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2020 GRAMMYs Predictions: Who Is the Next "Best New Artist?"
February 11, 2019
With Dua Lipa taking home the honor at the 2019 GRAMMY Awards, who is next in line for the crown?
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Tennyson Sets Out for a Welcomed Departure in "Wintersleep"
February 8, 2019
The poignant tenderness Tennyson instills in "Wintersleep" is akin to being wrapped in a warm blanket on a cold winter day.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Sticky Fingers' 'Yours To Keep' Has all the Hallmarks of a Lasting Classic
February 8, 2019
Set to embark on a massive Ones To Watch presented North American tour, new and old fans alike will get to experience a show informed by both an impressive discography and a phenomenal new work.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

The Ultimate 10-Year Challenge: Are the 2019 GRAMMYs Any Better Than They Were in 2009?
February 7, 2019
The GRAMMYs feels more diverse than ever before.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Damn Son, Where'd You Find These New Kim Petras, SOPHIE, and lil aaron Collabs
February 7, 2019
f there has ever been a pop pairing the world needed as much in 2019 as Kim Petras and SOPHIE, we have yet to hear it.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Anna of the North Reflects on Self-Love in "Leaning On Myself" Video
February 7, 2019
"I'm very grateful for where I am today. In the end, you only have yourself, you know, and I guess that's ok."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

dijon Instills an Ineffable Warmth in the R&B-Folk Tinged "Cannonball"
February 7, 2019
"Made in living rooms mostly at night."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

"Do Not Disturb" Mahalia's Rise to the Top of the R&B World
February 6, 2019
"Do Not Disturb" is continued evidence as to why Mahalia has earned comparisons to R&B legends MS. Lauryn Hill and Erykah Badu.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![KennyHoopla's "Lost Cause//" Visuals Paint Him as an Alt-R&B Purveyor [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/kennyhoopla-ones-to-watch-2.jpeg)
KennyHoopla's "Lost Cause//" Visuals Paint Him as an Alt-R&B Purveyor [PREMIERE]
February 6, 2019
KennyHoopla is building the foundation for one of music's most compelling new acts.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![lemin. - "New Friend" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/lemin-ones-to-watch.gif)
lemin. - "New Friend" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
February 6, 2019
It has been quite some time since we have heard a voice as entrancing as lemin.'s.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Stoop Lee Captures a Carefree Vibe on "Flintstones" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/stoop-lee-flinstones-video_1645549065.jpeg)
Stoop Lee Captures a Carefree Vibe on "Flintstones" [Premiere]
February 22, 2022
stoop makes music to soundtrack your golden Saturday mornings, no matter where or when you find yourself.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

L Devine Is Born Again on 'Near Life Experience Part Two'
September 23, 2021
L Devine is a pop star in the making.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Oslo Ibrahim's "Baby Don't Let Me Go" Is the Perfect Summer Song
July 15, 2021
"Baby Don't Let Me Go" feels like giving yourself over to a tropical escape defined by idyllic sunsets and heartbreak.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Hanne Mjà¸en Displays a Restrained Pop Grace on "Too Tired" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/hanne-mjoen-too-tired_1625158866.jpeg)
Hanne Mjà¸en Displays a Restrained Pop Grace on "Too Tired" [Premiere]
July 1, 2021
"Too Tired" is an infectious pop slowburn with all the power of an impassioned, striking ballad.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

#NowWatching Playlist: 05-10-19
May 10, 2019
The best songs of the week, every week.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Meet Mrley, the Artist Bringing His South London to the Masses [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/mrley-interview_1634759278.jpg)
Meet Mrley, the Artist Bringing His South London to the Masses [Q&A]
October 20, 2021
"I feel that as humans we need to physically connect more before a movement as strong as the punk era will ever exist again."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Sunflower Bean's 'King Of The Dudes' Doesn't Give a Fuck, and It Rocks
January 28, 2019
"It's reactionary, and a sharpened response to our times. Death, birth, aggression, addiction, and power."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

NOT THE MAIN CHARACTERS Bottle Up Their Tears on the Iridescent "evian"
November 10, 2021
Whoever said less is more has clearly never listened to NOT THE MAIN CHARACTERS.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Ben Chandler Transforms Past Mistakes to Sonic Bliss on 'Unity'
September 24, 2021
<i>Unity</i> is a deeply human project, one unafraid to explore its main character's flaws.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Test 9/8 Number 2
September 8, 2025
The post-pandemic era for live music has seen an endless proliferation of one-off festivals trying to establish a presence in what might be its most competitive time yet. Despite this, Portola has reigned supreme among its class of newcomers, and frankly, the competition isn’t even close. Nestled in-between San Francisco's infamous piers 79 and 81, this year Portola brings the chaos to Pier 80 alongside what may be its most stacked lineup yet.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo