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The Band CAMINO Kickstart a New Era With Fiery Single "Told You So"
February 27, 2023
"They're listening now, but it's too late."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Lose Yourself in Softcult’s Dreamy New Single “Love Song”
February 27, 2023
“Love Song” mourns a memory, and Softcult does it with a smile.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Huddy Attempts to Heal After Heartbreak in "Slowly Healing"
February 24, 2023
"Slowly Healing" sees Huddy at his rawest, most vulnerable yet.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Billy Lemos Enlists binki, spill tab, KALI and More For the Multi-Faceted ‘Control Freak’
February 24, 2023
'Control Freak' is a masterclass in plugging unique sources into the right place.
Author:
DJ Connor
Love You Later's “Girl With Headphones” Feels Ripped Straight From Your Favorite Coming-of-Age Scene
February 24, 2023
"Girl With Headphones" longs for a moment where your past, current, and future self intertwine harmoniously.
Author:
Giselle Libby
The Backfires Write Their Next Chapter With the Exhilarating "Joyride"
February 24, 2023
"'Joyride' is the epitome of who we are as a band."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Slow Fiction Make Their Mark With Stellar Self-Titled Debut EP | The Noise
February 24, 2023
From start to finish, 'Slow Fiction' vibrates an undercurrent of vigorous energy,
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Max Volante Kicks Off a New Era With "lust & found <3"
February 23, 2023
It's safe to say that singer-songwriter Max Volante has released his best song yet.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Zack Bia Enlists 347aidan and Lil Yachty For the Effortlessly Infectious "One of Those Days"
February 23, 2023
Bia's latest nostalgic sun-dripped track is giving us life.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Billy Lockett Reminds Us to Be Our Own Best Friend in “Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself”
February 23, 2023
Lockett possesses an intensely soulful tone and magnetic vulnerability.
Author:
Chloe Liz
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
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
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
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
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
The Snuts Embrace Joy On “Summer Rain”
February 24, 2026
Following an extended hiatus, Scottish four-piece The Snuts have returned with their latest single, “Summer Rain.”
Author:
Noah Wade
Pop Star Seanna Pereira Has Entered the Conversation [Q&A]
February 24, 2026
We talked to the budding pop starlet about walking the tightrope of celebrity culture and music, the pop marketplace, and her upcoming EP.
Author:
Robert Frezza
Jermain Reese Jr. is Preserving the R&B We Love
February 24, 2026
Greenville, South Carolina, singer-songwriter Jermain Reese Jr. is set on preserving the very traditions that are so vital to the genre.
Author:
Kiani Shabazz
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
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