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The Best of 2019 and Beyond | Staff Picks
December 28, 2019
We look back at the best music, memes, and moments of 2019.
Lil Halima Is Norway's Alternative R&B Icon on the Rise
December 26, 2019
Lil Halima is taking the world by storm one year at a time. 2019 was merely the beginning.
Clinton Kane Isn't Afraid of Feeling Something
December 26, 2019
This is what owning your fears and discovering ways to cope feels and sounds like.
daydream Masi's Music Will Illuminate Your Sleepless Mind
December 23, 2019
The youthful artist is creating music that exists in a realistic, dreamlike state.
Kota the Friend, keshi, DaniLeigh, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching Playlist
December 20, 2019
Consider this week's new music roundup a gift from us to you.
![ZOLA Does Not Want to Be Put In a Box [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/zola-ones-to-watch_1576864228.jpeg)
ZOLA Does Not Want to Be Put In a Box [Q&A]
December 20, 2019
We sit down with the rising bilingual indie artist ahead of her upcoming debut album.
Aaron Taos Warns of the Danger of Social Media Envy in "Saboteur"
December 20, 2019
As Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Comparison is the thief of joy."
![Ben Kessler's "Even When You're Home" Is All About Acceptance [Premiere + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/BEN KESSLER ones to watch smaller_1576782730.jpeg)
Ben Kessler's "Even When You're Home" Is All About Acceptance [Premiere + Q&A]
December 19, 2019
Home isn't always where the heart is.
From SoundCloud to Rolling Loud, $NOT is Solidifying His Place in Hip-Hop's Next Wave
December 18, 2019
Hello, world. Meet $NOT, Gen Z's hip-hop star.
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JP Saxe on "If The World Was Ending" and Writing With Honesty [Q&A]
December 18, 2019
In our latest interview with JP Saxe, we learn he is a big fan of his grandma and Lebron James.
Aklesso Is Gearing up for His Debut With "Worst Year"
November 23, 2020
South Florida-bred Aklesso is in it for the long-haul.
KDVSGOLIATH Proves Himself London's Best-Kept Secret on "Sad."
July 8, 2021
"Sad." sees the rising London artist make good on his alternative promise.
Santé Rose Enlists Tasha Angela For the Sultry "So Good"
May 27, 2022
"'So Good' is about the entanglement of lust and love in the mind of a young naïve adult."
Frex is Getting “Used To” Falling in Love and Finding Stardom
December 16, 2023
The fiery red-haired alt-R&B singer/songwriter has returned with her newest single “Used To,” with Jordan Ward.
Dave B Urges Us To Disconnect in Order to Connect in "CPU LUV"
May 3, 2019
"Love me like you do your computer, love."
ALMA's "Lonely Night" Is Your Go-To Sad Party Song
June 21, 2019
"Lonely Night" by ALMA is, and I can not stress this enough, a certified bop.
![Sofi de la Torre's Relationship Changes With the City Lights in "Pero No" Video [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/sofi-de-la-torre-ones-to-watch_1563560352.jpg)
Sofi de la Torre's Relationship Changes With the City Lights in "Pero No" Video [PREMIERE]
July 19, 2019
Though the lights in de la Torre's relationship are burning out, the city lights are just turning on.
![Pop Star Carly Rose Is Making a Break for the Industry with Her "getaway car" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/carly-rose-ones-to-watch-smaller_1569974445.jpeg)
Pop Star Carly Rose Is Making a Break for the Industry with Her "getaway car" [PREMIERE]
October 1, 2019
Carly Rose is back and changing the game with another charming single, "getaway car."
Sky McCreery Is Back With a Diary Entry From a Broken Heart
March 2, 2020
McCreery has a unique gift for showing the emptiness and longing of West Coast relationships.
Sól Delivers an Infectious Message to All Her Haters With "Jealous"
August 29, 2022
“Jealous” is a perfectly concocted blend of R&B and dance-pop.