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The 30 Best Albums of 2025, According to OnesToWatch Staff
December 27, 2025
Where did your favorite albums rank?
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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
Thoreau And Darci Join Forces For Infectious Multi-Genre "Sick Too"
February 21, 2019
"I think you're perfect when you're broken, don't ever be alright."
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Andra Nechita
The "Divine" Ayoni Makes Her Stellar Debut with Island Instrumentals & Pop Melodies
September 6, 2019
She may only be 20 years old, but Ayoni is here to preach the truth about our underappreciated divinity.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Dounia Delivers a "DELIGHTFUL" Scene in Candlelit Video
December 10, 2019
Although Dounia is only 22, she connects with her listeners in ways not many other musicians can.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Imugi Have a Knack for Honest Lyrics With Warm Vibes [Q&A]
November 16, 2020
Electronic duo Imugi makes the kind of music that's hard to condense into a neat little introductory sentence. We caught up with the pair ahead of their killer set at the very first Ones to Watch showcase to chat collaboration, the good kind of DMs, and the virtue of taking some time out once in a while.
Author:
Georgie Wright
Fall Down the Rabbit Hole with Aibai on Her New Self-Titled EP
March 29, 2021
23-year-old Minneapolis producer Aibai has just unveiled her debut EP.
Author:
Joe Beer
Deaton Chris Anthony and BENEE Team Up For the Nostalgia-Inducing "Goodbuy My Old Life"
June 3, 2022
Deaton is on a mission to make bowling stylish again (and he sounds pretty good doing it).
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Days of RAT BOY Being 'Internationally Unknown' Are History
January 28, 2019
I was trying to find that sweet spot between hip-hop and punk, and Tim [Armstrong] really understands that stuff."
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Maxamillion Polo
Lil Tecca, mxmtoon, Deb Never, SiR & More | #NowWatching Playlist
August 30, 2019
Follow along for new songs added every Friday.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Bre Kennedy Lights a Beacon of Hope in the Uplifting "Wilburn Street"
May 20, 2021
"After the year we all went through... It feels like we can all connect and celebrate life together again."
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
Blu DeTiger Exudes an Infectious Confidence on "Blondes"
November 16, 2021
The new single from the bass playing machine arrives alongside her signing to Capitol Records.
Author:
Jolene Latimer