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Sam Valdez Can't Shake Her "Toothache" in New Vintage Visuals [Premiere]
July 6, 2020
The echoing shoegaze, Americana track highlights Valdez's staple sound, while delivering a fresh and haunting atmosphere, acting as a glowing backdrop for her storytelling lyrics.
Author:
Chloe Robinson
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Sally Boy's Debut Single Was a Lifetime in the Making [Q&A]
July 6, 2020
Philadelphia-born artist, Sally Boy, released his self-titled debut single on Wednesday, June 30. After playing The self-titled single, "Sally Boy," proves to be the young writer's true introduction, unadulterated and honest.
Author:
Kristin Robinson

$NOT's "Can You Help Me" Is a Visceral Response to Ongoing Police Brutality
July 6, 2020
The woozy hip-hop meditation is one that posits that the ongoing revolution is one beyond political affiliation; it is the very real fight for human life.
Author:
Ruby Scott

Leo Bhanji Makes a Powerful Statement With Debut EP 'No Guard'
July 6, 2020
Released via Dirty Hit, <i>No Guard</i> is just that: a commitment to letting his guard down.
Author:
Maddy Quach

Amy Allen's "Queen of Silver Linings" is a Striking Solo Debut
July 3, 2020
Relying on only a guitar and her piercing voice, Allen sings honestly about a fraught relationship with the "king of good intentions" that she always ends up justifying.
Author:
Malc.

Ayoni, Tim Atlas, Max Leone, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
July 3, 2020
The Best New Music Playlist on Ones To Watch.
Author:
Malc.
![Zanski Dives Into His Own Mind In 'Upon Frigid Water' EP [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/zanksi ones to watch smaller_1593784860.jpeg)
Zanski Dives Into His Own Mind In 'Upon Frigid Water' EP [Premiere]
July 3, 2020
Toronto based vocalist and producer, Zanski, returns this summer with his contemplative new EP.
Author:
Precious Kato

McClenney Connects With Baby Rose For the Introspective "Karma Plays"
July 2, 2020
McClenney is a maverick for the way he's been able to craft his own alternative R&B sound by combining elements of jazz, funk, pop, and soul in new ways.
Author:
Malc.

Ayoni Opens Up About Her Life on "Unmoved (A Black Woman Truth)"
July 2, 2020
This could easily be one of the most powerful songs that has come across our desk in 2020.
Author:
Joey Legittino

Sophia Messa Relinquishes A Sugar-Coated, Toxic Love in "Ice Cream & Cigarettes"
July 2, 2020
Brazilian-American wunderkind, Sophia Messa offers a look at the darker side of a painfully-sweet first love in third single to date "Ice Cream & Cigarettes."
Author:
Jessica Thomas

Mimi Webb Dances the Pain Away in "Erase You"
August 7, 2024
"Erase You" is a carefree, triumphant breakup anthem.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Daniel Seavey Embraces the Storms in “Other People”
September 5, 2024
“Other People” is both sunny and thunderous, carried both by anguish and acceptance of things lost and won, past and present.
Author:
René Cobar

Winona Fighter Go One Take Straight To Your Heart With New "Hamms In A Glass" Video | THE NOISE
December 5, 2024
"The 'HAMMS IN A GLASS' music video is as chaotic as the song" shares frontwoman and multi-instrumentalist Coco Kinnon.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Glixen Toys With Silence and Nose in Standout EP 'Quiet Pleasures'
February 27, 2025
In the hands of Glixen, shoegaze can be both hauntingly beautiful and powerfully unrelenting.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
![Maz Contains Multitudes in Dazzling Debut EP “NPC” [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/maz_by_ana_peralta_chong,2-1743963286.jpg)
Maz Contains Multitudes in Dazzling Debut EP “NPC” [Q&A]
April 7, 2025
We chatted with Maz about NPC, starting an artist career from her hometown, and her many sonic influences:
Author:
Giselle Libby

Royel Otis Conjures the Perfect Indie Daydream in "moody"
May 13, 2025
The Australian duo return with a laidback and infectious "song about a girl."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Soft Kill Release Stellar Surprise EP 'Roseland'
September 9, 2024
Postpunk juggernauts Soft Kill returns with 'Roseland,' a three-track EP showcasing their prolific and ever-evolving artistry.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
![Cautious Clay Infused a Move to Philadelphia, Basketball, and Creative Non-Routines Unto 'The Hours: Morning" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/1471___c_r_o_p_p_e_d_copy-1747490573.png)
Cautious Clay Infused a Move to Philadelphia, Basketball, and Creative Non-Routines Unto 'The Hours: Morning" [Q&A]
May 17, 2025
The artist gives us the inside scoop on his creative lifestyle, from painting to music making.
Author:
Hillary Safadi

8 OnesToWatch from The Great Escape 2025
May 24, 2025
The Great Escape is one of Europe’s biggest festivals for new music - think SXSW but without the film, tech and comedy. We attended this year’s festival in Brighton, UK and these are some of the highlights.
Author:
Tanja Brinks Toubro
Là˜Là˜ is Redefining Bedroom Pop With Her Performance of "Dead Inside" [Premiere]
July 8, 2020
Since releasing her debut single, "Yours," in 2018, Toronto native Là˜Là˜ has been on our radar. "Yours", a catchy pop breakup song, was the perfect vessel for Là˜Là˜ to arrive in. Her style of relatable pop bops have helped her gain the attention of fans all over the world. She released her debut EP, Sweater Collection, in 2019 and is back with new music ahead of her debut album. "Dead Inside" was released last month and speaking on the song, Là˜Là˜ said:"From the title, you'd probably think Dead Inside is a sad song, but it's not. It's about feeling a glimmer of hope at a time where I really didn't think I'd be able to feel anything ever again. Kinda like that first breath of fresh air, when you hadn't even noticed you were holding your breath in the first place. I wrote it about a time in my life where I quite literally felt dead inside. I was putting on a smile and going through the motions of every day life, but I felt empty. Then I met someone who reminded me what it felt like to be 'me'. I don't know how it happened but all of a sudden I woke up - they made me feel alive again. I wrote this song as a thank you to them.Today, we are lucky enough to be premiering a special performance of "Dead Inside." "Normally, my songs are created in writing sessions/collaborations. I wrote this song alone in my bedroom, so I thought it would be fitting to sing it live in my bedroom. Since we couldn't have socially distanced properly in my room at home, I ended up recording it at my friend Justin's (@ThatGoodGraphic's) studio in Toronto. And I even got to bring my bed lol." Check out the performance below and check back for more from Là˜Là˜ in the future.