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Indie Duo HOAX Sheds Light on the Looked Over "Unamerican Dream" of Struggling Immigrants
August 16, 2019
"The 'American Dream' sounds wholesome and inspiring, but with the current social and political climate of our country, it almost feels more like a cruel joke..."
Do Not Sleep on Tkay Maidza and JPEGMAFIA's "Awake"
August 16, 2019
Punk in 2019 sounds a lot like Tkay Maidza and JPEGMAFIA on the same track.
![Get High On Life with Maude Latour's "Ride My Bike" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Maude-latour-ones-to-watch-2_1566232911.jpg)
Get High On Life with Maude Latour's "Ride My Bike" [Q&A]
August 16, 2019
"This song is definitely about when you're in that low spot, take charge of it. Go on a bike ride. Do it. Force yourself."
FLETCHER's 'you ruined new york city for me' Is the Perfect Soundtrack to Heartbreak
August 16, 2019
"Everyone remembers their first love, for better or for worse. I just decided to write about mine...in a very TMI kind of way."
![Jake Troth Proves Simplicity Is Key in the "Alive & Well" Video [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jake-troth-ones-to-watch_1565974267.jpeg)
Jake Troth Proves Simplicity Is Key in the "Alive & Well" Video [PREMIERE]
August 16, 2019
"'Alive & Well' was written over the course of five years, initiated in the lowest point of my life and then completed years later during the best moments of my life."
![Witness an Epic Moment of Self-Realization in Mothica's "Love Me Better" Visual [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/mothica-stream-ones-to-watch_1565971355.jpeg)
Witness an Epic Moment of Self-Realization in Mothica's "Love Me Better" Visual [PREMIERE]
August 16, 2019
"'Love Me Better' started out as a love song about someone else and ended as an anthem for my own self-empowerment."
Is Jakey Ready to Be the Next Joji?
August 15, 2019
Jakey is going from critiquing Red Dead Redemption's 2 open-world mechanics to creating music quite like anything else out there.
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anders - "Bad Habits" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
August 15, 2019
Emerging from the lush and competitive soundscape that brought us Drake and The Weeknd, anders' own ominous blend of hip-hop and R&B is nothing short of intoxicating.
![Catching Up with COIN: One of Indie-Pop's Greatest Blessings [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/coin-ones-to-watch_1565898814.jpg)
Catching Up with COIN: One of Indie-Pop's Greatest Blessings [Q&A]
August 15, 2019
From the get go, COIN has been a beloved project that never sought fame or fortune, but rather music lovers who could resonate with their thoughtful lyricism and optimistic instrumentals.
"Losing Me" by Gabrielle Aplin & JP Cooper For The Win
August 15, 2019
We could go on and on about how this track is the perfect marriage of vibe and soul... of sweet and salty...a metaphorical PB & J, but just t hit play and let your ears do the work.
![Embrace the Ambient in cln's "Fade to Grey" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/cln-ones-to-watch-2_1559166111.jpeg)
Embrace the Ambient in cln's "Fade to Grey" [PREMIERE]
May 29, 2019
"This song doesn't really sound like anything else I've made..."
Blood Orange, Isaac Dunbar, Tommy Newport & More | #NowWatching Playlist
July 12, 2019
It's apparent that the 4th of July holiday gave our favorite creatives a well-needed and productive break.
Leo Bhanji Makes a Powerful Statement With Debut EP 'No Guard'
July 6, 2020
Released via Dirty Hit, <i>No Guard</i> is just that: a commitment to letting his guard down.
St. Panther, Matt Maeson, FLETCHER & More Artists You Should Listen To | #NowWatching
September 4, 2020
The Best New Music Playlist from Ones to Watch.
Julian Skiboat's "Flowers" Is a Comforting Dreamy Escape
February 12, 2021
You know that feeling when the golden rays of sunshine hits your skin and warms you up, making you feel safe again? That's Julian Skiboat's "Flowers."
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Mindy Explores Violence and Healing in "Am I Alive" Video [Premiere]
May 26, 2021
"'Am I Alive' is about my struggles with violence and the relentless cycles of murder, pain, and healing."
joan Takes You on a Wistful, Cinematic Pop Journey in Debut Album 'superglue'
May 1, 2023
The lads of joan welcome fatherhood with an ambitious debut album.
We're Sending Three Independent Artists to Music Midtown to Play Their First Festival
September 11, 2023
We teamed up with Gala Music to give 3 artists the chance to play a set of original music at their first festival, hear about their thoughts below.
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Alt-Duo Wayside Release Raw New Single "Half Nelson" | THE NOISE
October 13, 2023
Wayside continues to push the genre boundary with the release of their latest single, "Half Nelson."
Aáyanna Takes Us Through Her Debut EP 'Don't Look Back,' Track By Track
October 30, 2023
"Recording the songs on this EP taught me to trust my instincts and don’t look back.”