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Lauren Sanderson

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Lauren Sanderson

From: Fort Wayne, IN

Related Artists: DeathbyRomy, Lilyisthatyou, Sophie Powers

Lauren Sanderson first built an audience through YouTube, where early vlogs and songs created a direct artist-to-listener relationship before traditional industry pathways. Proudly queer and using she/they pronouns, she carried that foundation into releases including Midwest Kids Can Make It Big, where ambition and self-definition remain central themes. Her latest album, LAUREN, released this week, continues that arc with sharper scale and perspective.

Latest Album:

LAUREN

Release Date:

May 29, 2026

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Band Videos

Lauren Sanderson - POSSESSIVE (Official Music Video)

Lauren Sanderson - COME SAY SUM (feat. Fred Durst)

From the Site

In Conversation: Lauren Sanderson x Seb Torgus

July 2, 2026 For OnesToWatch’s 11-year anniversary, we asked alumni to interview an up and coming artist they admire. Today we’re excited to bring you this conversion between a OnesToWatch OG, Lauren Sanderson, and her friend Seb Torgus.

Author: Ariana Tibi

interview

Lauren Sanderson

Seb Torgus

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Pride 101: LGBTQIA+ Artists Who Shaped OTW

June 2, 2026 As June is Pride Month, we wanted to highlight OnesToWatch alumni who represent the significance of queer voices in music, pop culture, and OnesToWatch.

Author: Ones To Watch Staff

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UMI

FLETCHER

Arlo Parks

King Princess

Omar Apollo

Remi Wolf

Lauren Sanderson

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Hope Tala

Troye Sivan

Reneé Rapp

Chappell Roan

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Janelle Monáe

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Hear Lauren Sanderson's New Gritty, Rage-Filled Track "Come Say Sum" | THE NOISE

March 30, 2026 There’s no filler, no extra gloss, just Lauren Sanderson's gravely vocals cutting through the noise, claiming space, demanding respect, and daring anyone in the way to “say sum.”

Author: Alessandra Rincon

Lauren Sanderson

The Noise