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Meet NO COMPLY, the Eclectic New Zealand Hip-Hop Duo
October 2, 2023
NO COMPLY goes beyond the boundaries of genre and takes inspiration from a variety of sounds.
Author:
Hannah Powell

REI AMI Returns to Slay in Delightfully Dark Single "Body Bag"
September 29, 2023
Her first single in two years, REI AMI is back and with a vengeance
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

PinkPantheress Remains the Princess of Gen Z Pop With "Mosquito"
September 29, 2023
"Mosquito" is a catastrophic love song masked by a bubblegum pop blanket.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Heather Russell Takes Us Through Her 'Knock,' EP Track By Track
September 29, 2023
Russell's debut EP sees her stepping into the spotlight and into herself.
Author:
DJ Connor

Philine Sonny Feels More Alive Than Ever Before in "Drugs"
September 29, 2023
"'Drugs’ is the soundtrack to the movie playing in your head."
Author:
Giselle Libby
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New Zealand's Coolest Band - LEISURE's 4th studio album "Leisurevision" Out Now!
September 29, 2023
Exclusive interview and track by track album breakdown! Find out which tracks are their personal favorites, who's on their Ones To Watch list and most memorable fan experience!
Author:
Mina Liu
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Briston Maroney Unearths Himself in Sophomore Album 'Ultrapure' [Q&A]
September 28, 2023
"All the things that I did that made me weird, I wish I had never questioned those things, because those are the things that I like about myself now."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Bakar Finds His Freedom in 'Halo'
September 28, 2023
Bakar plants his feet firmly with 'Halo,' a soul-bearing album that marries British rock with pop indie in an exclamatory font.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Flyana Boss Hush Any Haters With "Bitch Imma Star"
September 27, 2023
“’Bitch Imma Star’ is about claiming your own stardom!”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

underscores Brings to the Life the World of 'Wallsocket'
September 27, 2023
"I emerged from an obsessive episode adopting this mentality that everything is beautiful... 'Wallsocket' is about realizing that most things are, but not everything is."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
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METTE Paints a Beautiful Portrait of Self-Expression in "Van Gogh" [Q&A]
August 10, 2023
"Feel all the feelings. Don’t deny them and think you need to be positive all the time, that’s not inspiring."
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
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Make the First Move With Harrison Sands' "Open Doors" [PREMIERE]
July 16, 2019
"It really is a plea for the woman to take charge, and remove any and all doubt from the situation, because consent is sexy, and a topic that many men could use a lesson in."
Author:
Jess Myers
![Versatile Songwriter Mark Diamond Elucidates the Unspoken Magic of the "Hummingbird" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/mark-ones-to-watch-2_1564373905.png)
Versatile Songwriter Mark Diamond Elucidates the Unspoken Magic of the "Hummingbird" [Q&A]
July 29, 2019
"Hummingbird" is a new mood for the Seattle native, who finds himself typically falling under more somber, acoustic sounds.
Author:
Jess Myers
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LOVER Paints a Portrait of the Modern "Starving" Artist [PREMIERE]
August 14, 2019
"Starving" is a sultry, indie-R&B fusion composition that sounds like Bon Iver took a day trip to Harlem.
Author:
Brady Moses
![Junior Mesa's Garage Daydream Is Becoming a Reality [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Junior-Mesa-Ones-to-watch_1581531087.png)
Junior Mesa's Garage Daydream Is Becoming a Reality [Premiere]
February 12, 2020
"For me, music is peace. It's what I want to share."
Author:
Precious Kato

Ambar Lucid, Oliver Tree, Jean Dawson and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching
April 10, 2020
The best new music playlist on Ones To Watch is dedicated to Crew Nation this week.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
RUSSELL! Oozes Passion on "SCARLETT'S WEEKEND"
December 9, 2020
Canadian artist RUSSELL!, formerly known by the moniker D-Pryde, recently returned to the music scene after taking a brief hiatus to find his voice.
Author:
Brooke Schaffer

Julius Displays an Infectious Emotional Vulnerability on "take me to the moon"
April 28, 2021
Over a grand, slow-building, and psychedelic instrumental, Julius demonstrates his prowess for self-reflective songwriting.
Author:
Tyler Borland

kmoe Drops Glitchy, Experimental "gloves" Visual
May 20, 2021
"gloves" embodies internet culture, a DIY aesthetic, and the spirit of the underground community dubbed as hyperpop.
Author:
Tyler Borland

ROSIE Explores the Nuances of Mental Health in "Sad Sad Sad"
August 16, 2021
"I first had to learn to embrace and accept my pain."
Author:
Jessica Thomas