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Alaina Castillo, Smino, LEISURE, and More Artists You Should Listen To | #NowWatching
August 14, 2020
The Best New Music Playlist by Ones To Watch.
Laura Marano Needs to Be "Honest With You"
August 14, 2020
Laura Marano is a polymath after our hearts.
Dai Burger Celebrates Queer Artists of Color With an Exclusive Playlist
August 14, 2020
In celebration of her 'Dessert' EP, Dai Burger curated an exclusive playlist of her favorite Queer artists of color.
![Zach Heckendorf Announces New Album and Shares The Inspirational "Stronger Than I Once Was" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Zach1 - otw_1597323664.jpg)
Zach Heckendorf Announces New Album and Shares The Inspirational "Stronger Than I Once Was" [Premiere]
August 13, 2020
Singer-Songwriter Zach Heckendorf is back with new music and a new album.
![AJRadico Is a Rising Voice in New York's Rap Counterculture [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ajradico - otw_1597323235.jpg)
AJRadico Is a Rising Voice in New York's Rap Counterculture [Q&A]
August 13, 2020
There's a new voice coming out of Queens, New York and his name is AJRadico.
![Skofee's "Polished" Is a Middle Finger to Self-Doubt [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/SKofee - otw_1597256828.jpg)
Skofee's "Polished" Is a Middle Finger to Self-Doubt [Premiere]
August 12, 2020
Los Angeles-based Alt-pop artist Skofee drops off the premiere of her new video for "Polished."
![JONES Makes Heartbreak Feel Surmountable [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jones - otw_1597068174.jpg)
JONES Makes Heartbreak Feel Surmountable [Q&A]
August 10, 2020
We grabbed some time with JONES via email to find out how she's been surviving quarantine, some of the social justice causes she's been learning about, and of course, her new music and album.
LÉON, JAWNY, Tkay Maidza, & More Artists You Should Listen to | #NowWatching
August 7, 2020
The Best New Music Playlist on Ones to Watch.
![Mei Reclaims His Identity and Shares New Single "Rudimental" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Mei - otw_1596824850.jpg)
Mei Reclaims His Identity and Shares New Single "Rudimental" [Q&A]
August 7, 2020
The artist FKA as Brandt Orange has announced his debut album and has shared the alt-pop tinged first single "Rudimental"
!["I Like" Proves ROE Is Ready for the Spotlight [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ROE-otw_1596734087.jpg)
"I Like" Proves ROE Is Ready for the Spotlight [Premiere]
August 6, 2020
The multi-faceted singer and songwriter premieres her re-imagining of a 90s R&B hit.
mxmtoon, Billie Eilish, Dominic Fike, and More Artists You Should Listen To | #NowWatching
August 1, 2020
The Best New Music Playlist from Ones to Watch.
Thutmose Dedicates "On the Run" to All the Women Fighting For Our Freedom
July 31, 2020
Thutmose paints a picture of 2020 through the eyes of the people facing danger fighting for a better tomorrow.
Find Some Peace with Peter $un's Live Rendition of "Sometimes" & "Myself"
July 30, 2020
Watch the exclusive premiere of Peter $un's Live Session performance of "Sometimes" and "Myself" performed with a four-piece band below.
Savannah Ré - "Where You Are" (Live)
July 28, 2020
Toronto-based artist and songwriter Savannah Ré performs an energizing rendition of "Where You Are."
Ashe, Flo Milli, Jeremy Zucker, and More Artists You Should Listen To | #NowWatching
July 24, 2020
The Best New Music Playlist from Ones To Watch.
![Emily Vu Wants You to Trust the Process on "Just Wait" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Emily Vu - otw_1595601942.jpg)
Emily Vu Wants You to Trust the Process on "Just Wait" [Premiere]
July 24, 2020
Emily Vu has all the makings of a Gen Z pop star.
Evann McIntosh Exudes Confident Feminine Energy on "WIYULD"
July 22, 2020
Sixteen-year-old singer/songwriter Evann McIntosh is back with her first new song of the year.
Rising Star Kara Marni Releases "Young Heart" featuring Russ
July 21, 2020
Kara Marni's light keeps getting brighter with her latest release, "Young Heart"
Christinna O Releases Her Beautiful Rage on "Hot Head"
July 20, 2020
Spoken word poet and R&B singer Christinna O expresses herself on honest new single, "Hot Head."
Brasstracks Announce Debut Album and Drop "Hold Ya"
July 20, 2020
Brasstracks have announced their debut album, "Golden Ticket", and released a brand new single.
The Aces, BENEE, Joesef, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
July 17, 2020
The Best New Music Playlist from Ones to Watch.
"Can't Move" is Another Solid Addition to Huck's Canon of Grooves
July 16, 2020
New York-based singer and multi-instrumentalist John Wolfe, lead singer of Huck, is making us miss live shows with the release of "Can't Move"
![Sugar Joans Gives Us the Summer Feelings We Deserve on "Perfect" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/sugar joans - otw_1594915776.jpg)
Sugar Joans Gives Us the Summer Feelings We Deserve on "Perfect" [Premiere]
July 16, 2020
Sugar Joans injects us with a much needed dose of summer with "Perfect."
beabadoobee Releases "Care" and Announces Debut Album
July 15, 2020
beabadoobee releases another 90s nostaligc jam and announces her debut album.
Appleby Opens Up on "Luck"
July 14, 2020
Illinois native Appleby releases a vulnerable ode to self-discovery.
Curtis Waters Brings Worldly Whimsy to "Stunnin"
May 20, 2020
"'Stunnin' is a groovy lighthearted bop"
![reggie's "Southside Fade" Is Our New Favorite Hometown Anthem [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/reggie - ssf_1598493795.jpg)
reggie's "Southside Fade" Is Our New Favorite Hometown Anthem [Q&A]
August 27, 2020
reggie has arrived.
sad alex's "dating myself" Is a Necessary Ode to Self-Love
February 12, 2021
Loving someone else is hard but loving yourself is sometimes even harder, but pop singer, songwriter, and artist sad alex thinks that's the best way to go.
Sofia Valdés Infuses New Energy Into Alt-Pop With "Handful of Water"
October 23, 2020
Sofia Valdés is a Panamanian singer-songwriter casually after our hearts.
AJRadico Is a Rising Voice in New York's Rap Counterculture [Q&A]
August 13, 2020
There's a new voice coming out of Queens, New York and his name is AJRadico.
Alec Benjamin, Oliver Tree, Teamarr, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
May 29, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
![Hailey Knox Keeps Evolving With Release of "a boy named pluto" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/knox otw_1602860358.jpg)
Hailey Knox Keeps Evolving With Release of "a boy named pluto" [Premiere]
October 16, 2020
Singer-Songwriter Hailey Knox is evolving.
![Please Don't Hold Your "applause" for whiterosemoxie [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/whiterosemoxie - otw 3 - @zachhagy_1593536401_1593628507.jpg)
Please Don't Hold Your "applause" for whiterosemoxie [Premiere]
June 30, 2020
Watch the premiere of whiterosemoxie's "applause" music video.
rum.gold's "Fix Me" Showcases His Distinctly Beautiful Voice
June 19, 2020
rum.gold's distinctly beautiful voice has the stopping power of a shotgun.
Mei Reclaims His Identity and Shares New Single "Rudimental" [Q&A]
August 7, 2020
The artist FKA as Brandt Orange has announced his debut album and has shared the alt-pop tinged first single "Rudimental"
![seeyousoon Needs You to "Shut Up" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Animated GIF-downsized_large_1593097870_1593461733.gif)
seeyousoon Needs You to "Shut Up" [Premiere]
June 25, 2020
Them Florida boys (and girl) are back at it again.
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Claire Rosinkranz and Jeremy Zucker Extend Summer With "Backyard Boy"
November 11, 2020
For the new version of "Backyard Boy," Rosinkranz taps fellow rising pop darling Jeremy Zucker.
Remi Wolf, Dominic Fike, UMI, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
June 26, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
Dua Saleh, RMR, Kiana Ledé, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
June 12, 2020
This Friday features a #NowWatching playlist filled with amazing voices from the BIPOC community and beyond. From Dua Saleh's powerful ROSETTA, to Kiana Ledé's open letter to the president, to a new jazzy tune from Jorja Smith, this week's playlist is a perfect soundtrack for your weekend.
![Welcome to Jackson Lundy's Amalgamation of Sound [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jackson_lundy - otw_1590607596.jpg)
Welcome to Jackson Lundy's Amalgamation of Sound [Premiere]
May 27, 2020
In the vein of Ones to Watch favorites such as Brasstracks, Tom Misch, Jordan Rakei, and others of that ilk, Lundy is able to fuse R&B, Jazz, Folk, and many other genres into unescapable grooves.
![Emma Gatsby Feels at Home on "Sanctuary" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Emma G_1588876914.jpg)
Emma Gatsby Feels at Home on "Sanctuary" [Premiere]
May 7, 2020
Emma Gatsby is back and feels at home on her new single, "Sanctuary". Listen now.
![Saint Lyor Fires a Warning Shot on "THIS IS NOT AN IMAGE" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/saint lyor otw_1605104157.jpg)
Saint Lyor Fires a Warning Shot on "THIS IS NOT AN IMAGE" [Premiere]
November 11, 2020
Following up on the success of his 'IF MY SINS COULD TALK' project from earlier this year, Saint Lyor returns to give us the premiere of "THIS IS NOT AN IMAGE."
![Ant Clemons Is Just Getting Started [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Ant Clemons 2 - otw_1592503888.jpg)
Ant Clemons Is Just Getting Started [Q&A]
June 18, 2020
Ant Clemons is ready for the spotlight.
Ric Wilson, Noname, Ashe, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
June 19, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
![Fana Hues Continues to Amaze With "Icarus" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/fana hues - otw_1601033460.jpg)
Fana Hues Continues to Amaze With "Icarus" [Premiere]
September 25, 2020
We'd like to introduce you to "rising" R&B artist Fana Hues, as she shares her second single "Icarus."
![Brandon Bares His Soul on Debut EP 'Coming Clean' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/brandon otw_1603504886.jpg)
Brandon Bares His Soul on Debut EP 'Coming Clean' [Q&A]
October 24, 2020
We caught up with Brandon to find out more about the process of writing 'Coming Clean,' releasing a debut project during COVID-19, and more.
Lewis Del Mar, Mk.gee, Alaina Castillo, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
May 22, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
![Justin Nozuka's "summer night o8" Is a Delicate Declaration to New Love [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/justin nozuka otw_1610724646.jpg)
Justin Nozuka's "summer night o8" Is a Delicate Declaration to New Love [Premiere]
January 15, 2021
Today, Justin Nozuka has returned with "summer night o8," a tender expression of the emotions associated with new love.
![Roman Rouge "Needs A Friend" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Roman Rouge_1586801048.jpg)
Roman Rouge "Needs A Friend" [Premiere]
April 13, 2020
Can you still be friends after? Roman Rouge has an answer for you.
![Isabelle Brown is Hoping to "Work It All Out" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Isabelle Brown_1584633969.jpg)
Isabelle Brown is Hoping to "Work It All Out" [Premiere]
March 19, 2020
Isabelle Brown is back to drop off the premiere of her new song "Work It All Out"