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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."
![Marie Lang's "Don't Wanna Go Back" Is Glowing With Femininity [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/marie lang ones to watch smaller_1574193023.jpg)
Marie Lang's "Don't Wanna Go Back" Is Glowing With Femininity [Premiere]
November 18, 2019
A song for anyone who has experienced the pains and joy of a friendship turning into something more.
Blimes Gets Personal and Intimate in "Under My Skin"
December 12, 2019
Meet Blimes, the rapper, singer, and songwriter who can do it all.
![meija Refuses to Say 'So Long, Kid' to His Inner Child [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/meija-ones-to-watch_1573238660.jpg)
meija Refuses to Say 'So Long, Kid' to His Inner Child [Q&A]
November 8, 2019
"It's a painful process trying to figure how to be 'responsible' but not be freaking out all the time."
Dagny and Steve Aoki Perfect an Electro-Pop Fan Favorite With "Hit Your Heart"
March 8, 2019
Pop singer Dagny is a free spirit in every essence of her career.
![Nilüfer Yanya Takes a Note From Black Mirror and Stirring Indie Rock in 'Miss Universe' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Nilufer-Yanya-ones-to-watch-5.jpeg)
Nilüfer Yanya Takes a Note From Black Mirror and Stirring Indie Rock in 'Miss Universe' [Q&A]
April 4, 2019
In her debut album, Yanya waxes poetic about the reality that is unfurling before our very eyes.
Ruel Does Not Want Your Teeth or Ruel Puns | Quick 6
May 2, 2019
Rapidly rising pop sensation Ruel is the very definition of a wunderkind.
![La Hara Instills Self-Love in Empowering Visual, "Unlawful" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/_Unlawful_ Press Photo 1 by Louise Browne_1560365682.jpg)
La Hara Instills Self-Love in Empowering Visual, "Unlawful" [PREMIERE]
June 12, 2019
La Hara not only exemplifies the duality of the heart, but her own limits found in the midst of loving and fighting dirty on the visual "Unlawful."
The Best of 2021, According to the Ones to Watch Staff
December 27, 2021
This is 2021, as we experienced it.
![Underoath's Chris Dudley Details Band's New Self-Produced, Ghostemane-Featured LP 'Voyeurist' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/underoath-interview_1646334802.jpeg)
Underoath's Chris Dudley Details Band's New Self-Produced, Ghostemane-Featured LP 'Voyeurist' [Q&A]
March 3, 2022
"This isn't me trying to say that we're the greatest or anything, but no matter what you think about the band or the album, I think the album stands on its own."
Ryan Beatty, $NOT, Raveena, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
January 31, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch.