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Wallows Remind Us It'll Be "OK" in Heartening Bop
March 20, 2020
"...no matter where we are or how alone/lost we feel right now, we can get up again and try to feel OK. We're in it together."
ZOLA's "Don't Eat" Speaks to the Fear of Signing a Major Label Deal
March 20, 2020
"Don't Eat" expresses the anxiety of signing a major record deal and the fear of losing autonomy.
Conan Gray Takes Flight in 'Kid Krow'
March 20, 2020
Gray is here to make his mark on the world of pop music.
Even in Difficult Times, Alexander 23 Wants You to Be There For Others
March 19, 2020
"...being there for people when things get hard is hard. It's the latter that really defines a compassionate relationship."
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Nilo Blues Pays Homage to Cult Anime Film Akira in "Akira Harakiri" [Premiere + Q&A]
March 19, 2020
The multi-hyphenate Toronto rapper's latest single is designed to bump in Neo-Tokyo.
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Isabelle Brown is Hoping to "Work It All Out" [Premiere]
March 19, 2020
Isabelle Brown is back to drop off the premiere of her new song "Work It All Out"
Michi Seduces Us Through Dance in "Night Moves" Video
March 19, 2020
Michi unleashes the sultry "Night Moves," which has hints of classic R&B fused with loveable bedroom pop and Spanish drizzled throughout.
Top That Track Does Battle of The Bands in "Deep Cuts" Episode
March 18, 2020
The dynamic duo is back for another round after spending time in quarantine combing through albums to find that one standout track.
Mustafa's "Stay Alive" Brings a New Weight To The Phrase "Music With a Message"
March 18, 2020
These are the words of Mustafa, a poet, filmmaker, activist, and songwriter who brings a new weight to the phrase "music with a message."
Co-Stanza Finds the Romance in Long-Distance Relationships
March 17, 2020
"I Don't Mind" is the perfect example of how Co-Stanza's midwestern charm lends itself to creating catchy, feel good music.
YUNGBLUD's 'the underrated youth' Is Larger Than an EP. It's a Movement
October 18, 2019
"It's become less and less about me and more about this whole collective of people coming together to fight for what we believe in."
Soccer Mommy Presents a Raw Self-Portrait in "circle the drain"
January 14, 2020
Soccer Mommy's gift for nostalgic melancholy is undeniable.
![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."
Wallice Explores Celebrity Culture and Fame in '90s American Superstar'
May 6, 2022
Wallice examines fame sardonically and satirically, with equal parts romantic anticipation and ironic apprehension.
Indigo Jack is Huron John Reimagined
November 8, 2023
"I really do think the best part of life right now is the complete uncertainty."
SkyDxddy Spills Her Guts in Debut Album 'TRAUMACORE: RAW AND UNCUT'
May 16, 2025
The thirteen-track body of work is a profoundly personal, unapologetic exploration of trauma, healing, and self-empowerment.
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Rising Hip Hop Siren Bri Steves Shares Exclusive Photos from Tour with H.E.R. [TOUR DIARY]
January 29, 2019
Bri Steves has proven that if you put in the work, anything is possible.
![Sam Setton Embarks on a Emotional Reflection That "Hurts So Much" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/sam-setton-ones-to-watch-2.jpg)
Sam Setton Embarks on a Emotional Reflection That "Hurts So Much" [PREMIERE]
February 13, 2019
This is a super emotional song for me, inspired by a tough breakup I went through.
![James Droll's "Cut My Teeth" Is a Soulful & Cathartic Assessment on Love [PREMIERE + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/james-droll-ones-to-watch.jpg)
James Droll's "Cut My Teeth" Is a Soulful & Cathartic Assessment on Love [PREMIERE + Q&A]
March 7, 2019
Droll's discernible ability to create dark pop songs with a comforting hint of optimism is evident in the grappling "Cut My Teeth."
![Kat Cunning's Airy Vocals Soar in New Ethereal Single, "BIRDS" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/kat-cunning-ones-to-watch 2.jpeg)
Kat Cunning's Airy Vocals Soar in New Ethereal Single, "BIRDS" [PREMIERE]
March 29, 2019
"The song is about birds pecking at you-thoughts that keep you up at night... the arresting feeling that you can't and won't ever fit in."