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Lola Young Finds the Silver Lining in "Not Like That Anymore"
June 26, 2025
The tongue-in-cheek single arrives ahead of Young's highly anticipated new album.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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
Syd Taylor Talks Finding Herself Through Her Debut Album and Labor of Love, After the Fact [Q&A]
June 25, 2025
We were lucky enough to chat with Syd about her album, her journey since going solo, and how she used her music as a method of self-discovery.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Oceanic Make a Bid To Bring Back Bands [Q&A]
June 24, 2025
Their latest single, "I'm Your Boy," is an equally dreamy and punchy indie-alt anthem.
Author:
DJ Connor
TRNSMT 2025: 8 Artists to Watch That Aren’t Headlining
June 24, 2025
While headliners like 50 Cent, The Script and Liam Gallagher are bound to pull the biggest crowds, some of the most exciting sets are happening away from the Main Stage.
Author:
Uchechi Adeboye
Shoka Sunflower Dances Through the Discomfort in “Two Step”
June 24, 2025
Shoka Sunflower manages to blur the lines between vulnerability and composure.
Author:
Alexander Williams
sombr Mourns a Love That Never Was in "we never dated"
June 21, 2025
sombr continues to bare all in his discography, a formula that’s left an entire fandom ravenous.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Meet Tjaka, the Australian Trio Fusing Hip-Hop and Aboriginal Culture [Q&A]
June 20, 2025
This band blew our minds at The Great Escape - one of Europe’s biggest festivals for new music - in Brighton in May, so we reached out to learn more.
Author:
Tanja Brinks Toubro
Daisy Grenade's "Don't Sweat It" Is An Addictively Scorching Summer Anthem
June 20, 2025
Currently on tour with Honey Revenge, Daisy Grenade are a powerhouse duo sure to set the alt-pop scene ablaze.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Audrey Hobert Rolls a Strike with “Bowling alley”
June 20, 2025
Audrey Hobert’s latest single, “Bowling alley,” is a clever, self-aware, and irresistibly catchy anthem.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Stars and Rabbit Reveals a Utopian Soundscape in "Naked King" [Premiere]
February 24, 2020
The Indonesian duo crafts an infectious blend of indie pop and indie rock that straddles the line between Mazzy Star and early Bjà¶rk.
Author:
Mike Olinger
Making Tyler, the Creator His Brown Sugar Salmon
August 3, 2021
This one is dedicated to Tyler Baudelaire.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
So What?! Fest 2022: 11 Undercard Acts Not to Miss | The Noise
May 27, 2022
You do not want to miss these 11 acts at So What?! Fest 2022.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Brandon Pens a Love Letter to the Messiness of Relationships in "Steady"
August 25, 2022
Brandon's soft compassion can melt even the most cynical.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Dora Jar's "Bump" Is a Hypnotic Manifestation Turned Reality
September 15, 2022
"Bump" is shrouded in a dreamlike ether.
Author:
Nathan Ahamed
Moontower Takes Us On a Psychedelic Rescue Mission in "Season 1: The Ballad of William Hollywood" [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
May 22, 2019
Moontower is a band as unusual as its grooves are infectious.
Author:
Brady Moses
Conan Gray, Wallows, Melanie Faye, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
March 20, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Oscar Welsh Captures the Melancholy of These "Weird Times"
April 13, 2020
The sophomore single from the British bedroom pop artist encapsulates the isolation of the COVID-era zeitgeist.
Author:
Tyler Borland
valentina cy Makes Her Major Label Debut With the blackbear-Assisted "Bad"
July 10, 2020
"Bad" feels like it could serve as the score for any classic femme fatale.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Newcomer Alix Page Delivers Powerful Message on "Frank"
August 25, 2020
At just eighteen years young, newcomer Alix Page delivers an absolutely breathtaking follow up to her debut.
Author:
Joey Legittino