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Who Is 2021's Best New Artist?
January 27, 2020
Chances are it's probably someone who will go viral on TikTok in the next six months.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
girl in red Makes Her Horror Film Debut in "Kate's Not Here"
January 27, 2020
Prepare to enter the terrifying world of <i>The Turning</i>.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
Poppy Ajudha and Mahalia's "Low Ride" Is the Ultimate Night Drive Mood
January 27, 2020
"Low Ride" brings back the charm of late '90s R&B queens.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Kota the Friend Keeps It Real in 'Lyrics to Go, Vol. 1'
January 27, 2020
Kota the Friend's distinctive brand of hip-hop is rooted in complex ideas and thoughtful interpretation.
Author:
Emily Bird
iyla Replaces Feelings With a Crown in "Tattoo Tears"
January 25, 2020
"Tattoo Tears" dominates as a sophisticated resignation of feelings.
Author:
Janette Ayub
ROSALàA, Doja Cat, Tate McRae, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching Playlist
January 25, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Alaina Castillo Wants You to Treat Every Day Like Its "valentine's day"
January 24, 2020
Castillo reminds us that "valentine's day" is not just about February 14.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Chloe Kae's "Misconception" Is a Gripping Case of Nostalgia
January 24, 2020
Kae's debut solo venture is an understated work of art.
Author:
Precious Kato
sophie meiers' Haunting New Vision Is "unforgettable"
January 24, 2020
"unforgettable" is a noted departure for meiers, and one that is impossible to forget.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Zachary Knowles' "ghost" Is a 21st Century Ode to Vanishing Relationships
January 24, 2020
A song for anyone who has ever been ghosted.
Author:
Jenna Singer
Easy Life and Arlo Parks' "Sangria" Is Intoxicating
November 7, 2019
This collaboration has us on cloud nine.
Author:
Precious Kato
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
Claire Rosinkranz and Jeremy Zucker Extend Summer With "Backyard Boy"
November 11, 2020
For the new version of "Backyard Boy," Rosinkranz taps fellow rising pop darling Jeremy Zucker.
Author:
Malc.
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
Hinds' "Good Bad Times" Is a Superpowered Bop
February 4, 2020
"When people hear this record I want them to freak out and just go, 'What?'"
Author:
Emily Smith
24kGoldn and Kaash Paige Connect For the Compelling Ballad "Unbelievable"
April 30, 2020
The chemistry between these two superstars in the making is undeniable.
Author:
Tyler Borland
Stranger Things' Maya Hawke Is Ready to Tell Her Own Story
May 5, 2020
With a remarkable self-awareness, Hawke intertwines folk's candid charm with a dazzling tenacity that screams Billboard Hot 100.
Author:
Maddy Quach
Adam Melchor's "Turnham Green" Is a Sobering Moment of Empathy
August 9, 2022
In his latest single, Melchor beautifully examines shared hurt and perspective.
Author:
Gregory Castel
The Wrecks' "I Love This Part" Is a Post-Apocalyptic Breakup Anthem
March 28, 2022
The Wrecks deliver a cathartic eruption of emotion.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
KiNG MALA Evokes the Electrifying Magnetism of a "cult leader"
April 15, 2022
"I decided that instead of being sad I was just gonna be delusionally confident."
Author:
Nathan Ahamed