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![Mandolin Captures a Palpable Warmth in ‘same feeling, different font’ [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/mandolin-album-interview-1770163743.jpeg)
Mandolin Captures a Palpable Warmth in ‘same feeling, different font’ [Q&A]
February 3, 2026
Leaving an album like 'same feeling, different font on read' is just not an option.
Lexa Gates Sophomore Album, I Am, Is A Quiet Claiming of Space
January 17, 2026
Vulnerable without being fragile and confident without being guarded, I Am feels like Gates stepping closer to herself in real time.
![Sherwyn's EP "Spin City" Captures the Dizzy Vulnerability of Falling in Love [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/sherwyn__jenifer_becerra_radilla_2-1768677958.jpg)
Sherwyn's EP "Spin City" Captures the Dizzy Vulnerability of Falling in Love [Q&A]
January 8, 2026
From collaborating with his twin brother to radical optimism, we got all the latest from Sherwyn.
Tamera Counts Her "Blessings" On Uplifting New Single
December 12, 2025
London-based indie darling Tamera has blessed fans with the aptly titled, beautifully vulnerable track, "Blessings."
![Crying City on Cyberpunk and the Neurology of Unlearning Someone [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/0x1900-000000-80-0-0-1764194685.jpg)
Crying City on Cyberpunk and the Neurology of Unlearning Someone [Q&A]
November 26, 2025
We chatted to the artist about her latest singles, "VOTED OUT" and "unlearning you."
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Phoenix James Bares Her Soul in "Nothing Matters"
November 3, 2025
“It’s about the ache of separation, the way physical space starts to erode emotional closeness.”
![Sophia Galaté's Debut Album 'For My Own Entertainment' Is Pretty and Pink [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/sophia-press-photo-1762205897.png)
Sophia Galaté's Debut Album 'For My Own Entertainment' Is Pretty and Pink [Q&A]
November 3, 2025
We got a chance to connect with Galaté surrounding the release of her debut for a deeper look at her multidimensionality and the critical role pink plays in her new era.
Jai'Len Josey Confronts the Ache of Letting Go in "Won't Force You"
October 31, 2025
Recently, Jai’Len ignited the stage with a showstopping set during the OnesToWatch X ONE Musicfest at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Storm Ford's Down Payment EP Is A Striking Analysis of Emotional Investments
October 29, 2025
Storm is on an exciting trajectory that also includes supporting R&B powerhouse Isaia Huron in New York City this past September.
Video Premiere: “Forgiveness Is” by Doe Paoro ft. Conversation with Maiah Manser
October 28, 2025
Together, Doe Paoro and Maiah explore the threads that tie their worlds: forgiveness, the collapse and rebirth of systems, social media’s strange intimacy, and the ways music continues to serve as a healing modality for both artist and listener.
Arlo Parks' 'Collapsed In Sunbeams' Is a Shining Self-Introduction
February 1, 2021
"It's a story about those big moments that you have to weather in friendships."
![lemin. - "New Friend" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/lemin-ones-to-watch.gif)
lemin. - "New Friend" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
February 6, 2019
It has been quite some time since we have heard a voice as entrancing as lemin.'s.
![NAKAYA Emerges From the Ashes on "Fire Becomes Me" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/nakaya-fire-becomes-me_1646762129.jpeg)
NAKAYA Emerges From the Ashes on "Fire Becomes Me" [Premiere]
March 8, 2022
"This song is about the resilience of the Black community and how in constant adversity, we take the fire and rise like a Phoenix from the ashes."
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Phony Ppl - "Cookie Crumble." [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
April 8, 2019
Watch a timelessly soulful jam session by Brooklyn's Phony Ppl.
![Sara King's "Velvet" Is a Sultry R&B Ballad Inspired by 'Twin Peaks' [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/sara-king-velvet_1580408920.jpeg)
Sara King's "Velvet" Is a Sultry R&B Ballad Inspired by 'Twin Peaks' [Premiere]
January 30, 2020
Rarely does a song title so aptly embody the physical sensation of listening to a track unfurl out before you.
Flwr Chyld, Baby Rose, and Sebastian Mikael Link For the Velvety “U Should Be Mine”
August 22, 2023
“U Should Be Mine” is a track composed of deep red, candlelit wanting.
Get "Comfortable" With Savannah Cristina's Soul Therapy
April 28, 2020
"The vibe is therapeutic."
Hong Kong Boyfriend Catches Butterflies in "see u dance"
May 27, 2021
Relocating to LA and making music that lies somewhere between R&B, pop, and alternative, Hong Kong Boyfriend is living out his dream.
emawk Breathes New Life Into Breezy R&B
January 29, 2021
It's the first of many new tunes to come from emawk, and what a bold re-entry onto the scene!
Lucky Daye Delivers an Irresistibly Modern Groove in "Karma"
January 18, 2019
Lucky Daye is shaping up to be one of the most promising R&B-fueled artists in the game.