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![Brandt Orange Returns With "Good Energy" from Debut Album [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/brandt orange_1569970949.jpeg)
Brandt Orange Returns With "Good Energy" from Debut Album [Q&A]
October 1, 2019
With its casual electric guitar and a less-is-more production style, Brandt Orange reveals a new sense of maturity and deliberateness with his craft.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
![Jakob Ogawa Talks Prince, First Show Jitters, and His New 'April' EP [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/jakob_ogawa-ones-to-watch-three-smaller_1569957978.jpeg)
Jakob Ogawa Talks Prince, First Show Jitters, and His New 'April' EP [Q&A]
September 30, 2019
Up & coming Norwegian indie pop musician, Jakob Ogawa is the man leading the soul-meets-synth lo-fi movement.
Author:
Precious Kato

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
![Sigrid's Excellence Hit Us Harder Than a 'Sucker Punch' [Q+A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/sigrid-ones-to-watch-1_1568921047.png)
Sigrid's Excellence Hit Us Harder Than a 'Sucker Punch' [Q+A]
September 19, 2019
Right before our favorite Norwegian pop princess headlined a sold out Fonda Theatre, we sat down to discuss the important things in life: memes, the Sims, and cats.
Author:
Alyssa Yung
![Electro-Pop Trio SHAED Holds Us Captive & Captivated in Eerie "Thunder" Video [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/shaed-ones-to-watch_1569000716.jpg)
Electro-Pop Trio SHAED Holds Us Captive & Captivated in Eerie "Thunder" Video [Q&A]
September 18, 2019
In 2016, the three joined forces, as musicians, to begin SHAED's thrilling journey that led to selling out massive shows and reaching the top of the charts.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

The Faim Plays Who's Most Likely To...?
September 17, 2019
In addition to gracing the world with a host of new anthemic tracks, The Faim is currently hitting the road with Stand Atlantic on their Ones To Watch and The Noise - presented tour.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Irish Alt-Rock Quartet The Academic Release Playful New Single, "Aftertaste" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/the-academic-otw-1_1568412277.jpg)
Irish Alt-Rock Quartet The Academic Release Playful New Single, "Aftertaste" [Q&A]
September 13, 2019
While Ireland might not come to mind when thinking of the alt-rock scene, the enthusiastic, up-and-coming band The Academic is well on their way to changing that.
Author:
Allissa Williams
![Get a Taste of Heartbreak in LA with Riah's Dreamy 'Heartbreak Magic' EP [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/riah-ones-to-watch_1568140679.jpg)
Get a Taste of Heartbreak in LA with Riah's Dreamy 'Heartbreak Magic' EP [Q&A]
September 10, 2019
"At the end of the day, that's what anyone wants. To be connected, understood, and loved by other people."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Multi-Talented Jesse Munsat Debuts as a Solo Artist with "Where He Slept When He Slept Here"
September 9, 2019
After spending the past couple of years working behind the scenes alongside The Maràas, Claud, & Maude Latour, Jesse Munsat finally steps into the spotlight.
Author:
Kristin Robinson
![For dodie, a Bit of Madness Is Key [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/dodie-interview-ones-to-watch_1567726607.jpeg)
For dodie, a Bit of Madness Is Key [Q&A]
September 5, 2019
Dodie speaks on her friendship with Tessa Violet, being labeled a YouTuber, and gifting a purpose to your pain.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Chinatown Slalom Isn't Afraid of Selling Out on 'Meet the Parents' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/chinatown-slalom-meet-the-parents_1625257116.jpg)
Chinatown Slalom Isn't Afraid of Selling Out on 'Meet the Parents' [Q&A]
July 2, 2021
Chinatown Slalom on playing the music industry game, Jack Black, and of course, their latest EP.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
![With 'Stains,' De'Wayne Aims to Become a Generation-less and Genre-less Star [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/dewayne-stains-interview_1624046448.jpg)
With 'Stains,' De'Wayne Aims to Become a Generation-less and Genre-less Star [Q&A]
June 18, 2021
"Every song on this record is urgent because it has to be."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
![Allison Ponthier, the Most Authentic NYC Cowboy Is Hitting the Road [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/allison-ponthier-live-interview_1630518755.jpg)
Allison Ponthier, the Most Authentic NYC Cowboy Is Hitting the Road [Q&A]
September 1, 2021
"It's important to know yourself and accept yourself despite your thorns and learning to overcome them."
Author:
EJ Saftner

Alexander 23 Draws a Masterpiece While Answering Rapid-Fire Questions
September 8, 2022
Sit down with rising star for a quick drawing ❤️
Author:
Ruby Scott

The Faim Plays Who's Most Likely To...?
September 17, 2019
In addition to gracing the world with a host of new anthemic tracks, The Faim is currently hitting the road with Stand Atlantic on their Ones To Watch and The Noise - presented tour.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Mamii Is Ready to Step Into the Spotlight [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/mamii-interview-1689180629.png)
Mamii Is Ready to Step Into the Spotlight [Q&A]
July 13, 2023
The rising R&B artist is no stranger to working behind the scenes for some of the industry's greatest stars, but her time is now.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
![Nilüfer Yanya Takes a Note From Black Mirror and Stirring Indie Rock in 'Miss Universe' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Nilufer-Yanya-ones-to-watch-5.jpeg)
Nilüfer Yanya Takes a Note From Black Mirror and Stirring Indie Rock in 'Miss Universe' [Q&A]
April 4, 2019
In her debut album, Yanya waxes poetic about the reality that is unfurling before our very eyes.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

An Interview With Bri Steves: A Hip-Hop Visionary
June 13, 2019
Philly born-and-raised multi-instrumentalist, producer, and artist Bri Steves does it all.
Author:
Jess Myers
![meija Refuses to Say 'So Long, Kid' to His Inner Child [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/meija-ones-to-watch_1573238660.jpg)
meija Refuses to Say 'So Long, Kid' to His Inner Child [Q&A]
November 8, 2019
"It's a painful process trying to figure how to be 'responsible' but not be freaking out all the time."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Huron John Invites You to Experience the Trauma-Exorcism of 'cartoon therapy' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/huron-john-cartoon-therapy_1622651200.jpeg)
Huron John Invites You to Experience the Trauma-Exorcism of 'cartoon therapy' [Q&A]
June 2, 2021
"Life is your movie and you are the main character. Allow your adventure to surprise you."
Author:
Carter Fife