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Conan Gray Is "The King" of Bedroom Bops
March 8, 2019
All hail the new king of bedroom pop.
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Ones To Catch at SXSW Music Festival 2019 [PLAYLIST]
March 7, 2019
We curated a playlist to help you focus on enjoying yourselves at one of the largest music events in the world.
Ava Max Crushes Societal Norms With Latest Pop Smash, "So Am I"
March 7, 2019
"'So Am I' is about loving yourself, being different, being an outcast and not fitting in the format that society wants to put us in - just celebrating what really makes you different."
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James Droll's "Cut My Teeth" Is a Soulful & Cathartic Assessment on Love [PREMIERE + Q&A]
March 7, 2019
Droll's discernible ability to create dark pop songs with a comforting hint of optimism is evident in the grappling "Cut My Teeth."
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WILD Will Cure Any Bad Day With Their New Single, "It Only Gets Better" [PREMIERE]
March 7, 2019
Another feel-good anthem by indie-pop trio WILD.
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dwilly Colors a World of Honesty in Versatile Electronic 'Crayola' EP [PREMIERE]
March 7, 2019
dwilly's strongest elements as an electronic artist and producer shine in Crayola, an infectious and groovy debut.
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Troi Irons Is Reviving Alternative Rock with Electrifying "Strangers" [PREMIERE]
March 7, 2019
Influenced by Alanis Morissette, The Dead Weather, and Shirley Manson, Irons is pushing for an innovative renaissance of genre-bending rock.
![John The Blind Embraces His Laid Back Personality in Acoustic "Sticky" Video [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/john-the-blind-ones-to-watch.jpg)
John The Blind Embraces His Laid Back Personality in Acoustic "Sticky" Video [PREMIERE]
March 7, 2019
Former songwriter for Harry Styles, John Legend, and Maroon 5, John The Blind has officially stepped into his own.
![Sticky Fingers' "Another Episode" Video Is a Bewitching Vision Quest [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/sticky-fingers-ones-to-watch-9.jpg)
Sticky Fingers' "Another Episode" Video Is a Bewitching Vision Quest [PREMIERE]
March 7, 2019
What we have here is a vision quest scored by one of the best bands out of Australia.
NoMBe's 'They Might've Even Loved Me (Re:Imagination)' Is Brilliantly Ambitious
March 6, 2019
Featuring everyone from Skott, Thutmose, slenderbodies, RAC, to Transviolet, NoMBe has reworked his debut spectacularly.
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Get To Know Absolutely Before Her Enticing Tour With Reneé Rapp [Q&A]
August 1, 2025
Bolstered by stunning art direction, Absolutely has a voice that leaps off of tracks with ethereal purpose.
NERIAH Gives Her "Reasons to Hate You," But We Only Like Her More For It
August 8, 2025
On this album, NERIAH has crafted a wondrous work that will only deepen with repeat spins, and frankly gives us more reasons to love her.
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Hear Softcult Soothe the Soul With Calming New Single "Spiralling Out"| THE NOISE
March 25, 2024
Canadian duo Softcult transcend expectations with the release of their latest single, "Spiralling Out."
Fine Evokes a Hazy Memory in "I could"
May 1, 2025
"I could" floats along with a transcendent, almost surrealistic quality reminiscent of artists like Mazzy Star.
![From Dorm Room to Country Star: Hudson Westbrook on His Unstoppable Rise [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/peyton-dollar-interview-1746119389.jpeg)
From Dorm Room to Country Star: Hudson Westbrook on His Unstoppable Rise [Q&A]
May 1, 2025
In just a year, Westbrook has captivated the country music world.
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Felly Gets Personal and Earnest in Latest Album 'Abroxyde' [Q&A]
June 27, 2025
The album features a new sound for Felly, inspired by the indie and alternative music that he grew up listening to.
Indy Brings New Flames to Old Haunts in “Up In Flames (The Wayland)”
July 2, 2025
Up In Flames (The Wayland)” is an instant hit that paints a visceral picture of Indy’s post-breakup experience, one that’s equal parts personal and universal.
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Step Inside the Allure of zekiizo, If You Dare [Q&A]
July 18, 2025
Wanting to learn more from this amorphous talent infusing mystery into downtempo pop, we sat down with her in NYC.
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Coast Through A Dreamy Summer with Kevian Kraemer's "Tan Lines"
August 5, 2025
Kevian Kraemer continues to carve his unique niche in the indie pop landscape with the release of “Tan Lines."
Where’s Jai Deliver a Coming of Age Soundtrack With their Debut Album ‘Fresh Out Of Air’.
July 16, 2025
In a world increasingly oversaturated with calculated algorithms and pre-packaged pop, New Zealand’s Where’s Jai come crashing through with something genuinely refreshing: Fresh Out Of Air.