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Eva Ruiz Is Bringing the Soul of the Canary Islands to the World [Q&A]

Eva Ruiz Is Bringing the Soul of the Canary Islands to the World [Q&A]

May 22, 2026 Her music is a full blend of R&B, modern pop, and Latin influences, carried by a soulful voice that transcends genre.
Author: Sarah Ruiz
R&B
Pop
The Brutal Whimsy of Mollie Elizabeth’s “Run Rabbit”

The Brutal Whimsy of Mollie Elizabeth’s “Run Rabbit”

May 22, 2026 Mollie Elizabeth’s new single, “Run Rabbit,” feels as if Alice stayed in Wonderland and let the eye-opening madness seep in.
Author: Alysa Benson
pop
Indie-Pop Artist Kevian Kraemer Makes Heartbreak Sound Good On EP ‘only if it matters’

Indie-Pop Artist Kevian Kraemer Makes Heartbreak Sound Good On EP ‘only if it matters’

May 22, 2026 Kevian Kraemer explores the ins and outs of a love that just won’t let him go on new EP, 'only if it matters.'
Author: India McCarty
Hollie Isabella Embraces Longing and Vulnerability in “bet on me”

Hollie Isabella Embraces Longing and Vulnerability in “bet on me”

May 22, 2026 With Hollie Isabella’s new single, “bet on me,” she doesn’t allow emotions to be hidden.
Author: Alysa Benson
Master Peace Charms the Haters With Latest Single "ONE of ONE"

Master Peace Charms the Haters With Latest Single "ONE of ONE"

May 22, 2026 Drawing on his personal life is part of Master Peace’s songwriting process, where he looks at the “sitcom of ups and downs” of his life.
Author: India McCarty
Tobey Lynn Serves Up The Perfect Situationship Anthem With New Single ‘bottom line’

Tobey Lynn Serves Up The Perfect Situationship Anthem With New Single ‘bottom line’

May 22, 2026 Looking for the perfect pop song to sing at the top of your lungs this summer? Tobey Lynn’s got you covered.
Author: India McCarty
pop
Spend a Day with Emma Ogier!

Spend a Day with Emma Ogier!

May 21, 2026 Emma Ogier invited us into her camera roll as she played at Red Rocks with Bright Eyes, as well as The Moroccan Lounge in LA.
Author: Ones To Watch Staff
The Industry Needs to Pay Attention to R.em.edy.

The Industry Needs to Pay Attention to R.em.edy.

May 21, 2026 The Melbourne-based R&B, soul, hip-hop, and dance artist is making waves through her raw honesty, powerful storytelling, and advocacy for artists with disabilities.
Author: Camila Roa
R&B
Pop
14 OnesToWatch from The Great Escape 2026

14 OnesToWatch from The Great Escape 2026

May 20, 2026 Some of our favorite shows and discoveries from four days in bustling Brighton.
Author: Tanja Brinks Toubro
wave to earth Chat “heaven and hell” And What To Expect From Their New Era [Q&A]

wave to earth Chat “heaven and hell” And What To Expect From Their New Era [Q&A]

May 20, 2026 Ahead of their forthcoming album and newly-announced 30-date "the pieces tour," we sat down with lead vocalist and guitarist Daniel Kim, drummer Dong Q, and bassist John Cha to chat about their latest single and the chapter ahead.
Author: Nicole Oshima
On “The Voyager,” Chance Peña Is Vindicated

On “The Voyager,” Chance Peña Is Vindicated

May 19, 2026 Among the most consistent voices in contemporary folk music, TX-born singer-songwriter Chance Peña continues to add to his discography with his latest single “The Voyager.”
Author: Noah Wade
Vincent Mason & Stella Lefty Are Cautiously Smitten on “Something To Lose”

Vincent Mason & Stella Lefty Are Cautiously Smitten on “Something To Lose”

May 19, 2026 A rare duet for a legitimate couple in the contemporary music landscape, and one dominated by the sentimental usage of pedal steel and warm acoustics.
Author: Noah Wade
Inside Lecx Stacy’s ‘The Folkhouse,’ Where Grief Never Settles

Inside Lecx Stacy’s ‘The Folkhouse,’ Where Grief Never Settles

May 19, 2026 The album is not chasing resolution or catharsis. It is more interested in what remains when resolution never fully arrives, and how those remnants shape a new emotional rhythm.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
From Finance to Sold-Out Shows: Ike Dweck’s Dream Turned Reality

From Finance to Sold-Out Shows: Ike Dweck’s Dream Turned Reality

May 19, 2026 From millions of streams to sold out shows on his first ever tour, Ike Dweck’s songs filled with angst and soul crushing truths are catching ears nationwide.
Author: Taylor Brooks
Farveblind’s Debut LP ‘Micro Pleasures’ and the Loop We Can’t Step Out Of

Farveblind’s Debut LP ‘Micro Pleasures’ and the Loop We Can’t Step Out Of

May 19, 2026 The eleven-track collection offers no moments of relaxation. Even the quieter moments feel like they’re holding tension rather than releasing it.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
LP
Emei Confronts The Sharp Edges of Grief in ‘Night At the Opera’ [Q&A]

Emei Confronts The Sharp Edges of Grief in ‘Night At the Opera’ [Q&A]

May 18, 2026 To help us peel back the veneer of her new sound, we had this pop polymath join us in studio for a chat on life, her upcoming project, as well as the other dark arts she has in her bag.
Author: DJ Connor
pop
EP
Melbourne’s R.em.edy Blends Advocacy and Honesty in Every Track

Melbourne’s R.em.edy Blends Advocacy and Honesty in Every Track

May 17, 2026 R.em.edy, aka Emma Coldrey, is an emerging artist with a disability carving her own path in the music industry. She champions staying true to yourself and refusing to compromise your values, health, or wellbeing to fit in.
Author: Caitlyn Sinclair
R&B
Pop
Ryann Ross’ “On The Marsh”: A Stunning Tapestry of The Tumultuous Twenties [Q&A]

Ryann Ross’ “On The Marsh”: A Stunning Tapestry of The Tumultuous Twenties [Q&A]

May 15, 2026 It’s impossible not to be swept away the instant her striking vocals meet your eardrums, but what will keep you coming back is the vulnerability in her storytelling, the intimacy of the production, and her willingness to embrace the imperfect.
Author: Giselle Libby
Pop
EP
Lola Blue Captures the Fragile Beauty of Growing Up on “Pinky Promise”

Lola Blue Captures the Fragile Beauty of Growing Up on “Pinky Promise”

May 15, 2026 Across six tracks, Lola Blue distills early adulthood into something tender, volatile, and deeply human, capturing how love, loss, and self-discovery often arrive before there’s language to fully process them.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
EP
DICE Step Into A New Era Announcing Tour And New LP 'I Thought The Altitude Would Make It Worth The View' [Q&A]

DICE Step Into A New Era Announcing Tour And New LP 'I Thought The Altitude Would Make It Worth The View' [Q&A]

May 15, 2026 Across the album, which will drop July 31, the Perth locals turn growing pains, freedom, and self-reflection into euphoric indie-rock songs built for late-night drives, festival crowds, and moments that feel nostalgic before they’ve even happened.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Daisy Grenade Is the Alt-Pop Powerhouse Forging a New Identity, One Visual Collage at a Time [Q&A]

Daisy Grenade Is the Alt-Pop Powerhouse Forging a New Identity, One Visual Collage at a Time [Q&A]

May 15, 2026 "So Much To Say" is the duo’s latest EP and is an exciting journey in seeing the band flourish in a project that is a collage of all things Daisy Grenade.
Author: Hillary Safadi
EP
PawPaw Rod Paints With Different Shades Of Blue In Blissfully Personal Debut Album “Picture Day” [Q&A]

PawPaw Rod Paints With Different Shades Of Blue In Blissfully Personal Debut Album “Picture Day” [Q&A]

May 15, 2026 We chat with the prolific star about sorting through endless voice memos, how to find the right collaborators, and his incredible record Picture Day being the ultimate guide to Oklahoma-raised PawPaw Rod.
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
R&B
Arcy Drive Makes Label Debut with New Single “one’n a million”

Arcy Drive Makes Label Debut with New Single “one’n a million”

May 15, 2026 The New York indie rockers are back with their first single since their 2025 debut album The Pit.
Author: Rebeccah Blau
CASANDRA Finds Peace and Transformation on 'ISLA TRANQUILITA' [Q&A]

CASANDRA Finds Peace and Transformation on 'ISLA TRANQUILITA' [Q&A]

May 15, 2026 Enter the dreamscape of CASANDRA's ethereal project, in which listeners are taken on a sonic journey through six songs and a wave of emotions with her honey-smooth voice and bilingual lyrics.
Author: Sarah Ruiz
R&B
EP
Matt Hansen Learns To Love And Let Go On Debut Album ‘Orchid’

Matt Hansen Learns To Love And Let Go On Debut Album ‘Orchid’

May 15, 2026 Breaking up is hard to do — just ask Matt Hansen, who tracks the epic highs and lows of love with his debut album Orchid.
Author: India McCarty
Pop