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Ones To Watch and The Noise Presents: Palaye Royale [Announcement]
January 28, 2020
Playe Royale is bringing their enthralling fashion-art rock vision across North America.
Author:
Jimmy Smith
Who Is 2021's Best New Artist?
January 27, 2020
Chances are it's probably someone who will go viral on TikTok in the next six months.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
girl in red Makes Her Horror Film Debut in "Kate's Not Here"
January 27, 2020
Prepare to enter the terrifying world of <i>The Turning</i>.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Poppy Ajudha and Mahalia's "Low Ride" Is the Ultimate Night Drive Mood
January 27, 2020
"Low Ride" brings back the charm of late '90s R&B queens.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Kota the Friend Keeps It Real in 'Lyrics to Go, Vol. 1'
January 27, 2020
Kota the Friend's distinctive brand of hip-hop is rooted in complex ideas and thoughtful interpretation.
Author:
Emily Bird
iyla Replaces Feelings With a Crown in "Tattoo Tears"
January 25, 2020
"Tattoo Tears" dominates as a sophisticated resignation of feelings.
Author:
Janette Ayub
ROSALàA, Doja Cat, Tate McRae, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching Playlist
January 25, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Alaina Castillo Wants You to Treat Every Day Like Its "valentine's day"
January 24, 2020
Castillo reminds us that "valentine's day" is not just about February 14.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Chloe Kae's "Misconception" Is a Gripping Case of Nostalgia
January 24, 2020
Kae's debut solo venture is an understated work of art.
Author:
Precious Kato
sophie meiers' Haunting New Vision Is "unforgettable"
January 24, 2020
"unforgettable" is a noted departure for meiers, and one that is impossible to forget.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
SEB Delivers a Project For Your Summertime Heartbreak and Enlightenment in 'we were so beautiful'
July 24, 2023
'we were so beautiful' is a smorgasbord of summertime sonics.
Author:
Jake Selvey
Nxdia Fights Their Demons in the Introspective and Brash 'in the flesh'
August 14, 2023
'in the flesh speaks' to Nxdia’s experience of being paralyzed in their own mind, witnessing life happen at and around them.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Youth Fountain Wanna Be Enough On New Single "Fallen Short" | THE NOISE
September 12, 2023
The single is the anthemic encapsulation of Youth Fountain's unbridled, nostalgic blend of emo, pop-punk, and alternative rock from the ground up.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
10 Questions With Krooked Kings on Their Latest Album 'Shiver' [Q&A]
March 26, 2024
"It’s about dealing with different ghosts in our life."
Author:
DJ Connor
Delaney Bailey Plants a Beautiful, Bittersweet Sonic Garden in “Wella”
June 7, 2024
“Wella” is a bittersweet portrait but a portrait crafted to stand the test of time.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
meg elsier Takes Us Through Her Existential Debut Album 'spittake' Track By Track
July 10, 2024
In 'spittake,' the rising artist weaves together themes of religious personification, social anxiety, and more with a deft hand.
Author:
DJ Connor
Ravyn Lenae Soars, Showcasing Her Range in New Record ‘Bird’s Eye’
August 14, 2024
'Bird’s Eye' is a 10,000-foot observation of broken boundaries and the landscapes that lie beyond them.
Author:
René Cobar
Kevin Atwater Puts His Spin on Troye Sivan’s “My My My!”
June 13, 2025
Paying tribute to one of the iconic male queer artists that came before him, Atwater accesses a different side of this beloved song.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Kevin Abstract Returns Home in 'Blush'
June 27, 2025
“In 2024, I was dealing with heartbreak, addiction, feeling completely lost. Felt myself erasing myself from me."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Ones To Watch Presents: Baà±o Flaco feat. BENEE, Khushi, & Ric Wilson [ANNOUNCE]
June 12, 2019
We are gearing up for this month's Baà±o Flaco event and YOU'RE INVITED!
Author:
Jess Myers