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
Chezile Just Wants to Let You Know That You're Special With New EP 'Alē'
May 19, 2025
'Alē' reflects on Chezile's humble beginnings while contemplating the trappings of fame and trying to stay grounded amidst a new reality.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Image Continues to Prove Themselves on "Beaujolais"
October 6, 2020
For their fourth release this year, The Image debuted their most vibrant song to date entitled "Beaujolais."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Lovsky's "Stay" Is Poetic, Emotive, and Vocally Stunning
November 19, 2020
San Francisco native and singer-songwriter Lovsky may be new to the pop scene, but she has quickly proven that she has a long career ahead of her.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Meet Mrley, the Artist Bringing His South London to the Masses [Q&A]
October 20, 2021
"I feel that as humans we need to physically connect more before a movement as strong as the punk era will ever exist again."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
joan’s "nervous" Has Arrived Just in Time for Valentine’s Day
February 3, 2023
There's a charming, precocious innocence to the indie pop outing.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Audrey Mika Returns to Soundtrack Our Summer With “satuRday”
May 30, 2023
After a two-year hiatus, Mika sounds like she's having more fun than ever.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Mallrat Delivers an Otherworldy Glitch Pop Vision in "Ray of Light"
August 26, 2024
“I often feel pulled in certain directions by invisible forces. I secretly suspect that it’s the work of heavenly angels..."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Lennikim Takes Us Through His New Blood-Pumping EP ‘Adrenaline,’ Track By Track
May 19, 2025
‘Adrenaline’ is nothing short of electrifying.
Author:
DJ Connor
#NowWatching Playlist: 04-26-19
April 26, 2019
Kicking off with a raging lesson in Anger Management by Rico Nasty & Kenny Beats, only to follow up with tender love songs by Mahalia and LàˆON, this week's playlist has something for every type of music fan.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
deryk Laments Over What She Should Have Said on "Call You Out,"
July 13, 2020
The UK born but Auckland based singer deryk has arrived with her debut single.
Author:
Malc.