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Peter McPoland’s 'PIGGY' Finds Beauty in the Discomfort
August 15, 2023
“My whole purpose is to make art. I just try to be a vessel for it to come out past all of the overstimulation and noise on the internet.”
Author:
Tatum Van Dam
![Lo Village Finds Their Way Back to Themselves With 'Yellow Brick Road' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/lo-village-yellow-brick-road-interview-1692127297.jpg)
Lo Village Finds Their Way Back to Themselves With 'Yellow Brick Road' [Q&A]
August 15, 2023
The substance of Lo Village’s work is culturally significant, speaking to the truth of the Black experience and every shade of that joy, fear, and expression.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Fred again.. and Obongjayar Takes Us on an Emotional Journey in “adore u”
August 15, 2023
As dance music continues to evolve, artists like Fred again.. continually show us the human element at the heart of the genre.
Author:
Emily Foster

Corbin Butler Delivers Good Music For Good People in 'N.O.T.'
August 15, 2023
The self-proclaimed mayor of Chino Hills exemplifies his musical dexterity in the self-produced project.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Daniel Seavey Looks For the Light While 'Dancing In The Dark'
August 14, 2023
The former Why Don't We is lighting his own path forward.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Sofía Valdés Charts a Generation-Spanning Story in 'Silvia'
August 14, 2023
'Silvia' tells a family story that belongs not to just Valdés but many of us.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Chappell Roan Is Unapologetically "HOT TO GO!"
August 14, 2023
"HOT TO GO!" is a snapshot of the rising star’s past and present lives
Author:
Giselle Libby

Joey Valence & Brae Go From 0 to 100 in "Gumdrop"
August 14, 2023
"This song might be the greatest song ever."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon

Nxdia Fights Their Demons in the Introspective and Brash 'in the flesh'
August 14, 2023
'in the flesh speaks' to Nxdia’s experience of being paralyzed in their own mind, witnessing life happen at and around them.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene

Riovaz Teams Up With Kanii For the Chaotic, Dance-Inducing "waiting alonE"
August 12, 2023
"It feels like when you go home with someone and never see them again. Really fun but kinda dark at the same time."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
![METTE Paints a Beautiful Portrait of Self-Expression in "Van Gogh" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/mette-van-gogh-interview-1691689230.jpg)
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
![Make the First Move With Harrison Sands' "Open Doors" [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/harrison-sands-ones-to-watch-2_1563299432.png)
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
![LOVER Paints a Portrait of the Modern "Starving" Artist [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/LOVER_press photo_1 copy_1565809910.png)
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