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![CROOK Releases Pop Song For The Damned, "oh, cool" [PREMIERE + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/crook-otw-3_1570141196.jpg)
CROOK Releases Pop Song For The Damned, "oh, cool" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 3, 2019
CROOK offers a unique, dark twist to pop in his music, which exquisitely juxtaposes a soothing atmosphere with hauntingly honest, relatable lyrics.
![Brandt Orange Returns With "Good Energy" from Debut Album [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/brandt orange_1569970949.jpeg)
Brandt Orange Returns With "Good Energy" from Debut Album [Q&A]
October 1, 2019
With its casual electric guitar and a less-is-more production style, Brandt Orange reveals a new sense of maturity and deliberateness with his craft.
![Jakob Ogawa Talks Prince, First Show Jitters, and His New 'April' EP [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jakob_ogawa-ones-to-watch-three-smaller_1569957978.jpeg)
Jakob Ogawa Talks Prince, First Show Jitters, and His New 'April' EP [Q&A]
September 30, 2019
Up & coming Norwegian indie pop musician, Jakob Ogawa is the man leading the soul-meets-synth lo-fi movement.
Sueco the Child Shows Us His Search History and "Interesting White Guys" | Show & Tell
September 26, 2019
The viral phoenomom, who dethroned Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" on TikTok, swings by the Ones To Watch classroom for a show and tell presentation.
![Sigrid's Excellence Hit Us Harder Than a 'Sucker Punch' [Q+A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/sigrid-ones-to-watch-1_1568921047.png)
Sigrid's Excellence Hit Us Harder Than a 'Sucker Punch' [Q+A]
September 19, 2019
Right before our favorite Norwegian pop princess headlined a sold out Fonda Theatre, we sat down to discuss the important things in life: memes, the Sims, and cats.
![Electro-Pop Trio SHAED Holds Us Captive & Captivated in Eerie "Thunder" Video [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/shaed-ones-to-watch_1569000716.jpg)
Electro-Pop Trio SHAED Holds Us Captive & Captivated in Eerie "Thunder" Video [Q&A]
September 18, 2019
In 2016, the three joined forces, as musicians, to begin SHAED's thrilling journey that led to selling out massive shows and reaching the top of the charts.
The Faim Plays Who's Most Likely To...?
September 17, 2019
In addition to gracing the world with a host of new anthemic tracks, The Faim is currently hitting the road with Stand Atlantic on their Ones To Watch and The Noise - presented tour.
![Irish Alt-Rock Quartet The Academic Release Playful New Single, "Aftertaste" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/the-academic-otw-1_1568412277.jpg)
Irish Alt-Rock Quartet The Academic Release Playful New Single, "Aftertaste" [Q&A]
September 13, 2019
While Ireland might not come to mind when thinking of the alt-rock scene, the enthusiastic, up-and-coming band The Academic is well on their way to changing that.
![Get a Taste of Heartbreak in LA with Riah's Dreamy 'Heartbreak Magic' EP [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/riah-ones-to-watch_1568140679.jpg)
Get a Taste of Heartbreak in LA with Riah's Dreamy 'Heartbreak Magic' EP [Q&A]
September 10, 2019
"At the end of the day, that's what anyone wants. To be connected, understood, and loved by other people."
Multi-Talented Jesse Munsat Debuts as a Solo Artist with "Where He Slept When He Slept Here"
September 9, 2019
After spending the past couple of years working behind the scenes alongside The Maràas, Claud, & Maude Latour, Jesse Munsat finally steps into the spotlight.
![Augustine on Tom Delonge, David Bowie, and His New Single "Guts" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/augustine-ones-to-watch-3_1571692343.jpg)
Augustine on Tom Delonge, David Bowie, and His New Single "Guts" [Q&A]
October 21, 2019
Augustine is the Davie Bowie, Foster the People - loving artist of your indie pop dreams.
![ieuan Thinks "VIRTUAL REALITY" Has Us Trapped in a Simulation [PREMIERE + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ieaun-otw-2_1565284919.jpeg)
ieuan Thinks "VIRTUAL REALITY" Has Us Trapped in a Simulation [PREMIERE + Q&A]
August 8, 2019
This fresh singer/producer has been on the rise tackling topics like LGBTQ+ love, loss, religion and youthful angst via sultry, synth-drenched bangers.
![The Dangerous Summer Come Home in Latest Album [Q&A] | The Noise](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/my_project-1(2)-1661898851.jpg)
The Dangerous Summer Come Home in Latest Album [Q&A] | The Noise
August 30, 2022
Indie rock darlings The Dangerous Summer have finally released their highly anticipated new album, and it is, for lack of a better word, magnificent.
![Chloe Lilac Is Sick of You Romanticizing Mental Illness [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/chloe-lilac-ones-to-watch.jpg)
Chloe Lilac Is Sick of You Romanticizing Mental Illness [Q&A]
March 11, 2019
An advocate for female empowerment, Lilac's Manic Pixie Dream EP is a testament to her eloquent ability to speak through music.
![zack villere Is Creating a World All His Own [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/zack-villere-ones-to-watch-2_1583435690.jpg)
zack villere Is Creating a World All His Own [Q&A]
March 5, 2020
villere on chapped lips, nostalgic childhood cartoons, and transcending genre classifications.
![Just Friends Are Rolling With the Punches [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/just-friends-interview_1647452219.jpeg)
Just Friends Are Rolling With the Punches [Q&A]
March 14, 2022
"We are who we are and we write what we write."
![Jersey Bound: Ben Jorgensen & Jesse Korman Detail New Armor For Sleep + New Jersey Roots [Q&A] | The Noise](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/my_project(2)-1657231685.jpg)
Jersey Bound: Ben Jorgensen & Jesse Korman Detail New Armor For Sleep + New Jersey Roots [Q&A] | The Noise
July 8, 2022
Sitting down with The Noise, the two industry vets discussed their new visual collaboration, their friendship, the excitement they both still share for their music scene (especially hometown heroes My Chemical Romance), and, most importantly, Armor For Sleep’s forthcoming album.
![mazie Is Ready to Introduce You to Her Most Psychedelic and Honest Self Yet [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/mazie-its-not-me-its-u-1674243656.jpg)
mazie Is Ready to Introduce You to Her Most Psychedelic and Honest Self Yet [Q&A]
January 20, 2023
We sit down with mazie to discuss her latest single, living in LA, and how her forthcoming debut album is her most vulnerable work so far.
![Catching Up with COIN: One of Indie-Pop's Greatest Blessings [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/coin-ones-to-watch_1565898814.jpg)
Catching Up with COIN: One of Indie-Pop's Greatest Blessings [Q&A]
August 15, 2019
From the get go, COIN has been a beloved project that never sought fame or fortune, but rather music lovers who could resonate with their thoughtful lyricism and optimistic instrumentals.
![SSGKobe Lives By One Rule: "Don't Miss" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ssgkobe-interview-dont-miss_1643391349.jpeg)
SSGKobe Lives By One Rule: "Don't Miss" [Q&A]
January 28, 2022
SSGKobe on Pop-Tarts, Harry Potter, and his past year of viral fame.