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Henrik Shows Us the Bravery of Honesty in "You & your eyes"
January 10, 2025
Henrik devotes himself to his craft, and in doing so, propels himself toward greater heights.
Author:
René Cobar

hey, nothing's “Barn Nursery” Starts the Year Off on a Reflective Note
January 6, 2025
“Barn Nursery” tackles the complexity of grief and guilt with care and grace.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau

Willow Avalon Ignites a Passionate Love Affair in "Something We Regret"
December 17, 2024
In “Something We Regret,” Avalon dives into her untamed desires and addiction to her lover.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau

Jade LeMac Holds Onto Love in "Pink Balloon"
December 5, 2024
"'Pink Balloon' is about holding onto the memories and feelings that you have with a special person."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Juliet Ivy Gifts Us a Dose of Holiday Existentialism in "snow globe on an alien's desk"
December 4, 2024
"It's about the gut-wrenching feeling of time passing as another holiday season approaches. The feeling is both scary and beautiful."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

mxmtoon Navigates Change and Its Complicated Feelings in 'liminal space'
November 4, 2024
mxmtoon captures all the good and bad of change and makes us all feel a little less alone in the turmoil of transition.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau

Samantha Gongol Emerges With a Brutally Honest Banger in “Flash in the Pan”
October 31, 2024
“Flash in the Pan” demonstrates self-awareness, natural magnetism, and raw power.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
Rosie Darling Embarks on a New Era With "This Is Me Letting You Go"
October 28, 2024
"This song is the first real deep breath after a tough breakup when you can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel."
Author:
Giselle Libby

Isabel Dumaa's Debut Album, “Just My Nature,” Is a Portrait of Her Purpose
October 18, 2024
We reached out to the Bay Area-born-now-LA-based artist to get all the deep details of this amazing release.
Author:
DJ Connor

Zolita Has No Problem Saying "Bye Bye Baby" to an Ex Who Refuses to Grow Up
October 16, 2024
"'Bye Bye Baby' is a ruthless breakup song about an all too common stereotype."
Author:
Adam Delahoussaye

Top That Track Score the City of Angels With "A Love Letter To LA" Ft. Dana Williams
April 28, 2020
Since we can't go out just quite yet, this episode is all about admiring the city from afar.
Author:
Precious Kato
Take a 3-Minute "Vacation" with Johnny Stimson's Soulful Pop Righteousness [PREMIERE]
May 22, 2019
Stimson's silky vocals and atmospheric guitars are exactly what attracts us to his timeless sound.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Bluebiird's "Good Girl" Proves She Has the Vocals to Justify Her Namesake [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/bluebiird-ones-to-watch-2_1561053236.jpeg)
Bluebiird's "Good Girl" Proves She Has the Vocals to Justify Her Namesake [PREMIERE]
June 20, 2019
The track's sole instrumentation beyond Osment's own voice is a supple acoustic guitar, leaving an open canvas on which the artist paints her immaculate vocals.
Author:
Brady Moses

Alexander 23 Draws a Masterpiece While Answering Rapid-Fire Questions
September 8, 2022
Sit down with rising star for a quick drawing ❤️
Author:
Ruby Scott

OSTON Moves on From the Broken Feelings She Left in "Burton St."
December 14, 2023
OSTON knows we all have our “Burton St.” and made an anthem that will evoke an emotional release that is universal.
Author:
Giselle Libby

Sierra Spirit Pens a Heartfelt Ode to Her Late Grandmother in “i’ll be waiting (pug)”
July 11, 2024
"My grandmother turned everything into a beautiful story, big or small. I wouldn’t be the writer I am today if it weren’t for listening to her.”
Author:
Giselle Libby
![Find Your "Fine Little Rhythm" With Nick Leng's Latest Groove [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/nick-leng-fine-little-rhythm_1621526703.jpg)
Find Your "Fine Little Rhythm" With Nick Leng's Latest Groove [PREMIERE]
May 20, 2021
Through a tumultuous breakup, apartment fire, and the loss of a dear friend, Leng interprets moments of despair into blissful sonic form.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui

Julia Lucius' "Stay a While" Is an Invitation to Love to the Fullest
July 27, 2021
"'Stay a While' is an ode to vulnerability. To open up and give your heart to someone is some scary stuff."
Author:
Alexis Vaganos

Katherine Li Leans Into the Subtle Art of Storytelling in 'Isn't It Obvious'
November 21, 2023
'Isn’t It Obvious' is an ode to the recovering overthinkers and overlovers.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

ayleen valentine Recontextualizes What It Means to Be a "sex symbol"
March 15, 2024
“sex symbol” proves that valentine is not only capable of breaking the rules but thrives when the boundaries are nonexistent.
Author:
Giselle Libby