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'ONCE UPON A TIME' Propels Chika Into the Long-Overdue Hip-Hop Stratosphere
March 30, 2021
In her latest EP, Chika pairs ambitious flows and intimately vulnerable lyricism without ever losing her footing.
Author:
Carter Fife
![Valleyheart on Their Unique Sound, New Single and Staying Grounded [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/VH copy_1617025927.jpg)
Valleyheart on Their Unique Sound, New Single and Staying Grounded [Q&A]
March 29, 2021
Valleyheart helps you break the pandemic-induced daily cycle of monotony with their new single "Stepping Stone."
Author:
Chloe Robinson

Fall Down the Rabbit Hole with Aibai on Her New Self-Titled EP
March 29, 2021
23-year-old Minneapolis producer Aibai has just unveiled her debut EP.
Author:
Joe Beer

The Polar Boys are Top Tier Genre Benders
March 26, 2021
The dynamic Miami trio Polar Boys is hitting the ground running in 2021.
Author:
Joey Legittino
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Dog Trainer Return With 'Scrolling to feel better...part one' [Q&A]
March 26, 2021
We caught up with Dog Trainer to talk about how they found their voice and the highs and lows of creating an album during a pandemic.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
![Lars Martin Shares His Love Story for the Ages on Debut "Plans" [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/tumblr_e470da87a312ef28c3a4eb15777c7889_faef2812_2048_1616793459.jpeg)
Lars Martin Shares His Love Story for the Ages on Debut "Plans" [Premiere]
March 26, 2021
Debuting his artist project, producer and songwriter, Lars Martin shares his inspiring love story with his wife on his single "Plans."
Author:
Jessica Thomas
![Haiva Ru's "Oh, But Lover" Is a Poetic Letter About Loss [Premiere]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/ALLIEFINALS-38_1616773780.jpg)
Haiva Ru's "Oh, But Lover" Is a Poetic Letter About Loss [Premiere]
March 26, 2021
Newcomer Haiva Ru has directed a beautiful homage to her halcyon coping tools: her best friends, a shared house she loved, and the backdrop of her town in the video for "Oh, But Lover"
Author:
DJ Connor

BK Rockstar's Delivers a Wild, High Energy Performance on "Smoke"
March 25, 2021
Brooklyn native, BK Rockstar, is relatively new to the hip hop scene, but he raps as if he's an established veteran.
Author:
Tyler Borland

Jelani Aryeh Is Blissfully Sentimental on New Single "Marigold"
March 25, 2021
Jelani Aryeh is a name you should definitely be familiar with.
Author:
Tyler Borland

Cheb Rabi Lets His Music Speak on His Behalf on "Void"
March 25, 2021
You can hear the pained emotion in Cheb Rabi's strained vocal inflections as he laments on past love on his latest song "Void."
Author:
Tyler Borland

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
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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