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The Best of 2019 and Beyond | Staff Picks
December 28, 2019
We look back at the best music, memes, and moments of 2019.
Author:
Staff

Lil Halima Is Norway's Alternative R&B Icon on the Rise
December 26, 2019
Lil Halima is taking the world by storm one year at a time. 2019 was merely the beginning.
Author:
Bianca Brown

Clinton Kane Isn't Afraid of Feeling Something
December 26, 2019
This is what owning your fears and discovering ways to cope feels and sounds like.
Author:
Precious Kato

daydream Masi's Music Will Illuminate Your Sleepless Mind
December 23, 2019
The youthful artist is creating music that exists in a realistic, dreamlike state.
Author:
Precious Kato

Kota the Friend, keshi, DaniLeigh, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching Playlist
December 20, 2019
Consider this week's new music roundup a gift from us to you.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![ZOLA Does Not Want to Be Put In a Box [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/zola-ones-to-watch_1576864228.jpeg)
ZOLA Does Not Want to Be Put In a Box [Q&A]
December 20, 2019
We sit down with the rising bilingual indie artist ahead of her upcoming debut album.
Author:
Kristin Robinson

Aaron Taos Warns of the Danger of Social Media Envy in "Saboteur"
December 20, 2019
As Theodore Roosevelt once said, "Comparison is the thief of joy."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Ben Kessler's "Even When You're Home" Is All About Acceptance [Premiere + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/BEN KESSLER ones to watch smaller_1576782730.jpeg)
Ben Kessler's "Even When You're Home" Is All About Acceptance [Premiere + Q&A]
December 19, 2019
Home isn't always where the heart is.
Author:
Precious Kato

From SoundCloud to Rolling Loud, $NOT is Solidifying His Place in Hip-Hop's Next Wave
December 18, 2019
Hello, world. Meet $NOT, Gen Z's hip-hop star.
Author:
Emily Bird
![JP Saxe on "If The World Was Ending" and Writing With Honesty [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/JP-saxe-ones-to-watch_1576698326.jpg)
JP Saxe on "If The World Was Ending" and Writing With Honesty [Q&A]
December 18, 2019
In our latest interview with JP Saxe, we learn he is a big fan of his grandma and Lebron James.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

aldn Finds Himself Unable to "sink" Into Love, Announces New EP 'Good Grief'
March 30, 2022
aldn delivers an intoxicating amalgamation of alternative influences and futuristic intent.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Maisie Peters' "The List" Is a Heartfelt Display of Vulnerability and Self-Love
May 15, 2020
"It's about liking yourself, even in moments when you really really don't like yourself."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Kristiane's "Wish I Could Be Your Girl" Is a Quiet Quarantine Anthem
October 27, 2020
With her second single "Wish I Could Be Your Girl," Kristiane channels a mix of Mazzy Star, Velvet Underground and Mitski.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
![Ones To Watch Presents: A R I Z O N A's 'Find Someone' Tour [ANNOUNCEMENT]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/arizona-ones-to-watch-4.jpeg)
Ones To Watch Presents: A R I Z O N A's 'Find Someone' Tour [ANNOUNCEMENT]
March 4, 2019
Tickets for A R I Z O N A's 'Find Someone' tour will be available Friday, March 8, at 10:00 AM local time!
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Ralph Castelli Gives Us Chills in the Wistful "Haunted"
April 1, 2019
"Haunted" is a tale of the provocative, poignant, and complicated rollercoaster of emotions that drive love
Author:
Kelly Itatani

Joshy Soul's Thrilling "New Lover" Is a Reminder to Make Yourself a Priority
January 13, 2022
"NEW YEAR, NEW ME, NEW LOVER."
Author:
Chloe Liz

Wallows Whimsically Navigates Self-Induced Relationship Stress on "Especially You"
February 3, 2022
Wallows' undeniable strength lies in their penchant for delivering emotionally resonant themes packaged in irresistibly upbeat songs.
Author:
Dana Jacobs

Calpurnia Stars in Nostalgia-Inducing Weezer Video for "Take On Me"
February 13, 2019
"Calpurnia has covered Weezer in the past and I'm really honored that they asked us to do this."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Olivia O'Brien Pushes Immature Boys Away in "Just A Boy"
April 22, 2019
An exciting preview of O'Brien's debut album set to release April 26, "Just A Boy" satisfies all of our pop cravings with a hint of R&B goodness.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
![Jake Wesley Rogers - "Jacob from the Bible" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Jake-wesley-rogers-ones-to-watch-2.jpeg)
Jake Wesley Rogers - "Jacob from the Bible" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
May 1, 2019
There is a heavenly aura surrounding the sonic meditations and musings of Jake Wesley Rogers.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo