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Madeleine Mayi Is a Rising Indie Rocker With a Penchant for Sad Songs [Q&A]
February 21, 2020
Mayi has a gift for instilling fleeting moments of optimism within her honest, heartfelt ballads.
Take a Trip Into Livingston's "Fairytale," Where Heroes Are Real - Flaws and All
February 20, 2020
"Music is the only way I've been able to effectively communicate what I've faced in life."
Gracie Abrams' "21" Is a Deeply Intimate and Beautiful Reflection
February 20, 2020
An artist like Abrams comes around once in a blue moon
![NOA Is Going Through the "Motions" of a Nasty Breakup [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/noa-motions-ones-to-watch_1582219537.jpg)
NOA Is Going Through the "Motions" of a Nasty Breakup [Premiere]
February 20, 2020
NOA connects with her listeners in a way that is both relatable and distinct.
Lennon Stella's "Golf On TV" Is a Call to Let Go of Toxic Love
February 17, 2020
No lies, no games, no toxicity.
Stephanie Poetri's 'Do You Love Me' Will Have You Ditching the Slow Love Songs
February 14, 2020
For anyone who wants to spend this Valentine's dancing the day away.
![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."
Nick Leng and Chester Watson's "Plastic Moon" Is an Otherworldy Offering
February 12, 2020
The new single arrives hand-in-hand with a cosmic, clay-animated video.
Griff Is a Star in the Making
February 11, 2020
The London-born 19-year-old artist is nothing short of breathtaking.
LÉON Finds Love Again "In a Stranger's Arms"
February 10, 2020
"In a Stranger's Arms" is a sentiment wrapped up in feelings of heartbreak, renewal, and finding the courage to start all over again.
Jeremy Zucker's "always, i'll care" Is a Heavenly Ode to Platonic Love
February 7, 2020
"It's a song for my friends, whom I love deeply, and a promise to do better."
Brakence Breaks His Silence With "rosier"
February 5, 2020
Who is brakence?
![Chelsea Cutler Navigates Her Way Through Love, Pain, and 'How To Be Human' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/chelsea-cutler-interview-3_1580841189.jpeg)
Chelsea Cutler Navigates Her Way Through Love, Pain, and 'How To Be Human' [Q&A]
February 4, 2020
"Every emotion we have is fleeting, every relationship we have changes for the most part."
![Experience the Raw and Whimsical Honesty of Albon's "14 For The Hell Of It" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/albon-ones-to-watch_1580402842.jpg)
Experience the Raw and Whimsical Honesty of Albon's "14 For The Hell Of It" [Premiere]
January 30, 2020
Albon feels like a wily collaboration between Modest Mouse and (Sandy) Alex G.
Donna Missal's "Hurt By You" Is Not Your Typical Break-Up Song
January 29, 2020
"You don't have to be hurt by change."
girl in red Makes Her Horror Film Debut in "Kate's Not Here"
January 27, 2020
Prepare to enter the terrifying world of <i>The Turning</i>.
Zachary Knowles' "ghost" Is a 21st Century Ode to Vanishing Relationships
January 24, 2020
A song for anyone who has ever been ghosted.
mxmtoon Doesn't Believe in Wasted Time
January 23, 2020
"...dream as big or as small as you dare to, live authentically, and do so unapologetically."
Gracie Abrams' "Stay" Video Is the Perfect Home Movie
January 21, 2020
Abrams is more than captivating; she's relatable.
Justice Carradine Questions Heartbreak in "Necessary Evil"
January 21, 2020
Carradine has the promise of a veritable pop tour-de-force.
Ari Chi's "Hot Honey" Is an Irresistible Ode to Love, Lust, and Pizza
January 21, 2020
"I'm trying to get the listener to trust me and give me their all."
Quinn XCII Captures the Joy of Childhood Nostalgia in "Two 10s"
January 21, 2020
Quinn XCII's latest single is an unbridled celebration of youth.
Charlotte Lawrence Is Done Joking Around
January 17, 2020
The latest single from the forthcoming 'Birds of Prey' soundtrack sees Lawrence stepping into a new spotlight.
![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.
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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."
Meet BoyWithUke, the Mysterious DIY Artist Racking Up Streams in the Millions
November 10, 2021
Just who is BoyWithUke?
Ethel Cain Reckons With Love, Violence, and Religion in Debut Album 'Preacher's Daughter'
May 13, 2022
Cain's debut is emotionally shuddering, producing a crater-deep impact that commands your attention.
Meet Laufey, the Gen Z Artist Making Us Fall in Love With Jazz All Over Again
October 13, 2021
Laufey's sublime take on jazz is the perfect soundtrack to your crisp, chill fall days.
Ashe Reflects on a Messy Divorce in the Magnificent "Moral Of The Story"
February 14, 2019
"You can think you're in love/ When you're really just in pain."
6 Ones To Know If You're a Fan of Hozier
January 15, 2019
Hozier redefined what it meant to pray with his breakout single "Take Me To Church." With new music on the way, we honor the Irish songwriter with 6 artists following his footsteps.
Genevieve Stokes Longs For a Change of Seasons in "Habits"
August 15, 2022
“Habits” invites us into a mercurial world of teenage growing pains.
Delaney Bailey Pens the Tender and Heartwarming "j's lullaby"
January 10, 2022
Bailey has all the hallmarks of a truly great singer-songwriter.
Lewis Capaldi Inspires Change in Bittersweet "Someone You Loved" Music Video
February 8, 2019
Capaldi hopes to bring awareness to the necessity of organ donors through his partnership with British organ donation charity, Live Life Give Life.
Red Leather Paints a Haunting Picture of LA in "The Only Time It Rains In Hollywood"
June 1, 2022
Meet Red Leather, the artist bridging the pain of Americana with the decaying glamor of Hollywood.
Gracie Abrams' "21" Is a Deeply Intimate and Beautiful Reflection
February 20, 2020
An artist like Abrams comes around once in a blue moon
beabadoobee Eloquently Moves Forward in “the way things go”
July 19, 2023
"the way things go" is decorated with satin ribbons, prim and proper ballerinas, fresh florals, and all things Sandy Liang.
Ryan Beatty Attempts to Answer the Unanswerable in 'Calico'
April 28, 2023
Calico is a transformative step for the visionary singer-songwriter.
Jeremy Zucker's "always, i'll care" Is a Heavenly Ode to Platonic Love
February 7, 2020
"It's a song for my friends, whom I love deeply, and a promise to do better."
BLàœ EYES Shares Her Journey to Finally Feeling "actually happy"
May 26, 2021
"I had no idea what to think about it - that's the day I made this song."
Ashe Moves On From a Toxic Relationship in 'Moral Of The Story: Chapter 1' EP
April 8, 2019
Although she is on track to become pop royalty, there is something aggressively human and relatable about our favorite pop princess.
Meet Anson Seabra, the Artist Turning TikTok and Fairy Tales Into a Breakout Moment
April 21, 2020
Seabra is the latest pop prince to garner a significant following thanks to Gen-Z juggernaut TikTok.
Paris Paloma Gives a Voice to Feminine Rage in "labour"
March 27, 2023
The UK-based artist is cultivating a uniquely compelling sound from the threads of mythology and history.
Bruno Major and FINNEAS Explore the Intricacies of Soulmates in "The Most Beautiful Thing"
May 4, 2020
"a love letter to the soulmate I've never met."
dhruv Channels His Inner Hopeless Romantic in "moonlight"
February 21, 2020
"moonlight" feels like just the start for dhruv.
Amy Shark Opens Up About Cheating in Heartbreaking "Mess Her Up" Video
March 1, 2019
"It's beautiful, dramatic and heartbreaking all at once."
Alec Benjamin's "Must Have Been The Wind" Is a Glimpse at Human Kindness
June 13, 2019
Phoenix-raised singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin was one of 2018's breakout artists, and fans have been eagerly awaiting what he has coming out in 2019.
Cavetown Revisits the Arresting World of "Devil Town"
January 14, 2019
Centered around the divorce of Skinner's parents, "Devil Town" has long existed as one of his back catalog's most personal and powerful works.
Matt Maeson Returns Home a Changed Man in "Blood Runs Red"
May 19, 2022
"'Blood Runs Red' is a song about being a successful artist and the narcissistic tendencies that come along with it."
zevia Reveals Her Saddest Song Yet With "pain's my only home"
January 9, 2023
Zevia is one of the most honest vocalists out there.
Noah Kahan Is The King of Relatability in Latest Single, "Mess"
March 4, 2019
Teasing his forthcoming debut album, "Mess" is an ode to the chaotic time in young adulthood that begs for a sense of normalcy.