OnesToWatch: The Weekly Recap
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Remi Wolf Becomes Her Own Fairy Godmother in “Cinderella,” Announces Sophomore Album ‘Big Ideas’
Life isn’t always a fairytale; if anything, it’s often anything but. Yet, it’s the very myriad of euphoric highs and seemingly life-shattering lows that define the human experience as we know it. While our stories may not always revolve around rushing off to extravagant balls or forest creatures helping us decide on the night’s fit, there's no one saying we cannot step in as our own fairy godmothers, or at least that’s the case made by Remi Wolf’s infectious new single, “Cinderella.”
skaiwater, Lil Nas X, and 9lives Serve Up a Dose of Digital Nostalgia in "light!"
A needed dose of digital nostalgia, Lil Nas X’s very first career feature is with burgeoning non-binary artist skaiwater, and upon first listen of “light!,” it’s immediately evident why. Native to Nottingham, skaiwater has maintained a following since their early SoundCloud days. While the collaboration is seemingly a no-brainer, it’s actually not their first: the two alt-acts met and formed a relationship on the music-sharing platform, leading to skaiwater producing Lil Nas X's "Holiday” and joining him on an international tour.
Carol Ades' “Better Than You Found Me” Is the Perfect Bout of Heartfelt, Soaring Songwriting
There’s an undeniable lack of authenticity in this modern age of social media and 8-hour-plus screen times, but Carol Ades’ music is one place you’ll never be at a loss for genuineness. The indie-pop songwriter and artist has released her latest single, “Better Than You Found Me,” and it’s nothing if not candid.
Artemas Returns With "i like the way you kiss me," His Most Hypnotic Single to Date
Rising UK anti-pop star Artemas returns with his latest banger, "i like the way you kiss me." Fueled by moody 808s and pulsating synths, the breakout artist puts fans in a trance and gets their hearts racing as he weaves a story of chance encounters and heartache.
Wisp Battles Shame and Insecurity in the Mesmerizing "Enough for you"
19-year-old shoegaze maximalist Wisp continues to cement herself as an artist on the rise with her latest single, "Enough for you." The dynamic effort sees her melt together classic shoegaze tropes with daring and refreshing sonic ideas, while her heart-on-her-sleeve lyrics deal with self-worth and the desire to claim one's own narrative.
SNOW WIFE Latest Earworm Is a "Wet Dream" Come True
Spotify Pop Rising Artist To Watch and pop songstress SNOW WIFE delivers a sex-positive anthem about giving in to your desires with her new single "Wet Dream." The thrilling track is an irresistible earworm that serves as the sonic manifestation of stripping back one's inhibitions and indulging in fantasy.
CHEF’S CHOICE PODCAST with Abby Kenna
BETWEEN FRIENDS
NEWS
Montell Fish announces his new tour dates in Australia and Tokyo, available NOW. Montell will kick off his late-spring run in Hawaii before making his way to New Zealand, Australia, and Japan.
ARTIST DISCOVERY
'Life's Going Great' For Games We Play With Release Of Emotional Debut LP [Q&A]
Pop-punk artist Games We Play, a.k.a Emmyn Calleiro, has finally made his highly anticipated debut with the release of his first studio album, Life's Going Great. The record sees Calleiro confront the emotional whiplash of his early 20s. In less than two short years, he went viral, signed to his dream record label, found a mentor in Fall Out Boy bassist Pete Wentz, and toured the world supporting his idols, including Fall Out Boy, All Time Low, and The Band CAMINO.
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