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![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
![spiderblush Paints a Moving Portrait of Coming of Age's Imperfections in 'Ways Parted'](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/spiderblush-ways-parted-1714755833.jpg)
spiderblush Paints a Moving Portrait of Coming of Age's Imperfections in 'Ways Parted'
May 2, 2024
'Ways Parted' gives fans new and old a look into the raw thoughts of this rising star’s brain.
Author:
Giselle Libby
![Night Tapes Dances Under the Stars in the Ethereal "Projections"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/night-tapes-projections-1714528995.jpg)
Night Tapes Dances Under the Stars in the Ethereal "Projections"
May 1, 2024
"Sometimes you find in yourself what you seek in others."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
![Wallows Toss and Turn in the Lovelorn "Bad Dream"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/wallows-bad-dream-1714535191.jpg)
Wallows Toss and Turn in the Lovelorn "Bad Dream"
April 30, 2024
Built around a dreamlike soundscape and sentimental lyrics, "Bad Dreams" is unmistakably Wallows.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
![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
![Shaya Zamora Is a Star in the Making With “Pretty Little Devil”](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/shaya-zamora-new-artist-dscovery-1713904252.jpeg)
Shaya Zamora Is a Star in the Making With “Pretty Little Devil”
April 22, 2024
For those who have yet to discover Shaya Zamora, now is the perfect time to tune in.
Author:
Carter Fife
![Malcom Todd's 'Sweet Boy' Is a Coming of Age Triumph For the Rising Star](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/malcolm-todd-sweet-boy-1712960874.jpeg)
Malcom Todd's 'Sweet Boy' Is a Coming of Age Triumph For the Rising Star
April 12, 2024
"Sweet Boy is a reflection of the feelings and inspirations I had in my last year as a teenager. It was a good time."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
![Lizzy McAlpine’s 'Older' Is to Be Handled With Care](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/lizzy-mcalpine-older-1712599334.jpeg)
Lizzy McAlpine’s 'Older' Is to Be Handled With Care
April 8, 2024
'Older' deals with love in all of its forms—falling in love, falling out of love, the conflict of the former, and the guilt of the latter.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
![The Marías' "Lejos de Ti” Speaks to the Painful Chill of an Absent Lover](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/the-marias-lejos-de-ti-1712598938.jpeg)
The Marías' "Lejos de Ti” Speaks to the Painful Chill of an Absent Lover
April 8, 2024
The Marías consistently manage to speak to the weight of love from every angle and perspective.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
![Kacy Hill's "Damn" Is an Ethereal Moment of Regret and Acceptance](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/kacy-hill-damn-1712597115.jpeg)
Kacy Hill's "Damn" Is an Ethereal Moment of Regret and Acceptance
April 8, 2024
"Damn" is beautifully poignant, a soft declaration of defeat.
Author:
Giselle Libby
appleby's 'While You Were Sleeping' Is a Siren Call to Home
August 6, 2021
</>While You Were Sleeping</i> is a love letter to young Black men in the midst of finding themselves.
Author:
DJ Connor
![Billy Lemos Enlists binki, spill tab, KALI and More For the Multi-Faceted ‘Control Freak’](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/billy-lemos-control-freak-1677262904.png)
Billy Lemos Enlists binki, spill tab, KALI and More For the Multi-Faceted ‘Control Freak’
February 24, 2023
'Control Freak' is a masterclass in plugging unique sources into the right place.
Author:
DJ Connor
![Tennyson Sets Out for a Welcomed Departure in "Wintersleep"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/tennyson-ones-to-watch-2.jpeg)
Tennyson Sets Out for a Welcomed Departure in "Wintersleep"
February 8, 2019
The poignant tenderness Tennyson instills in "Wintersleep" is akin to being wrapped in a warm blanket on a cold winter day.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Slow Hollows' "Come Back In" Is the Perfect Nostalgic Summer Anthem](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/slow-hollows-ones-to-watch-2_1562801445.jpeg)
Slow Hollows' "Come Back In" Is the Perfect Nostalgic Summer Anthem
July 10, 2019
It is safe to conclude that Slow Hollows is on the rise in the indie post-punk scene.
Author:
Allissa Williams
![Richie Quake Delivers Immaculate Vibes and Indie-Pop Ear Candy on 'Voyager'](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/richie-quake-voyager_1625254724.jpeg)
Richie Quake Delivers Immaculate Vibes and Indie-Pop Ear Candy on 'Voyager'
July 2, 2021
<i>Voyager</i> is the perfect summertime project.
Author:
Carter Fife
![Cautious Clay 'Context Tour' Trailer](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/cautious-clay-live-ones-to-watch-2_1571685501.jpg)
Cautious Clay 'Context Tour' Trailer
October 21, 2019
Do not miss your chance to catch Cautious Clay live.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Yoshi Flower Yearns for Only One Thing in "7 Days" Video](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/yoshi-flower-7-days_1581626256.jpg)
Yoshi Flower Yearns for Only One Thing in "7 Days" Video
February 13, 2020
The all-consuming nature of love clearly its hold over Yoshi Flower.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Aaron Taos Invites spill tab to the Lonely Club on "Loneliness PT. II" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/aaron taos - otw_1599059555.jpg)
Aaron Taos Invites spill tab to the Lonely Club on "Loneliness PT. II" [Premiere]
September 2, 2020
Emerging Indie artist Aaron Taos is back with an update to his 2018 standout song "Loneliness."
Author:
Malc.
![Matthew Chaim Pays Homage to People Who Inspire Purpose in "Reason"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Matthew Chaim-ones-to-watch-2[1]_1568159349.jpeg)
Matthew Chaim Pays Homage to People Who Inspire Purpose in "Reason"
September 10, 2019
A testament to Chaim's incredible lyrical sensibility, "Reason" hosts a collection of poetic lines that comment on losing sight of one's reasons.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
![younger hunger, James Mantis, and Yoshi T. Make For a Fearsome Trio in "Time&Place"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/younger-hunger-time-and-place-1675709877.jpg)
younger hunger, James Mantis, and Yoshi T. Make For a Fearsome Trio in "Time&Place"
February 6, 2023
"Time&Place" is a wonderful reminder of the never-ending promise of the indie scene.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene