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Swansea Skag's 'the fundamentals of disappearing' Is Measured Chaos
February 20, 2024
Swansea Skag has learned how to paint with production, marrying electronic and organic influences with a deft hand.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Bess Atwell Bridges the Gap Between Artist and Audience With "Release Myself"
February 20, 2024
With a steadfast commitment to growth and vulnerability, it's no wonder Bess Atwell captivates us more with each new song
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Fall in Love With Snarls in New Single "Heavy Drinker" | THE NOISE
February 19, 2024
The single wades in the waters of hook-heavy pop, 90s alternative, shoegaze, and heart-on-a-string indie-rock.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Wallows Make Their Grand Return With the Wistful "Your Apartment"
February 19, 2024
"It's the longest we've been silent, and it feels good to finally be back."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
april june Embraces the Subtle Beauty of the Unknown in “baby’s out of luck again”
February 16, 2024
“baby’s out of luck again” basks in the art of subtlety and softness while still making a strong impression.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Ayleen Valentine's “ask nicely” Is a Hypnotic, Bewitching Plea
February 16, 2024
“ask nicely” is a release of pent-up confusion and frustration with an essential touch of softness.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Daisy Grenade Team Up With The Maine On Fiery Single "Liquor And Kerosene" | THE NOISE
February 16, 2024
The track tells the sickly-sweet story of a relationship on the rocks, drenched in turmoil and, as the title suggests, liquor (and kerosene).
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Katherine Li’s 'love, k' is a Romantic Treat For All Seasons
February 15, 2024
"This EP is written for all the hopeless romantics that find themselves in a never-ending loop of (borderline imaginary) relationships that never seem to work out."
Author:
Abby Kenna
Declan McKenna Creates a Trippy, Experimental World All His Own in 'What Happened to the Beach?'
February 15, 2024
'What Happened to the Beach?' marks what will inevitably seen as a cornerstone in McKenna's ever-shifting. musical identity.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Emei's "Love Me Not" Is an Energetic, Explosive Pop Stunner
February 15, 2024
Emei lets her intrusive thoughts run rampant in her latest infectious single.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
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.
Author:
Polina Cherezova
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.
Author:
Giselle Libby
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.
Author:
Noah Wade
The Top 101: Celebrating Black Excellence
February 23, 2026
Celebrate Black History Month with a few of the voices that shaped OnesToWatch.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
The Snuts Embrace Joy On “Summer Rain”
February 24, 2026
Following an extended hiatus, Scottish four-piece The Snuts have returned with their latest single, “Summer Rain.”
Author:
Noah Wade
Pop Star Seanna Pereira Has Entered the Conversation [Q&A]
February 24, 2026
We talked to the budding pop starlet about walking the tightrope of celebrity culture and music, the pop marketplace, and her upcoming EP.
Author:
Robert Frezza
Jermain Reese Jr. is Preserving the R&B We Love
February 24, 2026
Greenville, South Carolina, singer-songwriter Jermain Reese Jr. is set on preserving the very traditions that are so vital to the genre.
Author:
Kiani Shabazz
Shoegaze Duo Clarion Find Their Voice On Cathartic Single “Blue Fairy” | THE NOISE
February 23, 2026
"Blue Fairy" is a stellar example of their shared intuitive drive, a loud, unrelenting anthem that captures a band in the middle of transformation.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Honey Revenge Have Always Been AND Will Always Be A "Hot Commodity" | THE NOISE
February 23, 2026
Honey Revenge kick off their 2026 with a disco-tinged bang on their newest single, “Hot Commodity.”
Author:
Alessandra Rincon