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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
Carlile Casts a Pop Spell in Debut Album 'Human Human' [Q&A]
September 4, 2024
"'Human Human' is an exploration of emotion through song."
Author:
DJ Connor
Coco & Clair Clair's 'Girl' Is the Perfect Pop Project For the Girls Who Get It
August 30, 2024
Before there was demure, there was Coco & Clair Clair.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Catie Turner's "Friends" Is a Campfire Tale of Mixed Signals
August 30, 2024
“Friends” copes with betrayal through comedy in this era-launching track.
Author:
Abby Kenna
young friend Keeps It Casual in "boyfriend material"
August 30, 2024
With the fear of commitment disguised as overconfidence, “boyfriend material” is all the sexiest parts about your most aggravating Hinge match.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Dhruv Navigates a Storm of Emotions in Debut Album 'Private Blizzard' [Q&A]
August 29, 2024
In his long-awaited debut album, the rising star delves into themes of personal development, grief, loneliness, and more.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Leah Mason's 'HEXED' is a Time Capsule of Her Twenties [Track-by-Track]
August 28, 2024
HEXED has a lifespan rich with love, betrayal, and the full spectrum of emotions between, soundtracked by lilting pop sensibilities.
'RELAY' Track by Track Through Jack Vinoy's Latest Album
August 27, 2024
Nashville-based artist and producer, Jack Vinoy walks us through his album, full of colorful collaborations and samples.
Author:
DJ Connor
Mallrat Delivers an Otherworldy Glitch Pop Vision in "Ray of Light"
August 26, 2024
“I often feel pulled in certain directions by invisible forces. I secretly suspect that it’s the work of heavenly angels..."
Author:
Giselle Libby
Lulu Simon Pens a Tender Piece of Hopeful Heartbreak in "Feel Better"
August 26, 2024
“Feel Better” is a melancholy fairy tale filled with as much hope as wistfulness.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Burry Is Tired of Blaming Astrology in “Scorpio Sun”
June 20, 2025
Rising pop artist Burry explores queer culture in this indie tune.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Chloe Star's EP Apt. 1101 Is A Battlecry of Alt-Pop Bravado
July 15, 2025
Apt. 1101 is a well-rounded sophomore EP, short and sweet – with enough range of what Star excels at, transcending genre norms by challenging what we expect a modern rocker to sound like and making it so much better.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
We May Have the Hottest Song of the Summer with Ashley Mehta´s “Heat”
August 4, 2025
With her latest release “Heat," we should have all seen the signs that something boiling hot was coming.
Author:
Daniela Waizel Rule
Joyful Resistance: Corook at OTW Pride
June 25, 2025
Earlier this month, OnesToWatch brought together a small group of artists and friends for a Pride celebration that felt like one big love letter to queer creativity.
Author:
Ariana Tibi
Fall Into the Trance of Charlotte OC's 'Seriously Love, Go Home' [Q&A]
July 21, 2025
We’ve had a sonic crush on Charlotte OC since we caught her at a distant pre-pandemic SXSW set.
Author:
DJ Connor
Laufey Conquers Insecurity in "Snow White"
August 13, 2025
It’s only a matter of time before Laufey’s third studio album is out in the world.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
BEL Reflects on Modern Dating in New Single “Amor”
August 8, 2025
Singer-songwriter BEL explores the complexities of desire in her latest bilingual single “Amor.”
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Romy Mars Is Tired of Stroking Your Fragile "Ego"
August 12, 2025
Mars masks a pointed resentment under the veneer of a carefree, summery bop.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Gatlin Reflects on Her Doubts and Depression in “Pipe Dream” and “Happy”
August 13, 2025
Pop songstress Gatlin has never been one to hide her feelings.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Meg Smith Calls In Molly Grace and MARIS for Girls Just Wanna Be Famous(er)
August 4, 2025
The collab transforms Meg’s anthem into a sparkling celebration of friendship, fame, and rising femme-forward pop.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos