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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
Omar Apollo Shares His Coming Out Story in the Tender "Ice Slippin"
August 28, 2023
"This song is a reflection and reaction of all the emotions I had to face before and after I decided to leave the icy streets of Indiana.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Teezo Touchdown’s Debut Album 'How Do You Sleep At Night?' Proves He’s Here to Stay
September 8, 2023
The long-awaited debut effort finally sees Teezo being granted enough space to stretch his wings and tell his own story.
Author:
Carter Fife
Omar Apollo's "Friends" Inspire a Tenderhearted Ballad Ahead of Forthcoming EP
April 4, 2019
The praise never ends for this first-generation Mexican-American singer.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
mmmonika's New Visual for "Unwind Me!" is a Sublime Summer Adventure [PREMIERE]
July 17, 2019
With only two singles to their name, mmmonika is living, breathing evidence that "quality over quantity" still rings true.
Author:
Miranda Hyman
Audrey MiKa's "Fake Heartbreak" Is Your Anti-Cuffing Season Anthem
October 31, 2019
"Being vulnerable isn't a bad thing, and 'Fake Heartbreak' is here to tell you that it's gonna be ok."
Author:
Precious Kato
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.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
RUSSELL! Oozes Passion on "SCARLETT'S WEEKEND"
December 9, 2020
Canadian artist RUSSELL!, formerly known by the moniker D-Pryde, recently returned to the music scene after taking a brief hiatus to find his voice.
Author:
Brooke Schaffer
Boy Willows Finds Spiritual and Physical Healing on 'BANGS' [Q&A]
September 18, 2021
"Landon from a year ago would give anything to talk to Landon right now."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Who Is Peach Tree Rascals?
September 22, 2021
Meet the Bay Area collective with an infectious indie pop sound.
Author:
Ruby Scott
piri & Tommy Villiers Get Our Hearts Racing With "updown"
February 18, 2023
“updown” is a song that gives us permission to reclaim our natural desires.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene