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![Join LEISURE in the Studio with the Groovy "On My Mind" Live Session [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/leisure-ones-to-watch_1558030112.jpg)
Join LEISURE in the Studio with the Groovy "On My Mind" Live Session [PREMIERE]
May 16, 2019
LEISURE personifies three fundamental elements: groove, melody, and vibe.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Indie-Funk Master Johnny Utah Chases His "Honeypie" in Lighthearted Video [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/johnny-utah-ones-to-watch_1558028150.png)
Indie-Funk Master Johnny Utah Chases His "Honeypie" in Lighthearted Video [PREMIERE]
May 16, 2019
You're about to fall madly in love with Johnny Utah, or at least his sensational talent for crafting infectious funky pop.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Olivia O'Brien Opts to "Fade Out" in Playful Collaboration with Seeb & Space Primates
May 15, 2019
We can't help but be thankful for O'Brien's failed relationships that have led to the creation of this bop.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
![Brighten Up Your Life With kwassa's Cheerful Love Songs [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/kwassa-ones-to-watch-2_1557962343.jpeg)
Brighten Up Your Life With kwassa's Cheerful Love Songs [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
May 15, 2019
Sunny summer days are calling our names, and British pop icon kwassa is sure to be the soundtrack of those warm, shining hours.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
![How Ryan Hurd Transitioned From Songwriter To Country Artist [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ryan-hurd-ones-to-watch_1557958868.jpg)
How Ryan Hurd Transitioned From Songwriter To Country Artist [Q&A]
May 15, 2019
The songwriter-turned-artist has written for almost every major country artist including Tim McGraw, Maren Morris, Florida Georgia Line, and Luke Bryan - just to name a few.
Author:
Jacklyn Krol

Mind Bath - "Scorpio" | Live at Black Rabbit Rose
May 15, 2019
Mind Bath's music flows forth like hushed poetry, hinting at the deeply-held sentiments beyond the surface of his otherworldly R&B.
Author:
Maxamillino Polo

AUGUST 08 Unravels Friends-with-Benefits Relationships In "Simple Pleasures"
May 15, 2019
+ Stay tuned for AUGUST 08′s upcoming "All Eyes On" performance!
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Slayyyter's "Daddy AF" Is Unapologetic, Explicit, and a Hell of a Good Time
May 15, 2019
Rising pop personality Slayyyter has organically stirred up a frenzy amongst internet communities with a series of forward-thinking releases.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![888 Dives into Post-Relationship Growth in the Contagious "Pins & Needles" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/888-ones-to-watch_1557944643.jpg)
888 Dives into Post-Relationship Growth in the Contagious "Pins & Needles" [PREMIERE]
May 15, 2019
With elevated electronic soundscapes, contagious alt-pop melodies, and blazing vocals, the track is a commanding yet emotive release.
Author:
Chloe Robinson
![Meet Ryan Beatty, the Triumphant Artist Born-Again [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ryan-beatty-ones-to-watch 2_1560373470.jpeg)
Meet Ryan Beatty, the Triumphant Artist Born-Again [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
May 14, 2019
We are patiently awaiting more wistful tunes from this young visionary.
Author:
Kelly Itatani

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