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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
Honey Revenge Have Always Been AND Will Always Be A "Hot Commodity" | THE NOISE
February 23, 2026
Honey Revenge kick off their 2026 with a disco-tinged bang on their newest single, “Hot Commodity.”
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Shoegaze Duo Clarion Find Their Voice On Cathartic Single “Blue Fairy” | THE NOISE
February 23, 2026
"Blue Fairy" is a stellar example of their shared intuitive drive, a loud, unrelenting anthem that captures a band in the middle of transformation.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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
Dijon's Debut Album 'Absolutely' Is Bursting at the Seams With Life
November 5, 2021
Few albums, projects, or songs for that matter feel as alive as Dijon's <i>Absolutely</i>.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Benjamin Carter's Sonics May Change, But the Message Stays the Same [Q&A]
August 30, 2022
Justice, the journey, and the Black Experience are at the heart of Carter's impactful message.
Author:
Dillon Stave
Who Is ericdoa?
August 24, 2022
Meet the genre-evolving rising star whose music has landed in Euphoria and beyond.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Eliza Rose Makes a Bold Return With the Entrancing "Better Love"
March 6, 2023
The single arrives as the follow-up single to one of the biggest songs of 2022.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Alaina Castillo Wants You to Treat Every Day Like Its "valentine's day"
January 24, 2020
Castillo reminds us that "valentine's day" is not just about February 14.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Isaac Dunbar Reinvents Himself on "Bleach"
February 18, 2022
"'Bleach' feels as though it's my first single."
Author:
Kelly Park
glaive Embraces the Chaos of a Swirling Mind in 'a bit of a mad one'
February 27, 2024
'a bit of a mad one' is a work of matured vulnerability, refining the hyperpop and alternative fusion the artist helped to pioneer.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Judah and the Lion's "pictures" with Kacey Musgraves Previews a Deeper, Personal Album to Come
February 22, 2019
The band is going one step further and bringing fans an album listening and storytelling experience.
Author:
Alison Golanoski
Courier Club's "Soapbox Sunday" Is a Post-Punk Anthem for a Social Media Generation [PREMIERE]
May 2, 2019
Courier Club is on the cusp of a post-punk revival.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Who is jxdn? | jxdn on Redefining Pop-Punk and Relationship With Nessa Barrett
August 19, 2021
Amidst the pop-punk resurgence, jxdn is looking to move beyond pure nostalgia.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo