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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
Loyal Lobos and Ángel Dumile Find Peace in Saying Goodbye in "Bendecirte"
March 10, 2025
"Bendecirte" is a dreamy exploration of loss, rebirth, and growth.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Gabi Sklar Falls in Love With "Miami" in Electrifying New Single
March 10, 2025
"Don't date the DJ and don't get revenge on your ex…"
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
mer marcum Examines Nature Vs. Nurture in Her Latest Single "Junkyard Dog"
March 10, 2025
"Junkyard Dog" is a biting moment of generational reflection.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
chloe moriondo’s "abyss" Is a Daring Dive Into Liberation
March 8, 2025
"abyss" embraces letting go, surrendering to impulses, and dancing toward something vast and joyous.
Author:
René Cobar
Arcy Drive Tease Debut Album With New Single “The Itch”
March 7, 2025
Basking in the uncertainty of the future, this upbeat song draws listeners into the buoyant perspective of Arcy Drive.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Issue 08: The Class of 2025
March 6, 2025
Our first issue of 2025 welcomes our class of 2025, Audrey Nuna, Sofia Valdés, and more.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
Slow Joy Announce Debut LP With Gripping New Single "Gruesome" | THE NOISE
March 5, 2025
"Gruesome" delivers sharp, punk-inspired energy with an unforgettable melody, giving fans a glimpse of the powerful themes and soundscapes they can expect.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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.
Author:
Lucy Ward
Sparks and Emotions Fly in Gigi Perez's "Chemistry"
March 4, 2025
Perez is no stranger to yearning.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
contradash Seeks Out Reassurance on "petal pickin'"
August 21, 2020
contradash seeks out reassurance that his feelings aren't one-sided while remaining effortlessly cool and self-confident on "petal pickin'"
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Jesse Gold's "R.I.P" Is a Powerful Admittance of Struggle and Self-Doubt
March 31, 2021
"R.I.P" is a refreshingly honest and intimate tour de force.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Michael Seyer Articulates the Asian American Immigrant Experience on "Little China Boy"
June 23, 2021
Despite its idyllic pacing, "Little China Boy" is yet another heartbreaking reminder of the immigrant reality.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Csndra's Debut Single "Very Well" Is One For the Girls
February 17, 2022
"This is to empower the everyday woman,"
Author:
Gregory Castel
Crossing i's Dotting t's Release Impactful Single "All Feelings Aside"
February 22, 2022
Genre-defying alternative band Crossing I's Dotting T's are back with their first single of the year.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Dhruv Navigates a Storm of Emotions in Debut Album 'Private Blizzard' [Q&A]
August 29, 2024
In his long-awaited debut album, the rising star delves into themes of personal development, grief, loneliness, and more.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
IDER Demands Bodily Autonomy in Indie Pop Anthem "Know How It Hurts"
November 16, 2024
The duo’s earnest voices accompanied by a driving beat turns a doomsday anthem into an anthem of hope and change.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
J Ember Has Us "Wishing For Rain" On New Single
January 29, 2019
Listen to some new indie rock from the enigmatic J Ember.
Author:
Malcolm J. Gray
FKJ and Col3trane Merge Jazz & Dancehall With "Perfect Timing"
April 15, 2019
Dancehall rhythms, jazzy brass, and soothing vocals... What more could we ask for?
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Stagecoach 2019: 6 Ones to Catch
April 25, 2019
This year's Stagecoach lineup welcomes dynamic voices, heartfelt sounds, and a new era of women pushing the boundaries of country music -- scope our 6 must-sees.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff