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![Kota the Friend Continues to Pave His Own Path in 'EVERYTHING' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/kota-the-friend-interview-everything_1590156309.jpg)
Kota the Friend Continues to Pave His Own Path in 'EVERYTHING' [Q&A]
May 22, 2020
Kota the Friend is aiming to build a legacy. One he hopes his kids can inherit.
![From Classically-Trained Pianist to Rising Pop-R&B Star, lilspirit Finds His Lane in 'american spirit' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/lilspirit-interview-american-spirit_1589568821.jpeg)
From Classically-Trained Pianist to Rising Pop-R&B Star, lilspirit Finds His Lane in 'american spirit' [Q&A]
May 15, 2020
After a short-lived career as an emo-rapper, lilspirit has found his true calling.
![RINI on "Bedtime Story," Sensual R&B, and Making the Perfect Chicken Adobo [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/rini-interview-bedtime_1589562770.png)
RINI on "Bedtime Story," Sensual R&B, and Making the Perfect Chicken Adobo [Q&A]
May 15, 2020
Rini is a master, both in the kitchen and in the world of velvety-smooth R&B.
![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.
Deante' Hitchcock on Atlanta Rap, the Dreamville Sessions, and His Debut Album 'BETTER'
May 7, 2020
We sit down (via email) with the Atlanta upstart ahead of his highly-anticipated major label debut album.
![Turbo's "Heart Stop" Is Proving Country/Hip-Hop Is More Than a Passing Fad [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/turbo-heart-stop-interview_1588361091.jpg)
Turbo's "Heart Stop" Is Proving Country/Hip-Hop Is More Than a Passing Fad [Q&A]
May 1, 2020
"I believe that meme culture is the gateway for this genre... My mission, though, is to show people that this is the start of something enormous, not a temporary trend."
![Del Water Gap on Smash Mouth, Quarantine and "Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat" [Premiere + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/del-water-gap-interview_1588889228.jpg)
Del Water Gap on Smash Mouth, Quarantine and "Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat" [Premiere + Q&A]
May 1, 2020
"Not much to say about Smash Mouth other than the 2001 'Smash Mouth' self-titled LP is one of the greatest records ever made."
Thomas Headon Shows Us How to Make the Perfect English Breakfast
April 30, 2020
Headon shows us how to make the perfect English breakfast while under lockdown in his London flat.
![Blu DeTiger Is Bridging Indie Pop and the NYC Underground Club Scene [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/blu-detiger-interview_1588105079.jpg)
Blu DeTiger Is Bridging Indie Pop and the NYC Underground Club Scene [Q&A]
April 28, 2020
Blu on postponing her tours with Caroline Polachek and Fletcher, proving herself in male-dominated spaces, and "Figure It Out."
![Alex Porat Scores Those Post-Break Up Texts in "happy for you" [Premiere + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/alex-porat-happy-for-you_1588093385.jpg)
Alex Porat Scores Those Post-Break Up Texts in "happy for you" [Premiere + Q&A]
April 28, 2020
Porat on her new single, using social media like its Google, and allowing herself to be vulnerable.
![Is Malu Trevejo Just an Influencer or an Embodiment of the American Dream? [INTERVIEW]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/malu-trevejo-ones-to-watch-3.jpeg)
Is Malu Trevejo Just an Influencer or an Embodiment of the American Dream? [INTERVIEW]
February 13, 2019
Her most recent single, "Como TຠMe Quieres," is a bilingual sensation with all the hallmarks of a crossover hit.
![Windser Blends Anxiety and Optimism on "Trouble In Paradise" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/windser-trouble-in-paradise_1631721208.jpeg)
Windser Blends Anxiety and Optimism on "Trouble In Paradise" [Q&A]
September 15, 2021
"It's a melancholy dreamworld where the redwoods meet the salty ocean air, lost boys, haunting fog, and late night house parties."
![Lexi Jayde Sings Her Truth on "hate to be you" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/lexi-jayde-hate-to-be-you-interview_1646936142.jpg)
Lexi Jayde Sings Her Truth on "hate to be you" [Q&A]
March 10, 2022
"I want every person that hears this to know their worth and know how amazing they are."
Meet Royce Fisherman, the Next Gen Artist From Hawai’i Making Waves
December 26, 2024
We sit down with Royce to talk about his musical journey, the influence of Hawai‘i on his artistry, and his recommendations for must-visit spots.
![Meet Colourblind, the Australian Alt-Rock Band Fuelled By Humble Passion and Striking Tones [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Colourblind Press Shot (1)_1637629326.png)
Meet Colourblind, the Australian Alt-Rock Band Fuelled By Humble Passion and Striking Tones [Q&A]
November 23, 2021
Backed by a 'do-it-yourself' ethos, the quartet has blossomed in the Australian music scene.
![Jozzy Takes Us into the Writing Session for "Old Town Road (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus)"
[ANATOMY OF A SONG]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jozzy-ones-to-watch-3.jpg)
Jozzy Takes Us into the Writing Session for "Old Town Road (feat. Billy Ray Cyrus)" [ANATOMY OF A SONG]
May 7, 2019
Get to know the songwriter who merged the hip hop & country spheres by writing Billy Ray Cyrus's verse on Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road Remix."
Jade LeMac on Toxic Relationships, Joke Songs, and 'My Life With the Walter Boys'
February 6, 2024
19-year-old LeMac is taking the pop world by storm with her confessional storytelling and biting tracks.
![Arlo Parks Wants to Be for Others What She Did Not Have for Herself [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/arlo-parks-ones-to-watch_1571777270.jpeg)
Arlo Parks Wants to Be for Others What She Did Not Have for Herself [Q&A]
October 22, 2019
"If I can't find anyone that's like me, then I'm just going to have to keep being me."
![BAUM Breaks Down Gender Stereotypes With "Fuckboy" Anthem [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/baum-fuckboy-ones-to-watch.jpg)
BAUM Breaks Down Gender Stereotypes With "Fuckboy" Anthem [Q&A]
May 8, 2019
"I'm just sick of the assumption that since I'm a woman I'm incapable of wanting something casual."
![Ralph Castelli Breaks Down 'Long Distance' Relationships with Wholesome Indie-Pop Ballads [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ralph-castelli-ones-to-watch_1565221002.jpg)
Ralph Castelli Breaks Down 'Long Distance' Relationships with Wholesome Indie-Pop Ballads [Q&A]
August 7, 2019
At just 22 years old, the Alaska native has honed his quirky reputation and crafts infectious indie-pop fused with hip-hop, folk, and electronica.