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Rex Orange County's "Face To Face" May Be His Most Exciting and Personal Single Yet
October 23, 2019
"THIS SONG IS ABOUT BEING AWAY FROM HOME, FEELING TRAPPED IN AN UNDESIRABLE SITUATION & FINDING IT DIFFICULT TO TRUST PEOPLE."
Author:
Matthew Rudas
![Jae Stephens Asserts Her Independence With Debut 'f**k it i'll do it myself' EP [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jae-stephens-ones-to-watch_1571853293.png)
Jae Stephens Asserts Her Independence With Debut 'f**k it i'll do it myself' EP [Q&A]
October 23, 2019
Jae Stephens' debut project is wholly true to its name.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Tim Atlas' "Tangerine" Is a Luscious Ode to Understated Beauty
October 23, 2019
Tim Atlas learned a choreographed dance for his heavenly new single. That alone is reason enough for us to play "Tangerine" on repeat.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Nolie's Lighthearted Style in "Come Over" Is Infectious [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/nolie-ones-to-watch_1571851760.jpg)
Nolie's Lighthearted Style in "Come Over" Is Infectious [PREMIERE]
October 23, 2019
Ride down PCH with Nolie in the 360-degree video for "Come Over."
Author:
Emily Bird
Hello Forever Spreads Joy and Splatters Paint in "Anywhere Is Everywhere" Video [PREMIERE]
October 23, 2019
Hello Forever's sole mission is to spread joy through music, and it is safe to say they are doing a mighty fine job.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Ashnikko's Viral Hit "STUPID" Gets a Blood-Soaked Video Treatment
October 22, 2019
Suddenly going viral on Tik Tok earlier this fall, Ashnikko is not wasting any time.
Author:
Precious Kato
![Arlo Parks Wants to Be for Others What She Did Not Have for Herself [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/arlo-parks-ones-to-watch_1571777270.jpeg)
Arlo Parks Wants to Be for Others What She Did Not Have for Herself [Q&A]
October 22, 2019
"If I can't find anyone that's like me, then I'm just going to have to keep being me."
Author:
Tanja Toubro
![Mallrat Is the License-Lacking Artist Creating the Perfect 'Driving Music' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/mallrat-ones-to-watch_1571773775.jpeg)
Mallrat Is the License-Lacking Artist Creating the Perfect 'Driving Music' [Q&A]
October 22, 2019
Mallrat is making music for people who love their pets, rough girls, and anyone who simply loves to listen to music while driving (license-having or not).
Author:
Sloan Pecchia

Childish Major - "To My Little Homies" (Live) | All Eyes On
October 22, 2019
You will find traces of Childish Major throughout some of modern-day hip-hop's most pivotal works.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Tall Heights Gives Us "Keeps Me Light" in Their "Alive and Tactile" Era [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/tall-heights-ones-to-watch_1571766311.jpeg)
Tall Heights Gives Us "Keeps Me Light" in Their "Alive and Tactile" Era [PREMIERE]
October 22, 2019
"No matter when you're creating - culturally, politically, environmentally - the only thing that endures is something that is art across all borders and times."
Author:
Alison Golanoski

Sam.Sts Steps Into His Own in "Only One I Know"
October 15, 2020
Sam.Sts captures a sound and feeling that is simultaneously wistful and heavenly.
Author:
Ruby Scott

R&B Visionary Lucky Daye Teases Long-Awaited Debut Album With Hypnotizing Second Installment, II
February 6, 2019
If you have yet to familiarize yourself with Lucky Daye, it's about time you jump on the bandwagon.
Author:
Andra Nechita
![Great Good Fine Ok Chooses Love over Fear In "Terrified" with Pell [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ggfo-ones-to-watch.jpg)
Great Good Fine Ok Chooses Love over Fear In "Terrified" with Pell [PREMIERE]
April 18, 2019
Upon the first listen of "Terrified," it's obvious that GGFO is heavily influenced by contrasting elements of synth-pop, funk, and hip-hop.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Ivory Layne Delivers Powerful Feminist Love Song with "Boy Loves Me" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Ivory-Layne-Ones-To-Watch-Thumbnail.jpg)
Ivory Layne Delivers Powerful Feminist Love Song with "Boy Loves Me" [PREMIERE]
February 12, 2019
Feminine strength and an inspiring vulnerability saturate the lyrics, acknowledging that a woman is no less independent in yearning for love.
Author:
Dana Jacobs
![Five Shows You Cannot Afford to Miss This Week [Live 5]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/LIVE-5-ones-to-watch-2.png)
Five Shows You Cannot Afford to Miss This Week [Live 5]
March 26, 2019
Asking yourself what you should do tonight? Well, we have the answer, five times over.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Raveena's 'Lucid' Is the Sonic Personification of a Mental Health Day
June 4, 2019
The Indian-American artist has spent the last few years crafting a daydream of a world from the threads of transcendent R&B and silky soul.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Junior Mesa's Garage Daydream Is Becoming a Reality [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Junior-Mesa-Ones-to-watch_1581531087.png)
Junior Mesa's Garage Daydream Is Becoming a Reality [Premiere]
February 12, 2020
"For me, music is peace. It's what I want to share."
Author:
Precious Kato

Ambar Lucid, Oliver Tree, Jean Dawson and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
April 10, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch is dedicated to Crew Nation this week.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
RUSSELL! Oozes Passion on "SCARLETT'S WEEKEND"
December 9, 2020
Canadian artist RUSSELL!, formerly known by the moniker D-Pryde, recently returned to the music scene after taking a brief hiatus to find his voice.
Author:
Brooke Schaffer

Julius Displays an Infectious Emotional Vulnerability on "take me to the moon"
April 28, 2021
Over a grand, slow-building, and psychedelic instrumental, Julius demonstrates his prowess for self-reflective songwriting.
Author:
Tyler Borland