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CARR's Latest Single Is Aimed at Every "Loser" You've Ever Dated
July 23, 2021
"Loser" tackles the perils of modern dating, the art of indecisiveness, and the disillusion behind today's gut-wrenching expectations.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Joe Xu's 'The Grass Is Always Greener' Is a Debut of Endless Promise
July 23, 2021
On most of her debut album, the conventions of songwriting and production work in harmonious parallel.
Author:
DJ Connor

Lollapalooza 2021: 15 Ones to Catch (Who Aren't Headlining)
July 22, 2021
Festival season is back! And these are 15 undercard acts you will not want to miss.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Lowertown Is Growing Up [First Look + Q&A]
July 22, 2021
With "The Gaping Mouth, the duo behind Lowertown strives for a marked sonic maturity without sacrificing the emotional honesty that has come to define them.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

chasu Blossoms as a Solo Artist on the Sublime 'bury my instead'
July 21, 2021
chasu creates deceivingly euphoric music that betrays the lingering anxieties hiding just beneath the surface.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Get to Know Groove-Pop Duo Balu Brigada [Live Performance + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/balu-brigada-live-ones-to-watch_1626891125.jpg)
Get to Know Groove-Pop Duo Balu Brigada [Live Performance + Q&A]
July 21, 2021
We sit down with the boys of Balu Brigada to discuss everything from Gorillaz to making up their own genre on the spot.
Author:
Bryget Chrisfield

Araya Flexes His Limitless Versatility on "Favorite Sin" and "Dancer"
July 20, 2021
Araya is an artist you can turn to if you need to lose yourself in the club one moment only to throw yourself into an experimental pop mosh pit the next.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

heylog Is Quietly Creating Emotive Hyperpop in His Own Corner of the Internet
July 20, 2021
While little is known about the anonymous artist and producer, it's likely that this is only the beginning.
Author:
Tyler Borland
![Jessie Murph Is Turning Every "You Can't" Into Fuel For Her Fire [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jessie-murph-interview_1626799503.jpg)
Jessie Murph Is Turning Every "You Can't" Into Fuel For Her Fire [Q&A]
July 20, 2021
"I learned early on that it's better for the mind and soul to let any negativity push you up instead of bring you down."
Author:
Jisselle Fernandez

Caitie Turner's 'Heartbroken and Milking It' Is For the Hopeless Romantic in All of Us
July 19, 2021
"After lots of crying, trying to manifest a better boyfriend, and a whole lot of mental energy later, <i>Heartbroken and Milking It</i> was born!"
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Sueco the Child Shows Us His Search History and "Interesting White Guys" | Show & Tell
September 26, 2019
The viral phoenomom, who dethroned Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" on TikTok, swings by the Ones To Watch classroom for a show and tell presentation.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

The 25 Best Albums of 2021 | Ones To Watch Staff Picks
December 14, 2021
These are the projects that soundtracked one hell of a year.
Author:
Staff

Omar Apollo's "Go Away" Is a Bittersweet, Aux-Ready Summer Anthem
July 14, 2021
"Go Away" sees Apollo exercising a careful creative approach that somehow levels forward-thinking with nostalgic sentimentality.
Author:
Carter Fife
![Kassi Ashton Takes Us Backstage on Her First of Many Tours [Tour Diary]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/kassi-ashton-ones-to-watch_1572542569.jpeg)
Kassi Ashton Takes Us Backstage on Her First of Many Tours [Tour Diary]
October 31, 2019
The compelling Nashville artist takes us behind-the-scenes on her tour with Maren Morris.
Author:
Precious Kato
![YAS Speaks to Her Younger Self in the Ethereal "caroline" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/yas-ones-to-watch_1576629680.jpg)
YAS Speaks to Her Younger Self in the Ethereal "caroline" [Premiere]
December 17, 2019
"Ultimately, this song is about trying to make peace with your inner child."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Isaac Dunbar Wants You to Love Yourself, With or Without Makeup
February 20, 2020
"I made a deal with myself: I would wait until I loved myself fully to release the song."
Author:
Emily Smith
![Tangina Stone Captures the Feeling of Being "Anxious" in Repurposed Video [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Tangina-Stone-Ones-to-Watch-2_1561412697.png)
Tangina Stone Captures the Feeling of Being "Anxious" in Repurposed Video [PREMIERE]
June 24, 2019
Two years later, the song that revolves around mental health discussions has been brought back to life in a new form.
Author:
Jess Myers

We Asked 88 People Why They Love 88Rising | Head In The Clouds Festival
August 22, 2019
Deemed the "Asian Coachella," hybrid management, record label, video production, and marketing company 88rising is bringing Asian voices into the mainstream.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

R&B Stunner Mereba Predicts a "Sandstorm" of Passionate Love in Today's Forecast
February 25, 2019
Just a tiny glimpse of what to expect from Mereba's enticing new album, 'The Jungle Is the Only Way Out,' on Feb. 27.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Daydream and Dance to Dreamer Boy's Debut Album, 'Love, Nostalgia' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Dreamer-Boy-Ones-To-Watch-2.jpg)
Daydream and Dance to Dreamer Boy's Debut Album, 'Love, Nostalgia' [Q&A]
February 28, 2019
"It's the summer, it's nostalgic, it's romantic, it's warm and colorful."
Author:
Chelsea Devers