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R&B Crooner Peter Manos Takes Multi-tasking to a New Level in "You Don't Know Me" Live Video
August 14, 2019
+ Revisit our premiere of Manos' first-ever release, "In My Head."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![LOVER Paints a Portrait of the Modern "Starving" Artist [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/LOVER_press photo_1 copy_1565809910.png)
LOVER Paints a Portrait of the Modern "Starving" Artist [PREMIERE]
August 14, 2019
"Starving" is a sultry, indie-R&B fusion composition that sounds like Bon Iver took a day trip to Harlem.
Author:
Brady Moses

NIKI's "Indigo" Has Us Believing in an Eternal Hot Girl Summer
August 14, 2019
NIKI is the undisputed queen of 88rising.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![R&B Heartthrob Chris LaRocca Gets Recruited by the Mafia in Edgy "Dice Out / Test On Me" Video [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/chris-larocca-ones-to-watch_1565652661.jpg)
R&B Heartthrob Chris LaRocca Gets Recruited by the Mafia in Edgy "Dice Out / Test On Me" Video [Q&A]
August 12, 2019
To celebrate the release of his new music, we recently chatted with LaRocca about his punk rock past, surprising music tastes, and of course, his new 'Saudade' EP.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Fuscia Holds A Mirror Up To Reality In Self-Titled Debut EP [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Fuscia-ones-to-watch-4_1565378445.jpeg)
Fuscia Holds A Mirror Up To Reality In Self-Titled Debut EP [PREMIERE]
August 9, 2019
The project's sound is lush, rich with R&B grooves and full of nods to jazz records of the late '60s and '70s.
Author:
Jessica Thomas

MIKNNA'S "MIRAGE" Is A Shimmering Lucid Daydream
August 7, 2019
Funky-fresh electro-R&B duo Ken Nana and Mike B. have dropped another summer bop for your poolside playlist.
Author:
Miranda Hyman
![Kota the Friend - "Alkaline" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/AEO_Kota01_1565131244.jpg)
Kota the Friend - "Alkaline" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
August 6, 2019
Jumping into a rendition of FOTO's standout single "Alkaline," Kota the Friend showed us firsthand that the hype surrounding the Brooklyn artist and poet is very much real.
Author:
Miranda Hyman

Baby Rose Soothes Lost Souls with Birthday Track, "August 5″
August 6, 2019
With a voice like that of Nina Simone and Tracy Chapman's lovechild, Baby Rose's new single will without a doubt put you right in your feelings.
Author:
Miranda Hyman

Treat Yourself to "Something Good" with James Vickery's Soulful R&B Stylings
August 5, 2019
Do yourself a favor and bask in the smooth stylings of this R&B virtuoso before the rest of the world catches on.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Chris LaRocca - "Yardsale" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Chris-Larocca-live-ones-to-watch_1564601374.jpeg)
Chris LaRocca - "Yardsale" [Live + Interview] | Northside Sessions
July 31, 2019
LaRocca's music is as ambitious as it is unassuming.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

88rising's 'Head In The Clouds II' Is the Crew Album of the Decade
October 14, 2019
The collective of artists and creatives is nothing short of revolutionary.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Mk.Gee Has Us Looking to the Stars With "Untitled"
December 9, 2019
"Untitled" sounds like Mk.Gee locked himself in a bathroom at Gesaffelstein's party and played Tame Impala's 'Currents' on loop.
Author:
Precious Kato
![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

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

Hablot Brown Walk Us Through Their Debut Album, Track By Track
August 15, 2022
With 'Hablot Brown,' the dynamic three-piece hones in on their trademark R&B sound.

Alaina Castillo's 'antisocial butterfly' Sees Her Coming for the Pop Crown
November 15, 2019
Flawlessly switching between Spanish and English, Castillo is our latest pop-flavored obsession.
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

Ama Lou Cements Herself as an Artist to Know in 'Ama, who?'
November 15, 2019
In her major label debut, Lou captures what it sounds like to be effortlessly self-assured.
Author:
Matthew Rudas

Bearcubs' "Overthinking" Will Definitely Have You in Your Head
February 10, 2020
Bearcubs combines versatile production, nostalgic lyricism, and beautifully melodramatic sensibilities.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian

NIKI Strips Back to Bare Her Heart in 'Acoustic Sessions: Head In The Clouds II"
November 13, 2019
88rising's resident queen of R&B shows off her more sentimental side in a surprise release.
Author:
Matthew Rudas