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VALÉ Is Embracing a New Chapter With "La Danza del Despertar" [Q&A]

VALÉ Is Embracing a New Chapter With "La Danza del Despertar" [Q&A]

August 31, 2026 OnesToWatch met with VALÉ to learn more about her journey, her Colombian roots, and what's coming next.
Author: Sarah Ruiz
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iKeda Arrives With Certainty in Maximalist Sophomore EP ‘Bangs N Braces’ [Q&A]

iKeda Arrives With Certainty in Maximalist Sophomore EP ‘Bangs N Braces’ [Q&A]

August 28, 2026 'Bangs N Braces' is brash, genre-blending, ear candy from start to finish, cementing iKeda as one of the most exciting artists in a space that’s constantly changing and challenging pop’s boldest listeners.
Author: Giselle Libby
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Lucy Park Makes Heartbreak Sound Brand-New With New EP ‘THREAD 27’

Lucy Park Makes Heartbreak Sound Brand-New With New EP ‘THREAD 27’

August 28, 2026 'THREAD 27' is a major step for Park, marking her as an artist with a relatable point of view, and a unique production style that elevates her music beyond what you might expect.
Author: India McCarty
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Arden Jones Takes Electro-Pop To The Next Level With New EP 'FLASH'

Arden Jones Takes Electro-Pop To The Next Level With New EP 'FLASH'

August 28, 2026 Jones takes the best elements of mid-00s electronic pop and creates a project that will make you feel like you’re dancing the night away at a warehouse rave.
Author: India McCarty
pop
EP
Um, Jennifer? Get Dirty (Twice) on Their New EP

Um, Jennifer? Get Dirty (Twice) on Their New EP

August 26, 2026 A raw, cutthroat, almost bloody in nature yet sincere project that’s a sterling example of the “trans slut rock” scene that the band has basically willed into existence and it’s only getting louder.
Author: Matt Keenan
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The Situationship Diaries: Leah Sinclair's Debut Is a Love Letter to Almosts [Q&A]

The Situationship Diaries: Leah Sinclair's Debut Is a Love Letter to Almosts [Q&A]

August 21, 2026 We caught up with Leah to chat about what makes a good song in her eyes, putting words to the intangible, and what it’s like to unlock a diary you swore you’d keep to yourself.
Author: Matt Keenan
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Dani Stocksdale’s Debut EP Is Sweetly Vulnerable Music For The Situationship Of Life [Q&A]

Dani Stocksdale’s Debut EP Is Sweetly Vulnerable Music For The Situationship Of Life [Q&A]

August 13, 2026 In her debut EP, Mexican-American artist Dani Stocksdale perfectly captures the feeling of not fully knowing where you are in life or love, and the both beautiful sense of infinite possibility, but also the fear of uncertainty it comes with.
Author: Daniela Waizel Rule
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Benny G’s Audience is Growing and We're Along for the Ride [Q&A]

Benny G’s Audience is Growing and We're Along for the Ride [Q&A]

August 5, 2026 His new EP 'When You Know You Know' is told in chronological order and details the jittery butterflies of a new relationship.
Author: Noah Wade
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Sophie Truax Gets By With a Little Help From Her Puppet Friends on New EP Can’t Split a Worm [Q&A]

Sophie Truax Gets By With a Little Help From Her Puppet Friends on New EP Can’t Split a Worm [Q&A]

July 24, 2026 On Can't Split a Worm, Sophie Truax proves she's one of the most exciting new artists to keep an eye on—or three, depending on how many eyes your puppet pal has.
Author: Josh Kitchen
Pop
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Chattysworld's Debut EP 'Junior' Is An Emotional Bridge Connecting Past and Present

Chattysworld's Debut EP 'Junior' Is An Emotional Bridge Connecting Past and Present

July 23, 2026 Three songs, three distinct perspectives on what it means to be young, naive, and figuring it out.
Author: Rosie Leishman
pop
EP
Macy Todd On Defying Genres, Not Being Afraid To Get Mean, And Creating Debut EP ‘pretty ruthless’ [Q&A]

Macy Todd On Defying Genres, Not Being Afraid To Get Mean, And Creating Debut EP ‘pretty ruthless’ [Q&A]

July 10, 2026 We chatted with Todd about her southern sensibilities, beating boredom in the creative process, her first CMA Fest and much more.
Author: Giselle Libby
Pop
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GUS Maps Out the Beautiful Chaos of Self-Discovery on ‘First Times’ EP

GUS Maps Out the Beautiful Chaos of Self-Discovery on ‘First Times’ EP

July 9, 2026 On First Times, GUS captures the fleeting, bittersweet nature of self-discovery through themes of love, change and the pains of growing up.
Author: Hillary Safadi
pop
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Ella Jane Crafts A Mosaic of Self-Discovery in “Sparkwheel” EP [Q&A]

Ella Jane Crafts A Mosaic of Self-Discovery in “Sparkwheel” EP [Q&A]

July 3, 2026 We chatted about Ella’s path to producing her own music, the timeline that allowed these songs to find a home with one another, and of course, her OnesToWatch.
Author: Giselle Libby
Pop
EP
9 Questions With Girlfriend, Wife [Q&A]

9 Questions With Girlfriend, Wife [Q&A]

June 26, 2026 Although the answers already lie within the detailed dreamscape the girls have built, we couldn’t help but ask for more.
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
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Charlotte MacInnes Channels The Natural World In Transformative Debut ‘HIGHWATER’ [Q&A]

Charlotte MacInnes Channels The Natural World In Transformative Debut ‘HIGHWATER’ [Q&A]

June 26, 2026 Inspired by dancing and singing only to the trees, MacInnes puts it all out there in 5 striking tracks that perfectly introduce her arresting vocal talent and singular perspective.
Author: Giselle Libby
Pop
EP
Debbii Dawson Tackles The World's Troubles On New EP Where Have All The Good Men Gone?

Debbii Dawson Tackles The World's Troubles On New EP Where Have All The Good Men Gone?

June 26, 2026 The world is in shambles. Crooked politicians, global warming crises, bad boyfriends, financial woes; what’s a girl to do? If you’re Debbii Dawson, you channel those anxieties into the excellent new EP 'Where Have All The Good Men Gone?'
Author: India McCarty
Pop
EP
bothsxdes Oozes Confidence On Debut EP 'wholehearted'

bothsxdes Oozes Confidence On Debut EP 'wholehearted'

June 25, 2026 London/Paris-based French indie rock artist bothsxdes dropped his hotly anticipated debut EP today, where he oozes confidence across five tracks filled with a kaleidoscope of human emotion.
Author: Josh Kitchen
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MojoPin Embrace Uncertainty On Debut EP ‘Out The Door’

MojoPin Embrace Uncertainty On Debut EP ‘Out The Door’

June 15, 2026 San Diego trio MojoPin sit with the uncomfortable in-between, exploring heartbreak, frustration, and self-reflection across six tracks that ultimately find clarity in letting go.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
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Isabel LaRosa Finds Light Through The Darkness of Being a ‘Promising Young Woman’ [Q&A]

Isabel LaRosa Finds Light Through The Darkness of Being a ‘Promising Young Woman’ [Q&A]

June 12, 2026 We spoke about saving songs and concepts for the right moment, her tight knit fandom relationship and impressive manifestation skills.
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
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Isabel LaRosa Evolves On Latest EP 'Promising Young Woman'

Isabel LaRosa Evolves On Latest EP 'Promising Young Woman'

June 8, 2026 Throughout the project, the dark-pop singer explores what happens when perfection becomes a performance and that performance begins to crack, revealing the insecurities, obsessions, and wounds hiding underneath.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
EP
How Hailey Picardi Unlocked The Key To Healing in Striking Debut ‘scars to prove it’ [Q&A]

How Hailey Picardi Unlocked The Key To Healing in Striking Debut ‘scars to prove it’ [Q&A]

June 5, 2026 The dichotomy of comfortability and chaos her music thrives within is perfectly captured in hues of deep pink and sunset orange, as she looks out over a vast ocean of intimidating possibilities.
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
EP
A/S/L Wants You on the Dance Floor [Q&A]

A/S/L Wants You on the Dance Floor [Q&A]

May 29, 2026 A/S/L appreciates his anonymity for the most part but wants his music to speak volumes and captivate the masses and the clubs. He is creating a movement that has a nostalgic feel to it.
Author: Robert Frezza
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Honesty Meets Edge: Avery Anna’s Bold New Music Chapter

Honesty Meets Edge: Avery Anna’s Bold New Music Chapter

May 18, 2026 Fresh off a standout performance at the iconic Stagecoach Festival and a major win at the Academy of Country Music Awards, rising country star Avery Anna is embracing a season of growth, authenticity, and creative confidence.
Author: Taylor Brooks
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Emei Confronts The Sharp Edges of Grief in ‘Night At the Opera’ [Q&A]

Emei Confronts The Sharp Edges of Grief in ‘Night At the Opera’ [Q&A]

May 18, 2026 To help us peel back the veneer of her new sound, we had this pop polymath join us in studio for a chat on life, her upcoming project, as well as the other dark arts she has in her bag.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
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Ryann Ross’ “On The Marsh”: A Stunning Tapestry of The Tumultuous Twenties [Q&A]

Ryann Ross’ “On The Marsh”: A Stunning Tapestry of The Tumultuous Twenties [Q&A]

May 15, 2026 It’s impossible not to be swept away the instant her striking vocals meet your eardrums, but what will keep you coming back is the vulnerability in her storytelling, the intimacy of the production, and her willingness to embrace the imperfect.
Author: Giselle Libby
Pop
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