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Winston Surfshirt Brings the Funk We All Need in 'Apple Crumble'
November 18, 2019
Good music never goes out of style.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
J.Lamotta Has Us Completely Wrapped Around Her Finger
November 14, 2019
The Berlin-based neo-soul artist instills a piece of her spirit into each record.
Author:
Chuck Ramos

FKJ Soundtracks a Perfect Period of His Life in 'Ylang Ylang'
November 12, 2019
"When I made music there it felt kind of like a dream state."
Author:
Precious Kato

Easy Life's "Nice Guys" Is a Chaotic Masterpiece
October 29, 2019
A naked trump cameo, a religious cult, and an unfazed Easy Life make for one of the best music videos we've seen all year.
Author:
Bianca Brown
![Neo-Soul Artist Dana Williams Is Tired of You Being So "Hard" On Yourself [PREMIERE + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/dana-williams-ones-to-watch_1571342926.jpeg)
Neo-Soul Artist Dana Williams Is Tired of You Being So "Hard" On Yourself [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 17, 2019
"'Hard' is a very introspective song about the pursuit of nonexistent perfection, and being so hard on yourself about being hard on yourself."
Author:
Precious Kato
![Emmaline Proves that Soulful Jazz Isn't Dead with Debut 'All My Sweetest Dreams' EP [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/emmaline-ones-to-watch_1569539285.jpg)
Emmaline Proves that Soulful Jazz Isn't Dead with Debut 'All My Sweetest Dreams' EP [PREMIERE]
September 26, 2019
"My hope in releasing this EP is to get me one step closer to being able to inspire and encourage as many people as possible around the world with my music."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Celeste Is the Rising R&B Songstress Who Highly Values Intimacy in Her Songwriting
September 5, 2019
Although Celeste was born in sunny Los Angeles, her entire childhood was spent in the U.K., where she indulged in the musical stylings of Aretha Franklin and Billie Holiday.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

When it Comes to Winning, A "Denim Jacket" Is All Sammy Rae Needs
July 17, 2019
Samantha Bowers' magical fusion of rock, folk, and jazz is pure creative ingenuity.
Author:
Miranda Hyman
![How Los Retros Turned '70s Jazz Into Your New DIY Indie Obsession [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/los-retros-ones-to-watch-2_1562620222.jpg)
How Los Retros Turned '70s Jazz Into Your New DIY Indie Obsession [Q&A]
July 5, 2019
Los Retros is proof that the only thing you need to make a great record in the modern age is a living room, some instruments, and a fire under your ass.
Author:
Brady Moses

"Just When" You Thought Life Couldn't Get Better, Yellow Days Returns With New Music
June 24, 2019
The track steers farther away from Yellow Days' indie-rock roots and dives deeper into classic whopping funk sounds.
Author:
Jess Myers

Cassowary Makes a Beautiful and Radically Adventurous Debut
April 29, 2020
Cassowary creates jazz-infused music for early mornings, lazy afternoons, and everything in between.
Author:
Maddy Quach

"Just When" You Thought Life Couldn't Get Better, Yellow Days Returns With New Music
June 24, 2019
The track steers farther away from Yellow Days' indie-rock roots and dives deeper into classic whopping funk sounds.
Author:
Jess Myers
![Kokoroko Makes Music to Revitalize the Soul [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/KOKOROKO-interview_1651165028.jpg)
Kokoroko Makes Music to Revitalize the Soul [Q&A]
April 28, 2022
Listening to Kokoroko makes you feel held and cared for, revitalized yet at full ease.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
![Manchester's Secret Night Gang Isn't Here to Make Music For the Money or Views [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/SECRET-NIGHT-GANG-interview_1652201630.jpeg)
Manchester's Secret Night Gang Isn't Here to Make Music For the Money or Views [Q&A]
May 10, 2022
"Nowadays, music gets lost because it isn't written with meaning or acknowledging what's going on now."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Yazmin Lacey Lets Her Soul Run Free in 'Voice Notes'
March 3, 2023
'Voice Notes' is a master compilation of deep R&B and soul-drenched jazz,
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Poppy Ajudha and Mahalia's "Low Ride" Is the Ultimate Night Drive Mood
January 27, 2020
"Low Ride" brings back the charm of late '90s R&B queens.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian

Sophie Coran's "S P A C E" Is a Cinematic Love Letter to Self-Love
March 5, 2021
This week Philadelphia-based singer Sophie Coran returns with "S P A C E," her first release of 2021. attention on Sophie Coran this year.
Author:
Carter Fife

Celeste Is a Flame That Is Impossible to Extinguish
January 13, 2020
Celeste's music does more than stop you dead in your tracks. It entrances you.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Introducing Arlo Parks, A Sagacious Voice for a Broken Generation [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Arlo-parks-ones-to-watch-3 _1560979411.jpeg)
Introducing Arlo Parks, A Sagacious Voice for a Broken Generation [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
June 19, 2019
Carefully crafted with tidbits of real life details and poetic liberties, Parks is able to capture personal moments while tapping into our overarching shared human experience.
Author:
Jessica Thomas

Charlotte Cardin's "Drive" Is a Mesmerizing Excursion Worth Taking
January 9, 2019
There is a mystical quality to Charlotte Cardin's jazz-infused pop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo