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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
Carter Ace Is Just Here to Enjoy the Ride on "The One and Lonely"
July 26, 2021
"This track is about creating art in the void of loneliness."
Author:
Joey Legittino
Meet ONONO, the New Zealand Project With an Escapist-Pop Edge [Q&A]
November 29, 2021
"It's the kind of thing that you could dance hard if you wanted to or you could close your eyes and sort of float away."
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
DJ_Dave Reignites an Early Spark of Inspiration in "Break"
December 16, 2022
"I made 'Break' over a year ago while I was still learning how to make music within live coding."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Carol Ades' "Dreams" Captures the Rush and Anxiety of Your First and Every Crush
June 4, 2024
“This song was one of the first things that pushed me forward and made me feel excited about loving girls in this way.”
Author:
Giselle Libby
Conan Gray Describes Himself With Vines and Shares His Crazy College Story | Quick 6
April 17, 2019
Conan Gray left 2018 at one of the year's biggest breakout stars, only to enter 2019 even stronger.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Jagwar Twin Announces Headlining Tour and It's been a "Long Time Coming"
June 5, 2019
You heard me right, you can now see the artist's hypnotizing music light up a stage near you across the west and east coasts.
Author:
Jess Myers
Abhi the Nomad Pleads for Action on Overconsumption in "House of Clocks" Video
August 5, 2019
"House of Clocks" is a soulful hip-hop crossover track built on a viscous drumbeat foundation and adorned with vibrant, sun-soaked horns.
Author:
Brady Moses
Zachary Knowles' "ghost" Is a 21st Century Ode to Vanishing Relationships
January 24, 2020
A song for anyone who has ever been ghosted.
Author:
Jenna Singer
Thomas Headon Shows Us How to Make the Perfect English Breakfast
April 30, 2020
Headon shows us how to make the perfect English breakfast while under lockdown in his London flat.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Deb Never Shares a Little Piece of Heartbreak in “Momentary Sweetheart”
February 18, 2023
Deb Never’s “Momentary Sweetheart” is the rage room of breakup anthems
Author:
Abby Kenna