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The Best of 2021, According to the Ones to Watch Staff
December 27, 2021
This is 2021, as we experienced it.
Sadie Jean Wears Her Heartbreak on Her Sleeve on the Viral "WYD Now?"
December 24, 2021
"WYD Now?" forces listeners to reflect on their own personal journies of love and heartbreak.
![MEYY Conjures Up the Ethereal World of 'Neon Angel' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/meyy-interview_1639768262.jpg)
MEYY Conjures Up the Ethereal World of 'Neon Angel' [Q&A]
December 17, 2021
<i>Neon Angel</i> is a celebration of love and all of its contours.
Swansea Skag Trades Addiction For Connection on 'you'll be dead before you know it'
December 17, 2021
Swansea Skag is experimental, raw, and refreshingly authentic.
Imad Returns to His Roots on the Samia-Assisted "Makan"
December 17, 2021
"It's through these moments where you learn the most about yourself, your craft and appreciate the small things in life."
Oliver Tree Taps Trippie Redd & Ski Mask The Slump God For Ruthless "Life Goes On" Remix
December 17, 2021
Life goes on and on and on and so do the remixes.
Making (Not Raw) Fried Chicken With payton | Bone Apple Tea
December 16, 2021
payton may have a knack for racking up fans in the millions but can he cook chicken all the way through?
Tierra Whack Is Once Again Proving Herself a Genre-Spanning Visionary
December 16, 2021
Whack consistently delivers on a multidisciplinary vision in a way that few of her peers can match.
Meet Yu Su, the Multicultural Electronic Artist Blending the East and West
December 15, 2021
Born and raised in Kaifeng, China, Yu Su (è‹çŽ‰) is creating electronic music all her own.
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MYKA's "gucci bloom" Is a Bittersweet Ode to Sudden Heartbreak [Q&A]
December 15, 2021
"Anyone who listens to my music and relates, I call them 'unknown' because that's how it feels. That's what the fear is."
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FOXCULT Is A Force Of Nature On New Single "GLACIER" | THE NOISE
August 25, 2023
The all-trans group FOXCULT continue to send shockwaves through the music world with the release of their latest single, "GLACIER."
LIA LIA Takes an Ethereal Ride to the Other Side in "I Ride My Bike"
September 20, 2023
"'I ride my bike' is a lullaby for late-night travelers."
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P1Harmony Hold Nothing Back in Their Debut Full-Length 'Killin' It'
February 7, 2024
The K-pop group is infectious and innovative in equal measure.
RIMON Showers Herself With "Flowers" in R&B Stunner
March 25, 2024
RIMON delivers a sensual performance that perfectly captures the essence of love.
Brooke Alexx's "Big Mouth" Is a Gutsy and Genuine Debut
October 7, 2024
Told through the most delectable of ear candy melodies, Alexx turns sitcom-worthy stories into a powerhouse of modern pop.
girl in red Strips Everything Down to the Heart of the Matter in "confession"
March 4, 2025
In just 84 seconds, girl in red delivers an unguarded glimpse into the quiet, messy corners of the human experience.
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On 'George,' Jake Minch Recoils, Self-Loathes, Falters, and Learns to Love Through His Growing Pains [Q&A]
July 17, 2025
In this in-depth discussion on Minch's album, we learn about middle-of-the-country syndrome, a Kurt Vile obsession, and sleeping with the door open.
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Iris Lune Explores Animalism in the Dynamic "Chirp Chirp" [PREMIERE]
March 22, 2019
iris Lune's avant-garde meditations are captivating.
Noah Cunane's "Medicine" Music Video Hits Different
February 25, 2020
Cunane's new music video is as relatable as it is sympathetic.
Charles on TV Bends Genres on Jazzy Single "Strongman"
February 2, 2021
New York singer and songwriter Charles on TV returns to us this week with "Strongman," a quirky and eclectic single that sees an unlikely combination of jazz, pop, and funk.