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Ava Max Crushes Societal Norms With Latest Pop Smash, "So Am I"
March 7, 2019
"'So Am I' is about loving yourself, being different, being an outcast and not fitting in the format that society wants to put us in - just celebrating what really makes you different."
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James Droll's "Cut My Teeth" Is a Soulful & Cathartic Assessment on Love [PREMIERE + Q&A]
March 7, 2019
Droll's discernible ability to create dark pop songs with a comforting hint of optimism is evident in the grappling "Cut My Teeth."
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WILD Will Cure Any Bad Day With Their New Single, "It Only Gets Better" [PREMIERE]
March 7, 2019
Another feel-good anthem by indie-pop trio WILD.
![dwilly Colors a World of Honesty in Versatile Electronic 'Crayola' EP [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/dwilly-ones-to-watch-2.jpg)
dwilly Colors a World of Honesty in Versatile Electronic 'Crayola' EP [PREMIERE]
March 7, 2019
dwilly's strongest elements as an electronic artist and producer shine in Crayola, an infectious and groovy debut.
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Troi Irons Is Reviving Alternative Rock with Electrifying "Strangers" [PREMIERE]
March 7, 2019
Influenced by Alanis Morissette, The Dead Weather, and Shirley Manson, Irons is pushing for an innovative renaissance of genre-bending rock.
![John The Blind Embraces His Laid Back Personality in Acoustic "Sticky" Video [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/john-the-blind-ones-to-watch.jpg)
John The Blind Embraces His Laid Back Personality in Acoustic "Sticky" Video [PREMIERE]
March 7, 2019
Former songwriter for Harry Styles, John Legend, and Maroon 5, John The Blind has officially stepped into his own.
![Sticky Fingers' "Another Episode" Video Is a Bewitching Vision Quest [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/sticky-fingers-ones-to-watch-9.jpg)
Sticky Fingers' "Another Episode" Video Is a Bewitching Vision Quest [PREMIERE]
March 7, 2019
What we have here is a vision quest scored by one of the best bands out of Australia.
NoMBe's 'They Might've Even Loved Me (Re:Imagination)' Is Brilliantly Ambitious
March 6, 2019
Featuring everyone from Skott, Thutmose, slenderbodies, RAC, to Transviolet, NoMBe has reworked his debut spectacularly.
Ashe on John Mayer, Cookie Butter, and Her Trip to the Gynecologist | Quick 6
March 6, 2019
This is a thing or six you would not believe about rising pop artist Ashe.
Adam Melchor Re-Imagines the Modern Love Song with Folky "Plan On You"
March 6, 2019
As it rains heavily in Los Angeles, we cannot help but find comfort in hot chocolate, warm blankets and Adam Melchor's intoxicating new single.
"IT'S HARD (to be a Man)" But It's Easy to Love MARIS
September 1, 2025
A bold narrative that uses both humor and sarcasm, this song tackles the heaviness MARIS was feeling during a brief stint as a sex worker.
Sensual & Sonically Captivating, Maya Unagi's 'Pieces' EP Is the Perfect Fall Listen
September 3, 2025
We reached out to the immersive talent to hear more about the making of the EP.
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Quadeca Reclaims The Mundane As Magic In Short Film, "Vanisher, Horizon Scraper" [Q&A]
September 8, 2025
We chatted with the artist about the vulnerability of ambition, his massive upcoming tour, and the joy of making music that reclaims the mundane as magical.
Portola 2025: 5 Ones to Catch at San Francisco's Hottest Electronic Festival
September 17, 2025
The Prodigy, LCD Soundsystem, Ravyn Lenae, and Dom Dolla aren't the only Porotola acts you need to keep your eyes on.
Lauren Lovelle Makes a Masterful Introduction in Debut EP 'Other Dreams'
September 9, 2025
The EP weaves classic country and bluegrass sounds together with straightforward, honest lyrics.
glaive Grows Up in 'Y'all' But Remains the Same Pop Disruptor
October 1, 2025
"I wanted it to be less about me - and somewhere in that process, I think it became the most 'me' album I've ever made."
Sion Blends Hyper-Pop With Raw Honesty
August 21, 2025
Blending hyper-pop with raw honesty, Sion is one of Korea’s most boundary pushing emerging voices.
Indie Darlings Say Sue Me Create Music that Feels Like a Quiet Conversation With Your Past — Nostalgic
September 11, 2025
Indie darlings Say Sue Me create music that feels like a quiet conversation with your past — nostalgic, dreamy, and beautifully raw.
Benjamin Steer's 'Figuring It Out' Is Romantic, Vulnerable and Cinematic
August 18, 2025
The EP captures the emotional chaos of the early 20s, from longing and self-doubt to fleeting clarity.
Dominic Fike Presents the First 3 Songs From His Upcoming Mixtape, 'Rocket'
August 19, 2025
'Here are the first 3 songs from my mixtape, Rocket' is exactly what it says it is and exactly what Fike fans longed for.