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Winona Oak Paints a Portrait of Ethereal Melancholy in 'Closure'
January 10, 2020
In the succinct span of six tracks, Oak demonstrates her undeniable promise.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Easy Life's 'Junk Food' Is a Brilliant Showing of Their Peerless Dexterity
January 10, 2020
Balancing sun-soaked fun with a somber wit, Easy Life's latest mixtape sees them carving out their own niche.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Whethan and STRFKR Embark on a Tron-Inspired Joyride in "Stay Forever"
January 10, 2020
Whethan shows no signs of slowing down.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Conan Gray Shows Off a Softer Side in "The Story"
January 10, 2020
Ahead of his debut album, Gray gets sentimental and personal.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Jac Ross' "It's Ok To Be Black" Is a Track and Message Everyone Needs to Hear [First Look + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jac-ross-ones-to-watch_1578673933.jpg)
Jac Ross' "It's Ok To Be Black" Is a Track and Message Everyone Needs to Hear [First Look + Q&A]
January 10, 2020
"It's a celebration of perseverance and success. It's my remedy to people to be comfortable in your skin."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Isaac Dunbar Stans Lady Gaga in a Haunting Cover of "Princess Die"
January 9, 2020
Dunbar stans Gaga, and in turn, we stan Dunbar.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

The Ivy Is Crafting Riveting Retro Hits With Deep Oklahoma Ties
January 9, 2020
The Ivy is setting the stage to be the next LANY.
Author:
Matthew Rudas

Welcome to the Transfixing World of sophie meiers
January 9, 2020
meiers is the Internet's best-kept secret. At least for now.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Amindi and Kari Faux's "Love Em Leave Em" Is the Decade's First Anthem for Ladies
January 9, 2020
Heed the advice of Amindi and Kari Faux. Chase a bag, not a man.
Author:
Bianca Brown
![girl in red Is Telling Her Truth [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/girl-in-red-ones-to-watch-2_1578507704.jpeg)
girl in red Is Telling Her Truth [Q&A]
January 8, 2020
In our first interview of 2020, we speak to girl in red about Greta Thunberg, Billie Eilish, and painting the world in red.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

ROLE MODEL Opts for a Low-key Relationship in Earnest "minimal"
May 6, 2019
ROLE MODEL continues to be our favorite sad boy.
Author:
Alyssa Yung

Dua Saleh, RMR, Kiana Ledé, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
June 12, 2020
This Friday features a #NowWatching playlist filled with amazing voices from the BIPOC community and beyond. From Dua Saleh's powerful ROSETTA, to Kiana Ledé's open letter to the president, to a new jazzy tune from Jorja Smith, this week's playlist is a perfect soundtrack for your weekend.
Author:
Malc.

salem ilese Pens an Ode to "Ben & Jerry," the Only Guys Who'll Never Do You Wrong
August 20, 2021
There are only two men I trust in this world and they made half baked ice cream.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Abhi the Nomad Sets His Eyes on the Universe
September 2, 2021
In his fourth studio album, Abhi the Nomad delivers a perfect blend of hip-hop, funk, and R&B.
Author:
Giselle Libby
![SEBASTIAN PAUL Scores Your Latest Regretted Impulse With "INDULGE" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/sebastian-paul-ones-to-watch-2_1563376727.jpeg)
SEBASTIAN PAUL Scores Your Latest Regretted Impulse With "INDULGE" [PREMIERE]
July 17, 2019
"... a song about human nature. The entire track is describing a single fleeting moment, in which impulsiveness reigns over one's better judgment."
Author:
Jenna Singer
![Betcha's "If That's Alright" Is a Song For Any Mood [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/betcha-if-it's-alright_1583425914.jpg)
Betcha's "If That's Alright" Is a Song For Any Mood [Premiere]
March 5, 2020
"'If That's Alright' captures a sound we feel we've been chasing for years."
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian

Daniela Andrade Paints an Empowering Portrait of Female Immigrants in "Tamale" Video
February 18, 2020
Andrade pairs her Honduran identity alongside the sweet anticipation of prepping tamales and horchata.
Author:
Emily Smith
![Welcome to Jackson Lundy's Amalgamation of Sound [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jackson_lundy - otw_1590607596.jpg)
Welcome to Jackson Lundy's Amalgamation of Sound [Premiere]
May 27, 2020
In the vein of Ones to Watch favorites such as Brasstracks, Tom Misch, Jordan Rakei, and others of that ilk, Lundy is able to fuse R&B, Jazz, Folk, and many other genres into unescapable grooves.
Author:
Malc.

The Driver Era Take Us On Tour in Energetic "Feel You Now" Music Video
April 16, 2019
From disregarding genre boundaries to walking away from their record deal with Hollywood Records, the Lynch brothers are fearless.
Author:
Kelly Itatani

Cuco Links Up With Jean Carter for a Love/Hate Bop in "Bossa No Sé"
May 23, 2019
The new single, which is set to appear on Cuco's long-awaited debut album via Interscope Records, also arrives ahead of his forthcoming North American tour.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo