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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
![Lxandra Creates A Royal Rainbow Wonderland in New "Swimming Pools" Visual [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/lxandra-ones-to-watch-crop_1565214969.png)
Lxandra Creates A Royal Rainbow Wonderland in New "Swimming Pools" Visual [Q&A]
August 7, 2019
Lxandra is reaching for the stars, and already has the moon in her grasp.
Author:
Miranda Hyman
![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
![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

Frequent Ariana Grande Collaborators, Social House, Surprise Lolla Ahead of Debut EP
August 5, 2019
Though "boyfriend" is the first time Ariana Grande fans may have seen the name Social House, it's almost certainly not the first time they've heard artists' work.
Author:
Brady Moses
![Rà˜YLS Prove Loyal with New Single, "Choose To Believe" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/royls-ones-to-watch_1564670484.jpg)
Rà˜YLS Prove Loyal with New Single, "Choose To Believe" [PREMIERE]
August 1, 2019
Ones To Watch is honored to premiere the second single from burgeoning pop band, Rà˜YLS.
Author:
Alison Golanoski

flor Delivers Another Dark Alt-Pop Banger With "money"
August 1, 2019
The new track provides an auditory experience that might be comparable to climbing Mount Everest.
Author:
Miranda Hyman
![Alt Bloom Smoothly Creates "Potential" in Life and Love [Premiere + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/alt-bloom-ones-to-watch_1564601712.jpg)
Alt Bloom Smoothly Creates "Potential" in Life and Love [Premiere + Q&A]
July 31, 2019
"The song itself is a reflection on dating. I'm always finding myself on the edge of diving in with someone rather than jumping."
Author:
Janette Ayub
![LEISURE Paves a Yellow Brick Road to Success with a 'TWISTER' of Psychedelic R&B [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/leisure-ones-to-watch-6_1564527774.jpg)
LEISURE Paves a Yellow Brick Road to Success with a 'TWISTER' of Psychedelic R&B [Q&A]
July 30, 2019
"As devout fans of music, we know that it's often more special to find something for yourself, on your own time. There's no rush; we're not going anywhere."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
KIITA Entrances Us All with Deathly Lullaby, "Temptation" [PREMIERE]
July 30, 2019
Dreamy yet dangerous, the new release entrances and entices its listeners.
Author:
Miranda Hyman

brakence Revisits 'punk2' With the Electrifying "sauceintherough"
July 1, 2020
Listening to brakence is nothing short of an adrenaline rush.
Author:
Ruby Scott

BENEE Slows Down Her Breakout Hit "Supalonely" in "Lownely"
May 6, 2020
"Lownely" is as much an encapsulation of one teenager's loneliness as it is a shared global loneliness.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Aries' "Kids on Molly" Is the Soundtrack to Your Fleeting Youth
August 13, 2021
"Kids on Molly" is not a coming-of-age story but an anthem meant to carry you through your lowest lows.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Talos' Last Goodbye Kills Him in "Far Out Dust" Music Video
March 13, 2019
The melancholic tune recounts the reasons his relationship succeeded in the moment, but ultimately unraveled in the long run.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
![Gia Woods on Finding Her Identity Through Music [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Gai Woods-otw_1590177801.jpg)
Gia Woods on Finding Her Identity Through Music [Q&A]
May 22, 2020
We were fortunate enough to get to know Gia Woods a little better with the release of her brand new single, "Naive". From what she's been up to during quarantine, to her experience with The Calvin Klein Pride campaign, she let us into her amazing life.
Author:
Joey Legittino

Hong Kong Boyfriend Has Us Hooked on "Sharlene"
April 9, 2021
"I think I could die happy if everyone I cared about knew that I loved them... so I wrote a song."
Author:
Alexis Vaganos
![Meet The Songwriter Behind Lele Pons's Latin Pop Hit, "Celoso"
[ANATOMY OF A SONG]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ale-alberti-ones-to-watch-4.jpg)
Meet The Songwriter Behind Lele Pons's Latin Pop Hit, "Celoso" [ANATOMY OF A SONG]
January 17, 2019
"I personally think it's just such an easy record. It's not overly complicated, and even though it's in Spanish, it still feels good to people that don't speak the language."
Author:
Anna Scholfield

FINNEAS Introduces Us to His Unpredictable "New Girl" in Sultry Music Video
February 4, 2019
With its bluesy instrumentals and seductive vocals, it's no surprise that "New Girl" has become one of heartthrob FINNEAS' most performed tunes.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Kyle Lux Debuts With a Shimmery Ode To Growing Pains, "Rollin' Stone" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/kyle-lux-ones-to-watch.jpg)
Kyle Lux Debuts With a Shimmery Ode To Growing Pains, "Rollin' Stone" [PREMIERE]
March 21, 2019
"It feels like I'm finally starting my musical life, so it felt fitting for my debut to be about those growing pains."
Author:
Greg Gaffney

keshi Grapples With the Cost of Fame on Stirring Debut Album 'GABRIEL'
March 28, 2022
"It's an album that I hope is candid, varied, and one you can come back to again and again."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo