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![FKJ Soundtracks a Perfect Period of His Life in 'Ylang Ylang'](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/fkj-ylang-ylang-ones-to-watch_1573593152_1573599331.jpg)
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](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/easy-life-ones-to-watch_1572375204.jpg)
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](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/celeste-ones-to-watch_3_1578939668.jpg)
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](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/sammy-rae-ones-to-watch-crop_1563401068.png)
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](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Yellow-Days-Ones-to-Watch-2_1561404389.png)
"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
![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
![Crumb Finds the Space Between Psychedelic Daydream and Nightmare in 'Jinx'](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/crumb-ones-to-watch-2_1560811669.jpeg)
Crumb Finds the Space Between Psychedelic Daydream and Nightmare in 'Jinx'
June 17, 2019
Crumb's debut arrives as their finest collection of work to date and quite possibly one of the best psych-rock jazz projects of recent memory.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Dana Williams Sharpens Her Blade With New Single "Knife" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Dana Williams OTW smaller_1594840240.jpeg)
Dana Williams Sharpens Her Blade With New Single "Knife" [Premiere]
July 15, 2020
Dana Williams is ready to unveil yet another fruit of her labor, a new single titled "Knife."
Author:
Precious Kato
![Laufey Tells Us Everything She Knows About Love in Stunning Debut Album](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/laufey-everything-about-love-1661884876.png)
Laufey Tells Us Everything She Knows About Love in Stunning Debut Album
August 30, 2022
Laufey's debut embodies nostalgia, curiosity, fear for the future, and a sense of peace in the unknown.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
![Honeyboys Return with the Optimistic Anthem "Davinci"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/honeyboys_1610721285.jpg)
Honeyboys Return with the Optimistic Anthem "Davinci"
January 15, 2021
On their newest single "Davinci", Honeyboys return to deliver the perfect track to alleviate wintertime malaise.
Author:
Carter Fife
Nessa Barrett Confronts Her Cheating Ex in "girl in new york"
December 11, 2023
The dark pop star transforms a moment of infidelity into an understated pop-jazz stunner.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
![Brasstracks Announce Debut Album and Drop "Hold Ya"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Brasstracks - otw_1595266735.jpg)
Brasstracks Announce Debut Album and Drop "Hold Ya"
July 20, 2020
Brasstracks have announced their debut album, "Golden Ticket", and released a brand new single.
Author:
Malc.
![Julian Skiboat's "Flowers" Is a Comforting Dreamy Escape](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/skiboat otw_1613163598.jpg)
Julian Skiboat's "Flowers" Is a Comforting Dreamy Escape
February 12, 2021
You know that feeling when the golden rays of sunshine hits your skin and warms you up, making you feel safe again? That's Julian Skiboat's "Flowers."
Author:
Joe Beer
![Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez Drops the Empowering New Single "Better For You"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/RSG-14 (1)_1615332668.jpg)
Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez Drops the Empowering New Single "Better For You"
March 9, 2021
New Yorker Raina Sokolov-Gonzalez has just released her single "Better For You" and it's a whole hypnotic vibe. For You" below.
Author:
Joe Beer
![Fox Jackson's "Behind Closed Doors" Will Make You Wonder What Decade You're in [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Fox Jackson ones to watch copy_1598369949.jpg)
Fox Jackson's "Behind Closed Doors" Will Make You Wonder What Decade You're in [Premiere]
August 25, 2020
Fox Jackson's bringing funk infused dance back with his music.
Author:
Precious Kato
![Baby Rose Sets Out on a Winding Journey in the Hypnotic 'Slow Burn'](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/baby-rose-slow-burn-1713372935.jpg)
Baby Rose Sets Out on a Winding Journey in the Hypnotic 'Slow Burn'
April 17, 2024
"'Slow Burn' is our eclectic chemistry and the captured essence of our world’s colliding."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene