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Youth Fountain Remind Us Of What's Important With Pop-Punk Gem 'Keepsakes & Reminders' [Q&A]
March 31, 2022
Amid pop-punk's most recent revival, it's important not to lose focus of Canadian noisemakers Youth Fountain.
THE BLSSM Steals a Small Moment of Joy in "NOT TODAY," Announces Sophomore EP
March 31, 2022
"'NOT TODAY' echoes both my day-to-day triumphs and anguish."
aldn Finds Himself Unable to "sink" Into Love, Announces New EP 'Good Grief'
March 30, 2022
aldn delivers an intoxicating amalgamation of alternative influences and futuristic intent.
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CARR Drives Her Ex Insane in "Sarasota" [Q&A]
March 30, 2022
Don't fuck with CARR.
![Cavetown Is Bringing Their Heartwarming Vulnerability to Their Largest Headlining Tour Yet [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/cavetown-interview-tour_1648668264.jpg)
Cavetown Is Bringing Their Heartwarming Vulnerability to Their Largest Headlining Tour Yet [Q&A]
March 30, 2022
"I can tell I really love someone when something we go through together inspires a banger."
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Renao Carves Out a Tender Moment of Comfort on 'Holding My Breath' [Q&A]
March 30, 2022
"Holding My Breath" is all about finding comfort regardless of being separated from things you love.
Wallows' 'Tell Me That It's Over' Chronicles Words Said and Left Unsaid
March 29, 2022
The eclectic sophomore effort sees the indie rock band branching out to explore new sonic and emotional territory.
Meet 1300, the Korean-Australian Group Looking to Change the K-Pop Game
March 29, 2022
The alternative K-rap outfit thrives on the idea of creating something new, fun, and chaotic.
Lous and The Yakuza Is Back and Better Than Ever With "Kisé"
March 29, 2022
"Kisé" explores the folly and passion of love and reestablishes Yakuza as an artistic force to be reckoned with.
HIEN Comes to Life in the Infectious and Pure "Bloom"
October 22, 2021
In "Bloom," HIEN beautifully celebrates several of the threads of her lineage.
Ashe's "In Disguise" Is the Very Definition of Timeless Songwriting
June 21, 2019
Watch the video for "In Disguise" and hear it live on Ashe's Ones To Watch - presented tour this fall!
Juice WRLD Delivers Heat on Lil Tecca's "Ransom" Remix
August 19, 2019
Listen to Juice WRLD add more fire emojis to Lil Tecca's viral hit "Ransom"
Aries Displays a Refreshing Optimism on "DITTO"
March 1, 2021
Genre-bending wunderkind Aries is on a roll, and his momentum shows no signs of slowing.
Jeremy Zucker and Alexander 23's "Nothing's the same" Is the Soft-spoken Soundtrack to These Endless Days
December 11, 2020
Intentional or not, "Nothing's the same" captures the abnormality of our new collective normal.
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kenzie on TikTok, The Sims, and "Happy For Me" [Q&A]
September 10, 2021
"I feel like I always have to look so perfect on social media and that's toxic. I should just be posting whatever I want."
![Jersey Bound: Ben Jorgensen & Jesse Korman Detail New Armor For Sleep + New Jersey Roots [Q&A] | The Noise](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/my_project(2)-1657231685.jpg)
Jersey Bound: Ben Jorgensen & Jesse Korman Detail New Armor For Sleep + New Jersey Roots [Q&A] | The Noise
July 8, 2022
Sitting down with The Noise, the two industry vets discussed their new visual collaboration, their friendship, the excitement they both still share for their music scene (especially hometown heroes My Chemical Romance), and, most importantly, Armor For Sleep’s forthcoming album.
![Emmaline Proves that Soulful Jazz Isn't Dead with Debut 'All My Sweetest Dreams' EP [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/emmaline-ones-to-watch_1569539285.jpg)
Emmaline Proves that Soulful Jazz Isn't Dead with Debut 'All My Sweetest Dreams' EP [PREMIERE]
September 26, 2019
"My hope in releasing this EP is to get me one step closer to being able to inspire and encourage as many people as possible around the world with my music."
Christian Kuria Joins Forces With Alex Isley on "Toroka Remix"
March 8, 2021
Following the success of his last record Borderline, Kenyan-American producer and songwriter Christian Kuria is making his mark in 2021 with his newest remix of "Toroka."
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Wakai Sheds Light on Frequencies, Features, and Fresh New Album [Q&A]
March 25, 2022
"I feel like a jazz musician stuck in a rapper's body."