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Jermain Reese Jr. is Preserving the R&B We Love
February 24, 2026
Greenville, South Carolina, singer-songwriter Jermain Reese Jr. is set on preserving the very traditions that are so vital to the genre.
Author:
Kiani Shabazz
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
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
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
Boyish Navigate a Mental Breakdown in TÁR-Inspired Music Video
May 16, 2023
The song is an emotion-laden response to the duo's decision to move their lives across the country.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
spiderblush Glides Through the Pain of Betrayal in "Big Deal"
February 23, 2024
"This is the song to sing along to when your heart feels broken before it was even full.”
Author:
Giselle Libby
Indie Delight Daffo Delivers a Despondent Holiday Tune with “Winter Hat”
November 19, 2024
To counter the jolly season approaching, Daffo sings of the inevitable feeling of sadness that not even a cozy winter hat can protect you from.
Author:
Gia Acosta
Colby Lafayette Re-lives His Misfit Days on "BUMPIN' 16's"
October 8, 2020
Blending genres like grunge, rock and hip-hop, Colby Lafayette is creating a unique sound of his own.
Author:
Joey Legittino
Hannah Hausman Leaves a Toxic Relationship on "will i ever feel like this again?"[Premiere]
January 7, 2021
After losing her voice for an entire year due to a (pre-COVID) virus, indie pop artist Hannah Hausman is back and stronger than ever with the release of her latest single, "will i ever feel like this again?"
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Internet Money's lilspirit Returns With Subversive New Single "4ever"
February 12, 2021
With his first release of 2021, Internet Money's lilspirit makes a triumphant return this week with his newest single "4ever."
Author:
Carter Fife
"Skywalker" Is Oliver Malcolm's Most Personal Song to Date
March 19, 2021
The lyrics to Oliver Malcolm's "Skywalker" are honest about feeling lonely, which we've all experienced this past year.
Author:
Lexi Vaganos
Meet the LA Collective That Is Here '2' CMMND Your Attention
April 15, 2021
The beauty of a collective is in creating community, and CMMND is fostering an immersive one.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
99 Neighbors Deliver a Frenetic Hip-Hop Anthem on "Live a Little"
July 6, 2021
Every moment of "Live a Little" pulses with a manic, infectious energy.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo