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![Johan Lenox's 'chamber johan' Turns His Hits Into Striking Symphonies](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/johan-lenox-chamber-johan_1624294303.jpeg)
Johan Lenox's 'chamber johan' Turns His Hits Into Striking Symphonies
June 21, 2021
<i>chamber johan</i> almost feels like a victory lap, one where the horns are replaced by lush string orchestration.
Author:
Carter Fife
![Kwame Adu and Zay Celebrate Juneteenth With KWAMZAY EP 'Motherland!'](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/kwamzay-motherland_1624289246.jpeg)
Kwame Adu and Zay Celebrate Juneteenth With KWAMZAY EP 'Motherland!'
June 21, 2021
Evoking comparisons to the likes of Ohbliv, Madlib, and The Alchemist, KWAMZAY is heady hip-hop at its finest.
Author:
Carter Fife
![With 'Stains,' De'Wayne Aims to Become a Generation-less and Genre-less Star [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/dewayne-stains-interview_1624046448.jpg)
With 'Stains,' De'Wayne Aims to Become a Generation-less and Genre-less Star [Q&A]
June 18, 2021
"Every song on this record is urgent because it has to be."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
![Eloise's 'Somewhere In-Between' Is a Sublime R&B Escape](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/eloise-somewhere-in-between_1624046719.jpeg)
Eloise's 'Somewhere In-Between' Is a Sublime R&B Escape
June 18, 2021
"It's all about growing pains, growing up, and how love changes form and meaning."
Author:
Jolene Latimer
![19 LGBTQIA+ Artists You Need to Listen to This PRIDE](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Ones-To-Watch-Pride-3_1624295482.png)
19 LGBTQIA+ Artists You Need to Listen to This PRIDE
June 17, 2021
These artists deserve a spot on your PRIDE playlist and every playlist for that matter.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Nana's "Save Yourself Sessions" Are Inspirational Moments of Fine-Tuned Storytelling [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/nana-save-yourself_1623948388.jpeg)
Nana's "Save Yourself Sessions" Are Inspirational Moments of Fine-Tuned Storytelling [Q&A]
June 17, 2021
"Poetry is poetry, but rap is another level. That's why I chose that form of therapy."
Author:
Carter Fife
![Danny Singh Proves Himself King of the New Wave With 'Ozone Park' Mini Movie [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/danny-singh-ozone-park_1623954686.png)
Danny Singh Proves Himself King of the New Wave With 'Ozone Park' Mini Movie [Premiere]
June 17, 2021
<i>Ozone Park</i> is equal parts multimedia experimentation and love letter to home.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
!['The Life Of Pi'erre 5' Proves Pi'erre Bourne Saved the Best Beats For Himself](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/pierre-bourne-the-life-of-pierre-5_1623943597.jpeg)
'The Life Of Pi'erre 5' Proves Pi'erre Bourne Saved the Best Beats For Himself
June 17, 2021
Hip-hop's cultural landscape would look entirely different without Bourne.
Author:
Carter Fife
![Ryan Wright Delivers on the Unapologetic, Cute, and Upfront "Happy Birthday"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ryan-wright-happy-birthday_1623941484.jpg)
Ryan Wright Delivers on the Unapologetic, Cute, and Upfront "Happy Birthday"
June 17, 2021
Wright is no stranger to upfront lyrics, unapologetic callouts, and lighthearted F yous.
Author:
Joe Beer
![Hotel Decor's Debut EP Is an Ambitious Stylistic Balancing Act That Pays Off](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/hotel-decor-could-it-take-any-longer_1623940605.jpg)
Hotel Decor's Debut EP Is an Ambitious Stylistic Balancing Act That Pays Off
June 17, 2021
<i>Could It Take Me Any Longer</i> is an incredible showcase of Hotel Decor's raw artistic talent.
Author:
Carter Fife
![Camille Schmidt's Debut EP 'Good Person' Is a Poignant Exploration of Self](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/camille-schmidt-good-person-1718394650.png)
Camille Schmidt's Debut EP 'Good Person' Is a Poignant Exploration of Self
June 14, 2024
"This EP is very much about looking back at all the things you’ve been through in your childhood, looking back on the different versions of yourself..."
Author:
Giselle Libby
![Mustafa Explores Humanity and Heartbreak in "Gaza is Calling"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/mustafa-gaza-is-calling-1718396402.jpg)
Mustafa Explores Humanity and Heartbreak in "Gaza is Calling"
June 14, 2024
"The hope is that this serves as a stark reminder that every path is ours, every child is ours, and every war is ours to answer for and speak against."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
![Lauren Sanderson Gifts The Perfect Sapphic Anthem Of The Summer: "FREAK / PINTEREST"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/e17b2711-aaae-4e73-8340-e5923a3975b8-1718403825.jpg)
Lauren Sanderson Gifts The Perfect Sapphic Anthem Of The Summer: "FREAK / PINTEREST"
June 14, 2024
Alt-pop rock creative genius and self-proclaimed "freak" Lauren Sanderson is back with her latest single, "FREAK / PINTEREST."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
![No Spoon, No Fork, Just "Spork": New Aesthetic - "Spork" [Music Video Premiere] | THE NOISE](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/0d1b83e7-10d3-4452-9647-9e77e3f52cac-1718731072.jpg)
No Spoon, No Fork, Just "Spork": New Aesthetic - "Spork" [Music Video Premiere] | THE NOISE
June 18, 2024
Rambunctious pop-punkers New Aesthetic might not be a household name just yet, but the emerging outfit is here to prove they are more than just the new kids on the block.
Author:
Moe Horta
![Jelani Aryeh Finds Familiar Comfort in the Chaos of 'The Sweater Club'](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jelani-_aryeh-the-sweater-club-1718734849.jpeg)
Jelani Aryeh Finds Familiar Comfort in the Chaos of 'The Sweater Club'
June 18, 2024
Aryeh describes this record as a “two year adventure and labor of love”—and it shows.
Author:
Giselle Libby
![Mercury Explore a Voyage of Grief in Three-Track Release and Short Film](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/unnamed-1718745449.jpg)
Mercury Explore a Voyage of Grief in Three-Track Release and Short Film
June 18, 2024
Visually and sonically, this release is a triumph of alternative music, and a beautiful representation of mercury’s artistry.
Author:
Abby Kenna
![Pop-Punk Pranksters Super American Create Magic On New Album ‘Gangster of Love’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/135d9a27-1433-4c32-9ef1-bbd1beff1eec-1718817420.png)
Pop-Punk Pranksters Super American Create Magic On New Album ‘Gangster of Love’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
June 19, 2024
With its swirling '90s melodicism, high-energy riffs, and heartfelt emo elements into a wry, smirking rock sound, the duo delivers a stellar follow-up to their 2021 effort SUP and 2018's Tequila Sunrise.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
![9 LGBTQIA+ Artists to Listen to This Pride Month and Every Day](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/pride-listicle-2024-1718911109.png)
9 LGBTQIA+ Artists to Listen to This Pride Month and Every Day
June 20, 2024
Celebrate Pride as we highlight a small handful of our favorite LGBTQIA+ artists.
![Riovaz Evolves in the Haunting "Lavender Town"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/riovaz-lavender-town-1718948805.jpg)
Riovaz Evolves in the Haunting "Lavender Town"
June 21, 2024
“Lavender Town” meets hyperpop with crippling nostalgia.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
![Bryant Barnes Releases Long-Awaited “Give Me A Sign,” Ahead of Debut EP](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/bryant-barnes-give-me-a-sign-1718922290.jpg)
Bryant Barnes Releases Long-Awaited “Give Me A Sign,” Ahead of Debut EP
June 20, 2024
“Give Me A Sign” synthesizes Shiloh Dynasty vulnerability with the artistic brilliance of a Sade or Giveon.
Author:
Carter Fife