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Dae Zhen Rejects Music Industry Toxicity in "Leave Me Be" [PREMIERE]
October 28, 2019
"This song is a reminder to myself of who I do this for: myself."
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Rex Orange County, King Princess, Easy Life, and More Artists You Should Listen to Now | #NowWatching Playlist
October 27, 2019
This week surely did not disappoint.
![Future Generations on Childhood Nostalgia, Self-Doubt, and "Just Pretend" [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Future-Generations-ones-to-watch_1572024899.jpg)
Future Generations on Childhood Nostalgia, Self-Doubt, and "Just Pretend" [Q&A]
October 25, 2019
"Those moments of doubt for us can really only be quelled by doing what we love."
![Spencer Barnett's "Waste My Time" Is for Anyone Tired of Mind Games [PREMIERE + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/spencer-barnett-ones-to-watch_1572543616.jpg)
Spencer Barnett's "Waste My Time" Is for Anyone Tired of Mind Games [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 25, 2019
"They generally are the worst and a huge waste of time." Agreed.
Gracie Abrams' "Mean It" Is a Heartbreaking Debut
October 24, 2019
It's pure, sentimental, and undeniably beautiful.
Fiji Blue Is Destined to Get You Up and Groove
October 24, 2019
If there is one constant to Fiji Blue's music, it is that it is guaranteed to make you dance.
White Reaper Is the World's Best American Band | Quick 6
October 24, 2019
White Reaper is fun as hell.
Yes, That Is the Tony Hawk in Deaton Chris Anthony's "Tony Hawk"
October 24, 2019
Do a kickflip!
![Rainsford Is Unafraid to Pour Her Heart Out [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/RAINSFORD-ones-to-watch_1571920020.jpg)
Rainsford Is Unafraid to Pour Her Heart Out [Q&A]
October 24, 2019
For Rainsford, writing music is simply part of the human experience.
Slow Hollows' 'Actors' Is an Album Free of Genre and Fear of Failure
October 24, 2019
Slow Hollows is sonic proof we are living in a post-genre world.
Raveena's "Petal" Video Sees an R&B Artist Amidst a Superbloom
October 10, 2019
Raveena is nothing short of euphoric.
![Hello Forever Spreads Joy and Splatters Paint in "Anywhere Is Everywhere" Video [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/hello-forever-ones-to-watch_1571848251.JPG)
Hello Forever Spreads Joy and Splatters Paint in "Anywhere Is Everywhere" Video [PREMIERE]
October 23, 2019
Hello Forever's sole mission is to spread joy through music, and it is safe to say they are doing a mighty fine job.
![meija Refuses to Say 'So Long, Kid' to His Inner Child [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/meija-ones-to-watch_1573238660.jpg)
meija Refuses to Say 'So Long, Kid' to His Inner Child [Q&A]
November 8, 2019
"It's a painful process trying to figure how to be 'responsible' but not be freaking out all the time."
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Mamii Is Ready to Step Into the Spotlight [Q&A]
July 13, 2023
The rising R&B artist is no stranger to working behind the scenes for some of the industry's greatest stars, but her time is now.
Tom Walker Is Crowned "British Breakthrough Act" Ahead of Anticipated Debut Album
February 21, 2019
Revisit Tom Walker's OTW interview and rooftop performance of the infectious single, "Leave A Light On."
![Nilüfer Yanya Takes a Note From Black Mirror and Stirring Indie Rock in 'Miss Universe' [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Nilufer-Yanya-ones-to-watch-5.jpeg)
Nilüfer Yanya Takes a Note From Black Mirror and Stirring Indie Rock in 'Miss Universe' [Q&A]
April 4, 2019
In her debut album, Yanya waxes poetic about the reality that is unfurling before our very eyes.
King Princess' "Cheap Queen" Has the Makings of 2019′s Pride Month Anthem
May 31, 2019
This is simply the beginning of King Princess' impact.
#NowWatching Playlist: Raveena, Matt Maeson, Sasha Sloan & More
May 31, 2019
Follow along if you love #NewMusicFriday as much as we do.
The Best of 2021, According to the Ones to Watch Staff
December 27, 2021
This is 2021, as we experienced it.
Thomas Headon Navigates the Pitfalls of Infatuation on "How Do I Know?"
January 25, 2022
Headon propels us through his own helpless coming-of-age love story.