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The 30 Best Albums of 2025, According to OnesToWatch Staff
December 27, 2025
Where did your favorite albums rank?
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
justbrandon and Willie Jones Surrender to the Unknown In "Bury Me On A Backroad"
December 27, 2025
justbrandon is carving his own path as a country rapper.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
Elkan Wants to Make the World Dance
December 17, 2025
Meet elkan, the 22-year-old Sierra Leonean artist, songwriter, and producer coming off a career-defining year.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
PODCAST: Alemeda on Chef's Choice
December 16, 2025
Having recently released her EP, But What the Hell Do I Know, we sat down with Alemeda to talk through the project.
Author:
Abby Kenna
KENNEDY Soundtracks the Nostalgia of Latest Film from Odessa A'zion, POOLS
December 16, 2025
Songwriter and artist, KENNEDY, wrote two songs specifically for POOLS, one of which has just hit streaming platforms, called “Beautiful Broken Unusual.”
Jane Remover Closes Out an Explosive Year With One Last Reinvention in '♡'
December 16, 2025
Where 'Revengeseekerz' leaned into digicore chaos and EDM force, '♡' pulls inward, favoring atmosphere, texture, and emotional blur over sheer impact.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Evann McIntosh Recommends Driving in Convertibles with Your Friends [Q&A]
December 15, 2025
The rising alt-pop artist took time to chat with us about their time away, their approach to creating music, and book recommendations.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
MASN's "Don't Talk" Is Reminder We're All Just Trying to Figure Out Life
July 16, 2021
'Don't Talk' shows what it's like to not be able to vocalize your feelings because of how difficult it is being vulnerable."
Author:
Joey Legittino
For Griff, Vulnerability Is the Only Way to Cut Through the Noise [Q&A]
March 8, 2022
"I'm constantly overthinking. I never feel like anything is ready, and I never feel like anything is good enough."
Author:
Kelly Park
Sofàa Valdés Signals a Season of Change in New EP 'In Bloom'
May 16, 2022
<i>In Bloom</i> means standing your ground and not letting anyone take you away from that moment.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
10 Questions With Rising Korean Star SURAN
May 31, 2022
Rising Korean star SURAN is reinventing herself as a multi-hyphenate creative.
Author:
DJ Connor
merci, mercy's "Black Cloud" Has an Infectious Silver Lining
July 12, 2022
Ironically enough, "Black Cloud" could end up being your song of the summer.
Author:
Dillon Stave
Grant Summerland Explores The Passage of Time In New EP ‘Unnatural History’ [Q&A]
February 9, 2023
After three long years of silence, indie punk rock artist Grant Summerland has finally made their awaited return with the release of his latest EP, Unnatural History.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Gus Dapperton Signals the Coming of 'HENGE' With the BENEE-Assisted "Don't Let Me Down"
April 25, 2023
Both danceable and dreary, "Don't Let Me Down" sees the two artists striving for new heights.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Jenna Raine’s “It Is What It Is” Plays Out Like a Bright, Sunny Day
July 27, 2023
If you're having a bad day, Raine's latest single is your answer.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Cautious Clay Explores Purpose and Happiness in 'Table of Context' [Q&A]
March 27, 2019
On his third EP, the R&B purveyor is more assured of his sound and artistic intent than ever before.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
SOAK Cordially Invites You Inside Her Mind with Sophomore Album,'Grim Town'
April 29, 2019
SOAK has created a listening experience that digs into the emotional bruises marking us all, from depression, social anxiety, divorce and the current state of society.
Author:
Anna Scholfield