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The 25 Artists to Watch in 2023
January 11, 2023
Meet the Ones To Watch class of 2023.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
bludnymph Unleashes the Unapologetic Pop Banger “Lights Out”
January 9, 2023
bludnymph’s sinister and forward-thinking take on electro-pop mayhem is intoxicating.
Author:
Carter Fife
Rarelylaways Signals His Debut Album With the Effortlessly Hypnotic "Let's"
January 9, 2023
"LET'S" has us longing for warmer, summer days gone by.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
zevia Reveals Her Saddest Song Yet With "pain's my only home"
January 9, 2023
Zevia is one of the most honest vocalists out there.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Ice Spice Keeps the Hits Coming With "In Ha Mood"
January 6, 2023
Ice Spice is making a case for herself among New York's greatest.
Author:
Gregory Castel
Skyte Cuts Class and Runs Free in “IHATESCHOOL”
January 6, 2023
SKYTE is on his way to graduating to the big leagues.
Author:
DJ Connor
The 25 Best Albums of 2022
January 5, 2023
These are the albums that scored our 2022.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
Delaney Bailey's '(i would have followed you)' Is a Reminder of Just How Alive You Really Are
January 4, 2023
'(i would have followed you)' is a hauntingly breathtaking project that effortlessly and efficaciously tugs at the heartstrings.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
PinkPantheress Wrestles With Coming of Age and Disappointing Boys in 'Take me home'
January 4, 2023
Take me home caps off what was a bustling 2022 for the UK breakout star.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
FLO's "Losing You" Sees The Rapidly Rising R&B Group Basking in a Break-Up
January 4, 2023
“Losing You” is evidence that FLO are R&B legends in the making.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Ginger Root Goes Back to School in Darling "B4" Visual
November 21, 2019
For all the kids who wanted to be in an "Indie Band" when they grew up.
Author:
Precious Kato
Allan Rayman Pokes Fun at the Paradoxical in "6am" Film [Q&A]
December 6, 2019
We speak to the most mysterious man in music.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Wilder Woods Embarks on a Quest for Personal Growth with "Sure Ain't"
May 23, 2019
Meet the solo project of acclaimed musician Bear Rinehart, founding member of Grammy-nominated band NEEDTOBREATHE.
Author:
Brady Moses
Derek Luh's "Hoodie" Is Not Your Typical Break Up Song [Premiere + Q&A]
November 14, 2019
"It's a beautiful break up song. No animosity; just real feelings about not fully being over someone."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Melanie Faye Gives Us a Sonic Hug With "It's a Moot Point"
March 20, 2020
Faye and her Fender Stratocaster feel unstoppable.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
again&again Delivers an Irresistible Vibe on "baby"
June 1, 2021
The breakneck pacing at which again&again embraces their rotating spotlight.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Swimming Paul’s "Different Time" Blends Club Energy With Nostalgia
December 23, 2024
"Different Time" is a wistful club banger, ready for the festival stage and beyond.
Author:
René Cobar
Sueco the Child Shows Us His Search History and "Interesting White Guys" | Show & Tell
September 26, 2019
The viral phoenomom, who dethroned Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" on TikTok, swings by the Ones To Watch classroom for a show and tell presentation.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Simpson Is Ready to Make Her Mark
July 15, 2020
After laying low for a few years, Simpson is claiming her place as a rising star.
Author:
Maddy Quach
BENEE Is as Sweet as Ever on the Emotionally Expansive 'Lychee'
March 7, 2022
Lychee introduces us to a new era of BENEE, one rife with emotional depth.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam