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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.
![Brennan Villines' Powerful Vocals Soar in Emotional Ballad, "You Never Loved You" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/brennan-villines-ones-to-watch_1566325053.JPG)
Brennan Villines' Powerful Vocals Soar in Emotional Ballad, "You Never Loved You" [PREMIERE]
August 20, 2019
With a sound similar to Sam Smith, Villines' breathtaking fusion of jazz, soul, and pop elements is exactly what sets him apart from other rising artists nowadays.
Daren Transforms an Uncomfortable Conversation Into the Infectious "I'm Right You're Wrong"
July 9, 2020
Inspired by an unfruitful conversation with his father, regarding Black Lives Matter, Daren transposed the learning experience into a standout track.
Laura Marano Needs to Be "Honest With You"
August 14, 2020
Laura Marano is a polymath after our hearts.
Co-Stanza Wants You to Take a Leap of Faith in "Test the Water"
August 19, 2020
Co-Stanza has written a song overflowing with infectious positivity.
Niko Rose Is Endearing, Relatable, and Incredibly Catchy on 'Sleeping Bag'
October 19, 2020
The Arizona-based Niko Rose knows how to put a song together.
'Who Am I?' Is the Optimistic and Resilient Return of Pale Waves
February 17, 2021
Fans have been excitedly anticipating the return of the Manchester pop-punk-meets-indie-rock group, and Pale Waves has finally rewarded their patience with 11 new tracks.
![Loverground Pens a Message to His Higher Self With "How U Feel" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Loverground-interview_1645822727.JPG)
Loverground Pens a Message to His Higher Self With "How U Feel" [Q&A]
February 25, 2022
"It's about connecting with your true self and surrendering to it."
![Summer Comes to an End in young friend's 'HOW DID WE GET HERE?' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/young-friend-interview-how-did-we-get-here-1663186539.jpg)
Summer Comes to an End in young friend's 'HOW DID WE GET HERE?' [Q&A]
September 13, 2022
How old denim, Jeff Buckley, summer's end, Hanya Yanagihara, and more informed young friend's latest emphmeral project.
SG5 Brings The Heat In 'Sailor Moon' Inspired "Firetruck" Video
March 10, 2023
The next generation of Japanese girl groups has arrived with the fiery debut of SG5.
![Sally Boy Gifts us with More Infectious Indie Pop Melodies on "Stormy" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Sally Boy - otw_1597189136.jpg)
Sally Boy Gifts us with More Infectious Indie Pop Melodies on "Stormy" [Premiere]
August 11, 2020
Sally Boy returns with his second single "Stormy."