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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
February 23, 2026
Celebrate Black History Month with a few of the voices that shaped OnesToWatch.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
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
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]
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]
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]
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
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
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
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
Colby Lafayette Steps Into His Rockstar Persona on "BEST GUY"
February 25, 2021
Colby Lafayette is exploring new vices on his single "BEST GUY."
Author:
Tyler Borland
conner's "good for nothing" Is an Alternative-Fueled Love Letter
June 3, 2021
conner epitomizes what made the '90s alternative scene so exciting.
Author:
Tyler Borland
KennyHoopla and Travis Barker Fight Self-"Sabotage//" in Intense New Single
June 21, 2023
"'Sabotage' is about becoming so self-aware as a person you end up being restricted by invisible boundaries and blurred lines."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Taylor Mecca Delivers a Eulogy to Her Childhood in “growing up sucks”
August 8, 2023
The grass isn't always greener on the other side.
Author:
Chloe Liz
Rewind: Our 5 Favorite Music Videos of the Last Week
February 23, 2024
This week we take a look at a love letter from KiNG MALA, an Afrobeat art show by Dawda, a short film by Rei Brown, and more.
Author:
DJ Connor
skaiwater, Lil Nas X, and 9lives Serve Up a Dose of Digital Nostalgia in "light!"
March 22, 2024
"light!" marks superstar Lil Nas X’s very first career feature.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Audrey Nuna Delivers an Otherworldy Hit in "Suckin Up"
August 16, 2024
Consistently singular, Nuna can be trusted to pave her own lane of genre-defying pop and rap.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Fontaines D.C. Return With the Raw, Emotional “It’s Amazing To Be Young”
February 25, 2025
“It’s Amazing To Be Young” is an injection of optimism amidst a chaotic world.
Author:
Hillary Safadi
Suki Waterhouse Can Be Your "Dream Woman"
February 26, 2025
The new single arrives alongside a music video made with her sisters Madeline and Imogen.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
nobody nobody Proves They Mean Business on "NOTMYFAULT"
September 11, 2020
Following up on their epic debut, the dynamic duo of nobody nobody is back with a vibrant new single, "NOTMYFAULT."
Author:
Joey Legittino