barrett's Villain Origin Story in "Jesus loves a primadonna" [Q&A]

Witness Nessa Barrett's Villain Origin Story in "Jesus loves a primadonna" [Q&A]

April 2, 2026 We caught up with the OTW alum about this hot and heavy new EP.
Author: DJ Connor
Florence Road 'Springs Forward' As Our New Favorite Indie Rock Band [Q&A]

Florence Road 'Springs Forward' As Our New Favorite Indie Rock Band [Q&A]

April 2, 2026 The Irish quartet stuns with their latest EP, Spring Forward.
Author: DJ Connor
10 Questions: Ber Is Feeling Good... Like It Should Be [Q&A]

10 Questions: Ber Is Feeling Good... Like It Should Be [Q&A]

April 2, 2026 On the eve of her debut album release, Good, Like It Should Be, we had the privilege of chatting with Minnesota-based artist Ber.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
REVIEW: Let Sella's 'Well I Mean' Transport You To A Familiar Yet Unknown Place | THE NOISE

REVIEW: Let Sella's 'Well I Mean' Transport You To A Familiar Yet Unknown Place | THE NOISE

March 31, 2026 Sella’s 'Well I Mean' doesn’t announce itself with urgency, it hums like the whir of an air conditioner or the distant clink of an ice machine at 2 a.m., drawing you in sideways.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Endearments Press Rewind with a Refreshing Take on the 80's

Endearments Press Rewind with a Refreshing Take on the 80's

March 30, 2026 We talked to the band about their lush new album, what inspired it, and their music being pegged as an 80s soundtrack John Hughes movie.
Author: Robert Frezza
q&a
In Conversation: Alemeda and Donna Missal [Q&A]

In Conversation: Alemeda and Donna Missal [Q&A]

March 30, 2026 In Alemeda, Missal sees an artist pushing that lineage forward — not by asking for permission, but by expanding the terms altogether.
Author: Kiani Shabazz
q+a
Aubrie Sellers Resists Resolution in Third Album "Attachment Theory"

Aubrie Sellers Resists Resolution in Third Album "Attachment Theory"

March 30, 2026 Her eleven-track body of work grounds itself in her lived experience, documenting the quiet, often invisible ways relationships reshape identity, sometimes without permission.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
In Conversation: Em Beihold x Madelline [Q&A]

In Conversation: Em Beihold x Madelline [Q&A]

March 30, 2026 The pair were tasked with interviewing each other: discussing their paths to music, how they stay true to their artistic vision, the ideal day in LA, and their shared love of Lily Allen.
Author: Ariana Tibi
q+a
Hear Lauren Sanderson's New Gritty, Rage-Filled Track "Come Say Sum" | THE NOISE

Hear Lauren Sanderson's New Gritty, Rage-Filled Track "Come Say Sum" | THE NOISE

March 30, 2026 There’s no filler, no extra gloss, just Lauren Sanderson's gravely vocals cutting through the noise, claiming space, demanding respect, and daring anyone in the way to “say sum.”
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Sydney's Charli Lucas Dances Through the "Heartbreak"

Sydney's Charli Lucas Dances Through the "Heartbreak"

March 29, 2026 Love is just FKN Embarrassing
Author: Caitlyn Sinclair
Whitney Whitney Takes Fans On A Wild Ride With New EP "1.2"

Whitney Whitney Takes Fans On A Wild Ride With New EP "1.2"

March 27, 2026 The sophomore EP is the singer-songwriter at her best, blending heartfelt and honest lyrics with rich production.
Author: India McCarty
pop
1.2
Noah Guy Embraces Grief In R&B Album ‘MEMORIA, in blue’

Noah Guy Embraces Grief In R&B Album ‘MEMORIA, in blue’

March 27, 2026 It can be easy to turn away from sadness, but in new album MEMORIA, in blue, Noah Guy is facing grief head-on.
Author: India McCarty
R&B
The Top 101: Women

The Top 101: Women

March 26, 2026 In honor of International Women’s Month, we are highlighting the women who shaped the last 11 years of OnesToWatch.
Author: Jazmin Kylene & Alessandra Rincon & Ariana Tibi
REVIEW: CARR’s 'CARRGIRRL' Is A Joyride Through Chaos, Desire, and Sound | THE NOISE

REVIEW: CARR’s 'CARRGIRRL' Is A Joyride Through Chaos, Desire, and Sound | THE NOISE

March 26, 2026 CARR’s sophomore album 'CARRGIRRL' is not just a record. It is a high-octane road trip along neon-lit streets, where every track is a stop, a feature of the car, and a pulse of CARR’s chaotic, magnetic personality.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
APY Land’s ‘DEM MOB’ are artists making an impact

APY Land’s ‘DEM MOB’ are artists making an impact

March 26, 2026 As the world’s most remote hip‑hop act, they’re redefining representation
Author: Caitlyn Sinclair
Texas Grit & Nashville Dreams: Austin Michael’s Lonestar Hits No. 1

Texas Grit & Nashville Dreams: Austin Michael’s Lonestar Hits No. 1

March 26, 2026 Austin Michael’s Lonestar is a testament to grit, determination, and the long road to becoming a country music sensation.
Author: Taylor Brooks
pop
Caroline Romano Rises To The Occasion On Latest EP 'It Took Me Falling'

Caroline Romano Rises To The Occasion On Latest EP 'It Took Me Falling'

March 25, 2026 Across six tracks, she leans into vulnerability, reflection, and the quiet beauty of learning through heartbreak.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop