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Tessa Violet and the Heartfelt Anti-Pop of 'Bad Ideas'
October 28, 2019
Violet's 'Bad Ideas' is anything but.
Rex Orange County Grapples With Fame and Loss in 'Pony'
October 28, 2019
'Pony' may as well be a diary, albeit one of the best-soundtracked diary entries we have heard all year.
Conan Gray's "Maniac" Proves That the Scariest Thing This Halloween Is Your Ex
October 28, 2019
Gray gives newfound meaning to the term "psycho ex."
Alexander 23's 'I'm Sorry I Love You' Is a Tender Debut Full of Promise
October 28, 2019
"This EP is about love and loss and lust and luck and lies and laughs."
Lowen Commemorates the Most Pivotal Moments of Her Life With 'Only In My Dreams'
October 28, 2019
Lowen has no problem stripping herself to the core.
![Dae Zhen Rejects Music Industry Toxicity in "Leave Me Be" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/dae-zhen-ones-to-watch_1572279102.jpeg)
Dae Zhen Rejects Music Industry Toxicity in "Leave Me Be" [PREMIERE]
October 28, 2019
"This song is a reminder to myself of who I do this for: myself."
![Future Generations on Childhood Nostalgia, Self-Doubt, and "Just Pretend" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Future-Generations-ones-to-watch_1572024899.jpg)
Future Generations on Childhood Nostalgia, Self-Doubt, and "Just Pretend" [Q&A]
October 25, 2019
"Those moments of doubt for us can really only be quelled by doing what we love."
![Spencer Barnett's "Waste My Time" Is for Anyone Tired of Mind Games [PREMIERE + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/spencer-barnett-ones-to-watch_1572543616.jpg)
Spencer Barnett's "Waste My Time" Is for Anyone Tired of Mind Games [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 25, 2019
"They generally are the worst and a huge waste of time." Agreed.
Gracie Abrams' "Mean It" Is a Heartbreaking Debut
October 24, 2019
It's pure, sentimental, and undeniably beautiful.
![Rainsford Is Unafraid to Pour Her Heart Out [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/RAINSFORD-ones-to-watch_1571920020.jpg)
Rainsford Is Unafraid to Pour Her Heart Out [Q&A]
October 24, 2019
For Rainsford, writing music is simply part of the human experience.
mxmtoon and chloe moriondo Join Forces For a Charming Rendition of "1, 2"
July 20, 2020
The new rendition appears on mxmtoon's latest remix EP, <i>dawn (the edits)</i>.
Noah Mac Single-Handedly Birthed 'Pretty Boy' Out of A Shed
July 15, 2019
At age 15, Noah Mac re-emerges from his shed with an astounding 14-track debut LP that he wrote, produced, mixed, and delivered himself.
FINNEAS' Debut Album 'Optimist' Arrives as a Heart-Rending and Timeless Record
October 15, 2021
<i>Optimist</i> is a project full of hindsight, masterfully crafted production, and warranted pessimism.
Soulful Songstress Suzy Jones Is Boldly Resilient in Her "Final Piece" Video
May 3, 2019
The Georgia-native is bold in her artistic presence, with a sultry jazz-infused husk coating her stunning vocals and dynamic songwriting.
![Brighten Up Your Life With kwassa's Cheerful Love Songs [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/kwassa-ones-to-watch-2_1557962343.jpeg)
Brighten Up Your Life With kwassa's Cheerful Love Songs [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
May 15, 2019
Sunny summer days are calling our names, and British pop icon kwassa is sure to be the soundtrack of those warm, shining hours.
![Palm Springsteen's "Sister Sister" Is a Feverish Ode to Thrill-Seeking [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/palm-springsteen-ones-to-watch-2_1559763696.jpeg)
Palm Springsteen's "Sister Sister" Is a Feverish Ode to Thrill-Seeking [PREMIERE]
June 5, 2019
The Los Angeles-based band exudes a hedonistic, devil-may-care energy that is simply magnetic.
![Axel Mansoor and the Power of Mindfulness [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/66332517_2107916455979125_2129389543487438848_o_1565286273.jpg)
Axel Mansoor and the Power of Mindfulness [Q&A]
August 8, 2019
Axel Mansoor is a critically acclaimed, Emmy-nominated artist whose viral electro, funk-soaked music has been gaining attention from listeners across the globe.
![Blanks' "Never Have I Ever" Is an Infectious, Nostalgic Anthem [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/BLANKS-never-have-i-ever_1631204447.jpg)
Blanks' "Never Have I Ever" Is an Infectious, Nostalgic Anthem [Premiere]
September 9, 2021
As Blanks barrels forward with a reckless, charming abandon, it feels nigh impossible to resist his palpable euphoria.
![Ivory Layne Delivers Powerful Feminist Love Song with "Boy Loves Me" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Ivory-Layne-Ones-To-Watch-Thumbnail.jpg)
Ivory Layne Delivers Powerful Feminist Love Song with "Boy Loves Me" [PREMIERE]
February 12, 2019
Feminine strength and an inspiring vulnerability saturate the lyrics, acknowledging that a woman is no less independent in yearning for love.
![Ginette Claudette Is On To Something with Alluring "Slow Up" Video [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ginette-claudette-ones-to-watch.jpg)
Ginette Claudette Is On To Something with Alluring "Slow Up" Video [PREMIERE]
February 13, 2019
"It's no secret a lot of my influence comes from '90s R&B."