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The 25 Best Albums of 2023 TEST
December 19, 2023
From critically acclaimed collaborative efforts, striking debut offerings, and everything in between, we count down our top albums of 2023.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff

Rediscover Frost Children All Over Again in 'Hearth Room'
November 27, 2023
'Hearth Room' is akin to walking the same streets you've always known albeit from a slightly different perspective.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Carly Gibert Won't Waste Her Time Being Your Second Choice in "N2"
November 27, 2023
"N2" sees the rising artist hard launching a newly evolved sound.
Author:
Isabella Margolis

Searows Carves Out a Tender Moment of Respite Amidst the 'End of the World'
November 22, 2023
"You get older... sit with the people you love, and it makes those catastrophic-world-ending-feelings feel a lot less catastrophic and world ending.”
Author:
Laura Reyes

Dora Jar Returns With the Tauntingly Original “Puppet”
November 22, 2023
“Puppet” is an alluring return for the ever-original Dora Jar.
Author:
Abby Kenna

spiderblush Is Done With Running Away in "i can't go back home"
November 22, 2023
"I’m just running away from everything—people, places, and especially time. But I can’t escape myself, and I can’t stop time.”
Author:
Giselle Libby

BIZZY Is All of Us in “I Don’t Get Breakups”
November 21, 2023
Indie-pop artist BIZZY reminds us of just how messy and confusing breakups can be.
Author:
Isabella Margolis

Katherine Li Leans Into the Subtle Art of Storytelling in 'Isn't It Obvious'
November 21, 2023
'Isn’t It Obvious' is an ode to the recovering overthinkers and overlovers.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
![Youth Fountain Hit Hard With Nostalgic Third LP 'Together In Lonesome' [Q&A] | THE NOISE](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/i_m_g_7870(1)-1700602340.jpg)
Youth Fountain Hit Hard With Nostalgic Third LP 'Together In Lonesome' [Q&A] | THE NOISE
November 21, 2023
'Together In Lonesome' is a heartfelt and introspective journey that beautifully captures the essence of emo and pop-punk.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Aries Steps Out of the House and Back Into the Spotlight in "Cabin Fever"
November 20, 2023
Aries is back just in time for the holidays.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Anson Seabra Wears His Heart on His Sleeve in 'Songs I Wrote in My Bedroom'
May 11, 2020
Seabra paints a gripping portrait of a human still discovering himself - flaws, aspirations, and all.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
![Ginger Root's Aggressive Elevator Soul Makes for Great "Weather" [PREMIERE + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ginger-root-ones-to-watch_1559667469.jpg)
Ginger Root's Aggressive Elevator Soul Makes for Great "Weather" [PREMIERE + Q&A]
June 4, 2019
Blending together the charismatic nature of Toro y Moi and the intricate instrumentals of Vulfpeck, Ginger Root is breaking into the music world one irresistible single at a time.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul

Find Joy Again with the Unpredictable Philly Indie-Pop/Rock Band
July 31, 2019
Joy Again is the kind of band that makes music that you can both dance to and have an existential crisis to.
Author:
Jess Myers

The Visual for Mereba's "Sandstorm" feat J.I.D Gives Texture to a Haunting Track
July 9, 2019
R&B singer/songwriter Mereba has released a video for "Sandstorm" ft J.I.D., one that is as mesmerizing and emotional as the single itself.
Author:
Jess Myers

Destiny Rogers Is a 'Tomboy' Unafraid to Sing Her Soul Out
March 26, 2019
We are witnessing the first brilliant chapter of Destiny Rogers.
Author:
Kelly Itatani

Meet Matt Watson, the YouTube Personality Who's Pretty Damn Good at Pikmin and Music
September 8, 2020
With <i>OUCH!</i>, Watson does more than deliver a promising debut EP; He delivers an emotional push-and-pull that extends far beyond the seemingly endless days of quarantine.
Author:
Ruby Scott
![guccihighwaters' "rope" is an Emotional Goodbye to Creativity [Premiere + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/guccihigh - otw_1593028247_1593461672.jpg)
guccihighwaters' "rope" is an Emotional Goodbye to Creativity [Premiere + Q&A]
June 24, 2020
"rope" is en emotional three-minute track that's spun as a heartfelt goodbye to a long-lost friend. Listen to "rope" and read our full Q&A.
Author:
Jimmy Smith

FKJ Soundtracks a Perfect Period of His Life in 'Ylang Ylang'
November 12, 2019
"When I made music there it felt kind of like a dream state."
Author:
Precious Kato

Meet Jelani Aryeh, the Alternative R&B Artist Destined for Greatness
December 5, 2019
Aryeh's name and music convey an inimitable, soft-spoken power.
Author:
Bianca Brown