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Issue 05: The Class of 2024
January 25, 2024
Our first issue of 2024 welcomes our class of 2024, DJ Mandy, jigitz, and more.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
Abbot Spills His Guts On New Single "Puke" | THE NOISE
January 25, 2024
Brooklyn-based rising star abbot embraces that sometimes failure is the only option on his latest track, "puke."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Charlotte Sands's Debut LP 'Can We Start Over?' Is Worth The Hype | THE NOISE
January 25, 2024
The album is the realization of years of unprecedented independent success and showcases a dynamic and eclectic work of songwriting art.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Wisp Conjures a Storm of Unrequited Emotions in "See you soon"
January 25, 2024
"'See you soon' is about being infatuated with a person and wanting to spend all of your time with them."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Bad Omens and Poppy Team Up For Dark Dystopian “V.A.N” | THE NOISE
January 25, 2024
For a chaotic new track exploring the danger of artificial intelligence going rogue, this collaboration is a match made in dystopian horror music heaven.
Author:
Allissa Williams
Ethel Captures the Subtle Anxiety of Relationships Drifting By Like "Passing Ships"
January 24, 2024
"I wanted to express the impossibility of holding secure relationships, as well as my fear of losing everything and everyone that I loved."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Asha Imuno “PHONICS” is the Ideal House Party Soundtrack [Premiere]
January 24, 2024
Blending left-of-center R&B with west coast hip hop and other genres we can’t even define yet, Imuno is letting his passion guide him to take confident risks in his music.
Author:
DJ Connor
ericdoa Reignites the Joy of Creation in the Trailblazing 'DOA'
January 23, 2024
Digicore trailblazer and pop purveyor ericdoa is the furthest he can be from dead on arrival.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
VIAL Hit Hard On Brash New Single "Falling Short" | THE NOISE
January 23, 2024
The powerhouse DIY trio seamlessly blends indie rock and punk to create a track full of soaring melodic hooks ready to sink teeth into all listeners alike.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Games We Play Serenades Us All On "Girl Shaped Crater" | THE NOISE
January 23, 2024
The track is a breezy, acoustic guitar-led effort that glides through soft strings while his spacey croon hovers over melodic hooks.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Michigander Guides Us Through Life's Peak and Valleys in 'It Will Never Be The Same,' Premieres "Cannonball" Video
March 31, 2023
“'It Will Never Be The Same' is a collection of songs that's about being ok with change and striving to become a better human being.”
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Almondmilkhunni and Kaliee Morgue Dive Deep Into Their Restless Minds in "Anxiety"
June 23, 2023
"ANXIETY" has never sounded this good.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Dove Armitage Isn't Afraid to Get "Brittle" Ahead of 'Concernless' EP
August 17, 2023
Armitage crafts a haunting, foreboding fantasy in her latest single.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Kevin Atwater Taps Into a Universal Longing in “Ferry Beer”
September 30, 2024
“Ferry Beer” transports us to a vibrant moment in time.
Author:
René Cobar
New Haven Duo Showpony "Shine" On Stellar Debut Single
April 14, 2025
The sound, a fusion of New Haven's grit and charm, is built on a sonic bedrock of dark, droning, distorted guitars and a top layer of Taos and Lindsay's vocal harmony.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
John Splithoff Talks New Album Far From Here and Lessons From Chris Botti, David Foster, and the Musical Community At Large [Q&A]
May 12, 2025
The versatile songwriter, immersed in old soul and classic rock, divulges the journey of his latest record, 'Far From Here.'
Author:
Noah Wade
Quadie Diesel's Video for "Backstreet" is Pure, Unfiltered Chaos in the Best Way Possible
March 19, 2021
In the emerging hip-hop scene, few rappers are as eccentric or entertaining as Quadie Diesel.
Author:
Carter Fife
Catching Up with Johnny Stimson in Asia! His Ones To Watch List, 2023 Plans and more!
March 16, 2023
It was really an incredible experience to be in Asia again. It has been so special to connect with everybody in real life. I think one of my favorite moments was meeting some of the "Stimmies" in the Philippines.
Author:
Mina Liu
Harriette's "bc i love you" Is a Post-Break Up Indie Pop Tour De Force
March 23, 2023
"It's crazy the hoops we jump through to try to make something work because we don't want to be alone."
Author:
Ally Rincon
Kamal. Lays His Soul Bare in "people don’t change (demo)"
June 22, 2023
"people don’t change (demo)" is a reminder it's okay not to be okay.
Author:
Jake Selvey