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![liily Is on the Verge of a DIY Rock Revolution [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/liily-ones-to-watch-4_1558477673.jpeg)
liily Is on the Verge of a DIY Rock Revolution [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
May 21, 2019
There is a palpable carnal energy that comes with witnessing liily live.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Ruby Waters - "Last Cigarette" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ruby-waters-live-ones-to-watch_1558475943.jpg)
Ruby Waters - "Last Cigarette" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
May 21, 2019
Performing her yet-to-be released single "Last Cigarette," Waters illustrates that her alternative-songwriting talents & moving vocals are the real deal.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Dive "head first" into Christian French's Intoxicating Pop Melodies [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/christian-french-ones-to-watch_1558467691.jpeg)
Dive "head first" into Christian French's Intoxicating Pop Melodies [Q&A]
May 21, 2019
Ones To Watch chatted with Christian French about crushes, his recent tour with Quinn XCII, and of course, "head first."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![CYN Channels a Cult-Like Obsession in the High-Spirited "Holy Roller"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/cyn-stream-ones-to-watch-2_1558466853.jpeg)
CYN Channels a Cult-Like Obsession in the High-Spirited "Holy Roller"
May 21, 2019
Balancing its most radio-friendly pop inclinations with a smattering of reverbed-out electric guitars that could be taken straight from a St. Vincent record, "Holy Roller" is CYN at her best.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Khary Presents A Perfectly Weird Assessment On Growing Up in "Elmer's Single + Video [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/khary-ones-to-watch-5_1558462342.jpeg)
Khary Presents A Perfectly Weird Assessment On Growing Up in "Elmer's Single + Video [PREMIERE]
May 21, 2019
"...we'll all have to say goodbye to our former selves but it's ok to cry a little along the way."
Author:
Jessica Thomas
![YEBBA Blesses Mark Ronson's Sad Banger, "Don't Leave Me Lonely," with Her Angelic Vocals](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/yebba-ones-to-watch-4_1558394583.jpg)
YEBBA Blesses Mark Ronson's Sad Banger, "Don't Leave Me Lonely," with Her Angelic Vocals
May 20, 2019
Before YEBBA releases her highly-anticipated debut album, we definitely recommend familiarizing yourself with her unique voice.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Easy Life Transmutes the Mundane into the Glamorous with 'Houseplants'](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/easy-life-ones-to-watch-2_1558392342.jpg)
Easy Life Transmutes the Mundane into the Glamorous with 'Houseplants'
May 20, 2019
While it's exceedingly difficult to confine Easy Life's music to one specific genre, nothing describes the group's sound more flawlessly than its name.
Author:
Brady Moses
![88rising's Pop Star NIKI Previews Her Forthcoming Album With 'wanna take this downtown?' EP](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/NIKI-ones-to-watch-5_1558382960.jpg)
88rising's Pop Star NIKI Previews Her Forthcoming Album With 'wanna take this downtown?' EP
May 20, 2019
"[The EP] truly expanded my own definition of not only who I am but also who I can be as an artist and that really, there are no rules."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![4 Moments of Enlightenment From Kota the Friend's 'FOTO'](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/kota-the-friend-ones-to-watch-2_1558377980.jpeg)
4 Moments of Enlightenment From Kota the Friend's 'FOTO'
May 20, 2019
The 19-track album is chock-full of wisdom and inspiration, making us sure that Kota the Friend is the modern day musical Yoda.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
![Baker Grace's 'Girl, I Know' EP Proves That She Is Ready to Conquer the Pop World [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/baker-grace-ones-to-watch-9_1558377269.jpg)
Baker Grace's 'Girl, I Know' EP Proves That She Is Ready to Conquer the Pop World [Q&A]
May 20, 2019
"I would describe my sound as 'an escape into your truth.'"
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Meet Laufey, the Gen Z Artist Making Us Fall in Love With Jazz All Over Again](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/laufey-new-artist-discovery_1634146689.jpeg)
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
![beabadoobee Eloquently Moves Forward in “the way things go”](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/beabaddoobee-the-way-things-go-1689786897.jpg)
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
![Alexander 23 Reminds Us We're Not Alone With "IDK You Yet"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/alexander-23-idk-you-yet_1586544010.jpeg)
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
![ThxSoMch Makes a Dark, Intoxicating Breakthrough With “SPIT IN MY FACE!”](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/thxsomch-spit-in-my-face-1667930155.jpeg)
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
![Meet Zeph, the Composer of Your Coming-of-Age Soundtrack](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/zeph-new-artist-discovery_1645121231.jpeg)
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
![mazie's "dumb dumb" Is a Surreal Pop Song Inspired By the Capitol Insurrection](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/mazie-dumb-dumb_1625767441.jpeg)
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
![keshi's "blue" Is a Heartbreaking Ode to Falling Out of Touch](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/keshi-ones-to-watch-2_1576596074.jpeg)
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
![Who is Joey Valence & Brae?](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/joey_valence_and_brae_thumbnail-1663271530.png)
Who is Joey Valence & Brae?
September 15, 2022
Meet the brash, larger-than-life MCs bringing back a classic sound.
Author:
Ruby Scott
![EMELINE Rediscovers Herself in the Irresistible "cinderella's dead"](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/emeline-cinderellas-dead_1648845053.jpeg)
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
![The Top 21 Artists to Watch in 2020](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/2020 THUMBNAIL_1580423742.png)
The Top 21 Artists to Watch in 2020
January 22, 2020
Say hi to the Ones To Watch class of 2020.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo