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Shelly Picks Up Right Where They Left Off in 'Shelly 2'

Shelly Picks Up Right Where They Left Off in 'Shelly 2'

July 1, 2025 Five years after disappearing into seeming nothingness, Shelly returns as if they never left.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
Kacy Hill’s Flowers Are Wilting in Sublime New Single “The Garden”

Kacy Hill’s Flowers Are Wilting in Sublime New Single “The Garden”

July 1, 2025 From heartbreak to genre-shifts, Hill is coping with change the best way she knows how, channeling it through her specific artistic vision.
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
Daya is Burning Toward Stardom With Demise

Daya is Burning Toward Stardom With Demise

June 30, 2025 The rising star took the time to answer all our burning questions about the new single, feeling confident in your skin, and Webkinz.
Author: Rebeccah Blau
pop
Penelope Road Deliver an 80’s Rock Power Ballad with “Flowers (Carry Me Home)”

Penelope Road Deliver an 80’s Rock Power Ballad with “Flowers (Carry Me Home)”

June 28, 2025 Penelope Road, an Atlanta-based five-piece outlet, merges classic rock, soul, jazz, and funk into their sound.
Author: Noah Wade
Alex Porat’s crushed! Is The Perfect Soundtrack for Crush Summer

Alex Porat’s crushed! Is The Perfect Soundtrack for Crush Summer

June 28, 2025 The Canadian’s latest EP, crushed!, is here to provide the perfect soundtrack for summer 2025.
Author: Rebeccah Blau
pop
Fleetwood Kelly Releases Resilient Anthem "Summer Hymnal"

Fleetwood Kelly Releases Resilient Anthem "Summer Hymnal"

June 28, 2025 This dance-driven track is a euphoric collaboration with R&B and house legend CeCe Peniston that showcases Kelly's bold, expressive, and profoundly human style and adds a new dimension to the song, setting him apart in the industry.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
R&B
BETWEEN FRIENDS Chat New Single “XD”, Opening for Olivia Rodrigo, and New Album WOW! [Q+A]

BETWEEN FRIENDS Chat New Single “XD”, Opening for Olivia Rodrigo, and New Album WOW! [Q+A]

June 28, 2025 Electro-pop connoisseurs BETWEEN FRIENDS have been rolling out their sophomore record throughout the last few months, capturing the digital age in their high-energy, emotional web.
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
XD
The Beaches Navigate Heartbreak in New Single “Touch Myself”

The Beaches Navigate Heartbreak in New Single “Touch Myself”

June 27, 2025 Everyone’s favorite girl group, The Beaches, have done it yet again with their latest single, “Touch Myself,” an extremely candid take on a breakup.
Author: Rebeccah Blau
pop
Reneé Rapp Delivers a Message to Her Salty Ex in “Mad’

Reneé Rapp Delivers a Message to Her Salty Ex in “Mad’

June 27, 2025 The single’s release comes days after the announcement of the BITE ME North American Tour.
Author: Rebeccah Blau
pop
MAD
Kevin Abstract Returns Home in 'Blush'

Kevin Abstract Returns Home in 'Blush'

June 27, 2025 “In 2024, I was dealing with heartbreak, addiction, feeling completely lost. Felt myself erasing myself from me."
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
rap
nickname jos' "3" Is A Gauzy Shoegaze Soundscape + Album Announce

nickname jos' "3" Is A Gauzy Shoegaze Soundscape + Album Announce

June 27, 2025 Alongside the single release, nickname jos announces his new album, Buckshot, set for release on August 29th via Acrophase Records.
Author: Abby Kenna
3
Wunderhorse Hold On To Dear Life On Moody New Single "The Rope"

Wunderhorse Hold On To Dear Life On Moody New Single "The Rope"

June 27, 2025 Cornish four-piece band Wunderhorse embraces their grunge and post-punk influences on their latest single, "The Rope."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Evening Elephants New EP Is Carefree.... Very [Q&A]

Evening Elephants New EP Is Carefree.... Very [Q&A]

June 27, 2025 We caught up with Evening Elephants for the latest on their release, working with state-of-the-art producers, and more.
Author: Hillary Safadi
Daisy the Great Take a Trip Through the Subconscious in The Rubber Teeth Talk [Q&A]

Daisy the Great Take a Trip Through the Subconscious in The Rubber Teeth Talk [Q&A]

June 27, 2025 Kelley Dugan and Mina Walker joined OnesToWatch for a conversation about the release, their most expansive and introspective album yet.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
Felly Gets Personal and Earnest in Latest Album 'Abroxyde' [Q&A]

Felly Gets Personal and Earnest in Latest Album 'Abroxyde' [Q&A]

June 27, 2025 The album features a new sound for Felly, inspired by the indie and alternative music that he grew up listening to.
Author: Rebeccah Blau
Quinnie, On the Want to Believe in Mermaids and Her Latest "hate fuck" [Q&A]

Quinnie, On the Want to Believe in Mermaids and Her Latest "hate fuck" [Q&A]

June 26, 2025 We had the kind privilege of having quinnie in our small interview nook to dive into her sound, weirdness, generally, and her upcoming album.
Author: DJ Connor
Q&A
Lola Young Finds the Silver Lining in "Not Like That Anymore"

Lola Young Finds the Silver Lining in "Not Like That Anymore"

June 26, 2025 The tongue-in-cheek single arrives ahead of Young's highly anticipated new album.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Joyful Resistance: Corook at OTW Pride

Joyful Resistance: Corook at OTW Pride

June 25, 2025 Earlier this month, OnesToWatch brought together a small group of artists and friends for a Pride celebration that felt like one big love letter to queer creativity.
Author: Ariana Tibi
pop
Syd Taylor Talks Finding Herself Through Her Debut Album and Labor of Love, After the Fact [Q&A]

Syd Taylor Talks Finding Herself Through Her Debut Album and Labor of Love, After the Fact [Q&A]

June 25, 2025 We were lucky enough to chat with Syd about her album, her journey since going solo, and how she used her music as a method of self-discovery.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
pop
Oceanic Make a Bid To Bring Back Bands [Q&A]

Oceanic Make a Bid To Bring Back Bands [Q&A]

June 24, 2025 Their latest single, "I'm Your Boy," is an equally dreamy and punchy indie-alt anthem.
Author: DJ Connor
TRNSMT 2025: 8 Artists to Watch That Aren’t Headlining

TRNSMT 2025: 8 Artists to Watch That Aren’t Headlining

June 24, 2025 While headliners like 50 Cent, The Script and Liam Gallagher are bound to pull the biggest crowds, some of the most exciting sets are happening away from the Main Stage.
Author: Uchechi Adeboye
Shoka Sunflower Dances Through the Discomfort in “Two Step”

Shoka Sunflower Dances Through the Discomfort in “Two Step”

June 24, 2025 Shoka Sunflower manages to blur the lines between vulnerability and composure.
Author: Alexander Williams
rap
sombr Mourns a Love That Never Was in "we never dated"

sombr Mourns a Love That Never Was in "we never dated"

June 21, 2025 sombr continues to bare all in his discography, a formula that’s left an entire fandom ravenous.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
Meet Tjaka, the Australian Trio Fusing Hip-Hop and Aboriginal Culture [Q&A]

Meet Tjaka, the Australian Trio Fusing Hip-Hop and Aboriginal Culture [Q&A]

June 20, 2025 This band blew our minds at The Great Escape - one of Europe’s biggest festivals for new music - in Brighton in May, so we reached out to learn more.
Author: Tanja Brinks Toubro
Daisy Grenade's "Don't Sweat It" Is An Addictively Scorching Summer Anthem

Daisy Grenade's "Don't Sweat It" Is An Addictively Scorching Summer Anthem

June 20, 2025 Currently on tour with Honey Revenge, Daisy Grenade are a powerhouse duo sure to set the alt-pop scene ablaze.
Author: Abby Kenna
pop