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![FRENSHIP and Yoke Lore Reclaim Their Originality with "Wanted A Name"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/frenship-ones-to-watch.jpg)
FRENSHIP and Yoke Lore Reclaim Their Originality with "Wanted A Name"
January 16, 2019
"With this song we didn't try to think about genres or influences - we just let it happen."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![6 Ones To Know If You're a Fan of Hozier](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/hozier-ones-to-watch-thumbnail.jpeg)
6 Ones To Know If You're a Fan of Hozier
January 15, 2019
Hozier redefined what it meant to pray with his breakout single "Take Me To Church." With new music on the way, we honor the Irish songwriter with 6 artists following his footsteps.
Author:
Kathryn O'Leary
![SWMRS Delivers a Bout of VHS-Era Punk Nostalgia With "Trashbag Baby" Video](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/swmrs-ones-to-watch-2.png)
SWMRS Delivers a Bout of VHS-Era Punk Nostalgia With "Trashbag Baby" Video
January 15, 2019
SWMRS delivers just what punk rock needs right now.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![The Dirty Nil - "Evil Side" | Northside Sessions](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/the-dirty-nil-ones-to-watch.gif)
The Dirty Nil - "Evil Side" | Northside Sessions
January 15, 2019
Emerging from Hamilton, Ontario, The Dirty Nil cut their teeth playing the dirtiest of dive bars before they found themselves opening for some of their own idols.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Enter the Emotive World of guardin With 15 BTS Photos [TOUR DIARY]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/guardin-ones-to-watch-16.jpeg)
Enter the Emotive World of guardin With 15 BTS Photos [TOUR DIARY]
January 15, 2019
At the intersection of alternative, lo fi, emo, and hip-hop, stands guardin.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Jay Wile Turns On the Charm With "2AM" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jay-wile-ones-to-watch-2.png)
Jay Wile Turns On the Charm With "2AM" [PREMIERE]
January 15, 2019
Every note and sung word of Jay Wile's feels prophesized.
Author:
Chuck Ramos
![Ones To Watch Presents: lovelytheband - 'the finding it hard to smile' tour [ANNOUNCEMENT]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/lovelytheband-ones-to-watch-2.jpg)
Ones To Watch Presents: lovelytheband - 'the finding it hard to smile' tour [ANNOUNCEMENT]
January 15, 2019
Tickets will be available Friday, Jan. 18, at 10:00 AM local time!
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Toronto's Verzache Shows Unwavering Promise in Anti-Genre 'Thought Pool' [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/verzache-ones-to-watch.jpg)
Toronto's Verzache Shows Unwavering Promise in Anti-Genre 'Thought Pool' [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
January 14, 2019
'Thought Pool' is the formative chapter of Verzache's ascension into his potential; check out the entire project here.
Author:
Alexis Papadopoulos
![Setlist.Fm Presents: Who Is Alex Cameron? [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/alex-cameron-ones-to-watch-2.jpeg)
Setlist.Fm Presents: Who Is Alex Cameron? [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
January 14, 2019
As one fan on Bandcamp puts it, his music can be chalked up to "Bogan pop from an alternate 1980s."
Author:
Asal Shahindoust
![MIKNNA Provides an 'Escape' From the Mundane in Conceptual Debut Album](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/miknna-ones-to-watch-3.jpeg)
MIKNNA Provides an 'Escape' From the Mundane in Conceptual Debut Album
January 14, 2019
"Wherever your desired destination may be in life, we hope that each piece enlightens the way."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Lauren Sanderson Makes Peace with Heartbreak on "Hi."](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/xKo1Y1cg_1616186570.jpeg)
Lauren Sanderson Makes Peace with Heartbreak on "Hi."
March 19, 2021
Matching her gentle, crooning vocals with a soft, mellow production, Lauren Sanderson's latest single "Hi." is a soothing ballad about reconciling with heartbreak.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
![Sadye Makes Her "Biblical" Debut With Intoxicating Single](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/sadye-biblical-1683223678.jpg)
Sadye Makes Her "Biblical" Debut With Intoxicating Single
May 4, 2023
Few debuts sound this heavenly.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
![Rachel Chinouriri Enlists Florence Pugh For the "Never Need Me" Video, Announces Debut Album](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/rachel-_chinouriri-never-need-me-1705639812.jpg)
Rachel Chinouriri Enlists Florence Pugh For the "Never Need Me" Video, Announces Debut Album
January 19, 2024
"Never Need Me" puts Chinouriri's stunning, soaring vocals at the forefront.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
![The Sunshine Brothers Inc. Surfs Through Youth Love, Desire, and Escapism in 'Jerry' EP [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Sunshine-Brothers-Inc.jpeg)
The Sunshine Brothers Inc. Surfs Through Youth Love, Desire, and Escapism in 'Jerry' EP [PREMIERE]
February 13, 2019
A playlist capable of time travel - an '80s summer in your ears all year round.
Author:
Jenna Singer
![Raveena's 'Lucid' Is the Sonic Personification of a Mental Health Day](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/raveena-lucid-ones-to-watch-2_1559671882.jpeg)
Raveena's 'Lucid' Is the Sonic Personification of a Mental Health Day
June 4, 2019
The Indian-American artist has spent the last few years crafting a daydream of a world from the threads of transcendent R&B and silky soul.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Make the First Move With Harrison Sands' "Open Doors" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/harrison-sands-ones-to-watch-2_1563299432.png)
Make the First Move With Harrison Sands' "Open Doors" [PREMIERE]
July 16, 2019
"It really is a plea for the woman to take charge, and remove any and all doubt from the situation, because consent is sexy, and a topic that many men could use a lesson in."
Author:
Jess Myers
![Ones To Watch and The Noise Presents: Palaye Royale [Announcement]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/palaye-royale-ones-to-watch_1580228257.jpg)
Ones To Watch and The Noise Presents: Palaye Royale [Announcement]
January 28, 2020
Playe Royale is bringing their enthralling fashion-art rock vision across North America.
Author:
Jimmy Smith
![Bakar, LÉON, Ivy Sole, and More Artists You Should Be Listening To | #NowWatching](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/bakar 7145_1604355618.jpg)
Bakar, LÉON, Ivy Sole, and More Artists You Should Be Listening To | #NowWatching
November 2, 2020
The Best New Music Playlist from Ones to Watch.
Author:
Malc.
![Evann McIntosh Aims to Define What Comes Next on 'Character Development'](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Evann-McIntosh-interview_1630086058.jpg)
Evann McIntosh Aims to Define What Comes Next on 'Character Development'
August 27, 2021
"Character Development is one of many phases of my life I've been able to encapsulate."
Author:
DJ Connor
![PinkPantheress Invites Flume, Powfu, FKJ, and More to Reimagine 'to hell with it'](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/PinkPantheress-to-hell-with-it_1643346098.jpg)
PinkPantheress Invites Flume, Powfu, FKJ, and More to Reimagine 'to hell with it'
January 28, 2022
Never has a remix album felt as necessary as it does here.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo