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Watch Brandon Cover Phoebe Bridgers' "Savior Complex" in an Empty Field
July 15, 2021
Brandon delivers a haunting cover that does the original justice.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Dylan Cornique's "Advice From the Internet" Is a Decidedly 21st Century Love Story
July 15, 2021
"Advice From the Internet" is for anyone who has ever googled "why do i feel this way?"
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Oslo Ibrahim's "Baby Don't Let Me Go" Is the Perfect Summer Song
July 15, 2021
"Baby Don't Let Me Go" feels like giving yourself over to a tropical escape defined by idyllic sunsets and heartbreak.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
JAWNY's 'The Story of Hugo' Revels in Its Moments of Heartbreak and Infatuation
July 14, 2021
JAWNY is an artist who has never been afraid to take bold thematic risks; risks that often pay off in spades.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Dev Soter's "tulsa" Showcases a Future Indie-Pop Icon
July 14, 2021
Every release from Soter is flooded with skillful artistry, charm, and above all, potential.
Author:
Carter Fife
Little Simz's "I Love You, I Hate You" Sees the UK Rapper at the Top of Her Game
July 14, 2021
"I Love You, I Hate You" synthesizes the best parts of both classic and contemporary hip-hop.
Author:
Carter Fife
Omar Apollo's "Go Away" Is a Bittersweet, Aux-Ready Summer Anthem
July 14, 2021
"Go Away" sees Apollo exercising a careful creative approach that somehow levels forward-thinking with nostalgic sentimentality.
Author:
Carter Fife
Noa Kirel Goes Global on Debut English Single "Please Don't Suck"
July 14, 2021
"Please Don't Suck" is one of those songs that cannot help but get stuck in your head.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Dora Jar Sets Herself Apart as an Avant-Garde Pop Star in the Making
July 14, 2021
Dora Jar is an artist whose fame is not constrained by passing fads or ideas of success but one defined by a salient lasting power.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
carolesdaughter and the Haunting Escapism of "please put me in a medically induced coma"
July 12, 2021
"'please put me in a medically induced coma' was the anthem my friends and I would sing when I was in treatment."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Brahny Portrays "Paradise" with Wavy Synths & Intense Beijing Opera [PREMIERE]
August 21, 2019
"'Paradise' is an attempt to show (in an overly dramatic way) that regardless of how perfect an initial love or infatuation is, there will likely be stuff you've gotta deal with and work on."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Will the Gossip Girl Reboot Soundtrack Live Up to the Original's Absolutely Wild One?
July 7, 2021
These are the sort of questions that keep me up at night.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Samia Flaunts a Marked Evolution on 'Scout' [Q&A]
July 23, 2021
For Scout, Samia used a time of uncertainty to search out positivity in unlikely places.
Author:
Brooke Tuozzo
Lexi Jayde Comes Back to Herself in "self sabotage"
May 2, 2022
"self sabotage" is an anthemic reminder that healing is not a linear process.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Bakar Finds His Freedom in 'Halo'
September 28, 2023
Bakar plants his feet firmly with 'Halo,' a soul-bearing album that marries British rock with pop indie in an exclamatory font.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Issue 09: Summer Forever
July 24, 2025
Our latest issue features cover star Brittany Broski, UMI, and Ashley Sienna.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
Outside Lands 2019: 10 Ones to Catch (Who Aren't Twenty One Pilots or Paul Simon)
August 7, 2019
This year's Outside Lands features plenty more to experience than "Grass Lands."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
LAUNDRY DAY Shines Bright in 'LIGHT UP SHOES 2'
December 2, 2019
Inspired by BROCKHAMPTON, the high school collective is bending the rules of hip-hop and anti-pop.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
Civ Pierre Returns with Lyrically Intricate Tracks "BILLIE" and "THE LAW"
January 29, 2021
Anonymous artist, Civ Pierre, has an unorthodox approach that makes his music undeniably captivating.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Hope Tala's "Party Sickness" Is a Meme-Inspired Spring Anthem
February 3, 2022
"I wanted it to be an anthem for people who consider themselves to be the life and soul of the party."
Author:
Holly Alvarado