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Rex Orange County Talks of Love and the Pressures of the World in "New House"
February 15, 2019
Rex OC's distinctive lyricism paired with elements of jazz, hip-hop, soul, and bedroom electronica took the world by storm.
SG Lewis Sees the First Touches of 'Dawn' in the Euphoric "Blue"
February 15, 2019
"I'm trying to narrate the journey of a night out musically, trying to capture the highs and the lows in energy, and some of the euphoria experienced in those moments."
ALMA Tackles Winter Depression with Vulnerable New Single, "Summer"
February 15, 2019
ALMA has the kind of voice that doesn't come around often.
![BETWEEN FRIENDS Treated Fans with Real "affection" This Valentine's Day [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/between-friends-ones-to-watch 2.jpeg)
BETWEEN FRIENDS Treated Fans with Real "affection" This Valentine's Day [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
February 15, 2019
From their luscious melodies to doing all of their own styling, directing, editing, and photography, BETWEEN FRIENDS is set for stardom.
Ashe Reflects on a Messy Divorce in the Magnificent "Moral Of The Story"
February 14, 2019
"You can think you're in love/ When you're really just in pain."
![Simon On The Moon Makes Up For All Subpar Pop Music with Intelligent "Lied 2 U" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/simon-on-the-moon-ones-to-watch-3.jpg)
Simon On The Moon Makes Up For All Subpar Pop Music with Intelligent "Lied 2 U" [PREMIERE]
February 14, 2019
"To me this is a straight up pop song about bumping into a past love."
![FRANKIE Is Calling Out a Particular Bad "Boy" This Valentine's Day [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/frankie-ones-to-watch.jpg)
FRANKIE Is Calling Out a Particular Bad "Boy" This Valentine's Day [PREMIERE]
February 14, 2019
'Boy...' It's almost like teasing someone on the playground. I've never been so mean in a song. I feel bad... But also, wow was that cathartic!"
![Alt-Pop Band Armors Embraces the Rain in "Human Touch" Video [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/armors-ones-to-watch.jpg)
Alt-Pop Band Armors Embraces the Rain in "Human Touch" Video [PREMIERE]
February 14, 2019
Armors' first-ever music video was well worth the wait.
![Dylan Jordan Finds It Hard to "Love Again" After Devastating Breakup [ACOUSTIC PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/dylan-jordan-ones-to-watch.jpg)
Dylan Jordan Finds It Hard to "Love Again" After Devastating Breakup [ACOUSTIC PREMIERE]
February 14, 2019
"This year, I want to write several more 'raw' songs to build a stronger connection with my audience by showing them a different side of me."
YUNGBLUD and Halsey Are Torn Between Love and Hate in "11 Minutes"
February 14, 2019
"Working with Halsey and Travis was a fucking dream - at the end of the day we're all rock kids."
Aaron Taos Warns of the Danger of Social Media Envy in "Saboteur"
December 20, 2019
As Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Comparison is the thief of joy."
Sky Ferreira Finally Returns With "Leash," Announces 'Masochism' Album For 2025
December 6, 2024
The return of Sky Ferreira definitely wasn't on our 2024 bingo card.
Alaina Castillo's 'antisocial butterfly' Sees Her Coming for the Pop Crown
November 15, 2019
Flawlessly switching between Spanish and English, Castillo is our latest pop-flavored obsession.
![Alt-Pop Trio TWIN XL Wants to Be "Friends" With You [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/twin-xl-ones-to-watch.jpg)
Alt-Pop Trio TWIN XL Wants to Be "Friends" With You [PREMIERE]
February 7, 2019
"Friends" suggests that we may not be as ostracized as we think we are because most of us are experiencing similar feelings of loneliness.
![Soaky Siren Shares A Forthright Account of Bahamian Drug Lords in "Dope Boys" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/SOAKY - PRESS SHOT 2 resize_1566502882-1_1567540470.jpg)
Soaky Siren Shares A Forthright Account of Bahamian Drug Lords in "Dope Boys" [PREMIERE]
August 22, 2019
"I leaned on melody and production to serve bright, pop-y energy but the lyrics are an account of a time when the drug trade was lit on my island."
![From Linkin Park to 'the beautiful struggle,' Welcome to the Life of Naaz [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Naaz-ones-to-watch_1573504853.jpg)
From Linkin Park to 'the beautiful struggle,' Welcome to the Life of Naaz [Q&A]
November 11, 2019
"I've always just made whatever gave me butterflies. That's really all I'm chasing in life, feeling those butterflies..."
![Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/lillian-hepler-used-to-it_1623879750.jpg)
Lillian Hepler Is Aiming to Be a Real Pop Star [Q&A]
June 16, 2021
"I don't care to put on this picture-perfect human being. I'm more than willing to show my flaws."
Making a 'Sour' Olivia Rodrigo-Inspired Cocktail | Bone Apple Tea
July 7, 2021
In our debut episode of Bone Apple Tea, we tackle a cocktail perfect for pop-punk-fueled breakups.
RAYE's "Please Don't Touch" Is a Timeless Pop Outing
December 16, 2019
This is the perfect song to end your year, or better yet, the decade with.
![Zella Day Has Arrived, Renewed [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/zella-day-where-does-the-devil-hide-interview_1589395507.jpg)
Zella Day Has Arrived, Renewed [Q&A]
May 13, 2020
In 2015, Day was set to be the new face of Americana pop. What followed was radio silence, at least until now.