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![Iconic Songwriter Billy Steinberg Deconstructs Madonna's "Like A Virgin" [ANATOMY OF A SONG]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/billy-steinberg-ones-to-watch-6.jpg)
Iconic Songwriter Billy Steinberg Deconstructs Madonna's "Like A Virgin" [ANATOMY OF A SONG]
January 3, 2019
"If you can write something truly personal, it sometimes becomes universal simultaneously if it's honest."
Author:
Anna Scholfield
![Start 2019 Off Right With Mark Diamond's Entrancing "Steady" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/mark-diamond-ones-to-watch.jpg)
Start 2019 Off Right With Mark Diamond's Entrancing "Steady" [PREMIERE]
January 3, 2019
"'Steady,' along with the others, we let come naturally... the overall energy this song brought into the studio was one I can't personally explain."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Omar Apollo's "Go Away" Is a Bittersweet, Aux-Ready Summer Anthem
July 14, 2021
"Go Away" sees Apollo exercising a careful creative approach that somehow levels forward-thinking with nostalgic sentimentality.
Author:
Carter Fife
![Kassi Ashton Takes Us Backstage on Her First of Many Tours [Tour Diary]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/kassi-ashton-ones-to-watch_1572542569.jpeg)
Kassi Ashton Takes Us Backstage on Her First of Many Tours [Tour Diary]
October 31, 2019
The compelling Nashville artist takes us behind-the-scenes on her tour with Maren Morris.
Author:
Precious Kato
![YAS Speaks to Her Younger Self in the Ethereal "caroline" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/yas-ones-to-watch_1576629680.jpg)
YAS Speaks to Her Younger Self in the Ethereal "caroline" [Premiere]
December 17, 2019
"Ultimately, this song is about trying to make peace with your inner child."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Daydream and Dance to Dreamer Boy's Debut Album, 'Love, Nostalgia' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Dreamer-Boy-Ones-To-Watch-2.jpg)
Daydream and Dance to Dreamer Boy's Debut Album, 'Love, Nostalgia' [Q&A]
February 28, 2019
"It's the summer, it's nostalgic, it's romantic, it's warm and colorful."
Author:
Chelsea Devers

Isaac Dunbar Wants You to Love Yourself, With or Without Makeup
February 20, 2020
"I made a deal with myself: I would wait until I loved myself fully to release the song."
Author:
Emily Smith

Calpurnia Stars in Nostalgia-Inducing Weezer Video for "Take On Me"
February 13, 2019
"Calpurnia has covered Weezer in the past and I'm really honored that they asked us to do this."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Gracie Abrams Offers A Healing Space For The Brokenhearted in 'minor'
July 17, 2020
20-year-old singer-songwriter, Gracie Abrams chronicles the peaks and valleys of love lost in her highly anticipated debut 'minor.'
Author:
Jessica Thomas

Dermot Kennedy Pens a Letter to Those in Search of "Better Days"
August 3, 2021
"... something better is always waiting for us on the other side."
Author:
EJ Saftner

aldn's Unconventional Approach Makes "i'm alright" His Best Single Yet
May 20, 2021
"i'm alright" is dark, ominous, and perfectly emotive.
Author:
Tyler Borland

Gnash Joins Loote for Impassioned Bop, "85%"
March 25, 2019
Uniting both coasts, New York-based pop duo Loote has teamed up with Los Angeles rapper Gnash to create pop perfection in "85%."
Author:
Alyssa Yung