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The Top 101: Celebrating Black Excellence
February 23, 2026
Celebrate Black History Month with a few of the voices that shaped OnesToWatch.
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Bella Litsa’s “Drasticism” Is Mysterious, Inevitable and Undoubtedly Your Next Obsession [Q&A]
February 20, 2026
I sat down with Bella on a lovely December day to unravel the secrets of "Drasticism" over coffee, understanding the passionate journey that went into creating this incredible debut record.
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Novulent’s VOL. 3 Is A Feature Film with A Carefully Crafted Script [Q&A]
February 20, 2026
Novulent captures the essence of intense attachment, heartbreak, and ultimately finding and bettering oneself in the wake of a prolific relationship.
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Inside Ally Evenson’s “SPEED KILLS” Short Film Debut at Brain Dead Studios [Q&A]
February 20, 2026
Minutes before her moment, we chatted with Ally about the genesis of the film, its inspirations, and of course, her Letterboxd Top 4.
Sports Hits a Career-Defining Home Run with their First Fully Self-Produced Album
February 20, 2026
Written, recorded, and entirely self-produced in a home studio they built themselves in Tulsa, the self-titled record Sports marks a creative reset for the duo, returning back to the spark that first defined them as artists.
Welcome to Paracosm: Absolutely’s Universe of Limitless Childlike Wonder
February 20, 2026
Absolutely, a member of Ones To Watch’s class of 2026, has released her second album Paracosm, a meticulously crafted universe of whimsy that blends pop, electronica, jazz, and R&B.
![Punk Meets Alt-Pop Meets Metal Guitar Riffs in Noshows' Double Single [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/photo_feb122026,94758_a_m(1)-1771611701.png)
Punk Meets Alt-Pop Meets Metal Guitar Riffs in Noshows' Double Single [Q&A]
February 20, 2026
Including tracks "FOMO" and "Last Resort," the band explores anxiety, addiction, growth, and everything in between.
![You'll Want to Listen to Rising Atlanta R&B Star Naini At Least Twice [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/screenshot2026-02-19_at6.59.21_p_m-1771556462.png)
You'll Want to Listen to Rising Atlanta R&B Star Naini At Least Twice [Q&A]
February 19, 2026
Curious to dig into her sound more, Naini was kind enough to give us a chance to peel back the curtain on her process, influences, pronging & more.
Genre Bending Gomeroi Artist Rox Lavi pushes boundaries to find his sound.
February 18, 2026
Raised on mum’s singing, Rox Lab has become an artist who moves between rap and indie rock with ease, carrying his story in every line.
Getting the Car Started: How Marfa Is Driving Toward Stardom
February 18, 2026
Indie rock/Americana duo Marfa, made up of Bryce Menchaca and Kellen Wall, is steadily building both a catalog and a nationwide fan base since their 2025 debut.
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Let Amber Olivier's Silk-lined Voice Keep You Warm This Winter [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
January 2, 2019
Olivier's vulnerability is intoxicating, capturing love's bliss, absence and understanding.
Theo Kandel Tackles the Circular Nature of Heartbreak in "I Don't Wanna Think About That"
May 7, 2021
"I Don't Wanna Think About That" touches on self-navigation and the decoding of emotions when a romantic relationship comes to an end.
vivi rincon Takes Our Breath Away With Sophomore Single "can't breathe"
August 31, 2022
"It’s about passion and love and losing yourself in someone else."
Addison Grace Delivers a Gen Z Rallying Cry in “WW3”
April 7, 2023
With the world on fire, let Addison Grace’s “WW3” be your ray of hope.
Deb Never and Love Spells Linger on the Bewitching "Dope Sick"
March 15, 2024
"Dope Sick" arrives as the lead single for the highly-anticipated Pigeons and Planes' compilation album 'See You Next Year 2.'
Grace Carter Guards Herself In Impassioned "Don't Hurt Like It Used To"
May 13, 2019
Carter tells harrowing stories of overcoming an absentee father and her journey of moving on and growing from that experience.
DJDS and Dijon Find That "Magic Loop" in a Moment of Collaborative Joy
June 10, 2019
DJDS enlist up-and-coming folk-R&B artist Dijon for what is bound to be yet another career-defining collaboration.
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It's Zella Day's "Game," And We're Playing It
June 15, 2020
The enigmatic Zella Day has returned with the anthemic "My Game."
The Greeting Committee's 'Dandelion' Is a Raw and Beautiful Breakup Album
September 27, 2021
<i>Dandelion</i> is a collective piece of solace, one that lets you know there is comfort to be found in when and how you choose to move on.
Who Is Tate McRae? | Then and Now
September 30, 2021
A lot has and hasn't changed for the future pop star.