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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
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 – like their band name, an ironic nod they use to jokingly tell their parents they “made it in 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
Genre Bending Gomeroi Artist Rox Lavi pushes boundaries to find his sound.
February 18, 2026
Raised on mum’s singing, Rox Lab has become an artist who moves between rap and indie rock with ease, carrying his story in every line.
Author:
Caitlyn Sinclair
Getting the Car Started: How Marfa Is Driving Toward Stardom
February 18, 2026
Indie rock/Americana duo Marfa, made up of Bryce Menchaca and Kellen Wall, is steadily building both a catalog and a nationwide fan base since their 2025 debut.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
CARR Releases Cathartic "Bang It Out" Ahead Of Upcoming LP | THE NOISE
February 17, 2026
Alt-pop provocateur CARR returns with her most visceral release yet
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ones To Catch: Governors Ball 2026
February 17, 2026
This year’s Gov Ball lineup truly has something for everyone, but what about those names you haven’t heard of?
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Thomas Csorba's "Heartache After Heartache" is About the Buoyancy of Love
July 24, 2020
"Heartache After Heartache" is the latest from Dallas native Thomas Csorba.
Author:
DJ Connor
Molly Payton Breaks Down the Process Behind Her New 'Porcupine' EP
October 29, 2020
We caught up with New Zealand born artist Molly Payton as she released her second EP, 'Porcupine.' We chatted about writer's block, pre-show rituals, and more. 🇳🇿
Author:
Georgie Wright
Bakar, LÉON, Ivy Sole, and More Artists You Should Be Listening To | #NowWatching
November 2, 2020
The Best New Music Playlist from Ones to Watch.
Author:
Malc.
Myles Cameron Is Looking For Beauty in the Midst of the Apocalypse [Q&A]
October 19, 2021
"I hope people get some sense of peace, or wonder, or joy out of it."
Author:
DJ Connor
Allison Ponthier Isn't Content to Live Life Stuck on "Autopilot"
April 8, 2022
Ponthier's deeply personal sonic musings never fail to capture an air of the universal.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Caity Baser Comes Clean in “Why Can’t I Have Two? (2468)” / “DILF”
August 12, 2023
“Why Can’t I Have Two? (2468)” / “DILF” are timeless worms that make you feel like you’re on a FacTime call with one of the girlies.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
VALÉ Wants Us to Embrace Our Inner "Fit Mami" in Summery New Single
June 21, 2024
"Whether you're working out, getting ready to go out, just in your room, by the pool, whatever you choose to do, I hope you hear it and you immediately get up to dance."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
State Champs Admit It's Never "Too Late To Say" What's On Your Heart On New Single | THE NOISE
August 29, 2024
While it sounds youthful and polished, it's a deeper track that lyrically talks about being scared and the fear of losing yourself.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ones To Watch & The Noise Present: Stand Atlantic and The Faim's Co-Headlining Tour [ANNOUNCEMENT]
August 5, 2019
Tickets for the highly anticipated fall tour go on sale this Friday at 10am local time!
Author:
Jimmy Smith
Lao Ra's Subversive Pop Music Creates Beauty From Heartbreak
December 2, 2019
Lao Ra is the next big name in Latin music.
Author:
Precious Kato