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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 Explores the Bitter-Sweet Nuances of Sacrifice in "Tear"
September 30, 2020
On his second solo release of 2020, Matthew Chaim explores the concept of sacrifice in his own life.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Elohim Accepts the Impermanence of Life in Optimistic New Video for "Good Day Bad Day"
October 2, 2020
Reintroducing herself in fully-saturated color for "Good Day Bad Day," Elohim takes on both the highs and the lows that have become increasingly familiar in 2020.
Author:
Rachel Lai
Shane Garcia's "Corner Store Runs" Gives Vintage Styles New Context
January 21, 2021
Shane Garcia's latest single "Corner Store Run" is a poetic depiction of her social anxiety and a stunning display of her vocal ability.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Sedona's Visual for "Leaving the Chapel" Is a Dreamy 80's-Inspired Ode to Tragic Love
February 3, 2021
After the release of their debut EP Rearview Angel last year, Sedona returns to us this week with a visual for "Leaving the Chapel."
Author:
Carter Fife
Sydney's St. Humain Finally Returns With His "Sick Sad Love Song"
December 6, 2021
The Singapore-born, Sydney-based artist captures all the highs, lows, and timeless nostalgia of prom.
Author:
Joe Beer
Rewind: Our 5 Favorite Music Videos of the Last Week
June 3, 2022
Last week marks an especially great week for music videos.
Author:
DJ Connor
Del Water Gap And Arlo Parks Wrap Listeners in a "Quilt Of Steam" Ahead of Upcoming LP
September 7, 2023
"Quilt of Steam" is a sonic hug.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Carly Gibert Won't Waste Her Time Being Your Second Choice in "N2"
November 27, 2023
"N2" sees the rising artist hard launching a newly evolved sound.
Author:
Isabella Margolis
Nessa Barrett Confronts Her Cheating Ex in "girl in new york"
December 11, 2023
The dark pop star transforms a moment of infidelity into an understated pop-jazz stunner.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Wunderhorse Search For Freedom in "Silver," Inch Closer to 'Midas' Album
August 6, 2024
"The song is about that ugly side of yourself that you try to keep a secret, but you know it's there because it makes your skin crawl sometimes."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon