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The Driver Era Balance Vulnerability and Euphoria in New Double Release
April 2, 2020
The Driver Era regularly balance classic anthemic prowess and heartfelt vulnerability with flawless ease.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Isaac Dunbar Does Not Want to Be "comme des garćons (like the boys)"
April 2, 2020
Dunbar's french pop-tinged outing is "a huge middle finger" to societal gender roles.
Author:
Emily Smith

Alec Wigdahl Is Cutting Through the Noise
April 1, 2020
Wigdahl is evolving alongside the pop genre itself.
Author:
Chuck Ramos

Powfu Drops Visual For Viral Breakout Hit "death bed"
April 1, 2020
The beabadoobee-assisted breakout single gets a heartbreaking music video.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Amber Mark Covers Nirvana's "Heart-Shaped Box" For "Covered-19" Series
April 1, 2020
Mark reimagines a grunge staple as a velvety-smooth slow jam.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![John-Robert Is the Small-Town Teen Poised to Become the Next Big Singer-Songwriter [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/john-robert-interview_1585768479.jpg)
John-Robert Is the Small-Town Teen Poised to Become the Next Big Singer-Songwriter [Q&A]
April 1, 2020
John-Robert on his obsession with Swedish Fish and what he has been doing to prepare for COVID-19.
Author:
Kristin Robinson

Top That Track Closes Out Women's History Month With 'An Ode to the Ladies'
March 31, 2020
This episode of Top That Track is entirely dedicated to female artists: both bands and solo acts.
Author:
Precious Kato

Orville Peck Is Reviving Outlaw Country
March 31, 2020
No one in music today looks or sounds quite like Peck.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
![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

Thomas Headon and the Empathic Euphoria of 'The Greatest Hits'
March 30, 2020
<i>The Greatest Hits</i> very well may be the first of many to come for Headon.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

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