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Vancouver Sleep Clinic's 'Onwards to Zion' Is a Sonic Coming-of-Age Story [Q&A]

Vancouver Sleep Clinic's 'Onwards to Zion' Is a Sonic Coming-of-Age Story [Q&A]

October 21, 2019 "I wanted to express the trials and difficulties I've encountered in my youth, but ultimately I wanted the album to have a theme of perseverance and endurance until the end."
Author: Bianca Brown
R&B
Hollow Coves' 'Moments'  Is a Reminder to Not Let Life Pass You By [Q&A]

Hollow Coves' 'Moments'  Is a Reminder to Not Let Life Pass You By [Q&A]

October 21, 2019 "We wanted to remind people that life can actually be pretty amazing if you let yourself see the beauty in all the little things."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
Let's Talk Gavin Haley's 'Long Game'  [Q&A]

Let's Talk Gavin Haley's 'Long Game'  [Q&A]

October 18, 2019 'Long Game' is about not knowing what's going to happen but also not ever being willing to stop.
Author: Precious Kato
Pop
Au/Ra on Writing Fan Fiction, Anime, and Not Having to Always "Stay Happy" [Q&A]

Au/Ra on Writing Fan Fiction, Anime, and Not Having to Always "Stay Happy" [Q&A]

October 17, 2019 Au/Ra may be the only artist we know who can speak Elvish.
Author: Precious Kato
pop
Neo-Soul Artist Dana Williams Is Tired of You Being So "Hard" On Yourself [PREMIERE + Q&A]

Neo-Soul Artist Dana Williams Is Tired of You Being So "Hard" On Yourself [PREMIERE + Q&A]

October 17, 2019 "'Hard' is a very introspective song about the pursuit of nonexistent perfection, and being so hard on yourself about being hard on yourself."
Author: Precious Kato
Tamino on Lana Del Rey, Personal Sacrifice, and Revisiting  'Amir'

Tamino on Lana Del Rey, Personal Sacrifice, and Revisiting  'Amir'

October 16, 2019 "When you're in this profession, there is a lot of sacrifice, so it has to be worth it, you know?"
Author: Anna Scholfield
Berhana's 'HAN' Is a Sonic Treatise On Intent [Q&A]

Berhana's 'HAN' Is a Sonic Treatise On Intent [Q&A]

October 15, 2019 "Everything is intentional. The details are always the best part, it makes it special."
Author: Malcolm J. Gray
Q&A
HAN
G2G
The Wombats' Matthew Murphy on Picasso, "Black Mirror," and Solo Project, Love Fame Tragedy [Q&A]

The Wombats' Matthew Murphy on Picasso, "Black Mirror," and Solo Project, Love Fame Tragedy [Q&A]

October 10, 2019 "I just feel like happiness and sadness are really conducive to creativity, but happiness even more..."
Author: Hannah Cotter
pop
We Flew to Lollapalooza to Ask Artists the Last Time They Cried

We Flew to Lollapalooza to Ask Artists the Last Time They Cried

October 10, 2019 October 10 marks World Mental Health Day and is there anything more cathartic than a good cry?
Author: Maxamillion Polo
Luna Aura Aims to Set Fire to Society's White Picket Fences in  "English Boys" [PREMIERE + Q&A]

Luna Aura Aims to Set Fire to Society's White Picket Fences in  "English Boys" [PREMIERE + Q&A]

October 10, 2019 Luna Aura is cutting as she is cunning.
Author: Jessica Thomas
The Brothers of CHAMPS Welcome the Fall with 'The Hard Interchange'  Album [Q&A]

The Brothers of CHAMPS Welcome the Fall with 'The Hard Interchange'  Album [Q&A]

October 4, 2019 In order to learn more about the birth of CHAMPS, 'The Hard Interchange,' and making music within the family, the OTW team was lucky enough to sit down with the boys from the lovely Isle of Wight.  
Author: Matthew Rudas
CROOK Releases Pop Song For The Damned, "oh, cool" [PREMIERE + Q&A]

CROOK Releases Pop Song For The Damned, "oh, cool" [PREMIERE + Q&A]

October 3, 2019 CROOK offers a unique, dark twist to pop in his music, which exquisitely juxtaposes a soothing atmosphere with hauntingly honest, relatable lyrics.  
Author: Allissa Williams
pop
Brandt Orange Returns With "Good Energy" from Debut Album [Q&A]

Brandt Orange Returns With "Good Energy" from Debut Album [Q&A]

October 1, 2019 With its casual electric guitar and a less-is-more production style, Brandt Orange reveals a new sense of maturity and deliberateness with his craft.
Author: Kristin Robinson
Jakob Ogawa Talks Prince, First Show Jitters, and His New  'April'  EP [Q&A]

Jakob Ogawa Talks Prince, First Show Jitters, and His New  'April'  EP [Q&A]

September 30, 2019 Up & coming Norwegian indie pop musician, Jakob Ogawa is the man leading the soul-meets-synth lo-fi movement.
Author: Precious Kato
Sueco the Child Shows Us His Search History and "Interesting White Guys" | Show & Tell

Sueco the Child Shows Us His Search History and "Interesting White Guys" | Show & Tell

September 26, 2019 The viral phoenomom, who dethroned Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" on TikTok, swings by the Ones To Watch classroom for a show and tell presentation.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
rap
Sigrid's Excellence Hit Us Harder Than a  'Sucker Punch' [Q+A]

Sigrid's Excellence Hit Us Harder Than a  'Sucker Punch' [Q+A]

September 19, 2019 Right before our favorite Norwegian pop princess headlined a sold out Fonda Theatre, we sat down to discuss the important things in life: memes, the Sims, and cats.
Author: Alyssa Yung
pop
Electro-Pop Trio SHAED Holds Us Captive & Captivated in Eerie  "Thunder" Video [Q&A]

Electro-Pop Trio SHAED Holds Us Captive & Captivated in Eerie  "Thunder" Video [Q&A]

September 18, 2019 In 2016, the three joined forces, as musicians, to begin SHAED's thrilling journey that led to selling out massive shows and reaching the top of the charts.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
The Faim Plays Who's Most Likely To...?

The Faim Plays Who's Most Likely To...?

September 17, 2019 In addition to gracing the world with a host of new anthemic tracks, The Faim is currently hitting the road with Stand Atlantic on their Ones To Watch and The Noise - presented tour.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
Irish Alt-Rock Quartet The Academic Release Playful New Single, "Aftertaste" [Q&A]

Irish Alt-Rock Quartet The Academic Release Playful New Single, "Aftertaste" [Q&A]

September 13, 2019 While Ireland might not come to mind when thinking of the alt-rock scene, the enthusiastic, up-and-coming band The Academic is well on their way to changing that.
Author: Allissa Williams
Get a  Taste of Heartbreak in LA with Riah's Dreamy 'Heartbreak Magic' EP [Q&A]

Get a  Taste of Heartbreak in LA with Riah's Dreamy 'Heartbreak Magic' EP [Q&A]

September 10, 2019 "At the end of the day, that's what anyone wants. To be connected, understood, and loved by other people."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
Multi-Talented Jesse Munsat Debuts as a Solo Artist with "Where He Slept When He Slept Here"

Multi-Talented Jesse Munsat Debuts as a Solo Artist with "Where He Slept When He Slept Here"

September 9, 2019 After spending the past couple of years working behind the scenes alongside The Marà­as, Claud, & Maude Latour, Jesse Munsat finally steps into the spotlight.
Author: Kristin Robinson
For dodie, a Bit of Madness Is Key [Q&A]

For dodie, a Bit of Madness Is Key [Q&A]

September 5, 2019 Dodie speaks on her friendship with Tessa Violet, being labeled a YouTuber, and gifting a purpose to your pain.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
Conan Gray Is Unsurprisingly Amazing at ASMR and Backflips | Truth or Dare

Conan Gray Is Unsurprisingly Amazing at ASMR and Backflips | Truth or Dare

September 5, 2019 There are no two ways about it - Gray is pop's next big thing.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
Support the Magic of PRIDE Year-Round with CLAY's "project 5 (demo)" [Q&A]

Support the Magic of PRIDE Year-Round with CLAY's "project 5 (demo)" [Q&A]

August 30, 2019 "For me, it doesn't make sense to do anything in my life that doesn't have the goal of ultimately serving others, uplifting, empowering and building community for marginalized people."
Author: Jessica Thomas
r&b
Peach Tree Rascals'  "Mariposa" Is as Colorful & Wholesome as the Band [Q&A]

Peach Tree Rascals'  "Mariposa" Is as Colorful & Wholesome as the Band [Q&A]

August 29, 2019 With Mexican, Filipino, and Palestinian roots that run deep, Peach Tree Rascals is one of the most hardworking collectives we've had the honor of introducing.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
rap