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March 31, 2022
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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."
![Renao Carves Out a Tender Moment of Comfort on 'Holding My Breath' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/renao-interview-holding-my-breath_1648664970.png)
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.
![Berhana's 'HAN' Is a Sonic Treatise On Intent [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Berhana - 714_1571159473.jpg)
Berhana's 'HAN' Is a Sonic Treatise On Intent [Q&A]
October 15, 2019
"Everything is intentional. The details are always the best part, it makes it special."
Meet Hannah Cole, the Indie Artist Capturing the Quiet Rage of a Supernova in 'Big Bite'
July 10, 2023
Cole infuses her textured lyrics with an enthralling tinge of melancholic resentment.
Lyn Lapid Pens a Modern Day Situationship Story in 'to love in the 21st century'
June 23, 2023
Lapid lends her soft-spoken pop poise to a tale of what the search for love looks like for Gen Z.
Electronic Pop Duo X Lovers Yearns For Love in "Colder When It Rains" Video
May 7, 2019
"It's not specifically about an ex, 'cause I never dated the girl. But it's about someone I just really deeply cared about and kinda fucked up the relationship with."
Freya Ridings Finds Redemption After Heartbreak With "Castles"
May 31, 2019
You wouldn't want to sleep on a pop artist whose earliest work has been praised by the likes of Florence Welch and Taylor Swift, would you?
King Princess' "For My Friends" Is a Beautiful Portrait of Platonic Love
March 21, 2022
"For My Friends" signals a new chapter for the breakout artist.
WOAH Take a Dreamlike Step Forward With "Drowning"
May 25, 2022
"We decided to amplify the energy, high production, and synthesizers that we liked in order to experiment and further develop our sound."
![Slow Pulp: From Playgrounds to Playing Crowds [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/slow-pulp-ones-to-watch-crop_1564535013.jpg)
Slow Pulp: From Playgrounds to Playing Crowds [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
July 31, 2019
Dive headfirst into Slow Pulp, a dark musical aesthetic with a nightlight of hope that sounds similar to the way red wine tastes.
'Happy Endings With An Asterisk' Is a Brilliant Showcasing of AUGUST 08′s Versatility
August 12, 2019
Though classified as a contemporary R&B artist, AUGUST 08 continues to blur the lines of what it means to be a "traditional" singer in the genre.
![Au/Ra on Writing Fan Fiction, Anime, and Not Having to Always "Stay Happy" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/aura-ones-to-watch_1571351882.jpeg)
Au/Ra on Writing Fan Fiction, Anime, and Not Having to Always "Stay Happy" [Q&A]
October 17, 2019
Au/Ra may be the only artist we know who can speak Elvish.