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Pop Star Seanna Pereira Has Entered the Conversation [Q&A]

Pop Star Seanna Pereira Has Entered the Conversation [Q&A]

February 24, 2026 We talked to the budding pop starlet about walking the tightrope of celebrity culture and music, the pop marketplace, and her upcoming EP.
Author: Robert Frezza
pop
The Snuts Embrace Joy On “Summer Rain”

The Snuts Embrace Joy On “Summer Rain”

February 24, 2026 Following an extended hiatus, Scottish four-piece The Snuts have returned with their latest single, “Summer Rain.”
Author: Noah Wade
The Top 101: Celebrating Black Excellence

The Top 101: Celebrating Black Excellence

February 23, 2026 Celebrate Black History Month with a few of the voices that shaped OnesToWatch.
Author: Ones To Watch Staff
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Hot Mulligan Call Out The Hypocrisy Of Church Leaders In Fiery New Single | THE NOISE

Hot Mulligan Call Out The Hypocrisy Of Church Leaders In Fiery New Single | THE NOISE

February 23, 2026 Following the success of last year’s The Sound A Body Makes When It’s Still, the Michigan outfit’s surprise B-side centers on themes of hypocrisy in modern religion and the complicated act of questioning faith.
Author: Ally Rincon
Honey Revenge Have Always Been AND Will Always Be A "Hot Commodity" | THE NOISE

Honey Revenge Have Always Been AND Will Always Be A "Hot Commodity" | THE NOISE

February 23, 2026 Honey Revenge kick off their 2026 with a disco-tinged bang on their newest single, “Hot Commodity.”
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Shoegaze Duo Clarion Find Their Voice On Cathartic Single “Blue Fairy” | THE NOISE

Shoegaze Duo Clarion Find Their Voice On Cathartic Single “Blue Fairy” | THE NOISE

February 23, 2026 "Blue Fairy" is a stellar example of their shared intuitive drive, a loud, unrelenting anthem that captures a band in the middle of transformation.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Bella Litsa’s “Drasticism” Is Mysterious, Inevitable and Undoubtedly Your Next Obsession [Q&A]

Bella Litsa’s “Drasticism” Is Mysterious, Inevitable and Undoubtedly Your Next Obsession [Q&A]

February 20, 2026 I sat down with Bella on a lovely December day to unravel the secrets of "Drasticism" over coffee, understanding the passionate journey that went into creating this incredible debut record.
Author: Giselle Libby
Novulent’s VOL. 3 Is A Feature Film with A Carefully Crafted Script [Q&A]

Novulent’s VOL. 3 Is A Feature Film with A Carefully Crafted Script [Q&A]

February 20, 2026 Novulent captures the essence of intense attachment, heartbreak, and ultimately finding and bettering oneself in the wake of a prolific relationship.
Author: Noah Wade
Inside Ally Evenson’s “SPEED KILLS” Short Film Debut at Brain Dead Studios [Q&A]

Inside Ally Evenson’s “SPEED KILLS” Short Film Debut at Brain Dead Studios [Q&A]

February 20, 2026 Minutes before her moment, we chatted with Ally about the genesis of the film, its inspirations, and of course, her Letterboxd Top 4.
Author: Giselle Libby
Sports Hits a Career-Defining Home Run with their First Fully Self-Produced Album

Sports Hits a Career-Defining Home Run with their First Fully Self-Produced Album

February 20, 2026 Written, recorded, and entirely self-produced in a home studio they built themselves in Tulsa, the self-titled record Sports marks a creative reset for the duo, returning back to the spark that first defined them as artists.
Author: Polina Cherezova
Welcome to Paracosm: Absolutely’s Universe of Limitless Childlike Wonder

Welcome to Paracosm: Absolutely’s Universe of Limitless Childlike Wonder

February 20, 2026 Absolutely, a member of Ones To Watch’s class of 2026, has released her second album Paracosm, a meticulously crafted universe of whimsy that blends pop, electronica, jazz, and R&B.
Author: Chancey Stefanos
pop
Punk Meets Alt-Pop Meets Metal Guitar Riffs in Noshows' Double Single [Q&A]

Punk Meets Alt-Pop Meets Metal Guitar Riffs in Noshows' Double Single [Q&A]

February 20, 2026 Including tracks "FOMO" and "Last Resort," the band explores anxiety, addiction, growth, and everything in between.
Author: DJ Connor
You'll Want to Listen to Rising Atlanta R&B Star Naini At Least Twice [Q&A]

You'll Want to Listen to Rising Atlanta R&B Star Naini At Least Twice [Q&A]

February 19, 2026 Curious to dig into her sound more, Naini was kind enough to give us a chance to peel back the curtain on her process, influences, pronging & more.
Author: DJ Connor
R&B
Genre Bending Gomeroi Artist Rox Lavi pushes boundaries to find his sound.

Genre Bending Gomeroi Artist Rox Lavi pushes boundaries to find his sound.

February 18, 2026 Raised on mum’s singing, Rox Lab has become an artist who moves between rap and indie rock with ease, carrying his story in every line.
Author: Caitlyn Sinclair
Getting the Car Started: How Marfa Is Driving Toward Stardom

Getting the Car Started: How Marfa Is Driving Toward Stardom

February 18, 2026 Indie rock/Americana duo Marfa, made up of Bryce Menchaca and Kellen Wall, is steadily building both a catalog and a nationwide fan base since their 2025 debut.
Author: Taylor Brooks
CARR Releases Cathartic "Bang It Out" Ahead Of Upcoming LP | THE NOISE

CARR Releases Cathartic "Bang It Out" Ahead Of Upcoming LP | THE NOISE

February 17, 2026 Alt-pop provocateur CARR returns with her most visceral release yet
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Ones To Catch: Governors Ball 2026

Ones To Catch: Governors Ball 2026

February 17, 2026 This year’s Gov Ball lineup truly has something for everyone, but what about those names you haven’t heard of?
Author: Chancey Stefanos
Edgehill Release Raw Debut Album 'Ode to the Greyhouse'

Edgehill Release Raw Debut Album 'Ode to the Greyhouse'

February 16, 2026 Ode to the Greyhouse is not about capturing Edgehill in broad brushstrokes. It is about rooms, people, and experiences that stick with you, that are full of humor and tension and quiet revelation.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Claire Rosinkranz Reintroduces Herself On Flowery And Flawless Sophomore LP 'My Lover'

Claire Rosinkranz Reintroduces Herself On Flowery And Flawless Sophomore LP 'My Lover'

February 16, 2026 Claire Rosinkranz has always had a knack for bottling lightning, with fizzy, sugar-rush hooks that feel like they were crafted for maximum replay value. But on her sophomore album My Lover, she sharpens that instinct into something more dimensional.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
Tiffany Stringer Turns Heartbreak Into a Breakout Hit in Major Label Debut "Bullet"

Tiffany Stringer Turns Heartbreak Into a Breakout Hit in Major Label Debut "Bullet"

February 13, 2026 “‘Bullet’ is the pop country SMASH I wrote after finding out my cheating ex got married.”
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
Tamera's "Helpless" Isn't Your Typical Love Song

Tamera's "Helpless" Isn't Your Typical Love Song

February 13, 2026 After an incredible 2025, Tamera is back with her first single of the year, arriving just in time for Valentine’s Day, and it’s clear she’s setting the tone for a new chapter that feels intimate and assured
Author: Uchechi Adeboye
R&B
EMELINE Confronts Her Past in Dark-Pop Single, “Dance With My Demons”

EMELINE Confronts Her Past in Dark-Pop Single, “Dance With My Demons”

February 13, 2026 EMELINE isn’t just acknowledging her demons, she’s inviting them to the dance floor.
Author: Hillary Safadi
pop
Edgehill is the Indie Valentine We’ve Been Crushing On [Q&A]

Edgehill is the Indie Valentine We’ve Been Crushing On [Q&A]

February 12, 2026 Edgehill have been smarting with great lyrics and deceptively impressive chops the past few years, but on their debut album ‘Ode To The Greenhouse’ they unravel in such a beautiful and purposeful way, its hard not o be a little emotional.
Author: DJ Connor
panicbaby is Making Weird Girl Internet Music and her Debut EP “f u jonathan” is Living Proof [Q+A]

panicbaby is Making Weird Girl Internet Music and her Debut EP “f u jonathan” is Living Proof [Q+A]

February 12, 2026 There is a chance you’ve seen Tumblr style video montages of coquette aesthetic, girly pink movie scenes and angelical clips circulating on TikTok– the song tying them together is non other than “Claw Marks”, the viral debut single from Berlin-based, soft pop artist panicbaby.
Author: Daniela Waizel Rule
pop
q+a
Keni Titus's Debut Album, “AngelPink” is a Multidimensional Portrait of Femininity

Keni Titus's Debut Album, “AngelPink” is a Multidimensional Portrait of Femininity

February 10, 2026 Whether you've been anticipating this album for years or being introduced to Keni at this very moment – a first front to back listen is like a handbook to her soul.
Author: Giselle Libby
pop