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![Ones To Watch and The Noise Present: The Chats [Announcement]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/the-chats-tour_1579187147.jpg)
Ones To Watch and The Noise Present: The Chats [Announcement]
January 16, 2020
The Chats are hitting the road!
Author:
Jimmy Smith

The Ivy Is Crafting Riveting Retro Hits With Deep Oklahoma Ties
January 9, 2020
The Ivy is setting the stage to be the next LANY.
Author:
Matthew Rudas

Reaper Is the Anti-Hero Indie Needs
January 7, 2020
Enigmatic, elusive, but undeniably captivating.
Author:
Brady Moses

Aaron Taos Warns of the Danger of Social Media Envy in "Saboteur"
December 20, 2019
As Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Comparison is the thief of joy."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Klangstof Hits the Reset Button in "New Congress, New Father"
December 13, 2019
Beautifully fusing electronic and indie soundscapes, "New Congress, New Father" is a mere sample of what we can expect from Klangstof.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Ocean Alley's "Tombstone" Is an Electrifying Bout of Rock Revival
December 11, 2019
"'Tombstone' is a song that reminisces about a place that was once ideal, a place that was once the perfect respite, now just a wasteland."
Author:
Joey Legittino

phem's "Sorry Mama" Will Have You Confessing Your Sins
December 10, 2019
phem enlists Machine Gun Kelly for a perfectly-scored confessional.
Author:
Bianca Brown
![Allan Rayman Pokes Fun at the Paradoxical in "6am" Film [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/allan rayman-ones-to-watch_1575658999.jpg)
Allan Rayman Pokes Fun at the Paradoxical in "6am" Film [Q&A]
December 6, 2019
We speak to the most mysterious man in music.
Author:
Jessica Thomas

Oliver Tree's "Cash Machine" Is an Anti-Consumerism Anthem Set on the High Seas
December 6, 2019
Tree's latest is expectedly unexpected.
Author:
Matthew Rudas

The Driver Era's "A Kiss" Video Is the Perfect Blend of Nostalgia and Creativity
December 4, 2019
"I don't think either of us has felt so creatively charged up in a long time."
Author:
Bianca Brown

ALEXSUCKS Lose Control in the Infectious "Hate Me If You Want"
September 9, 2024
“Hate Me If You Want” satisfies all the cravings of a nostalgic indie kid.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw

Parquet Courts Explode with Gritty Angst & Retrospective Charm Alongside Snail Mail at LA Show
January 29, 2019
Parquet Courts reached an exciting plateau of their careers with a performance and sound of immense versatility.
Author:
Janette Ayub

Deb Never's "Disassociate" Is a Haunting Reflection on the Past Year
June 14, 2021
In her latest single, Never muses on substance abuse, growing older, and the fear of fading into nothingness.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Pom Pom Squad: A Journey From Packed Apartments to Packed Venues
February 3, 2022
Pom Pom Squad has an unapologetically outspoken vision for indie rock.

THE BLSSM Steals a Small Moment of Joy in "NOT TODAY," Announces Sophomore EP
March 31, 2022
"'NOT TODAY' echoes both my day-to-day triumphs and anguish."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Meet Momma, the Indie Rockers Who Should Be a 'Household Name' After Their Coachella Set
April 13, 2023
Momma writes the type of music you wish you could experience at a crowded college house show, shoulder to shoulder in someone’s basement.
Author:
Abby Kenna
![Alt-Rocker Evan Konrad Narrates a Sinister Story In "Come On Snake, Let's Rattle" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/evan-konrad-ones-to-watch.png)
Alt-Rocker Evan Konrad Narrates a Sinister Story In "Come On Snake, Let's Rattle" [PREMIERE]
April 25, 2019
"On the surface he is a walking statement of obsessive self-consumption, but as the song moves into its finale, he begins to show a deeper sadness to his character, a vulnerability."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Cheeky Aussie Group Rancid Eddie Drop Blunt Foot Stomper "Dry"
September 29, 2021
"Dry" is a song designed to be belted in a pub, drinking and singing the heartbreak away.
Author:
Joe Beer

Gus Dapperton Is Rapturous and Vulnerable in 'Orca'
September 18, 2020
In <i>Orca</i>, Dapperton delivesr a palpable emotional symphony that is impossible to forget.
Author:
Ruby Scott

Marco Luka Displays Incredible Versatility on "do me wrong"
May 21, 2021
"I'm trying to be a better artist by just being more honest with myself, and that starts with this song."
Author:
Tyler Borland