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The Backfires' "Song 55" Is an Electrifying Attack on Capitalism
October 19, 2021
"People give up their passions and loves, move to cities they don't like, and sit at desks that drain their souls."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
![Meet Rhys Rich, the New Zealand Artist With an Infectious and Soothing Sound [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/rhys-rich-interview_1634666555.jpg)
Meet Rhys Rich, the New Zealand Artist With an Infectious and Soothing Sound [Q&A]
October 19, 2021
Alongside a live performance from MEOW in New Zealand, we take a closer look at the rising talent.
Author:
Jessica Magtalas
![Myles Cameron Is Looking For Beauty in the Midst of the Apocalypse [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/myles-cameron-black-boys-look-blue_1634661605.jpeg)
Myles Cameron Is Looking For Beauty in the Midst of the Apocalypse [Q&A]
October 19, 2021
"I hope people get some sense of peace, or wonder, or joy out of it."
Author:
DJ Connor

Yen Strange Faces Her Past in the Haunting "Go Away"
October 18, 2021
The Sydney-via-Moruya delivers a dark pop offering perfectly fit for the season.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Zack Fox's Debut Album 'shut the fuck up talking to me' Is Unironically One of the Year's Best
October 18, 2021
The comedian-turned-rapper delivers bars and one-liners aplenty in one of the year's best hip-hop albums.
Author:
Carter Fife

ToBy's Debut Album 'L'esprit' Is an Introspective and Multifaceted Journey
October 18, 2021
L'esprit is a project that is simultaneously cohesive and unrestrained in its omnivorous artistic direction.
Author:
Carter Fife

Sam MacPherson Pours His Heart Into His Debut EP 'Songs for Sam'
October 18, 2021
"Sometimes you write music because you want to and sometimes you write music because you have to."
Author:
Joey Legittino
![Kacy Hill Opens Up on the Difficult Desire to Be 'Simple, Sweet, and Smiling' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/kacy-hill-interview-simple-sweet-and-smiling_1634327234.jpeg)
Kacy Hill Opens Up on the Difficult Desire to Be 'Simple, Sweet, and Smiling' [Q&A]
October 15, 2021
"It became this kind of aspirational identity, like the persona that I wish I was more of."
Author:
Carter Fife
![Chelsea Cutler Is Recapturing the Euphoria of Human Connection [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/chelsea-cutler-when-i-close-my-eyes-interview_1634324696.jpg)
Chelsea Cutler Is Recapturing the Euphoria of Human Connection [Q&A]
October 15, 2021
"There's an emotion for everyone. There's a thought for everyone. There's contemplation for everyone."
Author:
EJ Saftner

FINNEAS' Debut Album 'Optimist' Arrives as a Heart-Rending and Timeless Record
October 15, 2021
<i>Optimist</i> is a project full of hindsight, masterfully crafted production, and warranted pessimism.
Author:
Giselle Libby
![Hazel English on Cults, Moving to California, and Her Debut Album 'Wake UP!' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/hazel-english-wake-up!-interview_1587742645.jpg)
Hazel English on Cults, Moving to California, and Her Debut Album 'Wake UP!' [Q&A]
April 24, 2020
With biting honesty and clarity, English explores everything from the downfalls of capitalism to the seesaw of power in relationships.
Author:
Maddy Quach

Men I Trust Return to Form in “Ring of Past”
February 21, 2023
"Ring of Past” is a perfect display of Men I Trust’s affinity for retrofuturism and clever songwriting.
Author:
Carter Fife

FLETCHER and Kito Have No Issue With Staying "Bitter"
May 13, 2020
FLETCHER gives us an anthemic outlet for when we are just not quite ready to move on.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

Kiana Ledé Searches For the Heart in a Heartless Administration
June 12, 2020
Ledé reimagines P!nk's "Dear Mr. President," and the sentiment originally aimed at George W. Bush feels all the more relevant today.
Author:
Ruby Scott
![Surfaces Is Bringing Their Happy Place to the Masses [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/surfaces-pacifico-interview_1626273502.jpeg)
Surfaces Is Bringing Their Happy Place to the Masses [Q&A]
July 1, 2021
Birthed from a whimsical exchange of DMs, Surfaces has emerged as one of the hottest acts on the planet.
Author:
Miguel Costa

Beabadoobee Imbues 'Loveworm (Bedroom Sessions)' With a Comfortable Warmth
July 9, 2019
'Loveworm (Bedroom Sessions)' is comprised of somber lullabies that somehow make you feel so warm and full, yet so sad and pensive.
Author:
Jess Myers

John Vincent III - "Next To You" | Live From the Rooftop
January 3, 2019
The spirited multi-instrumentalist out of Ohio weaves together sonic explorations of folk and pop.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo

5 Artists We're Head in the Clouds For at HITC LA 2023
August 1, 2023
These are five artists we will be rushing to the barricade for.
Author:
Bridget Ho

Arden Jones Evokes an Endless Summer With 'age tape 8'
September 6, 2022
'age tap 8' makes it feel like summer is just beginning.
Author:
Dillon Stave

Cavetown Just Covered Frank Ocean, and We Are Eternally Stuck in Our Feels
March 1, 2019
"I'll be the boyfriend in your wet dreams tonight."
Author:
Maxamillion Polo