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UMI Somehow Makes Going Back to "High School" Sound Amazing
January 28, 2019
The nostalgic portrayal is perfectly at home alongside UMI's wistful vocals that hint at lost love, in spite of not evening know what love was at the time.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Jake Miller Strips Down "Wait For You" to Its Beautiful Core [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jake-miller-ones-to-watch.png)
Jake Miller Strips Down "Wait For You" to Its Beautiful Core [PREMIERE]
January 28, 2019
"When you strip a song all the way down, that's when you realize how beautiful a song can truly be."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Ones To Watch Presents: LÉON's 'You And I' Tour - Part 1 [ANNOUNCEMENT]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/leon-ones-to-watch-6.jpeg)
Ones To Watch Presents: LÉON's 'You And I' Tour - Part 1 [ANNOUNCEMENT]
January 28, 2019
Tickets will be available Friday, Feb. 1, at 10:00 AM local time!
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![#NowWatching 01-25-19 [PLAYLIST]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/fletcher-now-watching-playlist-3.jpg)
#NowWatching 01-25-19 [PLAYLIST]
January 25, 2019
Today's gifts didn't disappoint, with new releases by FLETCHER, Summer Walker, girl in red, slenderbodies, & many more.
Author:
Yasmin Damoui

Grace Carter Empowers the Rejected to Move on in "Heal Me"
January 25, 2019
Drawing inspiration from R&B legends Lauryn Hill and Nina Simone, "Heal Me" is an extremely personal look into Carter's childhood.
Author:
Alyssa Yung

James Supercave Will Delight Indie Lovers with 'Alarm Will Sound' EP
January 25, 2019
Buckle up, it's time to enter the Supercave.
Author:
Anna Scholfield

FLETCHER's "Undrunk" Is the Post-Breakup Anthem You Didn't Know You Needed
January 25, 2019
The single is only a taste of what's to come from emerging pop sensation.
Author:
Andra Nechita

Summer Walker Delivers the Perfect Soundtrack for Rainy Days With 'CLEAR'
January 25, 2019
Over the span of ten minutes of sensual R&B-tinged perfection, Walker flirts with the idea of a past life as a lounge jazz singer.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

girl in red's "watch you sleep." Is a Lovely, Intimate Lullaby
January 25, 2019
girl in red's latest sees her wishing to stay frozen in a perfect moment of time.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Sticky Fingers Reminds Us They're "Not Done Yet" Ahead of Spring Tour
January 25, 2019
Sticky Fingers, the progressive love child of Arctic Monkeys and The Clash, is ready to hit the ground running with their new single "Not Done Yet."
Author:
Andra Nechita

Sam.Sts Steps Into His Own in "Only One I Know"
October 15, 2020
Sam.Sts captures a sound and feeling that is simultaneously wistful and heavenly.
Author:
Ruby Scott

R&B Visionary Lucky Daye Teases Long-Awaited Debut Album With Hypnotizing Second Installment, II
February 6, 2019
If you have yet to familiarize yourself with Lucky Daye, it's about time you jump on the bandwagon.
Author:
Andra Nechita
![Great Good Fine Ok Chooses Love over Fear In "Terrified" with Pell [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ggfo-ones-to-watch.jpg)
Great Good Fine Ok Chooses Love over Fear In "Terrified" with Pell [PREMIERE]
April 18, 2019
Upon the first listen of "Terrified," it's obvious that GGFO is heavily influenced by contrasting elements of synth-pop, funk, and hip-hop.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Ivory Layne Delivers Powerful Feminist Love Song with "Boy Loves Me" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Ivory-Layne-Ones-To-Watch-Thumbnail.jpg)
Ivory Layne Delivers Powerful Feminist Love Song with "Boy Loves Me" [PREMIERE]
February 12, 2019
Feminine strength and an inspiring vulnerability saturate the lyrics, acknowledging that a woman is no less independent in yearning for love.
Author:
Dana Jacobs
![Five Shows You Cannot Afford to Miss This Week [Live 5]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/LIVE-5-ones-to-watch-2.png)
Five Shows You Cannot Afford to Miss This Week [Live 5]
March 26, 2019
Asking yourself what you should do tonight? Well, we have the answer, five times over.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Junior Mesa's Garage Daydream Is Becoming a Reality [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Junior-Mesa-Ones-to-watch_1581531087.png)
Junior Mesa's Garage Daydream Is Becoming a Reality [Premiere]
February 12, 2020
"For me, music is peace. It's what I want to share."
Author:
Precious Kato

Ambar Lucid, Oliver Tree, Jean Dawson and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
April 10, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch is dedicated to Crew Nation this week.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Versatile Songwriter Mark Diamond Elucidates the Unspoken Magic of the "Hummingbird" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/mark-ones-to-watch-2_1564373905.png)
Versatile Songwriter Mark Diamond Elucidates the Unspoken Magic of the "Hummingbird" [Q&A]
July 29, 2019
"Hummingbird" is a new mood for the Seattle native, who finds himself typically falling under more somber, acoustic sounds.
Author:
Jess Myers
![LOVER Paints a Portrait of the Modern "Starving" Artist [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/LOVER_press photo_1 copy_1565809910.png)
LOVER Paints a Portrait of the Modern "Starving" Artist [PREMIERE]
August 14, 2019
"Starving" is a sultry, indie-R&B fusion composition that sounds like Bon Iver took a day trip to Harlem.
Author:
Brady Moses
RUSSELL! Oozes Passion on "SCARLETT'S WEEKEND"
December 9, 2020
Canadian artist RUSSELL!, formerly known by the moniker D-Pryde, recently returned to the music scene after taking a brief hiatus to find his voice.
Author:
Brooke Schaffer