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![James Vickery Treats Us to the Most Soulful Live Rendition Of "Something Good" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/james-vickery-ones-to-watch_1561052009.jpeg)
James Vickery Treats Us to the Most Soulful Live Rendition Of "Something Good" [PREMIERE]
June 20, 2019
"Being a live artist has always been one of the most important aspects for me."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Loote's Take on Authentic Pop Music, New Relationships, and Shawn Mendes [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/loote-ones-to-watch_1560982911.jpg)
Loote's Take on Authentic Pop Music, New Relationships, and Shawn Mendes [Q&A]
June 19, 2019
Their new 'lost' EP explores both the awkward nuanced lingering of post-breakup relationships and the cautious excitement of new ones.
Author:
Rachel Lai
![Billy Raffoul Shares Heartwarming Tour Memories & Teases Forthcoming Album [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/billy-raffoul-ones-to-watch-2_1560980662_1567019521.jpg)
Billy Raffoul Shares Heartwarming Tour Memories & Teases Forthcoming Album [Q&A]
June 19, 2019
Deep gravelly voice. Long luscious locks. There's something hypnotic about Billy Raffoul's live performance, and we can't get enough.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
![liily - "Sold" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/LIILY-live-Ones-To-Watch_1562627312.jpg)
liily - "Sold" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
June 19, 2019
liily is standing at the cusp of an electric guitar - led revolution.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Introducing Arlo Parks, A Sagacious Voice for a Broken Generation [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Arlo-parks-ones-to-watch-3 _1560979411.jpeg)
Introducing Arlo Parks, A Sagacious Voice for a Broken Generation [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
June 19, 2019
Carefully crafted with tidbits of real life details and poetic liberties, Parks is able to capture personal moments while tapping into our overarching shared human experience.
Author:
Jessica Thomas
![Bear Rinehart Explores His Softer Side with Wilder Woods Project and "Supply & Demand" Acoustic [Q&A + PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/wilder-woods-ones-to-2_1560970153_1560983222.jpg)
Bear Rinehart Explores His Softer Side with Wilder Woods Project and "Supply & Demand" Acoustic [Q&A + PREMIERE]
June 19, 2019
Wilder Woods marks the beginning of a new era for seasoned folk-rocker Bear Rinehart.
Author:
Brady Moses
![Carly Rose's Sultry Vocals Shine Right Through in "birds & bees" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/carly-rose-ones-to-watch_1560897073.jpeg)
Carly Rose's Sultry Vocals Shine Right Through in "birds & bees" [PREMIERE]
June 18, 2019
Her guitar-driven pop is refreshingly bubbly and captivating, so we suggest that you add Carly Rose to your playlists before her career really skyrockets.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Rainbow Kitten Surprise Brings Pride to the Troubadour [PRIDE MONTH SPOTLIGHT]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/rks-ones-to-watch-2_1560894468.jpg)
Rainbow Kitten Surprise Brings Pride to the Troubadour [PRIDE MONTH SPOTLIGHT]
June 18, 2019
Rainbow Kitten Surprise is championing Pride Month with more than just their name.
Author:
Brady Moses
![Noah Kahan Paints an Honest Picture of Himself in 'Busyhead' Debut [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/noah-kahan-ones-to-watch_1560891373.jpg)
Noah Kahan Paints an Honest Picture of Himself in 'Busyhead' Debut [Q&A]
June 18, 2019
"I just want to help people feel a little more at home in their heads."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Who Is Rico Nasty? [Setlist.Fm x NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/rico-nasty-ones-to-watch-2_1560889885.jpeg)
Who Is Rico Nasty? [Setlist.Fm x NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
June 18, 2019
Fueled by rage, colors and cartoons, the 21-year-old DMV rapper is becoming a force to be reckoned with.
Author:
Hannah Cotter

Garćons Shares 5 Funkadelic Influences That Inspired 'Be Human'
October 10, 2019
Frank Ocean, Herbie Hancock, Fela Kuti, and more.
Author:
Bianca Brown

Sorcha Richardson's "First Prize Bravery" Finds the Beauty in Simplicity
October 28, 2019
"First Prize Bravery" is the sonic equivalent of walking in a field of daisies: unstinting, bright, and memorable.
Author:
Precious Kato

filous and Ashe Call Out Hook-Up Culture In "Monday"
July 26, 2019
+ Grab your tickets to 'Ashe: Mom's First Headline Tour' now!
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Bren Joy on 'Arcane,' Revisiting Tumblr-Era R&B, and Manifesting Good Days [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/bren-joy-interview_1642019997.jpeg)
Bren Joy on 'Arcane,' Revisiting Tumblr-Era R&B, and Manifesting Good Days [Q&A]
January 11, 2022
Joy is making the most of his 20s.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Tommy Newport’s “Tongue & Cheek” Is an Intoxicating Bout of Introspection
July 7, 2022
"The song is a self-ode to not taking life too seriously."
Author:
Alexander Williams

Nick Leng and Chester Watson's "Plastic Moon" Is an Otherworldy Offering
February 12, 2020
The new single arrives hand-in-hand with a cosmic, clay-animated video.
Author:
Jessica Thomas

The Aces Return With "Daydream," a Euphoric Love Note
March 4, 2020
"We want our fans to feel submerged in this music and walk away feeling closer to us than ever."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Dillon Francis, BabyJake, and the Commitment Issue-Fueled Bop "You Do You"
April 3, 2020
"People will say they're yours one day, but they're with someone else the next. It's like me with my juice cleanse..."
Author:
Joey Legittino

BabyJake is "MadHappySad" About You
May 26, 2020
"It's about the feelings that come up when you're with someone who's probably not the right person for you, and they just make you feel all these emotions at the same time. MadHappySad."
Author:
Joey Legittino
![BLACKSTARKIDS on Harnessing 2000s Nostalgia, Comfort Food, and Debut Album 'Whatever, Man' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/blackstarkids-interview_1601484240.jpg)
BLACKSTARKIDS on Harnessing 2000s Nostalgia, Comfort Food, and Debut Album 'Whatever, Man' [Q&A]
September 30, 2020
"BLACKSTARKIDS is coming of age music. Nostalgia plays a large factor in what we do."
Author:
Maddy Quach