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Baker Grace Overcomes Her Relentless Haters with Trap-Infused "Illest"
April 26, 2019
"It's easy to play the victim role and think the world is against you when a lot of times it's you betting against yourself."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Kevin Abstract's 'ARIZONA BABY' Is the Rap Album We've Needed for Ages
April 26, 2019
Rap and the gay experience have historically existed at odds, but in ARIZONA BABY, being an openly gay man builds the emotional crux for an album poised to go down as one of 2019's crowning achievements in hip-hop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Alexander 23 Tackles Mortality and Legacy in Under 3 Minutes With "When I Die"
April 26, 2019
Alexander 23's music is both empathetic and calming to the angst that often accompanies young adulthood.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Karnaval Blues Effortlessly Blends Heartbreak and Synths in "You Come With The Rain"
April 26, 2019
His soulful vocals are intertwined with lush synths, reverbs, and tasteful beat drops which are signature for the British producer.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
Pell Raps His Way to Self-Love in One-Take "Bitch Ass" Video
April 26, 2019
"I wanted more raw and focused energy so that people could hear the words and have to watch me say them."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Hablot Brown and Friends Are Back with the Buttery Smooth "Peace of Mind"
April 26, 2019
A seamless collaboration with Braxton Cook, Floyd Fuji and MALIA, the single is a prime example of how powerful getting talented musicians in the same room can be.
Author:
Anna Scholfield
Stand Atlantic - "Toothpick" | Live From The Rooftop
April 25, 2019
Pop-punk outfit Stand Atlantic is on the verge of breaking in a major way.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Stagecoach 2019: 6 Ones to Catch
April 25, 2019
This year's Stagecoach lineup welcomes dynamic voices, heartfelt sounds, and a new era of women pushing the boundaries of country music -- scope our 6 must-sees.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
Julius Cowdrey Takes Us on an Emotional Voyage with Impassioned Double Release [PREMIERE]
April 25, 2019
Both singles narrate a trying time in Cowdrey's life, illustrating a feeling of being let down by the ones you loved and trusted the most.
Author:
Chloe Robinson
Kim Petras Seeks to Save the Music Industry With "Broken"
April 25, 2019
Petras is taking her crown as the next pop princess.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
Welcome to Paracosm: Absolutely’s Universe of Limitless Childlike Wonder
February 20, 2026
Absolutely, a member of Ones To Watch’s class of 2026, has released her second album Paracosm, a meticulously crafted universe of whimsy that blends pop, electronica, jazz, and R&B.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Sports Hits a Career-Defining Home Run with their First Fully Self-Produced Album
February 20, 2026
Written, recorded, and entirely self-produced in a home studio they built themselves in Tulsa, the self-titled record Sports – like their band name, an ironic nod they use to jokingly tell their parents they “made it in sports” – marks a creative reset for the duo, returning back to the spark that first defined them as artists.
Author:
Polina Cherezova
Inside Ally Evenson’s “SPEED KILLS” Short Film Debut at Brain Dead Studios [Q&A]
February 20, 2026
Minutes before her moment, we chatted with Ally about the genesis of the film, its inspirations, and of course, her Letterboxd Top 4.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Novulent’s VOL. 3 Is A Feature Film with A Carefully Crafted Script [Q&A]
February 20, 2026
Through blurry guitars and supplemental instrumentation, a mix of melancholic and muddy vocals, and songwriting that reflects both the earnestness and susceptibility of a young adult heart, Novulent captures the essence of intense attachment, heartbreak, and ultimately finding and bettering oneself iin the wake of a prolific relationship.
Author:
Noah Wade