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![Rence Offers Hope to Struggling Musicians in "Ways To Go" Video
[PREMIERE + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/rence-ones-to-watch.jpeg)
Rence Offers Hope to Struggling Musicians in "Ways To Go" Video [PREMIERE + Q&A]
March 28, 2019
"To the artists who have to grind to keep their dreams alive: keep grinding and keep dreaming. "
![Cautious Clay Explores Purpose and Happiness in 'Table of Context' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/cautious-clay-ones-to-watch-4.jpg)
Cautious Clay Explores Purpose and Happiness in 'Table of Context' [Q&A]
March 27, 2019
On his third EP, the R&B purveyor is more assured of his sound and artistic intent than ever before.
Tessa Violet on Her Favorite Vine, Systematic Injustice, and Dodie | Quick 6
March 21, 2019
Get to know YouTube-sensation-turned-indie-pop-phenom, Tessa Violet.
![The Future Is Bright: KERA's Queer Journey and an Optimistic New Song [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/kera-ones-to-watch-3.jpeg)
The Future Is Bright: KERA's Queer Journey and an Optimistic New Song [Q&A]
March 21, 2019
Now it's time for the world to listen.
![Ruby Waters Has a "Supernatural" Gift for Alternative Songwriting [PREMIERE + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ruby-waters-ones-to-watch.jpg)
Ruby Waters Has a "Supernatural" Gift for Alternative Songwriting [PREMIERE + Q&A]
March 20, 2019
Always honest in her outstanding songwriting, Waters channels her purest emotions and expresses her truest self.
![Alt-Pop Duo Her's Discusses Tourist Stops and Quirky Backstage Moments on US Tour [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Hers-Ones-To-Watch 2.jpeg)
Alt-Pop Duo Her's Discusses Tourist Stops and Quirky Backstage Moments on US Tour [Q&A]
March 19, 2019
Her's left-of-center tunes are attracting listeners around the world.
![Multi-Talented Japanese Wallpaper Talks Past Successes, New Sound, & Upcoming Album [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/japanese-wallpaper-ones-to-watch.jpg)
Multi-Talented Japanese Wallpaper Talks Past Successes, New Sound, & Upcoming Album [Q&A]
March 15, 2019
After a two-year break, we now have the pleasure of bearing witness to Japanese Wallpaper's unconventional return.
EBEN on Why Don't We, Car Burning Down, and Biggest Guilty Pleasure | Quick 6
March 14, 2019
+ EBEN just dropped a new bubbling pop earworm, "Next Ex," in anticipation of the upcoming tour, and we are hooked.
![Crowded Green Rooms, Hotel Rooms and Cars: How Julia Jacklin Made Space For 'Crushing' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/julia-jacklin-ones-to-watch-2-1.jpg)
Crowded Green Rooms, Hotel Rooms and Cars: How Julia Jacklin Made Space For 'Crushing' [Q&A]
March 13, 2019
Jacklin's sophomore album focuses on love wearing thin, love ultimately lost, and an aftermath that embraces scorn and longing in equal parts.
![Songwriting Virtuoso Sam Martin Chronicles a Life in Debut Solo Album, 'Alpha Omega' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/sam-martin-ones-to-watch-4.jpg)
Songwriting Virtuoso Sam Martin Chronicles a Life in Debut Solo Album, 'Alpha Omega' [Q&A]
March 13, 2019
The writer of Maroon 5's "Daylight" and Jason Derulo's "Want to Want Me" is stepping into the limelight.
![JW Francis Follows the Feeling on 'WANDERKID' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jw-francis-interview_1634057702.jpeg)
JW Francis Follows the Feeling on 'WANDERKID' [Q&A]
October 12, 2021
JW Francis captures the candid stories of the people who come in and out of his life, even if just for a moment.
![Sports Team, Like All of Us, Are Looking For Fulfillment [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/sports-team-gulp-interview-1664379471.png)
Sports Team, Like All of Us, Are Looking For Fulfillment [Q&A]
September 28, 2022
"Is this brilliant? Or have we just made this hell for ourselves?"
Morgan Saint on Aliens, Shadowhunters, and Her Awkward Phases | Quick 6
April 4, 2019
Learn a thing or six about Morgan Saint who is opening for LÉON on her upcoming tour.
Scarypoolparty Spits a Freestyle and Reveals His Biggest Guilty Pleasure | Truth or Dare
October 30, 2019
Scarypoolparty is an artist of many talents and few secrets.
![Kxllswxtch's Vulnerability Is Taking Viral Form [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/kxllswxtch-interview-1694809337.jpg)
Kxllswxtch's Vulnerability Is Taking Viral Form [Q&A]
September 15, 2023
Meet our best new artist of the month, Kxllswxtch.
Who Is The Driver Era?
October 14, 2021
No one makes affecting and anthemic alternative pop quite like The Driver Era.
![London Punks JOHN Want Fans To Question Everything On Fiery LP ‘A Life Diagrammatic’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/144355(1)-1695415040.jpg)
London Punks JOHN Want Fans To Question Everything On Fiery LP ‘A Life Diagrammatic’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
September 22, 2023
The Noise had the chance to talk with drummer and vocalist John Newton about the record, what it means to be punk in 2023, and the message of their music.
![James Droll's "Cut My Teeth" Is a Soulful & Cathartic Assessment on Love [PREMIERE + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/james-droll-ones-to-watch.jpg)
James Droll's "Cut My Teeth" Is a Soulful & Cathartic Assessment on Love [PREMIERE + Q&A]
March 7, 2019
Droll's discernible ability to create dark pop songs with a comforting hint of optimism is evident in the grappling "Cut My Teeth."
![Ones To Watch Meets Cailin Russo [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/cailin-russo-thumbnail_1582750443.jpg)
Ones To Watch Meets Cailin Russo [Q&A]
February 26, 2020
We sit down with Russo following the release of her electrifying sophomore EP.
![syd B on the Seasons of Hurt and Healing That Inspired 'Are You Feeling It Too?' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/syd-b-are-you-feeling-it-too_1625762988.JPG)
syd B on the Seasons of Hurt and Healing That Inspired 'Are You Feeling It Too?' [Q&A]
July 8, 2021
<i>Are You Feeling It Too?</i> sees syd B evolving not just as an artist but as a person.