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Kristiane's "Better on Your Own" Is Heartfelt Songwriting at Its Best
July 2, 2021
"Better on Your Own" is an individual heart-to-heart that takes on an air of the universal.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Junior Varsity and spill tab Present a Different Kind of Summer Anthem on "Weather"
July 2, 2021
"Weather" is a nigh-perfect pop song with an undeniably alternative appeal.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Maisie Peters Has All the Makings of Tomorrow's Breakout Pop Star on "Psycho"
July 1, 2021
"Psycho" sees Peters transform from wear-your-heart-on-your-sleeve hopeless romantic to a veritable radio-ready star.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Surfaces Is Bringing Their Happy Place to the Masses [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/surfaces-pacifico-interview_1626273502.jpeg)
Surfaces Is Bringing Their Happy Place to the Masses [Q&A]
July 1, 2021
Birthed from a whimsical exchange of DMs, Surfaces has emerged as one of the hottest acts on the planet.
Author:
Miguel Costa
![Hanne Mjà¸en Displays a Restrained Pop Grace on "Too Tired" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/hanne-mjoen-too-tired_1625158866.jpeg)
Hanne Mjà¸en Displays a Restrained Pop Grace on "Too Tired" [Premiere]
July 1, 2021
"Too Tired" is an infectious pop slowburn with all the power of an impassioned, striking ballad.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

DWLLRS' "Things We Don't Talk About" Sees the Duo Reaching New Heights
July 1, 2021
"It's more than just another single release, for us..."
Author:
Tyler Borland
![Lauren Sanderson, From Pandemic to PRIDE [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/lauren-sanderson-interview_1625078218.jpg)
Lauren Sanderson, From Pandemic to PRIDE [Q&A]
June 30, 2021
We sit down for a candid conversation with a soon-to-be Midwestern pop star.
Author:
DJ Connor

flowerkid Bares His Soul on "It's Happening Again"
June 30, 2021
flowerkid presents a vision of mainstream pop as sonic group therapy.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Catching Up With Cannons Ahead of a Summer to Remember [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/cannons-interview-ones-to-watch_1625071147.jpeg)
Catching Up With Cannons Ahead of a Summer to Remember [Q&A]
June 30, 2021
Cannons have gone from posting an ad on Craigslist looking for bandmates to playing festivals across the country.
Author:
Jisselle Fernandez

Faouzia Sounds More Self-Assured Than Ever on "Hero"
June 29, 2021
There are no two ways about it, Faouzia is destined for pop stardom
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Nick Vyner's "Flood" Is a Deluge of Catharsis
May 12, 2022
For Vyner, writing about sadness can be atmospheric, momentous and, in a weird way, feel happy.
Author:
Jolene Latimer
![R&B-Pop Artist Shae Jacobs Obsesses Over A Girl He's "Not Supposed To" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/shae-jacobs-ones-to-watch.jpg)
R&B-Pop Artist Shae Jacobs Obsesses Over A Girl He's "Not Supposed To" [PREMIERE]
February 6, 2019
"The director Cole and I wanted to make sure we captured the battle between logic and emotion from the guy's point of view..."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Benji Lewis Begins To Recover From Heartbreak in "Is It Love" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/benji-lewis-ones-to-watch 2.jpeg)
Benji Lewis Begins To Recover From Heartbreak in "Is It Love" [PREMIERE]
February 20, 2019
A moving electro-pop ballad that revolves around themes of letting go, moving on and trying to recover from heartbreak.
Author:
Kelly Itatani
![Great Good Fine Ok Chooses Love over Fear In "Terrified" with Pell [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ggfo-ones-to-watch.jpg)
Great Good Fine Ok Chooses Love over Fear In "Terrified" with Pell [PREMIERE]
April 18, 2019
Upon the first listen of "Terrified," it's obvious that GGFO is heavily influenced by contrasting elements of synth-pop, funk, and hip-hop.
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

Ordinary Child Pushes Pop Boundaries With Introspective and Emotive Songwriting
May 6, 2020
Ordinary Child reinvents his past ideas to make "Someday" his strongest single to date.
Author:
Tyler Borland

Let Emily Vu's 'Found' EP Keep You Warm This Winter
November 24, 2020
Emily Vu's latest is a heartwarming EP that is sure to keep your spirits soaked in sunshine this winter.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian

Julius Displays an Infectious Emotional Vulnerability on "take me to the moon"
April 28, 2021
Over a grand, slow-building, and psychedelic instrumental, Julius demonstrates his prowess for self-reflective songwriting.
Author:
Tyler Borland

kmoe Drops Glitchy, Experimental "gloves" Visual
May 20, 2021
"gloves" embodies internet culture, a DIY aesthetic, and the spirit of the underground community dubbed as hyperpop.
Author:
Tyler Borland

Maisie Peters Has All the Makings of Tomorrow's Breakout Pop Star on "Psycho"
July 1, 2021
"Psycho" sees Peters transform from wear-your-heart-on-your-sleeve hopeless romantic to a veritable radio-ready star.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo