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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
                
        
                    
        
     
        
    
    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
                
        
                    
        
     
        
    
    Alexander 23 Tackles Mortality and Legacy in Under 3 Minutes With "When I Die"
                            April 26, 2019
            
                            Alexander 23's music is both empathetic and calming to the angst that often accompanies young adulthood. 
            
        
                    
                Author:
    Anna Scholfield
                
        
                    
        
     
        
    
    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
                
        
                    
        
    ![Rainsford Reveals Her "Passionate" Self with Minimalistic-Pop Melodies [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/rainsford-ones-to-watch.jpg) 
        
    
    Rainsford Reveals Her "Passionate" Self with Minimalistic-Pop Melodies [PREMIERE]
                            March 21, 2019
            
                            "'Passionate' is a song about feeling so much for someone but being unable to act on what you both want so badly."
            
        
                    
                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
                
        
                    
        
     
        
    
    awfultune's 'eden' Is an Exercise in Healing and Finding Your Self-Worth
                            April 29, 2022
            
                            "I wanted to give listeners a genuine look into my heart."
            
        
                    
                Author:
    DJ Connor
                
        
                    
        
     
        
    
    EMELINE Expects Nothing Less Than "flowers & sex"
                            June 22, 2021
            
                            "What can I say, flowers and sex are a girl's best friend."
            
        
                    
                Author:
    Chloe Robinson
                
        
                    
        
     
        
    
    The Maràas' 'Cinema' Will Give You Superpowers
                            June 25, 2021
            
                            The Maràas' highly-anticipated debut album arrives as a cinematic, slow burning masterpiece.
            
        
                    
                Author:
    Krista Marina Apardian
                
        
                    
        
     
        
    
    Peter McPoland's "Come Around" Is Undeniably Charming
                            February 25, 2022
            
                            If a bright-eyed smile had a voice, it would belong to Peter McPoland. 
            
        
                    
                Author:
    Tatum Van Dan
                
        
                    
        
    ![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