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Phoneboy Explore Pitfalls Of Fame On New Single “Ferrari”

Phoneboy Explore Pitfalls Of Fame On New Single “Ferrari”

January 19, 2023 New Jersey indie rock band Phoneboy are kicking off their new album cycle in style and with a dash of existential dread with the release of their latest single, "Ferrari."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Issue 02: New Year, New Zine

Issue 02: New Year, New Zine

January 18, 2023 We're kicking off the new year with a look back and a look forward at some of tomorrow's stars.
Author: Ones To Watch Staff
hemlocke springs' "stranger danger!" Is a Daring, Intoxicating Follow-Up to Her Breakout Hit

hemlocke springs' "stranger danger!" Is a Daring, Intoxicating Follow-Up to Her Breakout Hit

January 18, 2023 “stranger danger!” is a song that oozes odd, demanding your attention to keep up with Springs' unraveling.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
Meet Kiki Rockwell, an Innovative New Artist Fresh to New Zealand's Indie Scene

Meet Kiki Rockwell, an Innovative New Artist Fresh to New Zealand's Indie Scene

January 18, 2023 Kiki Rockwell is an innovative new artist fresh to New Zealand’s indie scene.
WILSN Lets Her Soul Run Free in “Those Days Are Over” [Premiere]

WILSN Lets Her Soul Run Free in “Those Days Are Over” [Premiere]

January 17, 2023 “It’s about trusting yourself, going with your gut and really believing you can do the thing you set out to do.”
Author: DJ Connor
R&B
Joesef's Debut Album ‘Permanent Damage’ Is an Exercise in Hurt and Healing

Joesef's Debut Album ‘Permanent Damage’ Is an Exercise in Hurt and Healing

January 17, 2023 'Permanent Damage' is a valiant debut effort by an artist unafraid to let his heart bleed.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
R&B
JAWNY Hops Aboard the Never-Ending Rollercoaster of Love in “true”

JAWNY Hops Aboard the Never-Ending Rollercoaster of Love in “true”

January 17, 2023 "true" is a woozy lovesick outing that sees JAWNY making full use of his left-field talents.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Gracie Abrams Questions What’s Next in “Where do we go now?”

Gracie Abrams Questions What’s Next in “Where do we go now?”

January 13, 2023 Abrams returns with a stunning Gia Coppola-directed visual.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
Floyd Zion Pushes Forward At All Costs in "Belly"

Floyd Zion Pushes Forward At All Costs in "Belly"

January 13, 2023 “Belly” is a declaration on the war against stagnancy."
Author: Jazmin Kylene
Dreamer Isioma Embarks on an Intergalactic Journey Inward in "Fuck Tha World"

Dreamer Isioma Embarks on an Intergalactic Journey Inward in "Fuck Tha World"

January 13, 2023 'Fuck Tha World’ touches on the existentialism of life and freedom.”
Author: Jazmin Kylene
R&B
MAY-A Enters a Bold New Era With the Addicting "Sweat You Out My System"

MAY-A Enters a Bold New Era With the Addicting "Sweat You Out My System"

January 12, 2023 "Writing 'Sweat You Out My System' felt like it opened so many doors in my brain to other types of music."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
poptropicaslutz! Celebrate the World's Most Celebrated Taboo in "Sierra Echo X-Ray"

poptropicaslutz! Celebrate the World's Most Celebrated Taboo in "Sierra Echo X-Ray"

January 12, 2023 "It touches on the 'half-baked' attempts at intimacy you experience growing up."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
10 Questions With Lonnie on His Debut Single “One Night Stand” [Q&A]

10 Questions With Lonnie on His Debut Single “One Night Stand” [Q&A]

January 12, 2023 We catch up with an artist who ended 2022 with a bang.
Author: DJ Connor
rap
Metal Goes Mashup: The (John) Candy Detail Sample-Laced Music Pissing Off Gatekeepers Worldwide [Q&A] | THE NOISE

Metal Goes Mashup: The (John) Candy Detail Sample-Laced Music Pissing Off Gatekeepers Worldwide [Q&A] | THE NOISE

January 11, 2023 Combining their love of pop culture and ass-beating metalcore, the Girl Talk-inspired group has come together to create music that will leave you completely unsure about what it is you just heard but in the best way possible.
Author: Jimmy Smith
The 25 Artists to Watch in 2023

The 25 Artists to Watch in 2023

January 11, 2023 Meet the Ones To Watch class of 2023.
Author: Ones To Watch Staff
bludnymph Unleashes the Unapologetic Pop Banger “Lights Out”

bludnymph Unleashes the Unapologetic Pop Banger “Lights Out”

January 9, 2023 bludnymph’s sinister and forward-thinking take on electro-pop mayhem is intoxicating.
Author: Carter Fife
pop
Rarelylaways Signals His Debut Album With the Effortlessly Hypnotic "Let's"

Rarelylaways Signals His Debut Album With the Effortlessly Hypnotic "Let's"

January 9, 2023 "LET'S" has us longing for warmer, summer days gone by.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
rap
R&B
zevia Reveals Her Saddest Song Yet With "pain's my only home"

zevia Reveals Her Saddest Song Yet With "pain's my only home"

January 9, 2023 Zevia is one of the most honest vocalists out there.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
Ice Spice Keeps the Hits Coming With "In Ha Mood"

Ice Spice Keeps the Hits Coming With "In Ha Mood"

January 6, 2023 Ice Spice is making a case for herself among New York's greatest.
Author: Gregory Castel
rap
Skyte Cuts Class and Runs Free in “IHATESCHOOL”

Skyte Cuts Class and Runs Free in “IHATESCHOOL”

January 6, 2023 SKYTE is on his way to graduating to the big leagues.
Author: DJ Connor
rap
The 25 Best Albums of 2022

The 25 Best Albums of 2022

January 5, 2023 These are the albums that scored our 2022.
Author: Ones To Watch Staff
djo
Delaney Bailey's '(i would have followed you)' Is a Reminder of Just How Alive You Really Are

Delaney Bailey's '(i would have followed you)' Is a Reminder of Just How Alive You Really Are

January 4, 2023 '(i would have followed you)' is a hauntingly breathtaking project that effortlessly and efficaciously tugs at the heartstrings.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
PinkPantheress Wrestles With Coming of Age and Disappointing Boys in 'Take me home'

PinkPantheress Wrestles With Coming of Age and Disappointing Boys in 'Take me home'

January 4, 2023 Take me home caps off what was a bustling 2022 for the UK breakout star.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
FLO's "Losing You" Sees The Rapidly Rising R&B Group Basking in a Break-Up

FLO's "Losing You" Sees The Rapidly Rising R&B Group Basking in a Break-Up

January 4, 2023 “Losing You” is evidence that FLO are R&B legends in the making.
Author: Jazmin Kylene
pop
R&B
flo
Meet Jackson Owens, An Artist Whose Soul-Warming Vocals Effortlessly Stretch From R’n’B To Pop And Beyond.

Meet Jackson Owens, An Artist Whose Soul-Warming Vocals Effortlessly Stretch From R’n’B To Pop And Beyond.

December 23, 2022
r&B