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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

Noa Kirel Goes Global on Debut English Single "Please Don't Suck"
July 14, 2021
"Please Don't Suck" is one of those songs that cannot help but get stuck in your head.
Author:
Ruby Scott

Dora Jar Sets Herself Apart as an Avant-Garde Pop Star in the Making
July 14, 2021
Dora Jar is an artist whose fame is not constrained by passing fads or ideas of success but one defined by a salient lasting power.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

carolesdaughter and the Haunting Escapism of "please put me in a medically induced coma"
July 12, 2021
"'please put me in a medically induced coma' was the anthem my friends and I would sing when I was in treatment."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Issam Alnajjar's Arabic Music Is Taking TikTok and the World By Storm
July 12, 2021
Alnajarr is the latest artist to break past language and geographical barriers.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian

'TEMPORARY HIGHS IN THE VIOLET SKIES' Is a Defining Snoh Aalegra Record
July 12, 2021
Whether she's reveling in euphoric bliss or wrestling with love-fueled insecurity, Aalegra never fails to deliver.
Author:
Carter Fife

IDK Trades Agony For Affection on 'USEE4YOURSELF'
July 9, 2021
<i>USEE4YOURSELF</i> stands as an exercise of painstaking emotional catharsis from one of music's most promising artists.
Author:
Carter Fife
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payton's "Drive Away" Is an Infectious Addition to Your Summer Soundtrack [Premiere]
July 9, 2021
payton's latest serves as the perfect score for your teenage coming-of-age adventure.
Author:
Ruby Scott

Tommy Newport Battles His Innermost Demons on "Vanilla & Light"
July 9, 2021
If you need something warm and comforting for your heart, look no further.
Author:
Joe Beer

Vince Staples' Self-Titled Album Presents an Unflinching Look at the Artist
July 9, 2021
Vince Staples is a representation of who the artist was and who he has grown to be.
Author:
EJ Saftner

Sam.Sts Steps Into His Own in "Only One I Know"
October 15, 2020
Sam.Sts captures a sound and feeling that is simultaneously wistful and heavenly.
Author:
Ruby Scott

R&B Visionary Lucky Daye Teases Long-Awaited Debut Album With Hypnotizing Second Installment, II
February 6, 2019
If you have yet to familiarize yourself with Lucky Daye, it's about time you jump on the bandwagon.
Author:
Andra Nechita
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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
![Ivory Layne Delivers Powerful Feminist Love Song with "Boy Loves Me" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Ivory-Layne-Ones-To-Watch-Thumbnail.jpg)
Ivory Layne Delivers Powerful Feminist Love Song with "Boy Loves Me" [PREMIERE]
February 12, 2019
Feminine strength and an inspiring vulnerability saturate the lyrics, acknowledging that a woman is no less independent in yearning for love.
Author:
Dana Jacobs
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Five Shows You Cannot Afford to Miss This Week [Live 5]
March 26, 2019
Asking yourself what you should do tonight? Well, we have the answer, five times over.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Raveena's 'Lucid' Is the Sonic Personification of a Mental Health Day
June 4, 2019
The Indian-American artist has spent the last few years crafting a daydream of a world from the threads of transcendent R&B and silky soul.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
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Junior Mesa's Garage Daydream Is Becoming a Reality [Premiere]
February 12, 2020
"For me, music is peace. It's what I want to share."
Author:
Precious Kato

Ambar Lucid, Oliver Tree, Jean Dawson and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
April 10, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch is dedicated to Crew Nation this week.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
RUSSELL! Oozes Passion on "SCARLETT'S WEEKEND"
December 9, 2020
Canadian artist RUSSELL!, formerly known by the moniker D-Pryde, recently returned to the music scene after taking a brief hiatus to find his voice.
Author:
Brooke Schaffer

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