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![Channel Tres Is Underground Dance Music's New Star [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/channel-tres-ones-to-watch-2_1559778550.jpeg)
Channel Tres Is Underground Dance Music's New Star [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
June 5, 2019
Home to the same label that brought us the likes of Shamir and Yaeji, Channel Tres' mark in dance music feels assured.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Steve Lacy Cements Himself as a Funk Revivalist & R&B Savant with 'Apollo XXI'](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/steve-lacy-apollo-xxi-ones-to-watch-2_1559072838.jpeg)
Steve Lacy Cements Himself as a Funk Revivalist & R&B Savant with 'Apollo XXI'
May 28, 2019
The Compton native's music is akin to coming home to your parents' records playing in the living room on a sublime summer day - familiar, novel, and inviting.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Transport Yourself to Omar Apollo's 80s Dance Party with the Technicolored "So Good" Video](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/omar-apollo-ones-to-watch-10_1558051426.jpg)
Transport Yourself to Omar Apollo's 80s Dance Party with the Technicolored "So Good" Video
May 17, 2019
+ Catch Omar Apollo on 'The Voyager Tour' with Ambar Lucid now!
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Indie-Funk Master Johnny Utah Chases His "Honeypie" in Lighthearted Video [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/johnny-utah-ones-to-watch_1558028150.png)
Indie-Funk Master Johnny Utah Chases His "Honeypie" in Lighthearted Video [PREMIERE]
May 16, 2019
You're about to fall madly in love with Johnny Utah, or at least his sensational talent for crafting infectious funky pop.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Great Good Fine Ok Chooses Love over Fear In "Terrified" with Pell [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ggfo-ones-to-watch.jpg)
Great Good Fine Ok Chooses Love over Fear In "Terrified" with Pell [PREMIERE]
April 18, 2019
Upon the first listen of "Terrified," it's obvious that GGFO is heavily influenced by contrasting elements of synth-pop, funk, and hip-hop.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Still Woozy's "Lava" Is an Infectious Post-Genre Groove, But What's New?](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/still-woozy-lava-ones-to-watch-2.jpeg)
Still Woozy's "Lava" Is an Infectious Post-Genre Groove, But What's New?
April 5, 2019
Do not even bother wasting your time trying to classify Still Woozy.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![CAPYAC and Cool Company Treat Us to Orgasmic Electro-R&B With "Ceasefire" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/capyac-ones-to-watch.jpg)
CAPYAC and Cool Company Treat Us to Orgasmic Electro-R&B With "Ceasefire" [PREMIERE]
March 20, 2019
With impressive electronics and crushing instrumentals, CAPYAC and Cool Company fuse two distinct musical styles to deliver one blissful track.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Kyle Dion's Funk-Fueled R&B Journey Is as Sweet as 'SUGA'](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/kyle-dion-suga-ones-to-watch-2.jpg)
Kyle Dion's Funk-Fueled R&B Journey Is as Sweet as 'SUGA'
March 12, 2019
Will this be the project to catapult this R&B visionary to fame?
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Charlie Burg Is Transforming Literary Inspiration Into Stunning Music [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/charlie-burg-ones-to-watch-2_1560970485.jpeg)
Charlie Burg Is Transforming Literary Inspiration Into Stunning Music [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
January 24, 2019
From the warmth of soul, the intricacies of funk, the bent of left-of-center pop, to the art of jazz-inspired spoken word, Burg's vision is one worth getting lost in.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Lucky Daye Delivers an Irresistibly Modern Groove in "Karma"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/lucky-daye-ones-to-watch-2.jpeg)
Lucky Daye Delivers an Irresistibly Modern Groove in "Karma"
January 18, 2019
Lucky Daye is shaping up to be one of the most promising R&B-fueled artists in the game.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Transport Yourself to Omar Apollo's 80s Dance Party with the Technicolored "So Good" Video](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/omar-apollo-ones-to-watch-10_1558051426.jpg)
Transport Yourself to Omar Apollo's 80s Dance Party with the Technicolored "So Good" Video
May 17, 2019
+ Catch Omar Apollo on 'The Voyager Tour' with Ambar Lucid now!
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Steve Lacy Cements Himself as a Funk Revivalist & R&B Savant with 'Apollo XXI'](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/steve-lacy-apollo-xxi-ones-to-watch-2_1559072838.jpeg)
Steve Lacy Cements Himself as a Funk Revivalist & R&B Savant with 'Apollo XXI'
May 28, 2019
The Compton native's music is akin to coming home to your parents' records playing in the living room on a sublime summer day - familiar, novel, and inviting.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![BLK ODYSSY Taps Bootsy Collins for the Syrupy Sweet "Honeysuckle Neckbone"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/blk-odyssy-honeysuckle-neckbone-1679589450.jpg)
BLK ODYSSY Taps Bootsy Collins for the Syrupy Sweet "Honeysuckle Neckbone"
March 22, 2023
BLK ODYSSY remains an indefinable expression of art.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
![Still Woozy's "Lava" Is an Infectious Post-Genre Groove, But What's New?](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/still-woozy-lava-ones-to-watch-2.jpeg)
Still Woozy's "Lava" Is an Infectious Post-Genre Groove, But What's New?
April 5, 2019
Do not even bother wasting your time trying to classify Still Woozy.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Great Good Fine Ok Chooses Love over Fear In "Terrified" with Pell [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ggfo-ones-to-watch.jpg)
Great Good Fine Ok Chooses Love over Fear In "Terrified" with Pell [PREMIERE]
April 18, 2019
Upon the first listen of "Terrified," it's obvious that GGFO is heavily influenced by contrasting elements of synth-pop, funk, and hip-hop.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Serena Isioma's "HUH?" Is an Unapologetic Celebration of Identity](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/serena-isioma-huh_1624296145.jpeg)
Serena Isioma's "HUH?" Is an Unapologetic Celebration of Identity
June 21, 2021
"HUH?" is a perfectly-timed celebration from an artist who is never afraid to reinvent themselves.
Author:
Carter Fife
![Winston Surfshirt's "Make a Move" Will Have You Struggling to Stay Dressed](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/winston-surfshirt-ones-to-watch-2_1560796148.jpg)
Winston Surfshirt's "Make a Move" Will Have You Struggling to Stay Dressed
June 17, 2019
With a sound that draws influence from funk, surf rock, West Coast hip-hop, soul, and disco, it's no wonder that Elton John has dubbed these genre-benders as "his favorite band of the moment."
Author:
Brady Moses
![Make the First Move With Harrison Sands' "Open Doors" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/harrison-sands-ones-to-watch-2_1563299432.png)
Make the First Move With Harrison Sands' "Open Doors" [PREMIERE]
July 16, 2019
"It really is a plea for the woman to take charge, and remove any and all doubt from the situation, because consent is sexy, and a topic that many men could use a lesson in."
Author:
Jess Myers
![Mei River's New Single Is Nothing Like You've Ever Heard](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/mei river - otw_1593178830_1593461928.jpg)
Mei River's New Single Is Nothing Like You've Ever Heard
June 26, 2020
There's so much in "A Story About Getting Lost," and it makes it one of the most interesting listens of summer 2020.
Author:
Precious Kato
![half•alive Delivers the Full Package of Indie Funk With "RUNAWAY"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/half-alive-ones-to-watch-2_1560465597.jpg)
half•alive Delivers the Full Package of Indie Funk With "RUNAWAY"
June 13, 2019
The band name half ·alive is rather deceptive - there's nothing "half" about what these guys do.
Author:
Brady Moses