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Hudson Ingram Traded Virality for Community [Q&A]

Hudson Ingram Traded Virality for Community [Q&A]

June 5, 2026 Thus far this year, Ingram has traversed parts of the country on three separate occasions. With these repeated visits, he has seen the rate at which cultivating a community can lead to legitimate connections with people emotionally investing in his art.
Author: Noah Wade
Wynd Finds Beauty in Letting Go on “The Shores”

Wynd Finds Beauty in Letting Go on “The Shores”

June 5, 2026 Recorded on a weathered 4-track cassette recorder, the Copenhagen-based artist transforms personal reflection into a quietly devastating piece of indie folk, where memory drifts through every note like a tide that never quite settles.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
How Hailey Picardi Unlocked The Key To Healing in Striking Debut ‘scars to prove it’ [Q&A]

How Hailey Picardi Unlocked The Key To Healing in Striking Debut ‘scars to prove it’ [Q&A]

June 5, 2026 The dichotomy of comfortability and chaos her music thrives within is perfectly captured in hues of deep pink and sunset orange, as she looks out over a vast ocean of intimidating possibilities.
Author: Giselle Libby
pop
EP
FIGHTMASTER Explores a New Relationship with Empathy on Debut Album Tolerance [Q&A]

FIGHTMASTER Explores a New Relationship with Empathy on Debut Album Tolerance [Q&A]

June 5, 2026 Across 11 tracks on Tolerance, FIGHTMASTER proves that they’re one of the most exciting voices in indie-pop right now, giving listeners a glimpse into the inner workings of their heart, sharing parts of themself that so many will see their own lives and stories in.
Author: Josh Kitchen
Radio Free Alice Mourn The One That Got Away With New Single “Lunch Money”

Radio Free Alice Mourn The One That Got Away With New Single “Lunch Money”

June 5, 2026 Radio Free Alice puts their own spin on the classic “gotta get out of my hometown” rock trope with new single “Lunch Money,” an ode to the ex who left them behind.
Author: India McCarty
Anna Margo's Swings EP is Emotional Whiplash Embodied [Q&A]

Anna Margo's Swings EP is Emotional Whiplash Embodied [Q&A]

June 5, 2026 After a debut EP collabing with Timabland, Anna Margo is forging her own path.
Author: DJ Connor
BROCKHOFF Peels Back Her Layers in Debut Album, 'Easy Peeler'

BROCKHOFF Peels Back Her Layers in Debut Album, 'Easy Peeler'

June 5, 2026 There is something deeply human about the introspective process that follows a breakup — or simply a new life change — and BROCKHOFF’s debut album, Easy Peeler, captures both the ache and the acceptance.
Author: Alysa Benson
Ally Salort On Playing Her Dream Venue, Her Favorite Charlie Puth Songs, and More [Q&A]

Ally Salort On Playing Her Dream Venue, Her Favorite Charlie Puth Songs, and More [Q&A]

June 4, 2026 Playing New York City's crown jewel is a dream for any rising star. That is, until the dream becomes a reality, which recently transpired for rising singer-songwriter Ally Salort.
Author: Giselle Libby
Pop
MSG
Emma Louise On "Sunshine For Happiness" [Q&A]

Emma Louise On "Sunshine For Happiness" [Q&A]

June 2, 2026 On her latest album, this songwriting mainstay feels like a proper mood, with a tempo for long sips of dark red at the wine bar.
Author: DJ Connor
Pride 101: LGBTQIA+ Artists Who Shaped OTW

Pride 101: LGBTQIA+ Artists Who Shaped OTW

June 2, 2026 As June is Pride Month, we wanted to highlight OnesToWatch alumni who represent the significance of queer voices in music, pop culture, and OnesToWatch.
Author: Ones To Watch Staff
UMI
Astrid S Talks Patriotism, Pop Music, and “Ja vi elsker”

Astrid S Talks Patriotism, Pop Music, and “Ja vi elsker”

June 2, 2026 We got to chat with Astrid S about the new release, as well as her career over the last decade, her love of pop music, and how her culture influences her approach to her craft.
Author: Ariana Tibi
Post Sex Nachos on Their New Album "Big Bad" (Q&A)

Post Sex Nachos on Their New Album "Big Bad" (Q&A)

June 2, 2026 The band admits that they finally nailed their sound down with their new album, "Big Bad", out September 18.
Author: Robert Frezza
The Radical Empathy of corook’s New EP ‘How do I relate to you?’ [Q&A]

The Radical Empathy of corook’s New EP ‘How do I relate to you?’ [Q&A]

May 29, 2026 A master of the muse with a PhD in emotional comedy, corook’s new EP How do I relate to you? is a treasure chest of depth and joy.
Author: Ariana Tibi
pop
A/S/L Wants You on the Dance Floor [Q&A]

A/S/L Wants You on the Dance Floor [Q&A]

May 29, 2026 A/S/L appreciates his anonymity for the most part but wants his music to speak volumes and captivate the masses and the clubs. He is creating a movement that has a nostalgic feel to it.
Author: Robert Frezza
EP
Obed Padilla Processes The Five Stages of Grief in 'RODEO CLOWN - ACT I'

Obed Padilla Processes The Five Stages of Grief in 'RODEO CLOWN - ACT I'

May 29, 2026 We wanted to get the story straight from the source, so we had Obed Padilla walk us through the EP, track by track.
Author: DJ Connor
The Warning Fend Off Detractors in Spanish on “Ego”

The Warning Fend Off Detractors in Spanish on “Ego”

May 28, 2026 "Ego,” sung entirely in their native tongue, is lyrically fierce and steadfast in their refusal to allow outside forces from restraining them.
Author: Noah Wade
Ego
Why Mathilde Anne Belongs in Your Playlist.

Why Mathilde Anne Belongs in Your Playlist.

May 28, 2026 Melbourne's own Mathilde Anne's music blends ethereal production with evocative, deeply personal songwriting, exploring themes of young adulthood, womanhood, love, loss, and living with neurodivergence.
Author: Camila Roa
pop
Sarah Julia is Fed Up with Lack of Commitment in New Single “Whatever It Takes (To Break Your Heart”

Sarah Julia is Fed Up with Lack of Commitment in New Single “Whatever It Takes (To Break Your Heart”

May 26, 2026 Dutch sister duo Sarah Julia lay out all their frustrations in their new single “Whatever It Takes (To Break Your Heart).”
Author: Rebeccah Blau
Aja Maria Lets Passion Rule Her Heart in Sultry R&B Anthem "Congratulations"

Aja Maria Lets Passion Rule Her Heart in Sultry R&B Anthem "Congratulations"

May 26, 2026 "Congratulations"celebrates the serendipity of a fate that always finds us.
Author: Grace Holtzclaw
pop
R&B
Kenny Mason Turns Trash to Treasure With BULLDAWG

Kenny Mason Turns Trash to Treasure With BULLDAWG

May 26, 2026 At the center of the album, Kenny frames the world we live in as a “junkyard” — a place where artists, people and ideas are constantly challenged, judged, dismissed or repurposed. But the BULLDAWG isn’t interested in being defeated.
Author: Kiani Shabazz
rap
Meet Selines: The Bilingual Bronx Storyteller Bringing Her Mexican-American Roots to Latin Folk

Meet Selines: The Bilingual Bronx Storyteller Bringing Her Mexican-American Roots to Latin Folk

May 26, 2026 selines shares her dual cultural identity throughout the project, splitting the album into a Spanish side and an English side, giving both bilingual and non-bilingual listeners a chance to fully immerse themselves in her world.
Author: Sarah Ruiz
Redefining ‘Normal’, Mathilde Anne is a force to be reckoned with.

Redefining ‘Normal’, Mathilde Anne is a force to be reckoned with.

May 24, 2026 After a standout debut with her album NORMAL in 2024, Mathilde Anne is becoming an incredibly compelling artist to watch, as both a writer and vocalist. Her music blends ethereal production with evocative, deeply personal songwriting, exploring themes of young adulthood, womanhood, love, loss, and living with neurodivergence.
Author: Caitlyn Sinclair
pop
Eva Ruiz Is Bringing the Soul of the Canary Islands to the World [Q&A]

Eva Ruiz Is Bringing the Soul of the Canary Islands to the World [Q&A]

May 22, 2026 Her music is a full blend of R&B, modern pop, and Latin influences, carried by a soulful voice that transcends genre.
Author: Sarah Ruiz
R&B
Pop
The Brutal Whimsy of Mollie Elizabeth’s “Run Rabbit”

The Brutal Whimsy of Mollie Elizabeth’s “Run Rabbit”

May 22, 2026 Mollie Elizabeth’s new single, “Run Rabbit,” feels as if Alice stayed in Wonderland and let the eye-opening madness seep in.
Author: Alysa Benson
pop
Indie-Pop Artist Kevian Kraemer Makes Heartbreak Sound Good On EP ‘only if it matters’

Indie-Pop Artist Kevian Kraemer Makes Heartbreak Sound Good On EP ‘only if it matters’

May 22, 2026 Kevian Kraemer explores the ins and outs of a love that just won’t let him go on new EP, 'only if it matters.'
Author: India McCarty