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![Brendan Bennett Debuts a Party Anthem For Our Pockets with "Rich Friends" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/brendan-bennett-ones-to-watch-2.jpg)
Brendan Bennett Debuts a Party Anthem For Our Pockets with "Rich Friends" [PREMIERE]
February 18, 2019
Finally, a song for ballin' on a budget.
Author:
Anna Scholfield

Minke Anticipates Love in Soulful "Something Better"
February 18, 2019
Still in the romantic mood of Valentine's Day?
Author:
Alyssa Yung

Kyle Dion Seduces Us in Sexy & Psychedelic "Not All The Way" Video
February 15, 2019
The underrated R&B world has truly been blessed to receive lush melodies from the soulful swooner known as Kyle Dion.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Rex Orange County Talks of Love and the Pressures of the World in "New House"
February 15, 2019
Rex OC's distinctive lyricism paired with elements of jazz, hip-hop, soul, and bedroom electronica took the world by storm.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Simon On The Moon Makes Up For All Subpar Pop Music with Intelligent "Lied 2 U" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/simon-on-the-moon-ones-to-watch-3.jpg)
Simon On The Moon Makes Up For All Subpar Pop Music with Intelligent "Lied 2 U" [PREMIERE]
February 14, 2019
"To me this is a straight up pop song about bumping into a past love."
Author:
Anna Scholfield
![FARR Presents Their Most Intimate Single Yet, "Someway Somehow" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/farr-ones-to-watch 2.jpeg)
FARR Presents Their Most Intimate Single Yet, "Someway Somehow" [PREMIERE]
February 14, 2019
"...love and hope will always be there to see us through the darkest times."
Author:
Kelly Itatani
![Let Saba Abraha Tell You A Story of Vulnerability [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/saba-abraha-ones-to-watch-2.jpg)
Let Saba Abraha Tell You A Story of Vulnerability [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
February 13, 2019
Listening to Saba Abraha's music can only be described as ceremonial.
Author:
Chuck Ramos

AUGUST 08 and Smino Meditate on Lost Love in "Blood on My Hands"
February 13, 2019
The fusion of tribal, hip-hop, and electronica undercurrents that surge forth paint a picture of love lost under the flashing lights of the dance floor.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Ginette Claudette Is On To Something with Alluring "Slow Up" Video [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ginette-claudette-ones-to-watch.jpg)
Ginette Claudette Is On To Something with Alluring "Slow Up" Video [PREMIERE]
February 13, 2019
"It's no secret a lot of my influence comes from '90s R&B."
Author:
Anna Scholfield

Donna Missal Takes to the Director's Chair for the Haunting "Jupiter" Video
February 12, 2019
Donna Missal is living up to her reputation as a rising artist who never ceases to surprise and impress.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Cassowary Makes a Beautiful and Radically Adventurous Debut
April 29, 2020
Cassowary creates jazz-infused music for early mornings, lazy afternoons, and everything in between.
Author:
Maddy Quach
![Ant Clemons Is Just Getting Started [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Ant Clemons 2 - otw_1592503888.jpg)
Ant Clemons Is Just Getting Started [Q&A]
June 18, 2020
Ant Clemons is ready for the spotlight.
Author:
Malc.

Omar Apollo Revives Indie-Funk with 'Friends' EP Ahead of 'The Voyager' Tour
April 11, 2019
Apollo consistently blows us away with his flawless weaving of bedroom pop and R&B.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
![Neo-Soul Artist Dana Williams Is Tired of You Being So "Hard" On Yourself [PREMIERE + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/dana-williams-ones-to-watch_1571342926.jpeg)
Neo-Soul Artist Dana Williams Is Tired of You Being So "Hard" On Yourself [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 17, 2019
"'Hard' is a very introspective song about the pursuit of nonexistent perfection, and being so hard on yourself about being hard on yourself."
Author:
Precious Kato

Ari Lennox & Anthony Ramos' "If You Want Me To Stay" Will Leave You Frozen in Your Tracks
September 9, 2020
Lennox and Ramos' rendition of the Sly & The Family Stone classic is smooth as butter.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian
Alaina Castillo Wants You to Treat Every Day Like Its "valentine's day"
January 24, 2020
Castillo reminds us that "valentine's day" is not just about February 14.
Author:
Krista Marina Apardian

Hope Tala Is Giving a Face to the "R&Bossa" Sound
April 8, 2020
Tala's music is stimulating to the mind, body, and soul.
Author:
Emily Bird
![Meet Mo Etc., the Soulful Artist Bringing Her Sound to Wellington [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/mo-etc-performance_1643134366.png)
Meet Mo Etc., the Soulful Artist Bringing Her Sound to Wellington [Q&A]
January 25, 2022
Mo Etc. represents a character heavily defined by a DIY ethos and expressions of curiosity.
Author:
Jessica Magtalas

R&B Crooner Peter Manos Takes Multi-tasking to a New Level in "You Don't Know Me" Live Video
August 14, 2019
+ Revisit our premiere of Manos' first-ever release, "In My Head."
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul