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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
![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.
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."
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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.
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.
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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.
Yes Please Is Your Latest Alternative Hip-Hop and R&B Obsession
November 7, 2019
The project of two childhood friends, Yes Please's music is not lacking in surprises.
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.
![Enter Billy Lemos' World of 'Wonder' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/billy_lemos2-tw_1604961109.jpg)
Enter Billy Lemos' World of 'Wonder' [Q&A]
November 9, 2020
Billy Lemos is building a unique world of alternative pop. Welcome.
MASN's "Don't Talk" Is Reminder We're All Just Trying to Figure Out Life
July 16, 2021
'Don't Talk' shows what it's like to not be able to vocalize your feelings because of how difficult it is being vulnerable."
Junior Varsity and spill tab Present a Different Kind of Summer Anthem on "Weather"
July 2, 2021
"Weather" is a nigh-perfect pop song with an undeniably alternative appeal.
chloe moriondo and mazie Remind Us It's Okay to Be "not okay"
August 13, 2021
"not okay" leaves you unsure if you're meant to dance, cry, or do a bit of both.
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Frames on Pop-Punk, Sex Work, and Their Debut Album 'Every Room' [Q&A]
September 27, 2021
Frames is aiming to create the next wave of music-videos-playing-on-MTV pop-punk.
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Leah Kate Holds Nothing Back on "F U Anthem" Visual [Premiere]
October 7, 2021
Kate's latest is the ultimate anthem for moving on but not forgetting.
"Sabotage" Is Finally Out, And We're In Love With JAWNY Again
August 6, 2020
Our king is back with another funky, electrified tune.
Blu DeTiger Exudes an Infectious Confidence on "Blondes"
November 16, 2021
The new single from the bass playing machine arrives alongside her signing to Capitol Records.