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Jermain Reese Jr. is Preserving the R&B We Love
February 24, 2026
Greenville, South Carolina, singer-songwriter Jermain Reese Jr. is set on preserving the very traditions that are so vital to the genre.
Author:
Kiani Shabazz
Pop Star Seanna Pereira Has Entered the Conversation [Q&A]
February 24, 2026
We talked to the budding pop starlet about walking the tightrope of celebrity culture and music, the pop marketplace, and her upcoming EP.
Author:
Robert Frezza
The Snuts Embrace Joy On “Summer Rain”
February 24, 2026
Following an extended hiatus, Scottish four-piece The Snuts have returned with their latest single, “Summer Rain.”
Author:
Noah Wade
The Top 101: Celebrating Black Excellence
February 23, 2026
Celebrate Black History Month with a few of the voices that shaped OnesToWatch.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
Bella Litsa’s “Drasticism” Is Mysterious, Inevitable and Undoubtedly Your Next Obsession [Q&A]
February 20, 2026
I sat down with Bella on a lovely December day to unravel the secrets of "Drasticism" over coffee, understanding the passionate journey that went into creating this incredible debut record.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Novulent’s VOL. 3 Is A Feature Film with A Carefully Crafted Script [Q&A]
February 20, 2026
Novulent captures the essence of intense attachment, heartbreak, and ultimately finding and bettering oneself in the wake of a prolific relationship.
Author:
Noah Wade
Inside Ally Evenson’s “SPEED KILLS” Short Film Debut at Brain Dead Studios [Q&A]
February 20, 2026
Minutes before her moment, we chatted with Ally about the genesis of the film, its inspirations, and of course, her Letterboxd Top 4.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Sports Hits a Career-Defining Home Run with their First Fully Self-Produced Album
February 20, 2026
Written, recorded, and entirely self-produced in a home studio they built themselves in Tulsa, the self-titled record Sports marks a creative reset for the duo, returning back to the spark that first defined them as artists.
Author:
Polina Cherezova
Welcome to Paracosm: Absolutely’s Universe of Limitless Childlike Wonder
February 20, 2026
Absolutely, a member of Ones To Watch’s class of 2026, has released her second album Paracosm, a meticulously crafted universe of whimsy that blends pop, electronica, jazz, and R&B.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Punk Meets Alt-Pop Meets Metal Guitar Riffs in Noshows' Double Single [Q&A]
February 20, 2026
Including tracks "FOMO" and "Last Resort," the band explores anxiety, addiction, growth, and everything in between.
Author:
DJ Connor
Sofi Tukker Takes Us on a Spiritual Journey Through Tropical Dance with "Playa Grande"
June 3, 2019
"The only thing more fun than making a song with one of our favorite bands of all time is getting to spend a week with them in their hometown...!"
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
The Regrettes Reminds Us the Future (of Punk) Is Female
September 26, 2019
Bummed over the current state of gender politics? Maybe you just need to check out a The Regrettes show.
Author:
Brady Moses
Dylan Bernard's "Higher" Is a Breathtaking Ode to Music Itself
October 11, 2019
"For me, this song is about the way music and songwriting makes me feel..."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Ben Kessler's "Known Like This" Is a Gentle Reminder to Remember Who You Really Are [Premiere]
October 31, 2019
How do you want to be remembered?
Author:
Precious Kato
Adam Melchor Is Crafting Multidimensional Love Letters [Q&A]
December 5, 2019
"Music came naturally to me, but being an artist is so much more than talent or music..."
Author:
Sloan Pecchia
Janna Jamison Wants You at Her Twisted Tea Party in "Invitation To A Beheading"
May 21, 2021
Inspired by the Vladimir Nabokov novel, "Invitation To A Beheading" revels in its left-field influences.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
Samaria Releases Mesmerizing 'Looper' Inspired "Out the Way" Visual
October 12, 2021
In her enchanting video, Samaria explores the concept of time and the struggle to move on.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
WIIGZ on Embracing Confidence, TikTok, and Their Close Friendship [Q&A]
April 18, 2022
Meet the Australian pop duo with an infectious sound and boundless charisma.
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
PinkPantheress and Willow's "Where you are" Is a Melancholic Dream Come True
April 27, 2022
The long-awaited viral TikTok tease is finally here.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Peter McPoland’s 'PIGGY' Finds Beauty in the Discomfort
August 15, 2023
“My whole purpose is to make art. I just try to be a vessel for it to come out past all of the overstimulation and noise on the internet.”
Author:
Tatum Van Dam