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![Ginger Root's Aggressive Elevator Soul Makes for Great "Weather" [PREMIERE + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ginger-root-ones-to-watch_1559667469.jpg)
Ginger Root's Aggressive Elevator Soul Makes for Great "Weather" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
June 4, 2019
Blending together the charismatic nature of Toro y Moi and the intricate instrumentals of Vulfpeck, Ginger Root is breaking into the music world one irresistible single at a time.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Open Lila Drew's 'locket' of Empathetic Emotions & Serene Pop Melodies [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/lila-drew-ones-to-watch_1559072410.jpg)
Open Lila Drew's 'locket' of Empathetic Emotions & Serene Pop Melodies [Q&A]
May 28, 2019
Lila Drew is an 18-year-old who isn't afraid of vulnerability and self-reflection.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Lewis Capaldi Shares His Tinder Bio, Does Karaoke, and Smells Niall Horan | Quick 6
May 22, 2019
With Capaldi fever in full swing and currently on an international tour in support of his lauded debut, we caught up with the Scottish singer-songwriter in proper fashion.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Dive "head first" into Christian French's Intoxicating Pop Melodies [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/christian-french-ones-to-watch_1558467691.jpeg)
Dive "head first" into Christian French's Intoxicating Pop Melodies [Q&A]
May 21, 2019
Ones To Watch chatted with Christian French about crushes, his recent tour with Quinn XCII, and of course, "head first."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Baker Grace's 'Girl, I Know' EP Proves That She Is Ready to Conquer the Pop World [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/baker-grace-ones-to-watch-9_1558377269.jpg)
Baker Grace's 'Girl, I Know' EP Proves That She Is Ready to Conquer the Pop World [Q&A]
May 20, 2019
"I would describe my sound as 'an escape into your truth.'"
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![How Ryan Hurd Transitioned From Songwriter To Country Artist [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ryan-hurd-ones-to-watch_1557958868.jpg)
How Ryan Hurd Transitioned From Songwriter To Country Artist [Q&A]
May 15, 2019
The songwriter-turned-artist has written for almost every major country artist including Tim McGraw, Maren Morris, Florida Georgia Line, and Luke Bryan - just to name a few.
Author:
Jacklyn Krol

grandson on Political Apathy, Woodstock 50, and His Cat Andy
May 9, 2019
It feels like we have never needed an artist like grandson more.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Let KIAN Shatter Your Self-Consciousness With "Summer Insecurity" Live [PREMIERE + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/kian-ones-to-watch-2_1560270330.jpg)
Let KIAN Shatter Your Self-Consciousness With "Summer Insecurity" Live [PREMIERE + Q&A]
May 9, 2019
KIAN is taking airwaves by storm with his luscious alternative stylings drizzled with hip hop, soul, and R&B.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
!['Dissect' Podcast Host Cole Cuchna on Taking a Critical Lens to Tyler, the Creator and Kanye's Sunday Service [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/dissect-podcast-ones-to-watch-4.jpeg)
'Dissect' Podcast Host Cole Cuchna on Taking a Critical Lens to Tyler, the Creator and Kanye's Sunday Service [Q&A]
May 8, 2019
You need to be listening to 'Dissect.'
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![BAUM Breaks Down Gender Stereotypes With "Fuckboy" Anthem [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/baum-fuckboy-ones-to-watch.jpg)
BAUM Breaks Down Gender Stereotypes With "Fuckboy" Anthem [Q&A]
May 8, 2019
"I'm just sick of the assumption that since I'm a woman I'm incapable of wanting something casual."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Raissa Is the DIY Artist With Dreams of Doing it All [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/raissa-interview-ones-to-watch_1585672588.jpeg)
Raissa Is the DIY Artist With Dreams of Doing it All [Q&A]
March 31, 2020
Raissa is finding inspiration in Lady Gaga's theatrical stage presence and Joni Mitchell's sincere lyricism.
Author:
Rachael Jansky

Elliot Lee and GIRLI Unleash Daring "Pink (Freak)" Remix
February 17, 2022
"I've just always made what feels right in the moment and written words that help me heal."
Author:
Chloe Liz
![gnash Reveals Secrets About His Broken Hearts Club Tour and The Meaning Behind Debut Album, 'we' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/gnash-ones-to-watch copy.jpg)
gnash Reveals Secrets About His Broken Hearts Club Tour and The Meaning Behind Debut Album, 'we' [Q&A]
February 20, 2019
"If we feel together, then we feel better."
Author:
Kelly Itatani

Who Is Maisie Peters?
September 15, 2021
We rang up Maisie to get to know the artist behind the heartfelt, anthemic music.
Author:
Ruby Scott
![Berhana's 'HAN' Is a Sonic Treatise On Intent [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Berhana - 714_1571159473.jpg)
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
![Au/Ra on Writing Fan Fiction, Anime, and Not Having to Always "Stay Happy" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/aura-ones-to-watch_1571351882.jpeg)
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

FINNEAS on Billie Eilish's Weird Obsession, Harry Potter, and "Friday" | Quick 6
February 1, 2019
In light of the news of two sold-out headlining shows in LA and NYC, we caught with the one and only FINNEAS to ask him a question or six.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Lowertown Is Growing Up [First Look + Q&A]
July 22, 2021
With "The Gaping Mouth, the duo behind Lowertown strives for a marked sonic maturity without sacrificing the emotional honesty that has come to define them.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Louis Futon Takes Us Through the Kaleidoscopic 'Way Back When,' One Feature at a Time [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Louis-futon-ones-to-watch-4.jpeg)
Louis Futon Takes Us Through the Kaleidoscopic 'Way Back When,' One Feature at a Time [Q&A]
February 26, 2019
"I wanted to use each collaborator's voice and skill set as a different color, in order to create vastly different pictures which make up the project."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Meet Stefan Forrest, the Creative Mind Behind some of Today's Top Hits [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Til accounts (Scott Rhodius)_1562178682.jpg)
Meet Stefan Forrest, the Creative Mind Behind some of Today's Top Hits [Q&A]
July 3, 2019
Multi-platinum, GRAMMY award-winning songwriter Stefan Forrest has written chart-topping singles for Lukas Graham, Selena Gomez and Julia Michaels.
Author:
Chloe Robinson