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Liang Lawrence's “Kiss My Apocalypse," Plus Sourdough Bread & Colored Pencils [Q&A]
January 7, 2025
With its bright, sneaky harmonies and a punchy chorus, this song is pure optimistic bliss, a perfect tune to ring in this new year.
Author:
DJ Connor
hey, nothing's “Barn Nursery” Starts the Year Off on a Reflective Note
January 6, 2025
“Barn Nursery” tackles the complexity of grief and guilt with care and grace.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
redveil Gives Us "what3ver" We Want In Iridescent New Single
January 6, 2025
“what3ver “ is a stunning display of redveil’s artistic evolution.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Grace Gardner Tackles Awareness in Latest EP, After Knowing
January 3, 2025
After Knowing is sickeningly honest, sounding like its very own therapy session filled with both anger and healing.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
IAMTHELIVING Ponders Humanity in Retro Record "Nebra Sky"
January 2, 2025
Nebra Sky is a chronology of the human experience, told through melodies and sounds.
Author:
DJ Connor
The 25 Best Albums of 2024, According to OnesToWatch Staff
December 27, 2024
We celebrate the end of the year by counting down the albums that soundtracked our 2024.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
Meet Royce Fisherman, the Next Gen Artist From Hawai’i Making Waves
December 26, 2024
We sit down with Royce to talk about his musical journey, the influence of Hawai‘i on his artistry, and his recommendations for must-visit spots.
Author:
Ali Wu
Swimming Paul’s "Different Time" Blends Club Energy With Nostalgia
December 23, 2024
"Different Time" is a wistful club banger, ready for the festival stage and beyond.
Author:
René Cobar
Your Neighbors Gives Over His Soul in Latest Single "Outta My Mind"
December 23, 2024
"Outta My Mind" fully embraces the chaotic mess of hedonism.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Tessa Violet, Brye, and corook Shine on Remix of Body Positivity Anthem "My Body's My Buddy"
December 23, 2024
"My Body's My Buddy" is a tender ode to self-love.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Mobley Couples Weighty Themes With Infectious Sonics in “stay volk”
July 21, 2022
“‘stay volk’ is a song about the ways people perform identities imposed on them by society and how draining that performance can be."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Natalie Red's "Nameless" Is a Manifestation Given Infectious Sonic Form [Premiere]
November 9, 2022
“Nameless” makes amends with the doubts and fears of going after your dreams
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Baseball Game Are Caught Between Hope and Regret in "Fall in Line"
January 27, 2023
The indie duo craft a tender sonic space in their latest single.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Rewind: Our 5 Favorite Music Videos of the Last Week
April 18, 2023
From grentperez to LØREN, these are 5 music videos you don't want to miss.
Author:
DJ Connor
Sam Short Walks Us Through Her Debut EP 'Faulty Wiring' Track by Track
August 31, 2023
"Each song on this EP details my experience with my own toxic tendencies, my obsession with melancholia, and pure disillusionment."
Author:
DJ Connor
Mai Anna’s “Trash Bag” Is a Love Letter to Emotional Baggage
September 6, 2023
"...I talked about rediscovering past letters, finding the courage to throw them out, and what it felt like trying to let go."
Author:
Carter Fife
Holly Humberstone and MUNA Add an Infectious Dance-Pop Flair to “Into Your Room”
November 30, 2023
The newly imagined single sees the MUNA adding their twist to Humberstone's already poignant sad bop.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Maeve Steele Guides Us Track-by-Track Through "Honeyland," Her Latest Angelic EP
January 19, 2024
Maeve Steele floated ‘round to OnesToWatch to invite us into the angelic world of her recent EP, Honeyland. A nuanced songwriter and artist, Maeve Steele winds through themes of natural beauty, loneliness, and the passage of time in this project.
Author:
DJ Connor
OnesToWatch x Mastercard Artist Accelerator Present Asha Imuno
March 8, 2024
Welcome to the start of the Mastercard Artist Accelerator X OnesToWatch program.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
ayleen valentine Recontextualizes What It Means to Be a "sex symbol"
March 15, 2024
“sex symbol” proves that valentine is not only capable of breaking the rules but thrives when the boundaries are nonexistent.
Author:
Giselle Libby