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Debbii Dawson Crafts a Vintage Pop Earworm in "Walla Walla"
November 4, 2024
Dawson is truly the definition of One To Watch
Author:
Giselle Libby
Bella Poarch Makes a Sweet Pop Statement With “Sweet Delusion”
November 4, 2024
“Sweet Delusion” explores the concept of a love overdose and the blurred effects of its fumes.
Author:
René Cobar
Cate Tomlinson Weaves a Dark Pop Tale of Fatal Attraction in "The Ring of Fire"
November 4, 2024
“The Ring of Fire” “explores the dangerous allure of giving yourself completely to someone or something, even when you know it might destroy you."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Samantha Gongol Emerges With a Brutally Honest Banger in “Flash in the Pan”
October 31, 2024
“Flash in the Pan” demonstrates self-awareness, natural magnetism, and raw power.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
Ashe and Suki Waterhouse Dive Into Existential Psychedelia in “Pushing Daisies”
October 29, 2024
“Pushing Daisies” seamlessly traps listeners in a dream-like haze through an addictive yet melancholy melody.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Spencer Sutherland Lives For "The Drama"... and A Good Cup of Coffee [Q&A]
October 29, 2024
Read on to hear his quests to write the next "Sugar" by Maroon 5, embody Elvis' stage presence, and find zen outside of music-making.
Author:
DJ Connor
Addison Rae Transforms the Divine Feminine Into a Hit Record in "Aquamarine”
October 28, 2024
“Aquamarine” is an impressive follow-up to yet another viral moment for this social media star turned pop icon.
Author:
Giselle Libby
The Driver Era Deliver Yet Another Earworm in "Don't Walk Away”
October 23, 2024
The Driver Era seem simply incapable of missing.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Danny Dwyer's "System Overload" Is an Intoxicating Dancefloor Meditation
October 23, 2024
"For 'System Overload,' I wanted to do something different and play with styles a little outside of what I'm known for."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Rebecca Black's “TRUST!” Is a Club Classic
October 21, 2024
Rebecca Black, they could never make us hate you.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Burry Is Tired of Blaming Astrology in “Scorpio Sun”
June 20, 2025
Rising pop artist Burry explores queer culture in this indie tune.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
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.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
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.
Author:
Daniela Waizel Rule
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.
Author:
Ariana Tibi
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.
Author:
DJ Connor
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.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
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.”
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
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.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
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.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos