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Mercer Henderson Welcomes You Into Her Inner Circle in ‘Not Really Strangers’
September 24, 2024
"The music I write is meant to be experienced with friends—screaming, jumping, and reliving the highs and lows."
Author:
DJ Connor
![Theo Kandel Is "Eating & Drinking & Being In Love" on his Debut Album [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/b84_i1761_credit_justin_schmalholz-1727037009.jpg)
Theo Kandel Is "Eating & Drinking & Being In Love" on his Debut Album [Q&A]
September 22, 2024
Kandel’s debut is the perfect soundtrack for saying goodbye to summer nights and welcoming in the change of fall.
Author:
Giselle Libby

Alisa Xayalith Celebrates "Boys & Guitars" By Celebrating 5 Rising Artists
September 20, 2024
"I feel a kinship for artists starting over or at the beginning of their new chapter because we’re just all flailing around..."
Author:
Alisa Xayalith

Chance Peña Embraces the Journey in 'Ever-Shifting, Continual Blossoming'
September 16, 2024
'Ever-Shifting, Continual Blossoming' delves into themes of personal growth, overcoming internal struggles, and finding strength in adversity.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Matilda Lyn Captures the Ever-Present Highs and Lows of Life in 'Sunwarmed'
September 13, 2024
'Sunwarmed' contains seven tracks of pure melancholic bliss for indulging the season as it slowly fizzles away.
Author:
Giselle Libby

Charli Adams' "Airlifter" Is Devoted to the Magical Power of Friendship
September 13, 2024
“This song is an ode to the give and take in friendships and the way we take turns being the friend that shows up when the other inevitably needs it.”
Author:
Giselle Libby

Rex Orange County Unpacks the Human Experience in 'The Alexander Technique'
September 10, 2024
Rex Orange County delivers critical vulnerability, passion, and self-awareness in 53 minutes and 16 seconds of exploratory music-making.
Author:
Gia Acosta

Sarah Kinsley Delivers an Otherworldy Debut Album in ‘Escaper’
September 9, 2024
'Escaper' evokes that reality-suspending feeling of dreams, plumed with feelings of curiosity, grief, love, and loss.
Author:
DJ Connor

Paris Paloma Delivers Dignified Discord in Debut Record ‘Cacophony’
September 9, 2024
The stories of 'Cacophony' tell of issues and feelings as old as time itself.
Author:
René Cobar

Ashe Transforms Life's Trials and Tribulations Into a Brilliant Pop Gem in ‘Willson’
September 6, 2024
'Willson' easily emerges as a contender for any and all album of the year lists.
Author:
DJ Connor

Maisie Peters' Sonic Diary Entries Take the World Stage on 'You Signed Up For This'
August 30, 2021
Maisie has a transcendent talent for balancing heartfelt storytelling with a pop star poise well beyond her years.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

11 Questions With Alix Page on Her New EP “Goose”
April 26, 2023
Step into Page's timeless, sun-lit canyon California pop.
Author:
DJ Connor

Carol Ades' “Better Than You Found Me” Is the Perfect Bout of Heartfelt, Soaring Songwriting
March 18, 2024
"Better Than You Found Me" is a safe place for intrusive thoughts set to ear-worm melodies.
Author:
Abby Kenna

Carol Ades' "Dreams" Captures the Rush and Anxiety of Your First and Every Crush
June 4, 2024
“This song was one of the first things that pushed me forward and made me feel excited about loving girls in this way.”
Author:
Giselle Libby
![About You Throws Out a Sonic Life Raft in “God Don’t Let Me Lose My Mind” [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/meet-about-you-mv-premiere-1727248603.jpg)
About You Throws Out a Sonic Life Raft in “God Don’t Let Me Lose My Mind” [Premiere]
September 25, 2024
"I hope this song can be the same tether to Earth for others facing depression that it was for me."
Author:
Giselle Libby
![James Droll's "Cut My Teeth" Is a Soulful & Cathartic Assessment on Love [PREMIERE + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/james-droll-ones-to-watch.jpg)
James Droll's "Cut My Teeth" Is a Soulful & Cathartic Assessment on Love [PREMIERE + Q&A]
March 7, 2019
Droll's discernible ability to create dark pop songs with a comforting hint of optimism is evident in the grappling "Cut My Teeth."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Electro-Pop Powerhouse ALMA Cherishes Life with "When I Die"
February 1, 2019
A Finnish electro-pop powerhouse with distinguishable neon green hair, ALMA is a forward-thinker who's ready to challenge the daunting concept of death.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Grace Cummings Sets Her Sights on the Endless Horizon in "Common Man"
February 21, 2024
“This song is about being a colorful bird and never, ever wanting to be a pigeon."
Author:
Giselle Libby

Scarypoolparty Spits a Freestyle and Reveals His Biggest Guilty Pleasure | Truth or Dare
October 30, 2019
Scarypoolparty is an artist of many talents and few secrets.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Eden Rain's "Text Me When You're Home Safe" Is a Striking Ode to Female Friendships [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/eden-rain-text-me-when-you-are-home-safe_1647017289.jpeg)
Eden Rain's "Text Me When You're Home Safe" Is a Striking Ode to Female Friendships [Q&A]
March 11, 2022
"It's about the intensity and protectiveness of female friendships and figuring out where or what home actually is to a person."
Author:
DJ Connor