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![Kota the Friend Continues to Pave His Own Path in 'EVERYTHING' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/kota-the-friend-interview-everything_1590156309.jpg)
Kota the Friend Continues to Pave His Own Path in 'EVERYTHING' [Q&A]
May 22, 2020
Kota the Friend is aiming to build a legacy. One he hopes his kids can inherit.
![From Classically-Trained Pianist to Rising Pop-R&B Star, lilspirit Finds His Lane in 'american spirit' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/lilspirit-interview-american-spirit_1589568821.jpeg)
From Classically-Trained Pianist to Rising Pop-R&B Star, lilspirit Finds His Lane in 'american spirit' [Q&A]
May 15, 2020
After a short-lived career as an emo-rapper, lilspirit has found his true calling.
![RINI on "Bedtime Story," Sensual R&B, and Making the Perfect Chicken Adobo [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/rini-interview-bedtime_1589562770.png)
RINI on "Bedtime Story," Sensual R&B, and Making the Perfect Chicken Adobo [Q&A]
May 15, 2020
Rini is a master, both in the kitchen and in the world of velvety-smooth R&B.
![Zella Day Has Arrived, Renewed [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/zella-day-where-does-the-devil-hide-interview_1589395507.jpg)
Zella Day Has Arrived, Renewed [Q&A]
May 13, 2020
In 2015, Day was set to be the new face of Americana pop. What followed was radio silence, at least until now.
Deante' Hitchcock on Atlanta Rap, the Dreamville Sessions, and His Debut Album 'BETTER'
May 7, 2020
We sit down (via email) with the Atlanta upstart ahead of his highly-anticipated major label debut album.
![Turbo's "Heart Stop" Is Proving Country/Hip-Hop Is More Than a Passing Fad [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/turbo-heart-stop-interview_1588361091.jpg)
Turbo's "Heart Stop" Is Proving Country/Hip-Hop Is More Than a Passing Fad [Q&A]
May 1, 2020
"I believe that meme culture is the gateway for this genre... My mission, though, is to show people that this is the start of something enormous, not a temporary trend."
![Del Water Gap on Smash Mouth, Quarantine and "Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat" [Premiere + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/del-water-gap-interview_1588889228.jpg)
Del Water Gap on Smash Mouth, Quarantine and "Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat" [Premiere + Q&A]
May 1, 2020
"Not much to say about Smash Mouth other than the 2001 'Smash Mouth' self-titled LP is one of the greatest records ever made."
Thomas Headon Shows Us How to Make the Perfect English Breakfast
April 30, 2020
Headon shows us how to make the perfect English breakfast while under lockdown in his London flat.
![Blu DeTiger Is Bridging Indie Pop and the NYC Underground Club Scene [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/blu-detiger-interview_1588105079.jpg)
Blu DeTiger Is Bridging Indie Pop and the NYC Underground Club Scene [Q&A]
April 28, 2020
Blu on postponing her tours with Caroline Polachek and Fletcher, proving herself in male-dominated spaces, and "Figure It Out."
![Alex Porat Scores Those Post-Break Up Texts in "happy for you" [Premiere + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/alex-porat-happy-for-you_1588093385.jpg)
Alex Porat Scores Those Post-Break Up Texts in "happy for you" [Premiere + Q&A]
April 28, 2020
Porat on her new single, using social media like its Google, and allowing herself to be vulnerable.
![BIZZY Dances Around Love and Heartbreak in Two New Singles [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/bizzy-out-loud-id-never-tell-you-1690566574.jpg)
BIZZY Dances Around Love and Heartbreak in Two New Singles [Q&A]
July 28, 2023
"It’s not always just rainbows and butterflies—sometimes it’s really really hard and scary."
![Debbii Dawson and The Magical Duality of 'How To Be Human' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/debbii-_dawson-interview-how-to-be-human-1720028260.jpg)
Debbii Dawson and The Magical Duality of 'How To Be Human' [Q&A]
July 3, 2024
"As a first-generation American, it was only natural for me to exist in multiple worlds, I don’t know any other way."
![There's A Tuesday Is Turning a Close Friendship Into an Indie Pop Dream [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/theres-a-tuesday-dance-with-me-before-we-cry_1623168240.jpeg)
There's A Tuesday Is Turning a Close Friendship Into an Indie Pop Dream [Q&A]
June 8, 2021
We sat down with one of the hottest indie bands in New Zealand.
![Phangs Is Searching For the Beauty in Everything [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/phangs-i-love-everything_1631725145.jpeg)
Phangs Is Searching For the Beauty in Everything [Q&A]
September 15, 2021
"Even in the worst times. Even in a pandemic. Even with wild politics. You can find beauty."
![Binoy on How Jai Paul and Toxic Masculinity Informed Their New Single "Boyhood” [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/binoy-boyhood-interview-1681315745.jpg)
Binoy on How Jai Paul and Toxic Masculinity Informed Their New Single "Boyhood” [Q&A]
April 12, 2023
"'Boyhood'" is about learning and unlearning. The coldness we find ourselves in, and the warmth we create as a result.
![10 Questions With Japan, Man on Their Latest Project ‘Metropolis’ [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/japan-man-metropolis-1697818337.jpeg)
10 Questions With Japan, Man on Their Latest Project ‘Metropolis’ [Q&A]
October 20, 2023
"Japan, Man is a mood, a style, and perhaps a vibe?"
10 Questions With mlbacard¡ on Her Genre-Defying Sound
November 2, 2023
Listening to mlbacard¡ feels like a FaceTime call where one minute you’re spilling your deepest secrets and the next you’re laughing at memes
![Zoe Ko Taps Into Recession Pop on Smash Single "furr" Alongside Sophomore EP Announcement [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/zoe-_k_o-_d_i_r_t-press-photo-_copy-1739940938.jpg)
Zoe Ko Taps Into Recession Pop on Smash Single "furr" Alongside Sophomore EP Announcement [Q&A]
February 19, 2025
The pop princess sits down with us to unveil her most creative project yet.
![10 Questions With Sam Valdez on Her New Single "Unwind" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/sam-valdez-interview-unwind-1661881787.jpg)
10 Questions With Sam Valdez on Her New Single "Unwind" [Q&A]
August 30, 2022
"Unwind" is a beguiling affair that unassumingly draws you into its depths.
![L.S. Dunes’ Anthony Green and Travis Stever Talk “Magick” For New Sophomore Album ‘Violet’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/d12662b9-1e94-45d3-b5a0-6ab4e361b6e2-1738265710.jpg)
L.S. Dunes’ Anthony Green and Travis Stever Talk “Magick” For New Sophomore Album ‘Violet’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
January 30, 2025
The Noise had the opportunity to chat with frontman Anthony Green and guitarist Travis Stever about the magic of the album as well as maintaining a healthy work-life-balance shredding alongside fellow self-proclaimed “workaholics,” guitarist Frank Iero, drummer Tucker Rule, and bassist Tim Payne.