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LÉON, JAWNY, Tkay Maidza, & More Artists You Should Listen to | #NowWatching
August 7, 2020
The Best New Music Playlist on Ones to Watch.
Author:
Malc.

Finneas Evokes the Records of His Youth on Alternate Take "Let's Fall in Love for the Night (1964)"
August 7, 2020
Los Angeles based Alt-pop prodigy FINNEAS shares a decisively different alternate take on his single "Let's Fall in Love for the Night."
Author:
Alec Wing

Ant Saunders Displays His Poetic Thrust on "I Had a Love Song" Featuring VanJess
August 7, 2020
We're seeing Ant Saunders's music blossom into a bouquet of creativity in real time.
Author:
Joey Legittino

Là˜Là˜'s Got Some Thoughts on Love on "Hate U"
August 7, 2020
Là˜Là˜ is back with "Hate U." An alt-pop tune injected with heartbreak and a bit of classic 2000s angst.
Author:
Precious Kato
![Mei Reclaims His Identity and Shares New Single "Rudimental" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Mei - otw_1596824850.jpg)
Mei Reclaims His Identity and Shares New Single "Rudimental" [Q&A]
August 7, 2020
The artist FKA as Brandt Orange has announced his debut album and has shared the alt-pop tinged first single "Rudimental"
Author:
Malc.

Ashnikko Reveals Next-Level TikTok, Beats & Fan Collaboration in Kaleidoscopic "Daisy" Video
August 7, 2020
The internet's favorite blue-haired, viral feminist, Ashnikko, graces her loyal subjects with the brand new video for latest single "Daisy."
Author:
Jessica Thomas
![Noah Elliott on Shared Trauma, Bon Iver, and Debut Single "Never Feels the Same" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/noah-elliott-never-feels-the-same_1596821541.jpg)
Noah Elliott on Shared Trauma, Bon Iver, and Debut Single "Never Feels the Same" [Q&A]
August 7, 2020
We had the pleasure to sit down (virtually) with Elliott to discuss his debut single, quarantine, and the drawbacks of feeling unique.
Author:
Paige MacDonald

Tkay Maidza's 'Last Year Was Weird, Vol. 2' Is an Exquisite and Striking Balancing Act
August 7, 2020
In her sophomore mixtape, Maidza proves herself essential listening.
Author:
Ruby Scott
![Paige Talks Process Behind Her 'Always Growing' EP [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Paige_otw_1596755245.jpg)
Paige Talks Process Behind Her 'Always Growing' EP [Q&A]
August 6, 2020
Paige shares the background to her start in music and how she grew into song writing while staying true to herself.
Author:
Max Tetlow
![Ben Kessler Shows His Perseverance in New Music Video For "Concrete" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/BK - otw_1596746026.jpg)
Ben Kessler Shows His Perseverance in New Music Video For "Concrete" [Premiere]
August 6, 2020
We're ecstatic to premiere Ben Kessler's brand new single and video for "Concrete."
Author:
Joey Legittino

Sueco the Child Shows Us His Search History and "Interesting White Guys" | Show & Tell
September 26, 2019
The viral phoenomom, who dethroned Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" on TikTok, swings by the Ones To Watch classroom for a show and tell presentation.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

The 25 Best Albums of 2021 | Ones To Watch Staff Picks
December 14, 2021
These are the projects that soundtracked one hell of a year.
Author:
Staff

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

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

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
![Tangina Stone Captures the Feeling of Being "Anxious" in Repurposed Video [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Tangina-Stone-Ones-to-Watch-2_1561412697.png)
Tangina Stone Captures the Feeling of Being "Anxious" in Repurposed Video [PREMIERE]
June 24, 2019
Two years later, the song that revolves around mental health discussions has been brought back to life in a new form.
Author:
Jess Myers

We Asked 88 People Why They Love 88Rising | Head In The Clouds Festival
August 22, 2019
Deemed the "Asian Coachella," hybrid management, record label, video production, and marketing company 88rising is bringing Asian voices into the mainstream.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

R&B Stunner Mereba Predicts a "Sandstorm" of Passionate Love in Today's Forecast
February 25, 2019
Just a tiny glimpse of what to expect from Mereba's enticing new album, 'The Jungle Is the Only Way Out,' on Feb. 27.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul