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Alexander 23 Delivers a Nuanced Pre and Post-Breakup Album With 'Aftershock'
July 19, 2022
"It’s about the events leading up to it, the breakup, then getting over it."
beabadoobee Welcomes Us Into Her World, 'Beatopia'
July 19, 2022
In her sophomore effort, beabadoobee unravels her very being to present a wholly new sonic range.
rei brown Is a Born Anew in the Stellar ‘Xeno’
July 11, 2022
Xeno feels like the crystallization of a lifetime of artistic intent.
renforshort Holds Nothing Back in Heartfelt Debut Album 'dear amelia'
July 8, 2022
dear amelia is a testament to the promise of Gen Z’s genre-effacing pop.
LonelyTwin's "This End Had No Beginning" Is a Debut Album Worth Celebrating
July 7, 2022
This End Had No Beginning contains a menacing awareness buoyed by a beautiful narrative rarely felt on debut releases.
![Richie Quake Isn’t Afraid Of Who He Is in Debut Album ‘I Want Some!’ [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/richie-quake-interview-i-want-some-1656707100.png)
Richie Quake Isn’t Afraid Of Who He Is in Debut Album ‘I Want Some!’ [Q&A]
July 1, 2022
"We should all be ok to look at who we really are and not just who we want to be."
Soccer Mommy's 'Sometimes, Forever' Is a Compelling Emotional Rollercoaster
June 27, 2022
Superache is a treasure trove of honesty, vulnerability, and fantastic musicianship.
Conan Gray's 'Superache' Is For The Hopeless and Hopeful Romantics
June 27, 2022
In his sophomore album, Gray mourns the loss of an idea of a person, the intangible 'what-ifs' and 'what could have beens.'
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The Wrecks Examine Empathy and Life's Complexities in Sophomore Album 'Sonder' [Q&A]
June 21, 2022
"I think the only tried and true process with creating music is the fact that it's a journey of exploration and discovery. There's no formula."
Sister Ray's 'Communion' Is a Love Letter to Nuance
June 6, 2022
"Some of the smallest moments for me are some of the most universal."
KayCyy's Creative Risks Pay Off in 'Get Used To It'
June 6, 2022
It’s only a matter of time until KayCyy enters hip-hop’s upper echelon.
Sub Urban's 'HIVE' Is a Dynamic Carnival Ride Rife With Twists and Turns
June 5, 2022
HIVE is a disorienting journey through the crevices of Sub Urban's psyche.
Moise's 'We Survived The Storm' Is Your Light at the End of the Tunnel
June 1, 2022
"You’re here right now, you’ve gone through a lot in this world in the last two or three years, enjoy the moment."
thuy Gives Us A Lot More to Love With ‘I hope you see this (deluxe)'
May 31, 2022
The Vietnamese-American revisits her debut EP with five new velvety smooth tracks.
Lexi Jayde Sings From the Heart in ‘closer to closure’
May 26, 2022
"Happiness, empowerment, betrayal, denial, heartbreak, self-sabotage, and closure."
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KAIRO Is Aiming to Be the Pop Stars They Never Saw in the Mirror [Q&A]
May 25, 2022
"I'm happy that we... are able to make our music with our skin, our hair, our real appearance, and be confident."
ericoda Ascends to Even Greater Heights With 'things with wings'
May 23, 2022
<i>things with wings</i> is an album rife with catharsis, and one that makes the most of its genre-defying star.
Gallipoli Delivers an Ethereal and Introspective Debut EP With 'On Vodno'
May 20, 2022
With <i>On Vodno</i>, Gallipoli gives us a collection of songs that are thought-provoking, comforting, and relatable
Yumi Nu Kicks Off a New Beginning With the Irresistible 'Hajime'
May 20, 2022
<i>Hajime</i> feels like a creative rebirth for the model and artist.
Rachel Chinouriri's 'Better Off Without' Is Healing Given Sonic Form
May 20, 2022
It's giving hot, heartbroken, healed girl summer.
Anna Sofia Cannot Be Contained in 'LET ME OUT I'M FREE!'
May 19, 2022
"I felt trapped, controlled, manipulated, and this was exactly how I wanted to execute those feelings."
Faouzia Cements Her Place in the World of Pop With Debut Album 'CITIZENS'
May 19, 2022
The Moroccan-Canadian artist's vision for pop knows no limits, geographically or otherwise.
Sofàa Valdés Signals a Season of Change in New EP 'In Bloom'
May 16, 2022
<i>In Bloom</i> means standing your ground and not letting anyone take you away from that moment.
Ethel Cain Reckons With Love, Violence, and Religion in Debut Album 'Preacher's Daughter'
May 13, 2022
Cain's debut is emotionally shuddering, producing a crater-deep impact that commands your attention.
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Mallrat Emerges From Her Chrysalis in 'Butterfly Blue' [Q&A]
May 13, 2022
"I'm trying to paint a picture and bottle up a feeling."
Meet 1999 Write The Future, 88Rising's Futuristic Music Collective
February 9, 2024
1999 Write The Future balances nostalgia and futuristic intent to wondrous effect.
Ethel Cain Reckons With Love, Violence, and Religion in Debut Album 'Preacher's Daughter'
May 13, 2022
Cain's debut is emotionally shuddering, producing a crater-deep impact that commands your attention.
Ryan Beatty Attempts to Answer the Unanswerable in 'Calico'
April 28, 2023
Calico is a transformative step for the visionary singer-songwriter.
Jeremy Zucker & Chelsea Cutler Reflect on Fluctuating Relationships in Melancholic 'brent' EP
May 6, 2019
"These songs kept us warm in the deep snow of December. We hope they can do the same for you."
Meet flyingfish, the 15-Year-Old Exploring the Unknown in 'the way night falls'
October 18, 2023
flyingfish’s artistry paints a portrait of raw, unbridled discovery in motion.
Coco & Clair Clair's 'Sexy' Sees Two Best Friends Crafting a Digital Pop Star Dream
November 7, 2022
Declaring their superstardom over “RuneScape-type beats,” the internet-bred duo delivers an album for Gen Z and beyond.
7 Lessons for The Heartbroken In Dean Lewis' 'A Place We Knew' Debut
March 25, 2019
We can all thank Dean Lewis for this breakup handbook.
Ashe Moves On From a Toxic Relationship in 'Moral Of The Story: Chapter 1' EP
April 8, 2019
Although she is on track to become pop royalty, there is something aggressively human and relatable about our favorite pop princess.
Meet Chenayder, the Breakout High School Artist Crafting an Indie Pop Dream in 'Blue Oblivion'
May 26, 2023
At only 16, bedroom pop newcomer Chenayder is making a name for herself.
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BENEE Went From Making Pizzas to Becoming Pop's Next Big Thing [Q&A]
June 28, 2019
The initial excitement surrounding BENEE is not unlike that of the first time we heard tale of a young Billie Eilish.
![Hollow Coves' 'Moments' Is a Reminder to Not Let Life Pass You By [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/hollow-coves-ones-to-watch_1571677530.jpg)
Hollow Coves' 'Moments' Is a Reminder to Not Let Life Pass You By [Q&A]
October 21, 2019
"We wanted to remind people that life can actually be pretty amazing if you let yourself see the beauty in all the little things."
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EDEN Lives in His Memories on Latest Album ‘ICYMI’
September 16, 2022
Singer, songwriter, and producer EDEN, aka Jonathan Ng, has released his new full-length album ICYMI and to say it's epic is an understatement.
Jonah Kagen Explores Life's Spiraling Twists and Turns in "The Roads"
July 7, 2023
"It's the culmination of so much heartbreak, so much growing up, and so much learning."
Tones and I Embraces Coming Out & Friendship in Passionate 'The Kids are Coming' EP
August 29, 2019
Tones and I weaves a passionate narrative while remaining true to what she and her music stand for.
Gigi Perez Pens a Stirring Tale of Love and Loss in 'At The Beach, In Every Life'
May 1, 2025
"This is the album I needed to listen to when I was twenty years old following the passing of my older sister, Celene."
Malcom Todd's 'Sweet Boy' Is a Coming of Age Triumph For the Rising Star
April 12, 2024
"Sweet Boy is a reflection of the feelings and inspirations I had in my last year as a teenager. It was a good time."
thuy's ‘girls like me don’t cry’ Sees Her Confidently Wearing Her Heart on Her Sleeve
October 6, 2022
In her sophomore project, thuy readily accepts the pangs and wants of the heart.
Matt Maeson Finds Light at the End of the Tunnel in "Bank on the Funeral" Album
April 5, 2019
If you were lucky enough to get a ticket to Maeon's upcoming completely sold out tour, don't forget to bring a box of tissue, or ten.
![Noah Kahan Paints an Honest Picture of Himself in 'Busyhead' Debut [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/noah-kahan-ones-to-watch_1560891373.jpg)
Noah Kahan Paints an Honest Picture of Himself in 'Busyhead' Debut [Q&A]
June 18, 2019
"I just want to help people feel a little more at home in their heads."
Bakar's 'Will You Be My Yellow?' Displays Refreshing Artistry & Vast Potential
September 20, 2019
After the release of the groovy "Hell N Back," London's newest visionary has released his 'Will You Be My Yellow?' EP.
Jade LeMac Writes Her Name in the Pop Stars to Be With 'Constellations'
February 13, 2023
The gravitational center of 'Constellations' sees LeMac showcasing the full depth of her pop potential.
Sub Urban Has a Haunting Vision For Pop
March 13, 2020
"<i>Thrill Seeker</i> tells a story of adolescent imperfection from the perfectionist."
Gracie Abrams' 'This Is What It Feels Like' Is Painfully Relatable Songwriting at Its Finest
November 15, 2021
<i>This Is What It Feels Like</i> is a masterclass in vulnerable, transcendent songwriting.
JVKE Falls in and Out of Love in Debut Album ‘this is what ___ feels like (Vol. 1-4)’
September 27, 2022
The viral breakout artist's debut and potentially final album is here.
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Royal & the Serpent Poises the Uncomfortable Question: 'IF I DIED WOULD ANYONE CARE' [Q&A]
February 2, 2022
"I think the goal in this project specifically is to kill those parts of me - the parts that only care about what other people think about me and just want to be so well-liked."