From the Site
Issue 02: New Year, New Zine
January 18, 2023
We're kicking off the new year with a look back and a look forward at some of tomorrow's stars.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
hemlocke springs' "stranger danger!" Is a Daring, Intoxicating Follow-Up to Her Breakout Hit
January 18, 2023
“stranger danger!” is a song that oozes odd, demanding your attention to keep up with Springs' unraveling.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Meet Kiki Rockwell, an Innovative New Artist Fresh to New Zealand's Indie Scene
January 18, 2023
Kiki Rockwell is an innovative new artist fresh to New Zealand’s indie scene.
WILSN Lets Her Soul Run Free in “Those Days Are Over” [Premiere]
January 17, 2023
“It’s about trusting yourself, going with your gut and really believing you can do the thing you set out to do.”
Author:
DJ Connor
Joesef's Debut Album ‘Permanent Damage’ Is an Exercise in Hurt and Healing
January 17, 2023
'Permanent Damage' is a valiant debut effort by an artist unafraid to let his heart bleed.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
JAWNY Hops Aboard the Never-Ending Rollercoaster of Love in “true”
January 17, 2023
"true" is a woozy lovesick outing that sees JAWNY making full use of his left-field talents.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Gracie Abrams Questions What’s Next in “Where do we go now?”
January 13, 2023
Abrams returns with a stunning Gia Coppola-directed visual.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Floyd Zion Pushes Forward At All Costs in "Belly"
January 13, 2023
“Belly” is a declaration on the war against stagnancy."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Dreamer Isioma Embarks on an Intergalactic Journey Inward in "Fuck Tha World"
January 13, 2023
'Fuck Tha World’ touches on the existentialism of life and freedom.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
MAY-A Enters a Bold New Era With the Addicting "Sweat You Out My System"
January 12, 2023
"Writing 'Sweat You Out My System' felt like it opened so many doors in my brain to other types of music."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
It's Love at First Listen in Sophie Powers and kets4eki's "Woah!!"
May 10, 2024
"I'm a romantic. I believe that true love at first sight is real. And honestly, that's what this song is supposed to represent."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Let Aisa Come to Your "Rescue" in Ethereal New Single
July 1, 2024
Citing influences like Mk.gee, Frank Ocean, and Steve Lacy, Aisa's sound is in good company.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Vices Bask in Candidness in Latest Single “Before It Might Be Gone”
November 12, 2024
The single allows the band totality in emotion: the most freeing feeling to grant oneself.
Author:
Adam Delahoussaye
Oliver Keane Taps into Classic Indie Rock Stardom in EP "Motion Sickness"
November 18, 2024
Fun, rangy, but still dialed in with hum-along pop goodness, "Motion Sickness" is filled with a savvy cadence.
Author:
DJ Connor
Let Andria Rose Be Your 'Satellite," + Vulnerability, Tour with Vansire, and A Fireside Glass of Wine [Q&A]
March 17, 2025
Bending styles with a soft delivery and that classic whisper chorus to emphasis the delicate melodies, we wanted to learn more about the passionate Andria Rose.
Author:
DJ Connor
Lizzy McAlpine Delivers a Subdued, Soul-Stirring Waltz “I Guess”
March 13, 2024
“I Guess” is a delicate display of raw, emotion-led songwriting.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Bryce Bishop Cuts Ties in Latest Single "Shocker"
September 5, 2024
"It was freeing to write a song away from my laptop with just a guitar again."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sofía Valdés Presents a Fully Realized Version of Her Craft in Hypnotizing Debut Album
October 19, 2024
“I went to hell and back in the making of this album… physically and mentally.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Declan McKenna Is the Gift That Keeps Giving With "Champagne" and "That's Life"
October 31, 2024
The vibrant psych-pop offerings hint at the artist's penchant for exploration.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Lyn Lapid Traverses to the Other World in "Coraline"
February 3, 2025
“Coraline” dives into the loneliness that comes with finding yourself in a new place.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau