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![Ren Details Her Complicated Love Life In Vulnerable Music Video for "Waves" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ren-ones-to-watch 2.jpeg)
Ren Details Her Complicated Love Life In Vulnerable Music Video for "Waves" [PREMIERE]
February 22, 2019
"I used the ocean as a metaphor for this relationship, something we know so little about which scares us. Yet, we find what we know so beautiful so we always go back."
Author:
Kelly Itatani

Psychedelic Surf-Rock Might Become Your Favorite Genre with Ocean Alley's "Stained Glass"
February 21, 2019
"Stained Glass" is a fusion of reggae and indie-rock, and as soon as the track beings it transports listeners to a dreamy white sand beach.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
![Austin Harms Shares His Story of Lost Love and Coping With Grief in 'BLOOD' EP [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Austin-Harms-ones-to-watch-2.png)
Austin Harms Shares His Story of Lost Love and Coping With Grief in 'BLOOD' EP [PREMIERE]
February 21, 2019
'BLOOD' is an inspiring testament to the power of heart-wrenchingly honest songwriting.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
![Up & Coming Indie-Rocker Tommy Newport Takes Us To Wichita, Kansas [GO HOME WITH]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/tommy-newport-ones-to-watch-5.jpg)
Up & Coming Indie-Rocker Tommy Newport Takes Us To Wichita, Kansas [GO HOME WITH]
February 21, 2019
What could be more revealing of an artist's influence than the place they grew up?
Author:
Anna Scholfield

Nilüfer Yanya's "Tears" Is the Perfect Track to Dance and Self-Realize to
February 20, 2019
Blending the lines between exquisitely crafted indie rock and infectious pop magic, Nilüfer Yanya is shaping up to be on every 2019 shortlist for breakout artist of the year.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Setlist.Fm Presents: Who is Mom Jeans.? [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/momjeans.jpeg)
Setlist.Fm Presents: Who is Mom Jeans.? [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
February 20, 2019
Mom Jeans. are experts at blurring the lines between the pop punk and "emo" sub-genres, if you will.
Author:
Asal Shahindoust

Wet Examines Dependency in Folky "Old Bone" and "Trust No Man - Acoustic"
February 18, 2019
+ Don't miss Wet on tour this Spring!
Author:
Alyssa Yung

Matt Maeson Pens a Hopeful Tale of Epic Depth With "Beggar's Song"
February 18, 2019
The poignant track is accompanied by a surreal music video, the announcement of Maeson's first headlining tour, and the news of his long-awaited debut album.
Author:
Maxamilion Polo

Rex Orange County Talks of Love and the Pressures of the World in "New House"
February 15, 2019
Rex OC's distinctive lyricism paired with elements of jazz, hip-hop, soul, and bedroom electronica took the world by storm.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Dennis Lloyd Transcends Genre Limits With Follow Up Anthem, "Never Go Back"
February 15, 2019
With an upcoming debut EP set for April and a North American headline tour including stops at Coachella and Governors Ball, the young auteur has only just scratched the surface.
Author:
Andra Nechita
![mmmonika Makes Chores a Whole Lot More Fun in "Swamp Time" Video [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/mmmonika-ones-to-watch_1572897009.jpeg)
mmmonika Makes Chores a Whole Lot More Fun in "Swamp Time" Video [Premiere]
November 4, 2019
This is happy music for sad people.
Author:
Precious Kato
![Ali Barter on Letting Go of Perfection [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ali-barter-ones-to-watch_1574200799.jpg)
Ali Barter on Letting Go of Perfection [Q&A]
November 19, 2019
"It's less like we have to hit a quota and more like people are getting bored of just seeing four dudes in a band."
Author:
Tanja Toubro

Peach Tree Rascals - DEER
June 24, 2020
This song is the perfect blend of vibey bass lines, fun guitar riffs, and strong beats seamlessly packaged in PTR's signature production style.
Author:
Lauryn Tauber

greek Brings a DIY Aesthetic to Contemporary R&B on "falling"
March 31, 2021
greek finds balance between focused, emotive songwriting and catchy melodies.
Author:
Tyler Borland

Sam Fender Comes of Age on the Brilliant 'Seventeen Going Under'
October 11, 2021
"It's about growing up. It's a celebration of life after hardship, it's a celebration of surviving."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Cody Lovaas Re-Imagines "OH NO!" For "Acoustic Sessions From My Room'
July 1, 2020
It's time to get intimate with Cody Lovaas.
Author:
Alexis Vaganos

Honeycraft and Tim Atlas Take a Dreamlike Approach to Detachment in "Inside"
May 3, 2019
The effortlessly dreamy project of Catherine Rose Smith, the up-and-coming artist makes music in the vein of her self-described "dream disco."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![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
![LOVER Paints a Portrait of the Modern "Starving" Artist [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/LOVER_press photo_1 copy_1565809910.png)
LOVER Paints a Portrait of the Modern "Starving" Artist [PREMIERE]
August 14, 2019
"Starving" is a sultry, indie-R&B fusion composition that sounds like Bon Iver took a day trip to Harlem.
Author:
Brady Moses
![Junior Mesa's Garage Daydream Is Becoming a Reality [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Junior-Mesa-Ones-to-watch_1581531087.png)
Junior Mesa's Garage Daydream Is Becoming a Reality [Premiere]
February 12, 2020
"For me, music is peace. It's what I want to share."
Author:
Precious Kato