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![Dae Zhen Rejects Music Industry Toxicity in "Leave Me Be" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/dae-zhen-ones-to-watch_1572279102.jpeg)
Dae Zhen Rejects Music Industry Toxicity in "Leave Me Be" [PREMIERE]
October 28, 2019
"This song is a reminder to myself of who I do this for: myself."
![Future Generations on Childhood Nostalgia, Self-Doubt, and "Just Pretend" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Future-Generations-ones-to-watch_1572024899.jpg)
Future Generations on Childhood Nostalgia, Self-Doubt, and "Just Pretend" [Q&A]
October 25, 2019
"Those moments of doubt for us can really only be quelled by doing what we love."
![Spencer Barnett's "Waste My Time" Is for Anyone Tired of Mind Games [PREMIERE + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/spencer-barnett-ones-to-watch_1572543616.jpg)
Spencer Barnett's "Waste My Time" Is for Anyone Tired of Mind Games [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 25, 2019
"They generally are the worst and a huge waste of time." Agreed.
Gracie Abrams' "Mean It" Is a Heartbreaking Debut
October 24, 2019
It's pure, sentimental, and undeniably beautiful.
![Rainsford Is Unafraid to Pour Her Heart Out [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/RAINSFORD-ones-to-watch_1571920020.jpg)
Rainsford Is Unafraid to Pour Her Heart Out [Q&A]
October 24, 2019
For Rainsford, writing music is simply part of the human experience.
Plested's "The Least That I Could Do" Video Will Have You Calling Home
October 23, 2019
Plested has a gift for crafting songs designed to make you shed a tear.
Rex Orange County's "Face To Face" May Be His Most Exciting and Personal Single Yet
October 23, 2019
"THIS SONG IS ABOUT BEING AWAY FROM HOME, FEELING TRAPPED IN AN UNDESIRABLE SITUATION & FINDING IT DIFFICULT TO TRUST PEOPLE."
![Nolie's Lighthearted Style in "Come Over" Is Infectious [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/nolie-ones-to-watch_1571851760.jpg)
Nolie's Lighthearted Style in "Come Over" Is Infectious [PREMIERE]
October 23, 2019
Ride down PCH with Nolie in the 360-degree video for "Come Over."
![Hello Forever Spreads Joy and Splatters Paint in "Anywhere Is Everywhere" Video [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/hello-forever-ones-to-watch_1571848251.JPG)
Hello Forever Spreads Joy and Splatters Paint in "Anywhere Is Everywhere" Video [PREMIERE]
October 23, 2019
Hello Forever's sole mission is to spread joy through music, and it is safe to say they are doing a mighty fine job.
![Mallrat Is the License-Lacking Artist Creating the Perfect 'Driving Music' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/mallrat-ones-to-watch_1571773775.jpeg)
Mallrat Is the License-Lacking Artist Creating the Perfect 'Driving Music' [Q&A]
October 22, 2019
Mallrat is making music for people who love their pets, rough girls, and anyone who simply loves to listen to music while driving (license-having or not).
Burry Is Tired of Blaming Astrology in “Scorpio Sun”
June 20, 2025
Rising pop artist Burry explores queer culture in this indie tune.
Chloe Star's EP Apt. 1101 Is A Battlecry of Alt-Pop Bravado
July 15, 2025
Apt. 1101 is a well-rounded sophomore EP, short and sweet – with enough range of what Star excels at, transcending genre norms by challenging what we expect a modern rocker to sound like and making it so much better.
We May Have the Hottest Song of the Summer with Ashley Mehta´s “Heat”
August 4, 2025
With her latest release “Heat," we should have all seen the signs that something boiling hot was coming.
Joyful Resistance: Corook at OTW Pride
June 25, 2025
Earlier this month, OnesToWatch brought together a small group of artists and friends for a Pride celebration that felt like one big love letter to queer creativity.
![Fall Into the Trance of Charlotte OC's 'Seriously Love, Go Home' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/charlotte_o_c_by_stewart_baxter616-1753132886.jpg)
Fall Into the Trance of Charlotte OC's 'Seriously Love, Go Home' [Q&A]
July 21, 2025
We’ve had a sonic crush on Charlotte OC since we caught her at a distant pre-pandemic SXSW set.
Laufey Conquers Insecurity in "Snow White"
August 13, 2025
It’s only a matter of time before Laufey’s third studio album is out in the world.
BEL Reflects on Modern Dating in New Single “Amor”
August 8, 2025
Singer-songwriter BEL explores the complexities of desire in her latest bilingual single “Amor.”
Romy Mars Is Tired of Stroking Your Fragile "Ego"
August 12, 2025
Mars masks a pointed resentment under the veneer of a carefree, summery bop.
Gatlin Reflects on Her Doubts and Depression in “Pipe Dream” and “Happy”
August 13, 2025
Pop songstress Gatlin has never been one to hide her feelings.
Meg Smith Calls In Molly Grace and MARIS for Girls Just Wanna Be Famous(er)
August 4, 2025
The collab transforms Meg’s anthem into a sparkling celebration of friendship, fame, and rising femme-forward pop.