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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
Peach Tree Rascals and AG Club Link For the Effortlessly Chill "Cold Outside"
March 14, 2024
"Cold Outside" is fueled by mellow beats, catchy percussion patterns, and swoon-worthy vocal melodies.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Kevin Abstract and Lil Nas X Turn Up the Heat in "Tennessee"
May 8, 2024
Originally premiering the collaboration at Coachella, "Tennessee" lives up to its emotional hype.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
dee holt Arrives at Herself 2.0 in New EP ‘loving in the dark’
August 16, 2024
Once self-underestimated, encouraged by loved ones, holt has reached her destiny with a ticket for further journeys in hand.
Author:
René Cobar
Cliffdiver Size Up Their Enemies On Latest Single "Lord Have Mercer"
August 20, 2024
Taking the space to experiment was an integral part of cliffdiver's recording, and "lord have mercer" is the pop-disco-punk hybrid that comes out of that experimentation.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
berryblue Bursts Onto the Scene With 'Uh Oh'
February 6, 2025
'Uh Oh' is infectious, cool, and ready to burst.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Slow Joy Announce Debut LP With Gripping New Single "Gruesome" | THE NOISE
March 5, 2025
"Gruesome" delivers sharp, punk-inspired energy with an unforgettable melody, giving fans a glimpse of the powerful themes and soundscapes they can expect.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Maths Time Joy and Rich Work Towards Healing on "Move"
August 16, 2021
Touching on the importance of putting "one foot in front of the other," "Move" is a gorgeously reassuring, hypnotic offering.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Cub Sport Finds ‘Jesus at the Gay Bar’ in a Moment of Musical Ascendance
April 10, 2023
‘Jesus at the Gay Bar’ is a delectable album sure to fill your head, heart, and soul.
Author:
DJ Connor
Five Questions With Flwr Chyld on His Debut Album 'Luv N Chaos' [Q&A]
July 6, 2023
It's impossible not to feel something warm and deeply buried when listening to Flwr Chyld.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Cherry Glazerr Releases "Soft Like a Flower," Announces New Album 'I Don't Want You Anymore'
July 12, 2023
“It’s a real losing your fucking shit kind of vibe.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene