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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
Jazzie Young's 'Everything Changes' Is An Invitingly Introspective Debut
September 1, 2025
Young took the time to answer our burning questions about her debut album, change, and indie movie references.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Balu Brigada's 'Portal' Is An Artfully Alternative Debut
September 3, 2025
Balu Brigada is alt pop’s best kept secret, and there’s no question that their debut album Portal, is the gift that we’ve been waiting for.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Who Ruled Pukkelpop 2025?
September 3, 2025
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of this Belgian music festival, let's dive into our favorites from this edition.
Author:
Daniela Waizel Rule
Born On The Road, Jonah Kagen's Sunflowers and Leather Is An Album of Old Stories and New Beginnings [Q&A]
September 5, 2025
Wanting to know so much more about this ardent humanist and burgeoning talent, we caught with Jonah in his newly minted home studio to learn about life, love, and what this album has in store for us.
Author:
DJ Connor
Pearly Drops' Album, The Voices Are Coming Back, Is A Surrealist's Dream
September 5, 2025
The Voices Are Coming Back strikes a balance between the relatable and otherworldly.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
The Last Dinner Party Explore Loss, Grief, and the Permanence of it All in "The Scythe"
September 10, 2025
"The Scythe comes for everyone, and you shouldn't be afraid about what's on the other side."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Chloe Moriondo Dives To New Depths With "girls with gills"
September 10, 2025
The new track is a fierce alternative anthem that oozes a seductive, club-ready aura, feeling like a natural successor to her critically acclaimed recent album, oyster.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Let Hazlett's 'last night you said you missed me' Soundtrack Your Fall [Q&A]
September 11, 2025
The Australian-born, Sweden-based singer joined us via Zoom from a cafe in LA to talk about his new album, opening for Noah Kahan, and experiencing seasons for the first time.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Catie Turner's "Tourist Attraction" Is A Souvenir We'll Treasure
September 11, 2025
Catie Turner, an ex-American Idol finalist who has become a bedroom indie-rock sensation, is back with a new single “Tourist Attraction.”
Author:
Hillary Safadi