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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
Inhaler Brilliantly Navigate Growing Pains in Genre-Bending Album 'Open Wide'
February 12, 2025
The intoxicating Irish rock band has done it again.
Author:
Caroline McKenzie
Addison Rae Escapes Into a Dream in “Headphones On”
April 19, 2025
“Headphones On” is a complete sonic and visual feat.
Author:
Giselle Libby
#NowWatching Playlist: 03-29-19
March 29, 2019
New songs by HONNE, Cautious Clay, Pink Sweat$, Billie Eilish, and so much more.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
Kipp Stone Impresses Again with "Cheap Sangria"
August 21, 2020
Dropping as a late summer vibe, Stone explores themes of getting out and moving on with his latest "Cheap Sangria."
Author:
Precious Kato
How to Make Labneh with Wafia
October 8, 2020
Australian singer and songwriter Wafia is the latest act to help us add to our domestic skillset during the quarantine.
Author:
Malc.
Bela Pierce's Daydream Becomes a Reality on "Nordstrom" [Premiere]
January 21, 2021
Bela Pierce's brand new single "Nordstrom" is a story about falling in love with somebody you don't know yet.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Lovsky Returns With the Haunting "Masks"
April 19, 2021
"Masks" stands as one of Lovsky's most poetic singles to date.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Tebi Rex Plant Their Roots on the Emotional Journey 'It's Gonna Be Okay'
October 29, 2021
Broken into three parts, <i>It's Gonna Be Okay</i> lacks a true resolution but does not lack when it comes to emotional pathos.
Author:
DJ Connor
Glixen's "lust" Is a Sonic Sandstorm of Raw Emotion
May 1, 2024
"lust" breathes like heavy, humid air, wet with distortion and ion-laden vocals.
Author:
DJ Connor
jxdn Displays a Noted Maturity and Tenderness in the Impassioned "STRAY" and "SAD OCTOBER"
April 30, 2024
Inspired by bands like Deftones, jxdn's newest double release sees the alternative rising star striking new emotional chords.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon