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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
Amelia Moore Is Anything But "see through" in Latest Single [Q&A]
December 20, 2024
Coming off a wildly promising year, nothing about Amelia has been see through of late.
Author:
DJ Connor
Get To Know Georgia Lines – New Zealand’s Best Kept Secret
December 20, 2024
Georgia Lines is rapidly establishing herself as one of New Zealand's most exciting musical talents.
Get To Know CRYSTAL — The Next Addition to Your Playlist
December 19, 2024
CRYSTAL, an up-and-coming alternative pop artist and producer from Wellington, now based in Auckland, is quickly making a name for herself in the Aotearoa music scene.
d4vd Returns to His Roots Amidst the Emotional Turmoil of "Where'd It Go Wrong"
December 19, 2024
"Where'd It Go Wrong" captures the messy aftermath of realizing something that once felt perfect has fallen apart.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Artemas Caps Off the Year with Tantalizing Dual Singles “fancy” and “xvideos”
December 18, 2024
The double release closes out a beyond-eventful year for the rising star and paints the year ahead in neon-bright hues.
Author:
René Cobar
april june Releases Dreamy “afterparty” EP [Q&A]
October 24, 2025
From drawing inspiration from film to exposing her most vulnerable thoughts, the 6 track collection evokes a visceral reaction from the very first moment.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Skuzland's "Tell Me You Love Me" Visualizes the Skewed Reality of Unrequited Love
October 24, 2025
There's a stellar cast of collaborations on the music video as well, including Emmy award-winning director Chris Klimovski.
Author:
DJ Connor
Alice Phoebe Lou Returns to Her Roots on Album, Oblivion
October 24, 2025
Alice Phoebe Lou’s sixth album, Oblivion, reaches past the unrelenting noise of modern life.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Dev Lemons talks Debut Album SURFACE TENSION, Upcoming Tour, and Artificial Moon Theory [Q+A]
October 25, 2025
Dancing between alternative emo rock and pop, Dev explores heartache, anger, and confidence, all while being loud and unapologetic.
Author:
Gia Acosta
WATCH: letlive. Return For New Explosive Something Loud Session [EXCLUSIVE] | THE NOISE
October 28, 2025
After a long and strenuous eight-year hiatus, post-hardcore noisemakers letlive. are finally back playing shows together reminding people just what we were all missing in our lives without them.
Author:
Jimmy Smith
Jack Kane's Latest EP Is An ...Obvious... Hit [Q&A]
October 27, 2025
His latest EP, Obvious, dolls out a dose of heartache and anxious behaviors that meshes into a menagerie of pop goodness.
Author:
DJ Connor
Video Premiere: “Forgiveness Is” by Doe Paoro ft. Conversation with Maiah Manser
October 28, 2025
Together, Doe Paoro and Maiah explore the threads that tie their worlds: forgiveness, the collapse and rebirth of systems, social media’s strange intimacy, and the ways music continues to serve as a healing modality for both artist and listener.
Author:
Ariana Tibi
Charlotte Sands Explores Transcending Love On New Single "Afterlife" | THE NOISE
October 1, 2025
Charlotte Sands further cements her reputation as a boundary-pushing force in alt-pop on her latest single, "Afterlife."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Taylor Acorns Is "Crashing Out" On Fiery New Single Ahead New LP | THE NOISE
September 22, 2025
Nashville-based pop-punk artist Taylor Acorn shares cathartic offering "Crashing Out," capturing the chaos of a volatile, touch-and-go romance.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Ben Quad Explore The Pain Of Grief On New Single "Painless" | THE NOISE
October 6, 2025
The easily recognizable 2000s pop-punk and emo influences mixed with Ben Quad's signature midwestern spirit make "Painless" feel equally cathartic and authentic.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon