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WATCH: Sleeping With Sirens Perform Intimate Acoustic Renditions For New Something Quiet Session [EXCLUSIVE] | THE NOISE

WATCH: Sleeping With Sirens Perform Intimate Acoustic Renditions For New Something Quiet Session [EXCLUSIVE] | THE NOISE

June 10, 2026 What's more exciting than Sleeping With Siren's first new album since 2022? How about frontman Kellin Quinn and guitarist Nick Martin talking about the new record plus performing the title track in a calm and beautiful acoustic rendition.
Author: Jimmy Smith
Ear “Choose Life” in Their Latest Album ‘Rumspringa’

Ear “Choose Life” in Their Latest Album ‘Rumspringa’

June 10, 2026 'Rumspringa' feels built from half-finished thoughts, overheard phrases, and emotional static that never quite resolves into clarity.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
ear
Isabel Dumaa Balances Emotional Restraint and Rupture in “You Don’t Know Me”

Isabel Dumaa Balances Emotional Restraint and Rupture in “You Don’t Know Me”

June 10, 2026 “‘You Don’t Know Me’ is the start of a new era of music for me."
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
Lawrence And Quinn XCII Make Plans To Cancel On ‘Rain Check’ [Live Video Premiere]

Lawrence And Quinn XCII Make Plans To Cancel On ‘Rain Check’ [Live Video Premiere]

June 10, 2026 Today, America’s favorite siblings, Clyde and Gracie Lawrence, together with their close friend Quinn XCII, premiere their stripped-down, live performance of “Rain Check” with OnesToWatch.
Author: Ariana Tibi
Ones To Catch: Bonnaroo 2026

Ones To Catch: Bonnaroo 2026

June 10, 2026 After a devastating weather cancellation last year, Bonnaroo 2026 comes with a whole lot of expectation. Luckily, we pinpointed 11 must-see acts at this year's festival curated just for you.
Author: Hillary Safadi & Uchechi Adeboye & Giselle Libby
Nothing's Holding Ama Back

Nothing's Holding Ama Back

June 8, 2026 The track marks an artist stepping confidently into her sophomore era.
Author: Rosie Leishman
R&B
Ama
DeathByRomy Dances In The Chaos On New Single "Manic Dream" | THE NOISE

DeathByRomy Dances In The Chaos On New Single "Manic Dream" | THE NOISE

June 8, 2026 On “Manic Dream,” the Los Angeles artist revisits adolescence through all of its sharpest contrasts, where invincibility exists alongside anxiety and freedom often arrives hand in hand with self-sabotage.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Novulent Turns Old Wounds Into Growth On Latest Single "Self Destruct"

Novulent Turns Old Wounds Into Growth On Latest Single "Self Destruct"

June 8, 2026 On “self destruct,” the Texas artist leans into that tension once again, delivering a shoegaze-laced anthem that transforms heartbreak into something far more powerful.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
Isabel LaRosa Evolves On Latest EP 'Promising Young Woman'

Isabel LaRosa Evolves On Latest EP 'Promising Young Woman'

June 8, 2026 Throughout the project, the dark-pop singer explores what happens when perfection becomes a performance and that performance begins to crack, revealing the insecurities, obsessions, and wounds hiding underneath.
Author: Alessandra Rincon
pop
EP
Bb Trickz Returns With New Single “a la mala”

Bb Trickz Returns With New Single “a la mala”

June 8, 2026 The single features Hudson Mohawke production and a high-energy yet abrasive rock-leaning aesthetic.
Author: Carter Fife
pop
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