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hey, nothing Are Stuck In Purgatory In Raw Single “Waiting Room”
April 9, 2025
“Waiting Room” is full of rich imagery and haunting lyrics that leave listeners wanting to play the song over and over again.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau

Rising Indie Folk Star Izzy Mahoubi Dives Deep in “Wanted”
April 5, 2025
With her vivid storytelling, Mahoubi paints an all too familiar picture of a toxic relationship, but with a touch of humor that shows she’s come out of the trauma relatively unscathed.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
![Khatumu Dares to Take the Road Less Traveled in "departure time" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/khatumu-departure-time-1743642440.jpg)
Khatumu Dares to Take the Road Less Traveled in "departure time" [Q&A]
April 3, 2025
"'departure time' is about leaving home, comfort, reality, the beaten path, and finding meaning in life on my own terms."
Author:
DJ Connor
Amble’s “Swan Song” Looks For Brighter Horizons Ahead of Debut Album
March 25, 2025
Amble returns with Swan Song, which is far from where they are at in their momentum. The latest single blossoms their songwriting prose following their EP The Commons released this past fall.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
![hey, nothing On the Intersection of Pickleball and Musicianship [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/t_wc_p5_p-g-1741713947.jpeg)
hey, nothing On the Intersection of Pickleball and Musicianship [Q&A]
March 11, 2025
The Athens-based alt-folk duo gives the latest on their cold, but enveloping EP 33º.
Author:
DJ Connor
![Stow Away With Mae Martin, Plus Music Versus Comedy, Gouache Painting, and the Simpsons [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/m_m_f-1740517691.jpg)
Stow Away With Mae Martin, Plus Music Versus Comedy, Gouache Painting, and the Simpsons [Q&A]
February 25, 2025
A talented writer, comedian, actor, and now touring musician, Mae Martin gives us the scoop on their upcoming tour and the new music fueling their newest version of creative excellence.
Author:
DJ Connor

Brenn! Tells a Stirring Story Wrapped in Regret in "Franklin House"
February 24, 2025
Rising folk-pop star Brenn! knows how to pour his heart out.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau

Hazlett's "doing my best" Is a Simple Yet Powerful Affirmation
February 14, 2025
"That’s what I’ve been doing. Navigating. Wondering. Searching. Trying to see what’s next for all of this.”
Author:
Rebeccah Blau

Emo-Folk Duo hey, nothing Pulls You Into the Undercurrent of "33°"
February 4, 2025
"'33°' is the tragic tale of a young boy who, emotionally plagued by modern society, embarks on a reckless journey to the center of a rapidly melting lake."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Trousdale Releases Soulful Lead Single “Growing Pains”
January 27, 2025
In “Growing Pains” and throughout their discography, Trousdale holds femininity and fun close.
Author:
Caroline McKenzie

Paris Paloma Enlists Old Sea Brigade For the Haunting "yeti"
July 5, 2023
Indie’s oldest soul encased in a 23-year-old vengeful woman’s body, Paloma is poetry at its most weaponized.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Take A Trip Inside Ambar Lucid's Mind with Stunning Debut EP, 'Dreaming Lucid'
March 1, 2019
Lucid's debut EP is delightfully true to her artistry; down to earth, boundary-pushing and culturally diverse.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
![ASL's "Til You Pulled Up" Is an Indie-Folk Love Ballad You Need to Hear [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/asl-ones-to-watch copy_1569607435.png)
ASL's "Til You Pulled Up" Is an Indie-Folk Love Ballad You Need to Hear [PREMIERE]
September 27, 2019
An LA based music collective fronted by John Ryan (One Direction, Maroon 5) and Shungudzo (Little Mix, Rudimental), ASL stands for exactly what you'd expect: Age. Sex. Location.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Female Songwriters Who Re-Popularized an Old Folk Style: Stream of Consciousness Lyrics
January 30, 2019
Led by the likes of Phoebe Bridgers and her contemporaries, these writers construct their works through deconstructing traditional lyrical tropes.
Author:
Kristin Robinson

Adam Melchor's "Turnham Green" Is a Sobering Moment of Empathy
August 9, 2022
In his latest single, Melchor beautifully examines shared hurt and perspective.
Author:
Gregory Castel

Cat Clyde's "So Cold" Video Takes a Note From '70s Female Revenge Movies
July 24, 2019
Note: Do not mess with Cat Clyde.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Scarypoolparty - "Out Loud" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Scarypoolparty-live-ones-to-watch_1562107941.jpg)
Scarypoolparty - "Out Loud" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
July 2, 2019
An artist like Scarypoolparty comes around only once in a lifetime.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Maisie Peters Is the Folk-Pop Force of the Future
January 16, 2020
19-year-old Maisie Peters is making music years beyond her age.
Author:
Matthew Rudas

Ashe's "In Disguise" Is the Very Definition of Timeless Songwriting
June 21, 2019
Watch the video for "In Disguise" and hear it live on Ashe's Ones To Watch - presented tour this fall!
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![ViVii Is Stockholm's Effervescent Light that Shines Through the Darkness [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/vivii-ones-to-watch_1562616308.jpg)
ViVii Is Stockholm's Effervescent Light that Shines Through the Darkness [Q&A]
July 8, 2019
Their hushed soundscape has been compared to the esteemed Lana Del Rey, but where they differ is found within ViVii's ability to draw listeners in with every romantic note.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul