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Modern Original's Spirited Debut EP Is Exactly What We Need Right Now [Q&A]
August 24, 2021
Formerly of The Mowgli's, Modern Original branches out to deliver their own infectious, uplifting sound.
Riovaz's "Leaving You" Is an Intoxicating Dance Departure For the Rising Star
August 23, 2021
"Leaving You" is a mesmerizing tour de force that utilizes the inherent repetition of club music to its full potential.
Bakar Muses on Nepotism and the Black British Experience on "The Mission"
August 23, 2021
Bakar explores what it means to be a "futuristic immigrant" in a world that still scrutinizes people of color.
Justus Bennetts Continues His Winning Streak With "Insomniac"
August 23, 2021
Justus has gone from having a couple of thousand streams to his name to establishing himself as an artist to be contended with.
GRACEY's "What a Waste" Is the Perfect Cure For Heartbreak
August 23, 2021
"I wrote 'What A Waste' in the first raw moments of a recent break-up, when all I felt was the initial loss."
Kazi Delivers an Anthem For the "real ones"
August 23, 2021
Taking a page from 100 gecs, Kazi's latest single moves at a mile a minute.
Lyn Lapid Holds Nothing Back on the Jazzy "In My Mind"
August 20, 2021
The 18-year-old's star power feels limitless.
After Three Years Of Silence, ABRA Unites With Playboi Carti and Boys Noize on "Unlock It"
August 20, 2021
It's difficult to fathom a better reintroduction into music than ABRA's "Unlock It."
Cochise's "Pocket Rocket" Is Finally Here. Does He Have Another Viral Hit On His Hands?
August 20, 2021
"Pocket Rocket" sounds like Playboi Carti if he was dropped into the Sonic the Hedgehog universe.
salem ilese Pens an Ode to "Ben & Jerry," the Only Guys Who'll Never Do You Wrong
August 20, 2021
There are only two men I trust in this world and they made half baked ice cream.
![The Wrecks Examine Empathy and Life's Complexities in Sophomore Album 'Sonder' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/the-wrecks-sonder-interview-1655830774.jpg)
The Wrecks Examine Empathy and Life's Complexities in Sophomore Album 'Sonder' [Q&A]
June 21, 2022
"I think the only tried and true process with creating music is the fact that it's a journey of exploration and discovery. There's no formula."
HONNE Enlists BTS' RM for a Heavenly Reimagining of "Crying Over You"
March 28, 2019
HONNE and BTS' RM on one track? Enough said.
brakence Conjures an Emotional Maelstrom on "argyle"
October 8, 2021
"argyle" sees brakence tackling themes of mental health, existential dread, and the cost of growing fame.
ericdoa Is Living His Best Life on "sad4whattt"
January 31, 2022
With a Euphoria co-sign under his belt, ericdoa has little to be sad about.
Alec Wigdahl Is Cutting Through the Noise
April 1, 2020
Wigdahl is evolving alongside the pop genre itself.
MASN Enlists Trippie Redd For the "Psycho!" Remix
April 14, 2020
MASN and his breakout single are blowing up.
A R I Z O N A & Avicii Magnify the Importance of Mental Health In "Hold The Line"
June 6, 2019
"We didn't learn until after Avicii's passing that this song had made its way into Tim's hands and really resonated with him."
![Hardcastle Shares "Mundane" and an Honest Look at Life on the Road [TOUR DIARY + PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/hardcastle-ones-to-watch_1570555282.jpg)
Hardcastle Shares "Mundane" and an Honest Look at Life on the Road [TOUR DIARY + PREMIERE]
October 8, 2019
If there's one thing we can learn from the Nashville-based band Hardcastle, it's that when we stay true to ourselves, we shall surely prosper.
maye's Pastel-Colored Music Is a Dream Given Sonic Shape
November 12, 2019
maye has found the perfect formula for crafting music that actually feels like a dream.
Ruel's Refreshingly Soulful "Painkiller" Is Just What the Doctor Ordered
May 1, 2019
Ruel is back and better than ever.