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![Ones To Watch and The Noise Present: Palaye Royale Live at the Wiltern [Announcement]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/palaye-royale-tour_1579284068.jpg)
Ones To Watch and The Noise Present: Palaye Royale Live at the Wiltern [Announcement]
January 17, 2020
Palaye Royale is taking over the historic Wiltern Theatre for one night only.
![Johan Lenox, Wifisfuneral, and the Suburban Melancholy of "Bad Decisions" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/johan-lenox-bad-decisions_1579280424.png)
Johan Lenox, Wifisfuneral, and the Suburban Melancholy of "Bad Decisions" [Premiere]
January 17, 2020
There is a bewitching quality to the melancholy that runs rampant in Johan Lenox's music.
![Jagwar Twin Hits an Emotional High in "Shine" Live Session [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jagwar-twin-shine_1579280166.jpg)
Jagwar Twin Hits an Emotional High in "Shine" Live Session [Premiere]
January 17, 2020
"Shine" is an enduring message of optimism.
![Christian French Reminds Us That This Is the "time of our lives" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/christian-french-time-of-our-lives_1579275574.jpg)
Christian French Reminds Us That This Is the "time of our lives" [Premiere]
January 17, 2020
"Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it."
COIN's "Youuu" Cements Them as New Wave for a New Generation
January 16, 2020
COIN has built their foundation on infectious hooks and understated emotional complexity.
Lauren Sanderson Proves 'Midwest Kids Can Make It Big'
January 14, 2020
'Midwest Kids Can Make It Big' is a nigh-perfect introduction into Lauren Sanderson the artist and person.
Pinegrove Explores the Space Between People in "The Alarmist"
January 14, 2020
In the fine line between the raw, confessional nature of emo and the exploratory, grandiose nature of indie, you will find Pinegrove.
Soccer Mommy Presents a Raw Self-Portrait in "circle the drain"
January 14, 2020
Soccer Mommy's gift for nostalgic melancholy is undeniable.
Celeste Is a Flame That Is Impossible to Extinguish
January 13, 2020
Celeste's music does more than stop you dead in your tracks. It entrances you.
chloe moriondo and the Heartwarming Sincerity of "Kindergarten"
January 13, 2020
In moriondo's music, people can find moving songwriting, entrancing confessionals, and most importantly, themselves.
Manila Killa, San Holo, and Nick Lopez's "Mean It" Is an Anthem to Human Connection
November 19, 2021
San Holo, Manila Killa, and Nick Lopez have created an electronic track bursting with all the joy and uncertainty present in life.
BLACKSTARKIDS Deliver a Y2K-Era Earworm With "Juno"
August 5, 2021
"Juno" speaks to a youthful malaise, the aimless feeling of trying your best to hold on to your childhood in the face of growing up.
Tierra Whack's #whackhistorymonth Is in Full Swing With "Gloria"
March 5, 2019
If there were any lingering questions that a GRAMMY nomination somehow did not put to rest, "Gloria" cements Whack as a bona fide hip-hop artist.
![SWMRS - "Lose Lose Lose" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/swmrs-ones-to-watch.gif)
SWMRS - "Lose Lose Lose" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
March 26, 2019
Our gaze is fixed on these punk upstarts who are bringing a much-needed breath of fresh air to the genre.
Deb Never's "Disassociate" Is a Haunting Reflection on the Past Year
June 14, 2021
In her latest single, Never muses on substance abuse, growing older, and the fear of fading into nothingness.
Carlie Hanson's 'Tough Boy' Is a Portrait of Sonic and Personal Growth
February 24, 2022
<i>Tough Boy</i> is an album built around self-discovery in real-time.
![Abir - "Reunion" [Live] | All Eyes On](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/abir-live-ones-to-watch_1564082024.jpg)
Abir - "Reunion" [Live] | All Eyes On
July 25, 2019
Fusing elements of dance-pop with powerful vocals reminiscent of Dua Lipa, Daya, and Alessia Cara, Abir performed a stripped-down rendition of "Reunion" from her debut EP.
Tennyson Sets Out for a Welcomed Departure in "Wintersleep"
February 8, 2019
The poignant tenderness Tennyson instills in "Wintersleep" is akin to being wrapped in a warm blanket on a cold winter day.
Michigander Guides Us Through Life's Peak and Valleys in 'It Will Never Be The Same,' Premieres "Cannonball" Video
March 31, 2023
“'It Will Never Be The Same' is a collection of songs that's about being ok with change and striving to become a better human being.”
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!"