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![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

Peach Tree Rascals Is Cruising Through the "Summa" with the Sunniest Flow
August 7, 2019
Influenced by Kendrick Lamar and John Mayer, the Bay Area collective fuses alternative jazz, funk and hip hop into their self-released discography.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Magic City Hippies' "What Would I Do" Video Is a Love Letter to Life on the Road [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/magic-city-hippies-otw-2_1565114056.jpg)
Magic City Hippies' "What Would I Do" Video Is a Love Letter to Life on the Road [PREMIERE]
August 6, 2019
Don't blame us if you end up taking out an ill-advised loan to purchase a van.
Author:
Brady Moses

Find Joy Again with the Unpredictable Philly Indie-Pop/Rock Band
July 31, 2019
Joy Again is the kind of band that makes music that you can both dance to and have an existential crisis to.
Author:
Jess Myers
![Slow Pulp: From Playgrounds to Playing Crowds [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/slow-pulp-ones-to-watch-crop_1564535013.jpg)
Slow Pulp: From Playgrounds to Playing Crowds [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
July 31, 2019
Dive headfirst into Slow Pulp, a dark musical aesthetic with a nightlight of hope that sounds similar to the way red wine tastes.
Author:
Miranda Hyman
Bluesy Songstress Delacey Wins BFF of the Year Award with Heartfelt Dedication To "Emily"
July 29, 2019
"It was one of those rare moments in life where you meet someone you know is going to play an important part in your life forever."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Versatile Songwriter Mark Diamond Elucidates the Unspoken Magic of the "Hummingbird" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/mark-ones-to-watch-2_1564373905.png)
Versatile Songwriter Mark Diamond Elucidates the Unspoken Magic of the "Hummingbird" [Q&A]
July 29, 2019
"Hummingbird" is a new mood for the Seattle native, who finds himself typically falling under more somber, acoustic sounds.
Author:
Jess Myers

Your "Post Mates" Has Arrived, With Smooth Delivery From Cautious Clay and Jarami
July 29, 2019
The pop-fueled R&B single is the perfect track to jam to when you're waiting for that delivery to come through.
Author:
Jess Myers

Jeremy Zucker Arrives at His Most Honest & Vulnerable with "oh, mexico"
July 27, 2019
Zucker's latest is a narrative that describes the feeling of being unsatisfied with the status quo and wishing to escape from the gloom.
Author:
Brady Moses

Meet Samara Alofa, the Experimental Aotearoa Artist and 'Earth Punk'
July 6, 2022
"I was a colonized person on a journey of decolonising myself.”
Author:
Ash Wallace

Minke Channels Her Inner Ariana Grande in "Too Late"
January 16, 2019
"This was a moment after a bad break up that I needed to get out my system...Thank you, next."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Derek Simpson's "Hide + Seek" Inescapably Captivates You
June 10, 2020
For the entirety of the six-minute song, you are put in a trance. A delectable guitar establishes the feel-good, alternative R&B vibe and drives the alluring beat throughout.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos

Johnny Utah Yearns for More Than a Booty Call in "4Tounce"
November 7, 2019
Our favorite Philly wunderkind is looking for love.
Author:
Precious Kato

Sam Fender's 'Hypersonic Missiles' Cements Him as a Voice of a Generation on the Brink
September 13, 2019
'Hypersonic Missiles' proves that the British artist has not run out of cataclysmic visions to transform into wholly stirring song.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Rook Monroe Makes A Captivating Solo Debut with the Lovelorn "Jolie"
August 18, 2020
After establishing himself as a strong writer by working with artists such as Rihanna, Jeremih, and the Chainsmokers, Rook Monroe is now shifting his efforts to his own solo music.
Author:
Tyler Borland

Anna of the North & Her Gang of Pups Remind Us How it "Used to Be"
April 10, 2019
Anna of the North dares us to take a step back from our phones, in order to re-experience the magic of pure fun and connection.
Author:
Jessica Thomas

Morgan Saint Just Blessed Our Ears with the Dreamy "god bless our souls"
April 22, 2019
Saint is currently on tour with Swedish indie pop queen LÉON across North America on the 'You and I' Tour.
Author:
Alyssa Yung

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.
Author:
Matthew Rudas
![Toronto's Verzache Shows Unwavering Promise in Anti-Genre 'Thought Pool' [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/verzache-ones-to-watch.jpg)
Toronto's Verzache Shows Unwavering Promise in Anti-Genre 'Thought Pool' [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
January 14, 2019
'Thought Pool' is the formative chapter of Verzache's ascension into his potential; check out the entire project here.
Author:
Alexis Papadopoulos