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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
Hollie Isabella Embraces Longing and Vulnerability in “bet on me”

Hollie Isabella Embraces Longing and Vulnerability in “bet on me”

May 22, 2026 With Hollie Isabella’s new single, “bet on me,” she doesn’t allow emotions to be hidden.
Author: Alysa Benson
Master Peace Charms the Haters With Latest Single "ONE of ONE"

Master Peace Charms the Haters With Latest Single "ONE of ONE"

May 22, 2026 Drawing on his personal life is part of Master Peace’s songwriting process, where he looks at the “sitcom of ups and downs” of his life.
Author: India McCarty
Tobey Lynn Serves Up The Perfect Situationship Anthem With New Single ‘bottom line’

Tobey Lynn Serves Up The Perfect Situationship Anthem With New Single ‘bottom line’

May 22, 2026 Looking for the perfect pop song to sing at the top of your lungs this summer? Tobey Lynn’s got you covered.
Author: India McCarty
pop
Spend a Day with Emma Ogier!

Spend a Day with Emma Ogier!

May 21, 2026 Emma Ogier invited us into her camera roll as she played at Red Rocks with Bright Eyes, as well as The Moroccan Lounge in LA.
Author: Ones To Watch Staff
The Industry Needs to Pay Attention to R.em.edy.

The Industry Needs to Pay Attention to R.em.edy.

May 21, 2026 The Melbourne-based R&B, soul, hip-hop, and dance artist is making waves through her raw honesty, powerful storytelling, and advocacy for artists with disabilities.
Author: Camila Roa
R&B
Pop
14 OnesToWatch from The Great Escape 2026

14 OnesToWatch from The Great Escape 2026

May 20, 2026 Some of our favorite shows and discoveries from four days in bustling Brighton.
Author: Tanja Brinks Toubro
wave to earth Chat “heaven and hell” And What To Expect From Their New Era [Q&A]

wave to earth Chat “heaven and hell” And What To Expect From Their New Era [Q&A]

May 20, 2026 Ahead of their forthcoming album and newly-announced 30-date "the pieces tour," we sat down with lead vocalist and guitarist Daniel Kim, drummer Dong Q, and bassist John Cha to chat about their latest single and the chapter ahead.
Author: Nicole Oshima
On “The Voyager,” Chance Peña Is Vindicated

On “The Voyager,” Chance Peña Is Vindicated

May 19, 2026 Among the most consistent voices in contemporary folk music, TX-born singer-songwriter Chance Peña continues to add to his discography with his latest single “The Voyager.”
Author: Noah Wade
Vincent Mason & Stella Lefty Are Cautiously Smitten on “Something To Lose”

Vincent Mason & Stella Lefty Are Cautiously Smitten on “Something To Lose”

May 19, 2026 A rare duet for a legitimate couple in the contemporary music landscape, and one dominated by the sentimental usage of pedal steel and warm acoustics.
Author: Noah Wade
Inside Lecx Stacy’s ‘The Folkhouse,’ Where Grief Never Settles

Inside Lecx Stacy’s ‘The Folkhouse,’ Where Grief Never Settles

May 19, 2026 The album is not chasing resolution or catharsis. It is more interested in what remains when resolution never fully arrives, and how those remnants shape a new emotional rhythm.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
From Finance to Sold-Out Shows: Ike Dweck’s Dream Turned Reality

From Finance to Sold-Out Shows: Ike Dweck’s Dream Turned Reality

May 19, 2026 From millions of streams to sold out shows on his first ever tour, Ike Dweck’s songs filled with angst and soul crushing truths are catching ears nationwide.
Author: Taylor Brooks
Farveblind’s Debut LP ‘Micro Pleasures’ and the Loop We Can’t Step Out Of

Farveblind’s Debut LP ‘Micro Pleasures’ and the Loop We Can’t Step Out Of

May 19, 2026 The eleven-track collection offers no moments of relaxation. Even the quieter moments feel like they’re holding tension rather than releasing it.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
LP