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![Irish Alt-Rock Quartet The Academic Release Playful New Single, "Aftertaste" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/the-academic-otw-1_1568412277.jpg)
Irish Alt-Rock Quartet The Academic Release Playful New Single, "Aftertaste" [Q&A]
September 13, 2019
While Ireland might not come to mind when thinking of the alt-rock scene, the enthusiastic, up-and-coming band The Academic is well on their way to changing that.
The Faim Debut Experimental, Cross-Genre 'State of Mind' Ahead of Tour
September 13, 2019
"Sometimes you have to do the complete opposite of what you think you should do to make sure that's very much yourself."
Sam Fender's 'Hypersonic Missiles' Cements Him as a Voice of a Generation on the Brink
September 13, 2019
'Hypersonic Missiles' proves that the British artist has not run out of cataclysmic visions to transform into wholly stirring song.
![flor Presents a Stunning Visual for "White Noise" Amidst OTW-Presented Tour [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/flor-ones-to-watch-smaller_1568398275.jpg)
flor Presents a Stunning Visual for "White Noise" Amidst OTW-Presented Tour [PREMIERE]
September 13, 2019
Alternative pop darlings flor have just unveiled a music video for the melodic first track from their sophomore album, 'ley lines.'
Chiiild Will Surely Bring You "Back To Life" With Their Psychedelic Soul Righteousness
September 13, 2019
+ Catch Chiiild on tour with Emotional Oranges this fall!
![Abhi The Nomad Thinks You and The Planet Are Both "BTFL" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ATN_1568333958.jpg)
Abhi The Nomad Thinks You and The Planet Are Both "BTFL" [PREMIERE]
September 12, 2019
In the first two singles from his 'Modern Trash' album, Abhi focuses on themes of self love and the deterioration of our planet.
![Carly Paige Closes Out the Summer with Her Cinematic "summer of nineteen" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/carly-paige-ones-to-watch-thumbnail_1568318000_1568319670.jpg)
Carly Paige Closes Out the Summer with Her Cinematic "summer of nineteen" [PREMIERE]
September 12, 2019
"summer of nineteen" tells a charming story that makes us all reflect on noteworthy moments in our lives.
![Ebon Lurks Continues to Shine in His Visual for "Drip Different" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/PR image 4 copy_1568322547.jpg)
Ebon Lurks Continues to Shine in His Visual for "Drip Different" [PREMIERE]
September 12, 2019
The twenty-three-year-old singer is back with new music and a new video. We are here for it.
![Return to the Golden Age of Rock-and-Roll with Liily in "Wash" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Promo Photo 2019 credit Kristy Benjamin_1568317532.jpg)
Return to the Golden Age of Rock-and-Roll with Liily in "Wash" [PREMIERE]
September 12, 2019
Liily has just kicked off their Fall US national tour with Bad Suns so make sure to grab tickets.
![Grunge Princess WRENN Lets Her Star Power Shine on "Psychosexual" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/wrenn-ones-to-watch_1568315647.png)
Grunge Princess WRENN Lets Her Star Power Shine on "Psychosexual" [PREMIERE]
September 12, 2019
The singer-songwriter, who notes The Cranberries, The Cure, and Mazzy Star as her inspirations, creates music that has been described as "angry in the best way."
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.
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.
![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.
![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.
![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.
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.
![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."
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.
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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.
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.