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Jakob Ogawa Talks Prince, First Show Jitters, and His New 'April' EP [Q&A]
September 30, 2019
Up & coming Norwegian indie pop musician, Jakob Ogawa is the man leading the soul-meets-synth lo-fi movement.
Dijon's "Good Luck" Pulls at the Heartstrings and Soothes the Soul
September 30, 2019
Whether it be indie, indie R&B, bedroom soul, or whatever other label one could construct for him, Dijon consistently makes quality music that transcends genres.
![ASL's "Til You Pulled Up" Is an Indie-Folk Love Ballad You Need to Hear [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/asl-ones-to-watch copy_1569607435.png)
ASL's "Til You Pulled Up" Is an Indie-Folk Love Ballad You Need to Hear [PREMIERE]
September 27, 2019
An LA based music collective fronted by John Ryan (One Direction, Maroon 5) and Shungudzo (Little Mix, Rudimental), ASL stands for exactly what you'd expect: Age. Sex. Location.
![Valley Lets Us Join The Band With a BTS Look At Their Fall Tour [TOUR DIARY + PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Valley-ones-to-watch-smaller_1569529453.jpeg)
Valley Lets Us Join The Band With a BTS Look At Their Fall Tour [TOUR DIARY + PREMIERE]
September 26, 2019
Now, they're on the road again with The Band Camino for a major fall tour with 34 stops across America.
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Los Retros - "Loop of Love" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
September 23, 2019
Los Retros is a talent that spans generations.
Monsune Debuts a Musical Whirlwind of Soulful Indie Jams with 'Tradition' EP
September 23, 2019
"I listened to a lot of Prince, Outkast, Mazzy Star, and J Dilla while making it."
Wes Period Returns From 18-Month Hiatus with the Melodic Anti-Pop "My Benz"
September 23, 2019
Wes Period is now officially back on the scene and ready to take the industry by storm.
Bakar's 'Will You Be My Yellow?' Displays Refreshing Artistry & Vast Potential
September 20, 2019
After the release of the groovy "Hell N Back," London's newest visionary has released his 'Will You Be My Yellow?' EP.
Beabadoobee Unleashes Her Inner Grunge Roots on "I Wish I Was Stephen Malkmus"
September 20, 2019
Bea has quickly taken over the indie world and is set to open for Clairo on her North American Immunity tour.
![Charlie Burg - "To Dance Is To Love" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/charlie-burg-live-ones-to-watch_1568921467.jpeg)
Charlie Burg - "To Dance Is To Love" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
September 19, 2019
Catch Charlie Burg currently supporting Ashe on her first headlining tour presented by Ones To Watch!
Between Ascent and Vertigo: Astral Bakers’ “Vertical Life”
October 16, 2025
Paris-based quartet Astral Bakers open the next chapter in their story with their second album, Vertical Life, a striking affirmation of the band’s evolving identity.
Bassvictim Explore a New Side of Themselves in Debut Album 'Forever'
November 6, 2025
From the haunting sounds of witch house to the energetic beats of electroclash, Bassvictim embarks on an exhilirating digital joyride.
Magdalena Bay Explores Intrinsic Human Nature in Their Second Double-Release This Month
October 21, 2025
One of the leading innovators in pop music,“Human Happens” and “Paint Me A Picture” only strengthen Magdalena Bay's claim to fame.
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april june Releases Dreamy “afterparty” EP [Q&A]
October 24, 2025
From drawing inspiration from film to exposing her most vulnerable thoughts, the 6 track collection evokes a visceral reaction from the very first moment.
Alice Phoebe Lou Returns to Her Roots on Album, Oblivion
October 24, 2025
Alice Phoebe Lou’s sixth album, Oblivion, reaches past the unrelenting noise of modern life.
Eleni Drake's Album 'Chuck' Faces the Inevitability of Endings
October 31, 2025
British-Greek singer Eleni Drake decided to face this complexity head on in her new album.
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Samy Sharif on Time, Transformation, and His Trilogy ‘Three Houses’ [Q&A]
November 3, 2025
His latest visual is a short film disguised as a music video, relaying the opaque darkness of the human experience by way of an unmistakable, charmingly relatable personality.
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10 Questions With RIVER on Her Latest Single "I Am Cancer" [Q&A]
November 5, 2025
"I believe that when we’re honest about our fears and insecurities, they can’t weigh us down."
Nikki Kent Casts a Siren Spell in Debut Single "My Kisses In Threes xxx"
November 6, 2025
“My Kisses In Threes xxx” quietly establishes Kent as the “it” girl indie grunge has been longing for.
Pretty Jane Wants You To Kiss Your Friends
November 7, 2025
Finishing out their EP, "Do You Want Me Around," is an indie rock catharsis of relationship confusion.