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Royal & the Serpent Introduces Herself to 2020 With "MMXX"
January 13, 2020
As the new decade begins, Royal & the Serpent is declaring 2020 her best year yet.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Jac Ross' "It's Ok To Be Black" Is a Track and Message Everyone Needs to Hear [First Look + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jac-ross-ones-to-watch_1578673933.jpg)
Jac Ross' "It's Ok To Be Black" Is a Track and Message Everyone Needs to Hear [First Look + Q&A]
January 10, 2020
"It's a celebration of perseverance and success. It's my remedy to people to be comfortable in your skin."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Nina Nesbitt and Gabrielle Aplin Rediscover Themselves in "Miss You 2"
January 6, 2020
"Miss U 2" is a self-addressed letter written in the hopes of rediscovering long lost dreams, desires, and goals
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Aaron Taos Warns of the Danger of Social Media Envy in "Saboteur"
December 20, 2019
As Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Comparison is the thief of joy."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![YAS Speaks to Her Younger Self in the Ethereal "caroline" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/yas-ones-to-watch_1576629680.jpg)
YAS Speaks to Her Younger Self in the Ethereal "caroline" [Premiere]
December 17, 2019
"Ultimately, this song is about trying to make peace with your inner child."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Baker Grace's "Like You" Is a Lovely Moment of Clarity [Premiere + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/baker-grace-ones-to-watch_1576601846.jpg)
Baker Grace's "Like You" Is a Lovely Moment of Clarity [Premiere + Q&A]
December 17, 2019
"When you dig deeper than what's on the surface, you start to realize people are more 'Like You' than you might think."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Cyn Rings in the New Year With "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?"
December 16, 2019
Cyn reimagines a 1947 holiday classic.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Klangstof Hits the Reset Button in "New Congress, New Father"
December 13, 2019
Beautifully fusing electronic and indie soundscapes, "New Congress, New Father" is a mere sample of what we can expect from Klangstof.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![WESLEE's Latest Single Is as Sweet as "Peaches" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/weslee-ones-to-watch_1576206029.jpg)
WESLEE's Latest Single Is as Sweet as "Peaches" [Premiere]
December 13, 2019
"'Peaches' is about reminiscing on better times, when things were sweeter."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Juke Ross Takes Us Behind the Scenes of His Sold-Out Show in "Drifting Apart" Video [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/juke-ross-ones-to-watch-4_1576087200.jpg)
Juke Ross Takes Us Behind the Scenes of His Sold-Out Show in "Drifting Apart" Video [Premiere]
December 11, 2019
"'Drifting Apart' is a song about me having to leave home for the first time and really not knowing how to."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

ROLE MODEL's "notice me" (acoustic) Is Utterly Captivating
February 6, 2020
notice me ROLE MODEL - senpai (✿ ♥‿♥)
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

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

Monsune Treats Us to the Grooviest Synths & Childish Gambino-esque Vocals In "Outta My Mind"
September 3, 2019
Monsune's utterly soulful vocals blended with his steady ear for tasteful pop melodies are more than enough to win us over.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Durand Jones & The Indications Share 5 Tips for Spreading Love in 'American Love Call' Album
March 5, 2019
"We can begin to see the threads connecting our goals as disparate rallying cries blend into a single song."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Jonah Yano Makes His Long Awaited Debut with Soulful 'nervous' EP [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jonah-yano-ones-to-watch-7_1562010217.jpg)
Jonah Yano Makes His Long Awaited Debut with Soulful 'nervous' EP [Q&A]
July 1, 2019
Pulling inspiration from Leslie Feist, MONEYPHONE, and Earl Sweatshirt, Yano has finally unveiled his incredible debut EP, nervous.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Audrey MiKa and Her Toy Microphone Are Taking the Internet By Storm
September 19, 2019
Just as Ones To Watch alumna Alessia Cara did years ago, Audrey MiKa is earning major recognition from her growing YouTube channel.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Justice Carradine Questions Heartbreak in "Necessary Evil"
January 21, 2020
Carradine has the promise of a veritable pop tour-de-force.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

11 Artists We'd Call "Daddy" This Father's Day
June 16, 2019
Who's your musical daddy?
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![BAUM Breaks Down Gender Stereotypes With "Fuckboy" Anthem [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/baum-fuckboy-ones-to-watch.jpg)
BAUM Breaks Down Gender Stereotypes With "Fuckboy" Anthem [Q&A]
May 8, 2019
"I'm just sick of the assumption that since I'm a woman I'm incapable of wanting something casual."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Deb Never's "Ugly" Is for Anyone Who Has Ever Been in a Toxic Relationship
May 29, 2019
Never is an openly queer Asian-American making waves in the punk-meets-emo-meets-rap realm.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul