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The 25 Best Albums of 2021 | Ones To Watch Staff Picks
December 14, 2021
These are the projects that soundtracked one hell of a year.
Chloe George Soars on the Nostalgic, Heartfelt "The Door"
December 13, 2021
Following a viral single, Chloe is proving she has what it takes to be a lasting presence.
Isaia Huron Reimagines Aaliyah, Drake, & More on 'Cerulean Tapes'
December 13, 2021
Huron brings a series of classics into his mesmerizing R&B world.
Ruel's "Growing Up Is ____" Is an Open-Ended Ode to Coming of Age
December 10, 2021
Ruel has never sounded so assured in his sound.
Making Mozzarella Sticks With Niki Demar | Bone Apple Tea
December 10, 2021
Can Niki help us make ooey-gooey (and hopefully not burnt) mozzarella sticks?
Jean Dawson Enlists Mac DeMarco For the Blistering "MENTHOL*"
December 10, 2021
With each new single, Dawson reimagines his genrerless vision.
Meet carpetgarden, the Misfit Indie Pop Icon Embracing Optimistic Nihilism
December 9, 2021
"'IDC' is a really chaotic song about embracing identity and flaws and giving up in the most positive way."
Hot Flash Heat Wave Continue to Reinvent Themselves With "Where I'm @"
December 9, 2021
"'Where I'm @' is about love, growth, and the willingness to accept change."
Meet Flores, the Indigenous Artist Making Us Reevaluate Love
December 9, 2021
"We are deliberately left out of the scope of history, justice, or the education system. It's time for change."
Let's Talk About Netflix's Cowboy Bebop... and Its Music
December 8, 2021
Does the music of the Netflix adaptation live up to the iconic score of the cult classic anime? Well...
KidEyes Throw Their Name into the Mix on "Come Down"
February 3, 2021
Pop-rock duo, KidEyes, may not be a name you were formally introduced to, but allow us to make that introduction.
She Loves Boon Connects with Hadji Gaviota on "Chef's Kiss"
March 31, 2021
"Chef's Kiss" is a colorful and upbeat homage to adolescence.
Avry's "Petals" Is a Charming Ode to Unrequited Love
October 29, 2021
"I wrote the song after realizing I was much more in love with someone than they were in love with me."
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Listen To More Giraffes's Totally Far Out New Single, "Surf"! [Q&A]
July 17, 2019
Looking for a little summertime magic that rivals your favorite bottle of rosé?
nobody nobody Debut's With "SAD!" ft. plainfacedgirl
July 23, 2020
The Santa Cruz duo is striving to meld obscure and out of the box production with catchy lyricism.
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Appleby Wants to Normalize the Stigma Around Self-Doubt [Q&A]
September 2, 2020
We caught up with Appleby for a candid interview.
Anthony Russo Pens a Song For the Lost Generation in "Kansas"
May 21, 2021
Free-spirited and aimless but not hopeless, Russo is proving that the next generation is just here for a good time.
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Fox Jackson's "Behind Closed Doors" Will Make You Wonder What Decade You're in [Premiere]
August 25, 2020
Fox Jackson's bringing funk infused dance back with his music.
The Clockworks Are a Brit Rock Force to Be Reckoned With on "Feels So Real"
March 19, 2021
The Clockworks are here to deliver a gritty, witty, dark tune with "Feels So Real."
Charlie Powers Wears His Heart on His Sleeve on "Alone With Myself"
September 8, 2021
"Alone with Myself" is a contemplative demonstration of Powers' musical confidence.