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iKeda Just Completed Your Halloween Party Playlist With Double Single “For Me” + “The Principle”
October 23, 2026
If “For Me” is falling in love with a beast, “The Principle” is the result of expecting a monster to act human.
saint luke’s “living room” Is His Self-Assuredness Anthem
October 23, 2026
Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter saint luke, the artist name of multi-instrumentalist Luke Brady, blew this writer away this past September with an intimate Friday night show at The Greenhouse at Los Despressos in Bed Stuy.
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Pauli The PSM Wants You To Call Him ‘Daddy’ In New Single [Premiere] [Q&A]
October 19, 2026
Everybody loves someone with some money to burn, and no one knows that better than Pauli the PSM. His latest single “daddy” is premiering exclusively with OnesToWatch — an ode to excess, with a healthy dose of irony about the rat race.
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The First Hard of Hearing K-pop Group Big Ocean Want to Be Known As Singers With Sexy Hands [Q&A]
October 18, 2026
After the release of their song “Love Sign,” we chatted with the members in Los Angeles about the new song, incorporating sign language and technology into their performance, and what their fans, PADO (meaning “wave” in Korean), can look forward to.
strongboi Float Into A Funk-Soaked Bliss On “dizzy”
October 12, 2026
strongboi bring to light music that dances and wanders its way around in your head, and on their latest single “dizzy,” the duo serves you up a slice of funk-infused escapism.
Madden Metcalf Shrugs Off An Indifferent Love Affair In ‘Ain’t Mad About It’
October 9, 2026
Ever found yourself making the same bad decision, over and over? Country artist Madden Metcalf knows the feeling. On new single “Ain’t Mad About It,” he perfectly describes how it feels to keep going back to someone you know you shouldn’t.
Finding Clarity in the Cycle: Phoenix Laoutaris Releases New Soulful Single “Here We Go”
October 5, 2026
Despite the raw feeling that naturally comes from exploring an unhealthy romantic cycle, Laoutaris uses her self-assurance and fresh, soulful arrangements to act as a navigator back to herself.
William Beckmann Oozes Masochistic Pain on “You Only Love To Break My Heart”
September 30, 2026
Just over a year following the release of his latest studio album, Whiskey Lies & Alibis, Del Rio, TX-based troubadour William Beckmann is commencing the rollout process for a new record, slated for release in early 2027.
CRIS CHIL Knows the Answer in “La Respuesta”
September 22, 2026
With “La Respuesta,” CRIS CHIL turns the introspective comedown of a breakup into something sonically intricate and emotionally assured, creating a track that is already a captivating glimpse into what is yet to come with her forthcoming debut EP.
Tender Misfit Will Sell Your Soul (And You'll Thank Her For It)
September 18, 2026
Wherever Tender Misfit goes next, the next single, the next tour stop, the next sold-out room full of people chanting her lyrics back at her, it's safe to say people will be there for it.
Isabel LaRosa Is Just Getting Started: "Don't Make Them Like Me" and The Dollparts Tour
September 18, 2026
On this latest single, Isabel LaRosa has proven that she’s playing the long game.
Priya Ragu’s Joyful, Vivid, and Freeing Era Is Here
September 10, 2026
Priya Ragu’s upcoming album, "Madras" is expected later this year, and after having the chance to listen to the first release of the project, we can hear Priya paying tribute to her past, present, and future, in a way that’s uniquely, totally, hers.
Ethan French Is Cognitive and Precise on “reckless and arranged – day 56 (extended)”
September 10, 2026
Both its shortened and full-length forms will be included on French’s upcoming album ideas of the day – vol. 1, set for release on October 1st.
Luna Shadows Spills Her Guts On Dreamy New Single “gutspill” | THE NOISE
September 4, 2026
From the first few seconds, the singer-songwriter brings in crunchy electric guitars, dreamy electronic production, and layers of lighter vocals to create a track that feels nostalgic without sounding like it’s trying too hard to recreate the past.
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Ashe Wants Forever With Her Partner On New Single "Funeral"
September 4, 2026
Reflecting on forever can be frightening, especially when it comes to romance, but Ashe’s “Funeral” is a beautiful meditation on how, with the right person, the end doesn’t sound that scary after all.
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Alfie Jukes Lets Listeners into His Diary on “Lighthouse” [Q&A]
September 2, 2026
Bringing his charisma, optimism and a profound understanding of good storytelling, we were delighted to have him in studio where he steered us into this bright conversation.
Presley Regier Chases a Dream He Doesn’t Want to Wake Up From on “Shuteye”
September 2, 2026
Rawness pumps through this track like blood pumps through your body, it’s present throughout its entire construction.
Ethan Burdick Uplifts His Younger Self on “Fine”
August 31, 2026
While Burdick likely cannot be classified as country, his storytelling abilities, and the ways in which he executes those stories, are deservedly placing him in those circles, and opening doors beyond them.
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VALÉ Is Embracing a New Chapter With "La Danza del Despertar" [Q&A]
August 31, 2026
OnesToWatch met with VALÉ to learn more about her journey, her Colombian roots, and what's coming next.
wakelee Turn Emotional Exhaustion Into an Anthem on “Joyce Kilmer Service Area” | THE NOISE
August 31, 2026
The Brooklyn trio pushes the song toward an inevitable release with driving guitars, a blistering chorus, and the band’s first flirtation with d-beat.
min.a Sings From Inside the Spiral in New Single “guess who”
August 28, 2026
“guess who” is an honest confrontation with the insecurities we project onto everyone else — a memorable, unflinching, emotionally open song that captures the exhausting spiral of wondering whether the judgment you fear from others is actually coming from them, or from yourself.
Arden Jones Takes Electro-Pop To The Next Level With New EP 'FLASH'
August 28, 2026
Jones takes the best elements of mid-00s electronic pop and creates a project that will make you feel like you’re dancing the night away at a warehouse rave.
kat cordova Finds the Whimsy in Romantic Confusion in “Fall on My Sword”
August 26, 2026
The indie pop “Fall on My Sword,” which we stumbled upon on TikTok via a y2k-medieval aesthetic edit, is about the confusion of being with someone you know isn’t right for you.
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After Standout Sets at Outside Lands and Lollapalooza, Balu Brigada Release Killer New Single “Bedhead”
August 21, 2026
Another great addition to Balu Brigada’s already growing selection of sharp alt-rock and if you have the chance to see them live - don’t miss it.
Blondshell Closes the Book on Growing Up with “Fur Elise”
August 20, 2026
On the closing track to her forthcoming record, Blondshell explores the intricacies of what it's like to grow up without a script.
Rex Orange County Returns with Insightful and Reflective "10/10″
September 16, 2019
Indie hit man Rex Orange County follows up a long year of touring and growth with a brand new single, "10/10."
J Ember Has Us "Wishing For Rain" On New Single
January 29, 2019
Listen to some new indie rock from the enigmatic J Ember.
Patrick Droney Is Reinvigorated On “Back In My Body”
May 11, 2026
Nearly three years following the release of his outstanding sophomore album Subtitles For Feelings, Brooklyn, NY-based singer-songwriter Patrick Droney is gearing up for another go-around.
strongboi Float Into A Funk-Soaked Bliss On “dizzy”
October 12, 2026
strongboi bring to light music that dances and wanders its way around in your head, and on their latest single “dizzy,” the duo serves you up a slice of funk-infused escapism.
Finding Clarity in the Cycle: Phoenix Laoutaris Releases New Soulful Single “Here We Go”
October 5, 2026
Despite the raw feeling that naturally comes from exploring an unhealthy romantic cycle, Laoutaris uses her self-assurance and fresh, soulful arrangements to act as a navigator back to herself.
Madden Metcalf Shrugs Off An Indifferent Love Affair In ‘Ain’t Mad About It’
October 9, 2026
Ever found yourself making the same bad decision, over and over? Country artist Madden Metcalf knows the feeling. On new single “Ain’t Mad About It,” he perfectly describes how it feels to keep going back to someone you know you shouldn’t.
William Beckmann Oozes Masochistic Pain on “You Only Love To Break My Heart”
September 30, 2026
Just over a year following the release of his latest studio album, Whiskey Lies & Alibis, Del Rio, TX-based troubadour William Beckmann is commencing the rollout process for a new record, slated for release in early 2027.
wakelee Turn Emotional Exhaustion Into an Anthem on “Joyce Kilmer Service Area” | THE NOISE
August 31, 2026
The Brooklyn trio pushes the song toward an inevitable release with driving guitars, a blistering chorus, and the band’s first flirtation with d-beat.
min.a Sings From Inside the Spiral in New Single “guess who”
August 28, 2026
“guess who” is an honest confrontation with the insecurities we project onto everyone else — a memorable, unflinching, emotionally open song that captures the exhausting spiral of wondering whether the judgment you fear from others is actually coming from them, or from yourself.
Presley Regier Chases a Dream He Doesn’t Want to Wake Up From on “Shuteye”
September 2, 2026
Rawness pumps through this track like blood pumps through your body, it’s present throughout its entire construction.
Arden Jones Takes Electro-Pop To The Next Level With New EP 'FLASH'
August 28, 2026
Jones takes the best elements of mid-00s electronic pop and creates a project that will make you feel like you’re dancing the night away at a warehouse rave.
kat cordova Finds the Whimsy in Romantic Confusion in “Fall on My Sword”
August 26, 2026
The indie pop “Fall on My Sword,” which we stumbled upon on TikTok via a y2k-medieval aesthetic edit, is about the confusion of being with someone you know isn’t right for you.
After Standout Sets at Outside Lands and Lollapalooza, Balu Brigada Release Killer New Single “Bedhead”
August 21, 2026
Another great addition to Balu Brigada’s already growing selection of sharp alt-rock and if you have the chance to see them live - don’t miss it.
Blondshell Closes the Book on Growing Up with “Fur Elise”
August 20, 2026
On the closing track to her forthcoming record, Blondshell explores the intricacies of what it's like to grow up without a script.
Lawrence Get Real About Heartbreak on "Feel Like That (ft. JP Saxe)"
August 17, 2026
Breakup songs don’t always have to be about the other person; sometimes they can be about the version of yourself that got to feel something and the fear that feeling might not come back around.
Revenge Wife Wonders If She’s The Problem On Single “What If It *Is* Me?!”
August 19, 2026
It can be hard to face the fact that you might be the problem, but Revenge Wife’s “What If It *Is* Me?” can help soften the blow.
Kevian Kraemer’s “hit and run” Is Your New Temporary Fix
August 14, 2026
Kraemer permits us to feel something deeply without demanding that it last forever — a youthful, dance-inducing celebration of attraction and the elation of simply indulging in chemistry while it’s there.
Lily Seabird’s "The Afterglow" Is The Feeling of a Room After Someone’s Left It
August 13, 2026
“The Afterglow” is the feeling of a room after someone’s left it: not empty, exactly, but just changed. It’s a fitting way into an album that seems less interested in answers than in learning to sit with what lingers.
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DAYOUNG and Jay Park Get “FLIRTY” in Latest Single [Q&A]
August 13, 2026
Through a blend of contemporary pop, R&B, and reggaeton, “FLIRTY” explores the moments of tension before people fall for each other, or if they even want to fall at all.
Audrey Nuna Turns “superHuman” In New Single
August 7, 2026
The combination of hard-hitting beats, infectious melodies, and unique lyrical flows are some of the strongest they’ve ever been throughout Nuna’s career.
Ashe Demands We “Stop the Wedding!” on Her Triumphant New Single
August 7, 2026
Her label debut with Atlantic Records, “Stop The Wedding!” leans into a theatrical soundscape.
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BAILEN learns how to ‘SWIM!!!" [Q&A]
August 5, 2026
BAILEN, the sibling trio with harmonies that will have everyone take a second listen, are gearing up for the release of their new album.
Alyssa Baker And Baby Yu Want “Summer Love” To Last All Year Long
August 4, 2026
It’s been a long road to get “Summer Love” released, but for a song like this, it was well worth the wait.
Honey Revenge Capture the Highs and Lows of a Night Out on “Sunday Scaries” | THE NOISE
July 30, 2026
Honey Revenge has never shied away from writing larger-than-life hooks, but their latest single, “Sunday Scaries,” proves they’re just as good at capturing the emotional fallout after the party ends.
VALÉ Is Embracing a New Chapter With "La Danza del Despertar" [Q&A]
August 31, 2026
OnesToWatch met with VALÉ to learn more about her journey, her Colombian roots, and what's coming next.