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Sarah Katherine Lawless Knows What She Wants in Sophomore EP 'Look Alive.' Now What? [Q&A]
October 23, 2026
While her first EP, Look What I’m Learning! lamented on the growing pains of early adulthood and all of the “figuring out” that must be done, Sarah Katherine Lawless’ sophomore EP, Look Alive, is all about the aftermath.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
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.
Author:
Giselle Libby
ONESTOHAUNT: Our Halloween 2026 Playlist
October 23, 2026
We put together our favorite moody and brooding tunes to accompany your Halloween season - whether it’s the pregame or the game itself, we’re playing these artists all month.
Author:
Ariana Tibi
willoh Sends A Signal From The Void on 'BUCK'
October 23, 2026
If there’s any takeaways from this EP, perhaps the biggest one is that trying to box in willoh is a losing game.
Author:
Matt Keenan
K/DA Make the Six-Year Wait Worth It With FIRESTARTER
October 23, 2026
With FIRESTARTER, the virtual pop supergroup makes its return with four tracks that hit like a jolt of electricity.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
How brookelen Found Her Own Light In dark side of the sun [Q&A]
October 23, 2026
Making 'dark side of the sun' had indie-rock artist brookelen creating in different ways; recording with a live band, shooting stunning visuals with her talented friends, and expanding upon themes that allowed her to face hard truths head on.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Guitars and Glorious Chaos: total tommy Releases Sophomore Album ‘Trapezoid’
October 23, 2026
Trapezoid: The smallest bone in our hand. Also, a slanted, yet parallel shape. And now, it is total tommy’s amplifying sophomore album.
Author:
Alysa Benson
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.
Author:
Noah Wade
How Whitney Whitney Lost Her Voice And Found A New Sound On ‘1.3’ [Q+A]
October 23, 2026
Loss is a part of life, but what do you do when it feels like you’ve lost yourself? How do you figure out where to go from there? If you’re Whitney Whitney, you keep going — and make an excellent new EP, 1.3.
Author:
India McCarty
DJ Suzy Links Up With Her Inner Kira Krash To Create Transformative Debut Album [Q&A]
October 23, 2026
We chatted about the long process of her debut album, what’s changed and what’s stayed true throughout years of growing alongside the friend, foe, and confidant that is 'Kira Krash.'
Author:
Giselle Libby
10 Questions With Piri [Q&A]
October 22, 2026
Her debut album 'girl in stem' was written, produced, mixed and mastered entirely by Piri herself, bringing together dance-pop, electronic music and jazz influences.
'Instant Gratification' Track by Track With fingerbleed [Q&A]
October 22, 2026
Fingerbleed’s Instant Gratification is an album that truly needs multiple listens to appreciate all the intimate influences, samples and genre stitching, but instead of doing any guess work, we have the innovative composer lead us thru his latest album, track by track.
Author:
DJ Connor
Whisper Doll Cultivates Whimsy on New Album ‘Lucky Clover’ [Q&A]
October 20, 2026
We caught up with Fiona following the release of the album to talk cultivating whimsy, her favorite influences, and all things Lucky the cat.
Author:
Matt Keenan
Ambré's 'PEYOTE' Is A Deep Dream State [Q&A]
October 20, 2026
We were blessed to have Ambré in office with us and got to go on a mental trip wont her, deep diving on the album, good eats and much more.
Author:
DJ Connor
READ: From First To Last and Everything In Between [Q&A] | THE NOISE
October 20, 2026
Dear Diary, my adult angst has new music from From First To Last to listen to and it absolutely rips.
Author:
Moe Horta
margø Embraces Bold Self-Confidence On New Album THIS IS NOT A PARTY SONG, BABY IT’S A THREAT!
October 19, 2026
Whether she’s taking a swing at a lover that didn’t know what they had, or boldly declaring what she wants from a relationship, margø’s new record is all about having the confidence to go after what you want — and get rid of what you don’t.
Author:
India McCarty
Sophia Stel Bets On Herself, And Love, On ‘the greatest album of all time’
October 19, 2026
Starting off with a name like that might give you a lot of great expectations to carry, and we're proud to report that Stel meets them all.
Author:
Matt Keenan
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.
Author:
India McCarty
10 Questions With Isabel van Gelder [Q&A]
October 19, 2026
We caught up Van Gelder ahead of the release of her second EP and a run of debut shows in the US, cataloging everything that makes her a definite star on the rise.
Author:
Giselle Libby
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.
Author:
Nicole Oshima
Superfan Finds Comfort In The Noise On ‘My Piledriver Heart’
October 16, 2026
Across the ten song tracklist, Kali Priya Flanagan trades the pop machinery of his past for something looser, stranger, and a whole lot more his own.
Author:
Matt Keenan
Oscar Lindsey Chats Blissfully Melancholic New Album 'Sunshine' [Q&A]
October 16, 2026
Predestination is a complex thing, but speaking with the rising talent Oscar Lindsey outside a motel beneath the trees and sunshine, some artists feel fated to be who they are.
Author:
DJ Connor
Sofia Camara Shares What She’s Learned On New EP ‘Still Somewhere Here’ [Q+A]
October 16, 2026
Healing is a process, zigging and zagging as you try to figure out how to move on from a broken heart, an ended friendship, or just the changes that come from growing up. On Sofia Camara’s latest EP, she charts that journey, tackling the ups and downs of love.
Author:
India McCarty
Chuwi Is Building a Vision of Freedom With Their Debut Album, Libertad [Q&A]
October 16, 2026
OnesToWatch spoke with Chuwi about the process of working on their new album, touring and the meaning behind the music.
Author:
Sarah Ruiz
Anna Shoemaker Heads ‘Back to Pennsylvania’ On Country-Inspired New Album
October 16, 2026
On Anna Shoemaker’s third studio album she grapples with letting go, and discovers something greater in the wreckage.
Author:
India McCarty
Gigi Perez's “Sailor Song” Sees the Rising Star Yearning in the Eye of the Storm
July 29, 2024
TikTok yearners at large have been begging for “Sailor Song” since it was teased earlier this spring.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Meet 1999 Write The Future, 88Rising's Futuristic Music Collective
February 9, 2024
1999 Write The Future balances nostalgia and futuristic intent to wondrous effect.
Author:
Carter Fife
Every Song Featured in Euphoria Season 2, Episode 4
January 31, 2022
Happy Euphoria day ✨
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet BoyWithUke, the Mysterious DIY Artist Racking Up Streams in the Millions
November 10, 2021
Just who is BoyWithUke?
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Clairo and Her Best Friends Have Formed Your New Favorite Band, Shelly
October 30, 2020
It looks like 2020 isn't a complete wash.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Meet SNOW WIFE, the "AMERICAN HORROR SHOW" We Can't Turn Away From
August 16, 2023
SNOW WIFE is all anyone’s talking about, and for good reason.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Meet goodboy noah, an Emerging R&B Sensation
January 28, 2021
We had the chance to *virtually* sit down with emerging R&B singer goodboy noah and learn more about the inspiration behind his music.
Author:
Paige MacDonald
beabadoobee Eloquently Moves Forward in “the way things go”
July 19, 2023
"the way things go" is decorated with satin ribbons, prim and proper ballerinas, fresh florals, and all things Sandy Liang.
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
Peach Tree Rascals' "Mariposa" Is as Colorful & Wholesome as the Band [Q&A]
August 29, 2019
With Mexican, Filipino, and Palestinian roots that run deep, Peach Tree Rascals is one of the most hardworking collectives we've had the honor of introducing.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Ethel Cain Reckons With Love, Violence, and Religion in Debut Album 'Preacher's Daughter'
May 13, 2022
Cain's debut is emotionally shuddering, producing a crater-deep impact that commands your attention.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Powfu's "death bed" Has People Confessing Their Love
February 25, 2020
The Internet is getting swept up in Powfu's sad boy sound.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Alexander 23 Reminds Us We're Not Alone With "IDK You Yet"
April 10, 2020
Alexander 23 tackles the complex emotions many of us are dealing with in isolation.
Author:
Rachael Jansky
Meet Laufey, the Gen Z Artist Making Us Fall in Love With Jazz All Over Again
October 13, 2021
Laufey's sublime take on jazz is the perfect soundtrack to your crisp, chill fall days.
Author:
Ali Wu
Peter McPoland Lights the World on Fire With “Digital Silence”
April 11, 2023
"It’s only up from here. No more slowing down, just speeding up. Thank you for waiting for me.”
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
keshi's "blue" Is a Heartbreaking Ode to Falling Out of Touch
December 17, 2019
Seemingly out of nowhere, keshi emerged as one of 2019's most promising artists.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet Zeph, the Composer of Your Coming-of-Age Soundtrack
February 17, 2022
Zeph is a singer-songwriter, producer, and shitposter that you need in your life.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
ThxSoMch Makes a Dark, Intoxicating Breakthrough With “SPIT IN MY FACE!”
November 8, 2022
ThxSoMch is building a home for longing hearts.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Chappell Roan's "Casual" Is a Stirring Pop Stunner That's Hard Not to Get Hooked On
November 1, 2022
"Casual" serves as yet another indicator of Roan's inevitable rise to stardom.
Author:
Giselle Libby
mazie's "dumb dumb" Is a Surreal Pop Song Inspired By the Capitol Insurrection
July 8, 2021
"dumb dumb" is a deceptively idyllic pop diversion that speaks to a much larger, pressing issue.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
EMELINE Rediscovers Herself in the Irresistible "cinderella's dead"
April 1, 2022
"It's the killing of old patterns and rejoice in the freedom of what life can be."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Meet Yuno Miles, the Internet's Favorite Rapper
February 22, 2024
It is impossible to fully understand the tortured genius restless inside Yuno Miles' head
Author:
Carter Fife
Meet Kiki Rockwell, an Innovative New Artist Fresh to New Zealand's Indie Scene
January 18, 2023
Kiki Rockwell is an innovative new artist fresh to New Zealand’s indie scene.
Every Song Featured in Euphoria Season 2, Episode 2
January 17, 2022
The Euphoria soundtrack continues to live up to the hype.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
19 LGBTQIA+ Artists You Need to Listen to This PRIDE
June 17, 2021
These artists deserve a spot on your PRIDE playlist and every playlist for that matter.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo