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Indie Duo HOAX Sheds Light on the Looked Over "Unamerican Dream" of Struggling Immigrants
August 16, 2019
"The 'American Dream' sounds wholesome and inspiring, but with the current social and political climate of our country, it almost feels more like a cruel joke..."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Jake Troth Proves Simplicity Is Key in the "Alive & Well" Video [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jake-troth-ones-to-watch_1565974267.jpeg)
Jake Troth Proves Simplicity Is Key in the "Alive & Well" Video [PREMIERE]
August 16, 2019
"'Alive & Well' was written over the course of five years, initiated in the lowest point of my life and then completed years later during the best moments of my life."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Catching Up with COIN: One of Indie-Pop's Greatest Blessings [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/coin-ones-to-watch_1565898814.jpg)
Catching Up with COIN: One of Indie-Pop's Greatest Blessings [Q&A]
August 15, 2019
From the get go, COIN has been a beloved project that never sought fame or fortune, but rather music lovers who could resonate with their thoughtful lyricism and optimistic instrumentals.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

R&B Crooner Peter Manos Takes Multi-tasking to a New Level in "You Don't Know Me" Live Video
August 14, 2019
+ Revisit our premiere of Manos' first-ever release, "In My Head."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![UFOs Wreak Havoc in Dark Pop Princess Final Child's "Ruthless Liar" Video [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/final-child-ones-to-watch_1565809242.jpg)
UFOs Wreak Havoc in Dark Pop Princess Final Child's "Ruthless Liar" Video [PREMIERE]
August 14, 2019
"That's where the inspiration behind the video came from. Somebody's view on their own lies, trying to keep 'em under control."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![R&B Heartthrob Chris LaRocca Gets Recruited by the Mafia in Edgy "Dice Out / Test On Me" Video [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/chris-larocca-ones-to-watch_1565652661.jpg)
R&B Heartthrob Chris LaRocca Gets Recruited by the Mafia in Edgy "Dice Out / Test On Me" Video [Q&A]
August 12, 2019
To celebrate the release of his new music, we recently chatted with LaRocca about his punk rock past, surprising music tastes, and of course, his new 'Saudade' EP.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Cavetown's Charming Vocals Bring Light to His Sorrows In Heartbreaking "Feb 14″
August 9, 2019
Cavetown's refreshing bedroom pop sound is more evident than ever in his charming new single.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Ahead of Tour, Ashe Proudly Dismantles Toxic Relationships With 'Moral of the Story: Chapter 2′
August 9, 2019
"When I was married, I was broken...I wrote it to dismantle the marriage I was in and with hopes of dismantling other people's toxic relationships."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Ralph Castelli Breaks Down 'Long Distance' Relationships with Wholesome Indie-Pop Ballads [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ralph-castelli-ones-to-watch_1565221002.jpg)
Ralph Castelli Breaks Down 'Long Distance' Relationships with Wholesome Indie-Pop Ballads [Q&A]
August 7, 2019
At just 22 years old, the Alaska native has honed his quirky reputation and crafts infectious indie-pop fused with hip-hop, folk, and electronica.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Kid Bloom's Psychedelic Indie Discography Reaches a Whole New Level with 'Lemonhead' EP [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/kid-bloom-interview_1586293555.jpg)
Kid Bloom's Psychedelic Indie Discography Reaches a Whole New Level with 'Lemonhead' EP [Q&A]
August 7, 2019
"'Lemonhead' was inspired by a self-reflection period in my life where I completely drained myself of love and let my morals stray a bit too far from me."
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