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
19&You Are Anything but Boring on Latest Single "Bored!"
January 20, 2021
19&You continue their streak of releasing heartfelt singles to sonically commentate on the modern dating scene's highs and lows in their latest single, "BORED!"
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Soft Glas Boldly Embraces Powerlessness on 2021 Anthem "Prudence and Poise"
February 5, 2021
"Prudence and Poise" sees Soft Glas embodying a message that I'm sure many of us can gravitate toward: What is going on?
Author:
Carter Fife
The Immigrant Experience Is at the Heart of Tà'KE's 'The Art of Letting Go' [Premiere]
May 7, 2021
Tóke's ability to channel and empathize with complex emotional situations makes his music a documentary on an individual scale.
Author:
DJ Connor
10 Questions With Boyish on Their Latest EP ‘Little Demon Boy’ [Q&A]
September 11, 2023
'Little Demon Boy' is written for our 17-year-old selves.
Author:
DJ Connor
Baby Rose Sets Out on a Winding Journey in the Hypnotic 'Slow Burn'
April 17, 2024
"'Slow Burn' is our eclectic chemistry and the captured essence of our world’s colliding."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Ari Abdul Leans Into Her Desires and a New Sound in "DON'T"
May 16, 2024
"'DON'T' is definitely the start of a new era for me."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Finn Wolfhard Rides the Roller Coaster of Life in "Choose the later"
March 10, 2025
"I started realizing a general theme in a lot of the other songs involving my identity, anxieties, nostalgia, childhood and loneliness.”
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Daisy the Great Take a Trip Through the Subconscious in The Rubber Teeth Talk [Q&A]
June 27, 2025
Kelley Dugan and Mina Walker joined OnesToWatch for a conversation about the release, their most expansive and introspective album yet.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
John MacLane Proves His Importance on "You Won't"
August 21, 2020
Following up on his electric debut single, John MacLane is back with another power-driven single entitled, "You Won't."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Maths Time Joy Unveils Stunning Video for "Two Steps" [Premiere]
January 19, 2021
Maths Time Joy's recent collaboration with Kevin Garrett is the hypnotic single "Two Steps."
Author:
Rachael Jansky