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Welcome to Paracosm: Absolutely’s Universe of Limitless Childlike Wonder

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
pop
Ones To Catch: Governors Ball 2026

Ones To Catch: Governors Ball 2026

February 17, 2026 This year’s Gov Ball lineup truly has something for everyone, but what about those names you haven’t heard of?
Author: Chancey Stefanos
Elkan Wants to Make the World Dance

Elkan Wants to Make the World Dance

December 17, 2025 Meet elkan, the 22-year-old Sierra Leonean artist, songwriter, and producer coming off a career-defining year.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
pop
Jai'Len Josey Confronts the Ache of Letting Go in "Won't Force You"

Jai'Len Josey Confronts the Ache of Letting Go in "Won't Force You"

October 31, 2025 Recently, Jai’Len ignited the stage with a showstopping set during the OnesToWatch X ONE Musicfest at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
R&B
Alice Phoebe Lou Returns to Her Roots on Album, Oblivion

Alice Phoebe Lou Returns to Her Roots on Album, Oblivion

October 24, 2025 Alice Phoebe Lou’s sixth album, Oblivion, reaches past the unrelenting noise of modern life.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
Asia Holiday’s “Sweet Tea” is a Feel-Good Anthem

Asia Holiday’s “Sweet Tea” is a Feel-Good Anthem

September 14, 2025 Both an actress and a musician, Asia has a passion for performing that is clear through her sound, or what she fittingly describes as “theme songs that boost your confidence.”
Author: Chancey Stefanos
pop
R&B
"IT'S HARD (to be a Man)" But It's Easy to Love MARIS

"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.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
pop
Sarah Katherine Lawless Finds Community in the Situationship in “Make it make sense (feat. Ava McCoy) [stripped]”

Sarah Katherine Lawless Finds Community in the Situationship in “Make it make sense (feat. Ava McCoy) [stripped]”

August 19, 2025 Reimagining her 2024 release, “make it make sense,” Sarah Katherine Lawless turns the track from what once was an angry, confrontational call-out into a quiet train of thought.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
pop
Meg Smith Calls In Molly Grace and MARIS for Girls Just Wanna Be Famous(er)

Meg Smith Calls In Molly Grace and MARIS for Girls Just Wanna Be Famous(er)

August 4, 2025 The collab transforms Meg’s anthem into a sparkling celebration of friendship, fame, and rising femme-forward pop.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
pop
Ally Salort Embraces Emotional Detours on Coming-of-Age EP Change of Plans

Ally Salort Embraces Emotional Detours on Coming-of-Age EP Change of Plans

July 23, 2025 Ally Salort’s new EP, Change of Plans, offers a fresh, emotionally charged take on love, self-reflection, and resilience.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
pop
Dasha Writes an Ode to Her Younger Self in “Oh, Anna!”

Dasha Writes an Ode to Her Younger Self in “Oh, Anna!”

July 17, 2025 Using her newfound confidence from success to find her sound, Dasha is consistently proving herself as a country singer-songwriter who’s undoubtedly one to watch.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
pop
Olivia Dean Embraces Change in “Lady Lady”

Olivia Dean Embraces Change in “Lady Lady”

July 17, 2025 “Lady Lady,” the second single from Olivia Dean’s upcoming and highly anticipated sophomore album, The Art of Loving, is a graceful ode to feminine strength.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
pop
Susannah Joffe Comes Into Her Own in Latest EP Cult Leader

Susannah Joffe Comes Into Her Own in Latest EP Cult Leader

July 4, 2025 After four successful singles, Susannah Joffe has finally released her 8-track EP, Cult Leader. The EP is sweet yet haunting, filled with grit, and as perfectly crafted as we’d expect from an artist like Joffe.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
Daisy the Great Take a Trip Through the Subconscious in The Rubber Teeth Talk [Q&A]

Daisy the Great Take a Trip Through the Subconscious in The Rubber Teeth Talk [Q&A]

June 27, 2025 Kelley Dugan and Mina Walker joined OnesToWatch for a conversation about the release, their most expansive and introspective album yet.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
Syd Taylor Talks Finding Herself Through Her Debut Album and Labor of Love, After the Fact [Q&A]

Syd Taylor Talks Finding Herself Through Her Debut Album and Labor of Love, After the Fact [Q&A]

June 25, 2025 We were lucky enough to chat with Syd about her album, her journey since going solo, and how she used her music as a method of self-discovery.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
pop
Audrey Hobert Rolls a Strike with “Bowling alley”

Audrey Hobert Rolls a Strike with “Bowling alley”

June 20, 2025 Audrey Hobert’s latest single, “Bowling alley,” is a clever, self-aware, and irresistibly catchy anthem.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
pop
Meg Smith Wants the Spotlight in “Girls Just Wanna Be Famous”

Meg Smith Wants the Spotlight in “Girls Just Wanna Be Famous”

June 17, 2025 Presenting itself as nothing less than an anthem for every diva who’s ever practiced their awards speech in the mirror, Meg Smith is perfectly equipped to deliver this song with all the pink hair dye, sequins, and platform boots you could ever ask for.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
pop
Dora Jar Lets Go of Feeling Lost in “The Explorer”

Dora Jar Lets Go of Feeling Lost in “The Explorer”

June 13, 2025 The track is both deeply personal and universally comforting, allowing Dora to effortlessly pull listeners into her ethereal universe of quiet introspection.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
pop
“George F**** Strait" is Laci Kaye Booth’s Ode to the Cowboy of her Dreams

“George F**** Strait" is Laci Kaye Booth’s Ode to the Cowboy of her Dreams

June 7, 2025 Laci Kaye Booth pays a sultry, slow-burning tribute to country music legend, and fellow Texan, George Strait.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
Susannah Joffe’s "Horses Can’t Outrun Me” Is Dream-Pop Perfection

Susannah Joffe’s "Horses Can’t Outrun Me” Is Dream-Pop Perfection

May 31, 2025 It seems Susannah Joffe has jumped head-first into pop, but don’t you worry, she hasn’t left her cinematic country world behind.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
The Lone Star of Pop: Tiffany Stringer Shines on Debut EP, 'The Texas Primadonna'

The Lone Star of Pop: Tiffany Stringer Shines on Debut EP, 'The Texas Primadonna'

May 13, 2025 Exploring the feelings of post-breakup clarity, Tiffany comes to realize that truly, it’s his loss.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
pop
EP
Susannah Joffe’s “Call Me Pretty” Is a Smoky, Slow-Burning Ode to Wanting the Wrong Person

Susannah Joffe’s “Call Me Pretty” Is a Smoky, Slow-Burning Ode to Wanting the Wrong Person

May 7, 2025 “Call Me Pretty” tells the tale of a desperate love, more specifically, the feeling of hopelessly grasping for someone that, deep down, you know is bad for you.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
Susannah Joffe Talks Cinematic Songwriting and Embracing Her Roots In “Shit out of Luck” [Q&A]

Susannah Joffe Talks Cinematic Songwriting and Embracing Her Roots In “Shit out of Luck” [Q&A]

March 21, 2025 Blending dreamy pop with country grit, Joffe effortlessly crafts a camp, outlaw ballad of a southern girl.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
Susannah Joffe Basks in Romantic Bliss in “Sofia Coppola”

Susannah Joffe Basks in Romantic Bliss in “Sofia Coppola”

February 18, 2025 “Sofia Coppola” glows with dreamy femininity, building a synth-filled world of idolization and sapphic longing.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
pop
Tate McRae Takes Us on an Entrancing Joyride in “Sports car”

Tate McRae Takes Us on an Entrancing Joyride in “Sports car”

January 29, 2025 “Sports car” is catchy, sultry, and oh-so-sexy.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
pop