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![Billy Raffoul's 'Running Wild' EP Explores All Aspects of Love Without Musical Limitations [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/billy-raffoul-ones-to-watch.png)
Billy Raffoul's 'Running Wild' EP Explores All Aspects of Love Without Musical Limitations [Q&A]
April 30, 2019
+ Catch Billy Raffoul on tour with Parachute now!
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![The Driver Era Lives Life to the Fullest in "Welcome To The End Of Your Life"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/the-driver-era-ones-to-watch-4441.png)
The Driver Era Lives Life to the Fullest in "Welcome To The End Of Your Life"
April 29, 2019
5 songs into their discography, and The Driver Era has never failed to impress us with their approach to alt-pop.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
![Jagwar Twin - "Long Time Coming" | Live From the Rooftop](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jagwar-twin-ones-to-watch-345435.jpeg)
Jagwar Twin - "Long Time Coming" | Live From the Rooftop
April 29, 2019
Currently on tour with lovelytheband presented by Ones To Watch, the Los Angeles - based artist is a distinctive force to behold.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Stand Atlantic - "Toothpick" | Live From The Rooftop](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/stand-atlantic-ones-to-watch-3.jpg)
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
![Sad-Pop Trio La Bouquet Overcomes "Pure Heartbreak" in Lovesick Single [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/la-bouquet-ones-to-watch-2.jpg)
Sad-Pop Trio La Bouquet Overcomes "Pure Heartbreak" in Lovesick Single [PREMIERE]
April 25, 2019
"Sonically, lyrically, melodically - it has every flavor of La Bouquet one might come to expect."
Author:
Sean Kayden
![Alt-Rocker Evan Konrad Narrates a Sinister Story In "Come On Snake, Let's Rattle" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/evan-konrad-ones-to-watch.png)
Alt-Rocker Evan Konrad Narrates a Sinister Story In "Come On Snake, Let's Rattle" [PREMIERE]
April 25, 2019
"On the surface he is a walking statement of obsessive self-consumption, but as the song moves into its finale, he begins to show a deeper sadness to his character, a vulnerability."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![SYML Gets Intimate Before His Debut Album With "Bed"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/syml-ones-to-watch 2.jpeg)
SYML Gets Intimate Before His Debut Album With "Bed"
April 23, 2019
SYML lays the stage for a project set to explore love, loss, and discovering one's self-identity.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
![Aries Cements Himself as Anti-Pop's New Star With 'WELCOME HOME' Project](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/aries-welcome-home-ones-to-watch-2.png)
Aries Cements Himself as Anti-Pop's New Star With 'WELCOME HOME' Project
April 18, 2019
From its very opening moments, it is immediately apparent why the enigmatic artist is currently gracing the cover of Spotify's Anti-Pop playlist.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Say "Au Revoir" to Your Ex with PHANGS' Synth-Pop Anthem [PREMIERE + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/phangs-ones-to-watch-4.jpg)
Say "Au Revoir" to Your Ex with PHANGS' Synth-Pop Anthem [PREMIERE + Q&A]
April 18, 2019
If you've never heard of PHANGS before, you're most definitely in for a savory treat from Nashville, Tennessee.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Girl Wilde Unleashes Truth & Emotion in Bubblegum Grunge Anthems [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/girl-wilde-ones-to-watch.jpg)
Girl Wilde Unleashes Truth & Emotion in Bubblegum Grunge Anthems [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
April 16, 2019
Girl Wilde has asserted herself as an anti-genre artist with inspiration from the pop-punk, grunge sounds of Alanis Morissette and Paramore.
Author:
Ashley Naliwajko
![Ari Rivera Learns to Let Go in the Gritty but Delicate 'ep 2' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/unnamed-1713829861.jpg)
Ari Rivera Learns to Let Go in the Gritty but Delicate 'ep 2' [Q&A]
April 23, 2024
'EP2' is a shimmering alternative landscape full of songwriting mastery and a boundary-pushing sonic palette.
Author:
DJ Connor
![LAUNDRY DAY Begs the All-Important Question in New Single "Why is everyone a DJ?”](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/laundry-day-why-is-everyone-a-dj-1713904652.png)
LAUNDRY DAY Begs the All-Important Question in New Single "Why is everyone a DJ?”
April 23, 2024
After regularly going viral, “Why is everyone a DJ?” feels like an authentic first single for LAUNDRY DAY’s next era.
Author:
Abby Kenna
![Nxdia Channels Obsession, Sacrifice, and Infatuation in the Intoxicating "Jennifer's Body"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/nxdia-jennifers-body-1713979640.png)
Nxdia Channels Obsession, Sacrifice, and Infatuation in the Intoxicating "Jennifer's Body"
April 24, 2024
"...treating yourself as expendable just to have someone's attention for a while…pretty strange, but humans are, aren't they?"
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
![Zoe Ko Leaves No Crumbs in Mouthwatering New Single "EAT"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/zoe-ko-eat-1713981554.jpg)
Zoe Ko Leaves No Crumbs in Mouthwatering New Single "EAT"
April 24, 2024
“Not giving a single f*ck about what others think is in. EATING is in.”
Author:
Giselle Libby
Glixen's "lust" Is a Sonic Sandstorm of Raw Emotion
May 1, 2024
"lust" breathes like heavy, humid air, wet with distortion and ion-laden vocals.
Author:
DJ Connor
![RAEGAN Walks Us Through Her Whimsical Alt-Pop Fusion EP 'FUCK RAEGAN,' Track By Track](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/image001-1714517719.png)
RAEGAN Walks Us Through Her Whimsical Alt-Pop Fusion EP 'FUCK RAEGAN,' Track By Track
May 1, 2024
From a lesbian Romeo and Juliet to songs made from the sounds of dropping coins, 'FUCK RAEGAN' is a whimsical pop-fusion.
Author:
DJ Connor
![jxdn Displays a Noted Maturity and Tenderness in the Impassioned "STRAY" and "SAD OCTOBER"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jxdn-sad-october-stray-1714531845.jpg)
jxdn Displays a Noted Maturity and Tenderness in the Impassioned "STRAY" and "SAD OCTOBER"
April 30, 2024
Inspired by bands like Deftones, jxdn's newest double release sees the alternative rising star striking new emotional chords.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
![Ayleen Valentine Walks the Tightrope of Comforting and Haunting in 'little rainbows after death'](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ayleen-valentine-little-rainbows-after-death-1714759233.png)
Ayleen Valentine Walks the Tightrope of Comforting and Haunting in 'little rainbows after death'
May 3, 2024
'little rainbows after death' finds innocence in vulgarity and hope in pessimism.
Author:
Abby Kenna
![Snow Strippers Take Inspiration From Skrillex, Lana Del Rey, and Hedonistic Abandon in 'Night Killaz Vol. 2'](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/snow-strippers-night-killaz-vol-2-1715366572.jpeg)
Snow Strippers Take Inspiration From Skrillex, Lana Del Rey, and Hedonistic Abandon in 'Night Killaz Vol. 2'
May 10, 2024
The duo is one of the internet's best-kept secrets and one of this year's most vital acts.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
![Adan Diaz Realizes He's A "Jerk x2" in Laidback New Single](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/adan-diaz-jerk-x2-1715616538.jpg)
Adan Diaz Realizes He's A "Jerk x2" in Laidback New Single
May 13, 2024
"jerk x2" is a standout indie-pop track that will stay with you all day.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon