OnesToWatch: The Weekly Recap
New music from Chappell Roan, Blu DeTiger on the pod, meet ILLIT and more.
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Chappell Roan's "Good Luck, Babe!" Is a Queer Anthem For the Situationship Era
Chappell Roan is ascending to main pop girl status with the growing popularity of her debut album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, and her brand new single “Good Luck, Babe!” makes it clear the momentum is far from dwindling. The soaring '80s-inspired track has captured the internet’s heart just from its snippets, and fans will be pleased to know the anticipation was well worth the wait.
Pigeon and Planes Expand Their Sonic Playground With the Kaleidoscopic 'See You Next Year 2'
Pigeons and Planes and Big.Ass.Kids’ highly anticipated compilation album, See You Next Year 2, has been released, featuring emerging alternative artists and producers like Kenny Mason, skaiwater, Monte Booker, Deb Never, King Isis, and more. Recorded over eight days at the famed Shangri-La recording studio, owned by Rick Rubin, each artist was hand-selected and invited to participate in the recording process. Unembellished: it’s a work of genuine collaboration, weaving sounds, styles, and genres in a refreshingly uninhibited representation of musical synergy.
Snow Strippers' "So What If I'm A Freak" Is Unapologetic Trashy Fun
Trailblazing production duo Snow Strippers, consisting of Tatiana Schwaninger and Graham Perez, return with the release of their latest single, "So What If I'm A Freak." The track, which will be featured on the pair's upcoming record Night Killaz Vol. 2, out May 8, is classic Snow Strippers. Enigmatic and explosive production captures the imagination as the track pulsates with unapologetic anarchic abandon, creating an experience that is undeniably trashy yet hauntingly evocative.
AG Club Announce New Album ‘BRODIE WORLD,’ Share “eva” Music Video
Jody Fontaine and Baby Boy, the magnetic duo behind AG Club, are no strangers to playing by their own rules, rewriting the script to fit their own idiosyncratic hip-hop vision. It’s a case made throughout their discography—the sparks of which first ignited in the atmospheric Halfway Off the Porch and have since grown to a rolling inferno as the duo prepares to release their latest project, BRODIE WORLD.
LØLØ's "u & the tin man" Is an Emotional Detour Down the Yellow Brick Road
Pop-punk powerhouse LØLØ takes an emotional detour down the yellow brick road with her fiery new single "u & the tin man." Stark and uncensored, "u & the tin man" is a scathing rebuke of a past lover whom LØLØ cleverly compares to the Tin Man from the classic movie The Wizard of Oz.
Kacy Hill's "Damn" Is an Ethereal Moment of Regret and Acceptance
Folk-pop singer-songwriter Kacy Hill has been tending to her sonic garden and is ready to introduce the newest blossoming flower, “Damn.” This beautifully poignant track is a soft declaration of defeat, gentle in its acceptance but rough around the edges. Hill’s signature vocals are still sparkling and captivating, but their light is a bit dim from the realization that her partner is no longer watering the plant that is their dying relationship.
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ARTIST DISCOVERY
Meet ILLIT, the K-Pop Making Their Dreamlike Debut With 'SUPER REAL ME'
ILLIT, a dynamic five-member music group, has been making a splash in the Korean music industry since their debut under the prestigious HYBE label. Their unique sound, a blend of lo-fi, dream pop, and lighter EDM influences sets them apart and is captivating audiences across the world. They first gained recognition on the popular Korean reality TV show R U Next, where their impressive musical abilities and charming personalities made them instant fan favorites. With their electrifying performances and innovative sound, ILLIT is rapidly emerging as one of the most exciting groups in the Korean music scene.
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