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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."
![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.
From SoundCloud to Rolling Loud, $NOT is Solidifying His Place in Hip-Hop's Next Wave
December 18, 2019
Hello, world. Meet $NOT, Gen Z's hip-hop star.
![JP Saxe on "If The World Was Ending" and Writing With Honesty [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/JP-saxe-ones-to-watch_1576698326.jpg)
JP Saxe on "If The World Was Ending" and Writing With Honesty [Q&A]
December 18, 2019
In our latest interview with JP Saxe, we learn he is a big fan of his grandma and Lebron James.
Pink Sweat$, Omar Apollo, BENEE, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWaatching Playlist
November 1, 2019
The best belated Halloween treat is a batch of new music.
Mac Miller, Charlotte Lawrence, 070 Shake, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching Playlist
January 17, 2020
The sixth and final studio album from Mac Miller is here. This and more in this week's #NowWatching playlist.
Yellow Days Sultry Vocal Proves "It's Real Love" We're Feeling
July 11, 2019
"I can talk about my feelings 'til the sun goes down."
![Don't Turn Your Back on Nova Moura's Acoustic R&B-Flavored "You're Dumb" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/nova-ones-to-watch-2_1563212377.png)
Don't Turn Your Back on Nova Moura's Acoustic R&B-Flavored "You're Dumb" [PREMIERE]
July 15, 2019
Finding inspiration from The Weeknd and Frank Ocean, "You're Dumb" is a hypnotizing R&B track that digs deep.
![LEISURE Paves a Yellow Brick Road to Success with a 'TWISTER' of Psychedelic R&B [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/leisure-ones-to-watch-6_1564527774.jpg)
LEISURE Paves a Yellow Brick Road to Success with a 'TWISTER' of Psychedelic R&B [Q&A]
July 30, 2019
"As devout fans of music, we know that it's often more special to find something for yourself, on your own time. There's no rush; we're not going anywhere."
Alexander 23 Answers Your Fan Questions
November 5, 2019
From coming up with a song on the spot to his preferred brand of mechanical pencils, these are the burning questions you had for Alexander 23.
Get Experimental with Twst This Week on Top That Track
May 26, 2020
Joined by alternative Welsh alt-pop musician Twst, co-hosts Precious and Dave explore some of their favorite incredible switch-ups and overly innovative melodies.
![Almondmilkhunni's "damnboy" Video Is a Femme Fatale-Driven Joyride Through the Desert [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/almondmilkhunni-damnboy_1596203884.jpg)
Almondmilkhunni's "damnboy" Video Is a Femme Fatale-Driven Joyride Through the Desert [Premiere]
July 31, 2020
Almondmilkhunni channels less Bonnie & Clyde and more Bonnie & Bonnie.
LO MOON Expands Their Cinematic Sound on 'A Modern Life'
February 28, 2022
On their sophomore effort, LO MOON leans into bolder, more cosmic vibes.
![Daz Rinko Takes a Page Out of The 'Insecure' Handbook in His Video for "Broke Lawrence" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/daz rinko-ones-to-watch-2.jpg)
Daz Rinko Takes a Page Out of The 'Insecure' Handbook in His Video for "Broke Lawrence" [PREMIERE]
January 30, 2019
"As a fan of the show, I relate to the character of Lawrence and how he deals with the everyday struggles of being a black male making his way in the world."