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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
Edgehill Release Raw Debut Album 'Ode to the Greyhouse'
February 16, 2026
Ode to the Greyhouse is not about capturing Edgehill in broad brushstrokes. It is about rooms, people, and experiences that stick with you, that are full of humor and tension and quiet revelation.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Claire Rosinkranz Reintroduces Herself On Flowery And Flawless Sophomore LP 'My Lover'
February 16, 2026
Claire Rosinkranz has always had a knack for bottling lightning, with fizzy, sugar-rush hooks that feel like they were crafted for maximum replay value. But on her sophomore album My Lover, she sharpens that instinct into something more dimensional.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Tiffany Stringer Turns Heartbreak Into a Breakout Hit in Major Label Debut "Bullet"
February 13, 2026
“‘Bullet’ is the pop country SMASH I wrote after finding out my cheating ex got married.”
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Tamera's "Helpless" Isn't Your Typical Love Song
February 13, 2026
After an incredible 2025, Tamera is back with her first single of the year, arriving just in time for Valentine’s Day, and it’s clear she’s setting the tone for a new chapter that feels intimate and assured
Author:
Uchechi Adeboye
EMELINE Confronts Her Past in Dark-Pop Single, “Dance With My Demons”
February 13, 2026
EMELINE isn’t just acknowledging her demons, she’s inviting them to the dance floor.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Edgehill is the Indie Valentine We’ve Been Crushing On [Q&A]
February 12, 2026
Edgehill have been smarting with great lyrics and deceptively impressive chops the past few years, but on their debut album ‘Ode To The Greenhouse’ they unravel in such a beautiful and purposeful way, its hard not o be a little emotional.
Author:
DJ Connor
panicbaby is Making Weird Girl Internet Music and her Debut EP “f u jonathan” is Living Proof [Q+A]
February 12, 2026
There is a chance you’ve seen Tumblr style video montages of coquette aesthetic, girly pink movie scenes and angelical clips circulating on TikTok– the song tying them together is non other than “Claw Marks”, the viral debut single from Berlin-based, soft pop artist panicbaby.
Author:
Daniela Waizel Rule
Keni Titus's Debut Album, “AngelPink” is a Multidimensional Portrait of Femininity
February 10, 2026
Whether you've been anticipating this album for years or being introduced to Keni at this very moment – a first front to back listen is like a handbook to her soul.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Mandy Lee of MisterWives Enters A New Era [Q&A]
February 10, 2026
The electro pop tune is an anthem for women and sees Mandy exploring 80s synth undertones.
Author:
Robert Frezza
Johnny Utah Always Kisses His Homies Goodnight | Quick 6
October 31, 2019
Mr. Utah loves E-40 and knows the importance of a memorable New Year's kiss.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Alec Benjamin, Oliver Tree, Teamarr, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
May 29, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
Author:
Malc.
KiNG MALA Evokes the Electrifying Magnetism of a "cult leader"
April 15, 2022
"I decided that instead of being sad I was just gonna be delusionally confident."
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Meet Willow Kayne, the Unapologetic Gen Z Artist Rewriting the Rules
April 19, 2022
The UK rising star makes pop that is brash, infectious, and wholly true to herself.
Author:
Kelly Park
Dance With Omar Apollo in the "Ashamed" Music Video And On Tour This Spring
February 27, 2019
Apollo will embark on his The Voyager Tour with support from some OTW favorites: ROLE MODEL, Dreamer Boy, MK Gee & Ambar Lucid.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Christian Kuria Joins Forces With Alex Isley on "Toroka Remix"
March 8, 2021
Following the success of his last record Borderline, Kenyan-American producer and songwriter Christian Kuria is making his mark in 2021 with his newest remix of "Toroka."
Author:
Carter Fife
Patrick Martin Resurges Onto the Scene With the Cosmic "Dandelion Eyes"
February 21, 2023
“‘Dandelion Eyes’ expresses the longing for the natural world."
Author:
Abby Kenna
SG Lewis and Clairo's New Collaboration Is Anything but a "Throwaway"
March 15, 2019
For all of us who simply could not get enough of SG Lewis and Clairo after their original collaboration.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Emotional Oranges, The Enigmatic Collective, Is Ripening Right Before Our Eyes [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
March 27, 2019
Operating from a haze of orange mystic, the Los Angeles-based collective is winning over listeners with a groove-laced blend of pop and R&B.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
Etta Bond Beautifully Captures The Grey-Area Where Love Resides with 'He's Mine' Album
April 1, 2019
"As soon as I was able to be honest and acknowledge something within myself, especially in music, things changed. This is the most important moment in my life right now."
Author:
Chuck Ramos