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![Rising Stars Belmont Detail Genre-Bending LP 'Aftermath' + Countrycore Single "Country Girl" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/belmont-interview-aftermath-country-girl_1648494563.jpeg)
Rising Stars Belmont Detail Genre-Bending LP 'Aftermath' + Countrycore Single "Country Girl" [Q&A]
March 28, 2022
Belmont are proving they are much more than meets the eye.
![NOT THE MAIN CHARACTERS Are Serving Main Character Energy [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/not-the-main-characters-interview-lava_1648485953.png)
NOT THE MAIN CHARACTERS Are Serving Main Character Energy [Q&A]
March 28, 2022
From demanding to be buried in glitter and filler to detailing club penguin boyfriends, NOT THE MAIN CHARACTERS stay iconic.
The Wrecks' "I Love This Part" Is a Post-Apocalyptic Breakup Anthem
March 28, 2022
The Wrecks deliver a cathartic eruption of emotion.
Annika Bennett Weaves Together a Sonic "Universe" on New Single
March 28, 2022
Bennett is quickly making a strong case for 2022 being her year.
Op-Ed: Punk Rock Was Never Meant To Be Cool
March 25, 2022
Punk rock music was created as an outlet to escape popular trends like Top 40 radio. So what happens now?
![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."
Murdo Mitchell's "Ghosts" Is Nothing Short of Haunting
March 25, 2022
"'Ghosts' is about the vulnerability you open yourself up to."
![ASTN Wants You to Know 'You're Almost There' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/astn-youre-almost-there-interview_1648228206.jpeg)
ASTN Wants You to Know 'You're Almost There' [Q&A]
March 25, 2022
"No matter how sideways your love life may seem, it's important to know that there's someone out there for you."
ROLE MODEL Lays It All on the Line With "neverletyougo"
March 25, 2022
"neverletyougo" places you front-and-center in a moment of unabashed intimacy.
Meet Ethel Cain, the Cult Artist Penning a New Sonic Testament
March 24, 2022
You would be forgiven for mistaking Cain as a transfixing cult leader.
![James Droll's "Cut My Teeth" Is a Soulful & Cathartic Assessment on Love [PREMIERE + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/james-droll-ones-to-watch.jpg)
James Droll's "Cut My Teeth" Is a Soulful & Cathartic Assessment on Love [PREMIERE + Q&A]
March 7, 2019
Droll's discernible ability to create dark pop songs with a comforting hint of optimism is evident in the grappling "Cut My Teeth."
Winston Surfshirt's "Make a Move" Will Have You Struggling to Stay Dressed
June 17, 2019
With a sound that draws influence from funk, surf rock, West Coast hip-hop, soul, and disco, it's no wonder that Elton John has dubbed these genre-benders as "his favorite band of the moment."
![Ayelle's "Effort" Is an Ode to Stepping Away From Social Media [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ayelle-effort-nomad-mixtape_1584115324.jpg)
Ayelle's "Effort" Is an Ode to Stepping Away From Social Media [Premiere]
March 13, 2020
"In today's social media climate, it's difficult to stay present sometimes and it's noticeable in all kinds of relationships."
For mxmtoon, 'dusk' Signals a New Beginning
October 5, 2020
"<i>dusk</i> is meant to serve as a reminder that life is cyclical."
![Brian Dunne Kisses the Decade Goodbye in "Getting Wrecked On Election Day" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/brian-dunne-ones-to-watch_1581617880.jpg)
Brian Dunne Kisses the Decade Goodbye in "Getting Wrecked On Election Day" [Premiere]
February 13, 2020
"'Getting Wrecked On Election Day' is a song so direct and autobiographical that it truly makes me nervous."
Zella Day Makes a Triumphant Return With the Transcendent "People Are Strangers"
April 27, 2020
The new single marks the first original release from Day in over five years.
![AQUIHAYAQUIHAY Is Bringing M-Pop to the World [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/AHAH_Muack_Press3 - otw_1598556733.jpg)
AQUIHAYAQUIHAY Is Bringing M-Pop to the World [Q&A]
August 27, 2020
We caught up with the M-Pop pioneers for a Q&A.
KayCyy's "ASTK!" Takes Us on the Trip of a Lifetime Ahead of His Debut Project
September 16, 2021
The Kanye West protegée is up next.
![Berel Finds Patience on Soulful "The Blue Line" [PREMIERE + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/berel-ones-to-watch_1566327029.jpg)
Berel Finds Patience on Soulful "The Blue Line" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
August 20, 2019
The Los-Angeles based artist continues to trek through the soundscape of electro-soul and R&B, while pulling from sensory timestamps in his life for a sincere cut.
![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.