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Nessa Barrett's "madhouse" Is Pure Dark Pop Perfection
September 10, 2022
"madhouse" marks the first single since the rising dark pop star was admitted earlier this year.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Alexander 23 Draws a Masterpiece While Answering Rapid-Fire Questions
September 8, 2022
Sit down with rising star for a quick drawing ❤️
Author:
Ruby Scott

BLACKSTARKIDS and beabadoobee Manifest a Technicolor NYC With "CYBERKISS 2 U*"
September 8, 2022
"CYBERKISS 2 U*" is a genre-bending earworm that captures the overwhelming spectacle and unrestrained joy of New York.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
ESHAAN on The Future, Spontaneity and Amplifying His Act
September 8, 2022
“For me the only rule that I have is to make sure that the show is as fun and exciting as can be”.
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
Issue 01: School's Out!
September 7, 2022
Our very first zine, featuring Lexi Jayde, ericdoa, Thomas Headon, Riovaz, and more.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff

merci, mercy Dances Through the Heartbreak in "Into You"
September 7, 2022
“Into You” playfully balances melancholy lyrics with contagiously danceable melodies.
Author:
Michelle Dalarossa
![Sally Boy and Kyle Lux Explore the Inherent Irony of a "true american" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/sally-boy-true-american-1662571354.jpg)
Sally Boy and Kyle Lux Explore the Inherent Irony of a "true american" [Premiere]
September 7, 2022
"‘true american’ is about having maximum fun while also living in a groundhog’s day of your own ignorance and financial turmoil."
Author:
DJ Connor

Arden Jones Evokes an Endless Summer With 'age tape 8'
September 6, 2022
'age tap 8' makes it feel like summer is just beginning.
Author:
Dillon Stave

Matt Hansen Breaks His Heart
September 6, 2022
"break my heart" is a short and sweet showcasing of Hansen's undeniable promise.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

INJI's "MADELINE" Is For the Gals and Chaotic Nights Out
September 6, 2022
“MADELINE” is NYC club culture synthesized.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

wolfacejoeyy Is Subverting Expectations With Each New Release
September 16, 2021
wolfacejoeyy refuses to be pigeonholed into a single sound or idea.
Author:
Tyler Borland

Kenny Mason Plays By His Own Rules in the Unshakable 'Angelic Hoodrat'
April 16, 2020
In his impeccable debut album, the West Atlanta rapper steps not only out of his comfort zone but the traditional rules of hip-hop.
Author:
Tyler Borland

Music Taught Me to Love My Blackness | A Letter From The Editor
June 4, 2020
As protesters take to the streets across the world, I want to take this moment as a black man and editor of this site to share my perspective.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Dean Lewis Recounts the Feeling of Sudden Heartbreak in "7 Minutes"
January 22, 2019
With over a billion streams worldwide, Lewis' brutally honest lyrics has genuinely resonated with listeners.
Author:
Alyssa Yung

Take Van Takes Off With "Pressurized"
January 10, 2022
"Pressurized" is short, sweet, and intoxicating.
Author:
Arielle Lana LeJade

'Niagara' Is Redveil at His Most Unfiltered
August 25, 2020
Maryland rapper redveil is outpacing his contemporaries on his album 'Niagara.'
Author:
Tyler Borland

Doja Cat's 'Hot Pink' Is the Most Versatile Hip-Hop Offering of the Year
November 7, 2019
Doja Cat's star power is undeniable.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Bruno Major Re-Introduces Himself With "We Were Never Really Friends"
May 5, 2023
“We Were Never Really Friends” reintroduces us to the lush landscape of Bruno Major’s songwriting, laden with fresh foliage after the artist’s 3 year hiatus.
Author:
Abby Kenna

NIKI's 'Nicole' Is a Look Into the Past and Future of a Pop-R&B Star
August 15, 2022
NIKI holds the hand of a younger her, revisiting old stories through a vessel that’s lived more life.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Mom Jeans. Reflect on the Past and Look to the Future on 'Sweet Tooth'
March 2, 2022
"This band is really about so much more than the four of us."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon