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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."
![Spencer Barnett's "Waste My Time" Is for Anyone Tired of Mind Games [PREMIERE + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/spencer-barnett-ones-to-watch_1572543616.jpg)
Spencer Barnett's "Waste My Time" Is for Anyone Tired of Mind Games [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 25, 2019
"They generally are the worst and a huge waste of time." Agreed.
![Swimming With Bears' "Don't Think About It" Proves Rock is Made for Dancing [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/swimming-with-bears-ones-to-watch-2_1562888630.jpg)
Swimming With Bears' "Don't Think About It" Proves Rock is Made for Dancing [PREMIERE]
July 11, 2019
"Don't Think About It" captures that feeling of being a kid in a bedroom, rocking out to your favorite song, and secretly wanting to show it off to the world. You know... that moment when the tennis racket you are strumming becomes a real guitar."
![Jake Troth Proves Simplicity Is Key in the "Alive & Well" Video [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jake-troth-ones-to-watch_1565974267.jpeg)
Jake Troth Proves Simplicity Is Key in the "Alive & Well" Video [PREMIERE]
August 16, 2019
"'Alive & Well' was written over the course of five years, initiated in the lowest point of my life and then completed years later during the best moments of my life."
![NAKAYA Emerges From the Ashes on "Fire Becomes Me" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/nakaya-fire-becomes-me_1646762129.jpeg)
NAKAYA Emerges From the Ashes on "Fire Becomes Me" [Premiere]
March 8, 2022
"This song is about the resilience of the Black community and how in constant adversity, we take the fire and rise like a Phoenix from the ashes."
![Imugi Have a Knack for Honest Lyrics With Warm Vibes [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Imugi-714x396_1606958725.jpg)
Imugi Have a Knack for Honest Lyrics With Warm Vibes [Q&A]
November 16, 2020
Electronic duo Imugi makes the kind of music that's hard to condense into a neat little introductory sentence. We caught up with the pair ahead of their killer set at the very first Ones to Watch showcase to chat collaboration, the good kind of DMs, and the virtue of taking some time out once in a while.
Indie Producer Andrey Azizov Pushes the Boundaries of Electronic on His Debut EP
December 1, 2020
New York producer and designer Andrey Azizov has gradually been building up a fan base through his progressive, atmospheric production style.
'up bad' Is a New Direction for Experimental Artist David Shawty
January 26, 2021
David Shawty furthers his musical experimentation on the more melodic EP titled 'up bad.'
Escape With Gatlin For a Dreamy Adventure in "What If I Love You"
April 8, 2021
Gatlin appeals to the open road as a place where possibilities seem more endless and new hopes more readily acquired.
![BAD's New Single "Jupiter" Is Out of This World [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jupiter-bad_1623250434.jpg)
BAD's New Single "Jupiter" Is Out of This World [Premiere]
June 4, 2021
"Jupiter" is as dazzling as the Andromeda Galaxy itself.