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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
Matthew Chaim's "Sunflowers" Is a Heart-Wrenching Ode to His Late Father [PREMIERE]
July 25, 2019
"He passed away when I was 12 years old, and it has only been in the last couple of years that I've found the space to express this loss in my songwriting."
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Akinyemi Dives Deep in the Self-Reflective "Seaworld" [PREMIERE]
September 25, 2019
"It's a song for the outcast, for the introvert, for the person who needs some time to spend by themselves and pursue their dreams."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Pink Sweat$ Keeps Building Anticipation with 'The Prelude'
July 22, 2020
For Pink Sweat$, the release of The Prelude, is a clear indication of the shining music career that lies ahead for the soulful singer.
Author:
Analeeza Sanchez
Mariposa Attempts to Break Free From the Monotony on "Pastorita Mariposa"
August 11, 2021
"This song is about being stuck in life." We all can relate.
Author:
DJ Connor
julie Announces Debut Album 'my anti-aircraft friend' With the Unrelenting "clairbourne practice"
July 16, 2024
"It's two voices conflicting and crashing with each other, unable to understand each other."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Adam Melchor and Mt. Joy’s “Room On Your Shoulder” Defines Nearly a Decade of Growth
January 14, 2025
The joint single arrives as “an ode to camaraderie and friendship and how the chapters of our lives do not have to define the chapters ahead."
Author:
Caroline McKenzie
Susannah Joffe Talks Cinematic Songwriting and Embracing Her Roots In “Shit out of Luck” [Q&A]
March 21, 2025
Blending dreamy pop with country grit, Joffe effortlessly crafts a camp, outlaw ballad of a southern girl.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Electronic Mastermind Vincent Makes Room for Vulnerability in Debut 'For You' EP [PREMIERE]
February 21, 2019
"The goal for this EP was to create something deeper than a simple collection of songs - an intimate record with meaning and depth, told through melody and lyrics cohesively."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
DAVIE Brings Forth the "Flavor" in Self-Directed Music Video [PREMIERE]
May 14, 2019
Today, DAVIE has proven that he is more than just a luscious voice but an artist and visionary, coming into his own while sparing no "Flavor" in the process.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Do Not Sleep on Tkay Maidza and JPEGMAFIA's "Awake"
August 16, 2019
Punk in 2019 sounds a lot like Tkay Maidza and JPEGMAFIA on the same track.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo