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Kid Quill Breaks Down His Hip-Hop Concept Album, 'Sunset Diner' [EXCLUSIVE]
September 9, 2019
The Indiana artist on the rise blends hip-hop and soul with a nostalgic '70s and '80s flair that is only elevated by his innate gift for storytelling.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Mahalia's Debut Album Is an Uncompromising Look at 'Love and Compromise'
September 9, 2019
British neo-soul artist Mahalia exists beyond the realm of passing trends and fads.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
girl in red Offers a Happy Medium of Indie Rock and Dream Pop in 'chapter 2'
September 9, 2019
Finally, a sequel that lives up to its predecessor.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Ryan Beatty, Mahalia, girl in red, flor & More | #NowWatching Playlist
September 6, 2019
Follow along for new tunes added every Friday!
Author:
Yasmin Damoui
The "Divine" Ayoni Makes Her Stellar Debut with Island Instrumentals & Pop Melodies
September 6, 2019
She may only be 20 years old, but Ayoni is here to preach the truth about our underappreciated divinity.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
BIIANCO Shares Electronic Wave "Rice Crispies," Second Single from Debut EP
September 6, 2019
Vibrant and thriving, queer artist BIIANCO is back with another popping anthem just months after her debut.
Author:
Ariana Tibi
Childish Major's 'Dirt Road Diamond' Shines Bright
September 6, 2019
South Carolina native Childish Major returns to his roots with his newest release, with features from Ludacris, Earthgang, Buddy, and Tish Hyman.
Author:
Precious Kato
flor Pulls off an Exhilarating Balancing Act in 'ley lines' Album
September 6, 2019
Be sure to catch flor performing their new album and plenty of fan favorites on their Ones To Watch - presented tour this fall!
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Brock Monroe Is Saving Alternative Rock with His Badass Attitude In "Bossman" [PREMIERE]
September 6, 2019
A booming anthem from a forward-thinking powerhouse, "Bossman" is all about taking control of your life and building it into something you're genuinely proud of.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Charli XCX, Clairo, Yaeji, and the Pop Futurism of "February 2017"
September 6, 2019
The future of pop belongs to Charli, baby.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Tropic Gold Are Looking For "A Place Called Euphoria" On Grimy New Single | THE NOISE
December 18, 2024
Showcasing their signature atmospheric sound with a ramped-up harshness, the band has outdone themselves with this powerful and raw release.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Enter the technicolour world of Wah Wah Wah.
July 4, 2025
Enter the technicolour world of Wah Wah Wah a four-piece psychedelic rock outfit pushing sonic boundaries.
Author:
Daini Stephenson
Chloe Star's EP Apt. 1101 Is A Battlecry of Alt-Pop Bravado
July 15, 2025
Apt. 1101 is a well-rounded sophomore EP, short and sweet – with enough range of what Star excels at, transcending genre norms by challenging what we expect a modern rocker to sound like and making it so much better.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
DURRY Celebrate the Present With A Look Into the Past on Genre-Bending Album, This Movie Sucks
July 22, 2025
Sibling duo Durry are back in action with their genre-blending sophomore album, This Movie Sucks.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
We May Have the Hottest Song of the Summer with Ashley Mehta´s “Heat”
August 4, 2025
With her latest release “Heat," we should have all seen the signs that something boiling hot was coming.
Author:
Daniela Waizel Rule
The Rions Dig Deep On Breakup Ballad "Maybe I'm Just A Freak"
June 19, 2025
The track is a reflective single that explores the emotional fallout of a relationship breakdown.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Joyful Resistance: Corook at OTW Pride
June 25, 2025
Earlier this month, OnesToWatch brought together a small group of artists and friends for a Pride celebration that felt like one big love letter to queer creativity.
Author:
Ariana Tibi
Fall Into the Trance of Charlotte OC's 'Seriously Love, Go Home' [Q&A]
July 21, 2025
We’ve had a sonic crush on Charlotte OC since we caught her at a distant pre-pandemic SXSW set.
Author:
DJ Connor
Ethereal Folk Provocateur Ha Vay Intoxicates with "Blush"
June 18, 2025
Ha Vay's music, with its deeply personal themes of love and secrecy, creates a profound connection, making us feel understood and part of something larger.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Laufey Conquers Insecurity in "Snow White"
August 13, 2025
It’s only a matter of time before Laufey’s third studio album is out in the world.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau