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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."
Oliver Tree Is Equal Parts Meme and Alt Pop Superstar on "Bury Me Alive"
June 17, 2020
Rising alternative star and internet icon, Oliver Tree, returns with another single for his long-awaited debut album, Ugly is Beautiful.
Anna Sofia Gets Roped Into Socializing in "No Fun" Video
November 27, 2019
An introvert's anthem.
The Driver Era Lives Life to the Fullest in "Welcome To The End Of Your Life"
April 29, 2019
5 songs into their discography, and The Driver Era has never failed to impress us with their approach to alt-pop.
Aries Displays a Refreshing Optimism on "DITTO"
March 1, 2021
Genre-bending wunderkind Aries is on a roll, and his momentum shows no signs of slowing.
![Wakai Sheds Light on Frequencies, Features, and Fresh New Album [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/wakai-interview-ones-to-watch_1648235874.jpg)
Wakai Sheds Light on Frequencies, Features, and Fresh New Album [Q&A]
March 25, 2022
"I feel like a jazz musician stuck in a rapper's body."
![Jersey Bound: Ben Jorgensen & Jesse Korman Detail New Armor For Sleep + New Jersey Roots [Q&A] | The Noise](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/my_project(2)-1657231685.jpg)
Jersey Bound: Ben Jorgensen & Jesse Korman Detail New Armor For Sleep + New Jersey Roots [Q&A] | The Noise
July 8, 2022
Sitting down with The Noise, the two industry vets discussed their new visual collaboration, their friendship, the excitement they both still share for their music scene (especially hometown heroes My Chemical Romance), and, most importantly, Armor For Sleep’s forthcoming album.
![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.
Easy Life and Arlo Parks' "Sangria" Is Intoxicating
November 7, 2019
This collaboration has us on cloud nine.
Been Stellar Release Larry Clark Inspired Single "Kids 1995"
May 2, 2022
The band's latest single evokes a scorching '90s New York summer, contemplating innocence lost and the acceptance of life as it is.
Ayoni Opens Up About Her Life on "Unmoved (A Black Woman Truth)"
July 2, 2020
This could easily be one of the most powerful songs that has come across our desk in 2020.