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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
Sophia Galaté's Debut Album 'For My Own Entertainment' Is Pretty and Pink [Q&A]
November 3, 2025
We got a chance to connect with Galaté surrounding the release of her debut for a deeper look at her multidimensionality and the critical role pink plays in her new era.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Phoenix James Bares Her Soul in "Nothing Matters"
November 3, 2025
“It’s about the ache of separation, the way physical space starts to erode emotional closeness.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
HighSchool's Self-Titled Debut Infuses Nostalgia-core Into Modern Rock [Q&A]
November 4, 2025
Wanting to know more we roused the boys up early once morning to dive into, high school popularity, life tips & more:
Author:
DJ Connor
There I Go: Vincent Mason’s Debut Album Hits the Road and Your Playlists
November 4, 2025
The album is a body of work that bridges Mason’s well-known authentic storytelling with Nashville production, emphasizing the importance of keeping the entire record genuine.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
10 Questions With RIVER on Her Latest Single "I Am Cancer" [Q&A]
November 5, 2025
"I believe that when we’re honest about our fears and insecurities, they can’t weigh us down."
Author:
DJ Connor
Nikki Kent Casts a Siren Spell in Debut Single "My Kisses In Threes xxx"
November 6, 2025
“My Kisses In Threes xxx” quietly establishes Kent as the “it” girl indie grunge has been longing for.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
BENEE's 'Ur An Angel I'm Just Particles' Is Existentialism in A Pop Package [Q&A]
November 7, 2025
The album is a fiery step into new sounds and perspective for the New Zealand-born, LA-based artist.
Author:
DJ Connor
Pretty Jane Wants You To Kiss Your Friends
November 7, 2025
Finishing out their EP, "Do You Want Me Around," is an indie rock catharsis of relationship confusion.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
PREMIERE: Verzache's "Good guy" Puts A Cheeky Spin on Self-Deprecation
November 10, 2025
In the music video, Verzache plays a janitor with earbuds in, using his mop as a guitar as he cleans after hours.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Annabelle Dinda Explores the Frustration of the Female Experience in "The Hand"
November 9, 2025
Skyrocketing to TikTok virality, "The Hand" has touched listeners worldwide.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau