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KIRBY's "Don't Leave Your Girl" Is a Timeless Neo-Soul Ode
October 18, 2019
The BeyonceÌ, Kanye West, and Ariana Grande writer is stepping into the spotlight.
YUNGBLUD's 'the underrated youth' Is Larger Than an EP. It's a Movement
October 18, 2019
"It's become less and less about me and more about this whole collective of people coming together to fight for what we believe in."
Smino, Noname, and Saba Unite as Ghetto Sage in "Hà¤agen-Dazs"
October 18, 2019
Chicago's finest indeed.
Mack Keane's 'Aquanetta Dr. - Pt. II' Is an R&B-Fueled Trip Down Memory Lane
October 18, 2019
Mack Keane continues to surprise us with some serious emotional and sonic heat.
Transviolet Takes a Stab at Donald Trump and Our Capitalist Hellscape in "Money Money" Visual
October 18, 2019
"Money Money" is a tongue-in-cheek ode to greed, corruption and rampant consumerism.
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Au/Ra on Writing Fan Fiction, Anime, and Not Having to Always "Stay Happy" [Q&A]
October 17, 2019
Au/Ra may be the only artist we know who can speak Elvish.
![Neo-Soul Artist Dana Williams Is Tired of You Being So "Hard" On Yourself [PREMIERE + Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/dana-williams-ones-to-watch_1571342926.jpeg)
Neo-Soul Artist Dana Williams Is Tired of You Being So "Hard" On Yourself [PREMIERE + Q&A]
October 17, 2019
"'Hard' is a very introspective song about the pursuit of nonexistent perfection, and being so hard on yourself about being hard on yourself."
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Riz La Vie Explores Emotional Intimacy in Heartbreaking "Napkins" Video [PREMIERE]
October 17, 2019
"This film is about perspective and life"
![O Future's "Telephone" Visual Is a Glossy, Hyperfutristic Trip [PREMIERE]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/o-future-ones-to-watch_1571327932.jpg)
O Future's "Telephone" Visual Is a Glossy, Hyperfutristic Trip [PREMIERE]
October 17, 2019
"Telephone" takes a transparent look at existing in a manner you truly desire and the feeling of craving something more.
Daniela Andrade's "Gallo Pinto" Holds a Message for the Dreamers
October 16, 2019
"I wanted to bring a sense of honesty and humanness to what my family and other immigrants are striving for; hope and a better future."
The 25 Best Albums of 2022
January 5, 2023
These are the albums that scored our 2022.
Omar Apollo's "Go Away" Is a Bittersweet, Aux-Ready Summer Anthem
July 14, 2021
"Go Away" sees Apollo exercising a careful creative approach that somehow levels forward-thinking with nostalgic sentimentality.
'Where Polly People Go to Read,' the Surreal and Personal Debut Album from Gus Dapperton
April 23, 2019
Dapperton's long-awaited debut album arrives as an intimate account of one of indie pop's new stars.
Joshy Soul's Thrilling "New Lover" Is a Reminder to Make Yourself a Priority
January 13, 2022
"NEW YEAR, NEW ME, NEW LOVER."
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Ones To Watch Presents: A R I Z O N A's 'Find Someone' Tour [ANNOUNCEMENT]
March 4, 2019
Tickets for A R I Z O N A's 'Find Someone' tour will be available Friday, March 8, at 10:00 AM local time!
$NOT Makes His Formal Debut as Gen Z's Rap Star With '- Tragedy +'
March 9, 2020
$NOT's hypnotic sound has the power to capture a generation.
Terry Presume's 'What Box?' Is a Cosmic Cocktail of Emotional Catharsis
July 29, 2021
Few artists feel as unrestrained by genre or convention as Terry Presume.
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YAS Speaks to Her Younger Self in the Ethereal "caroline" [Premiere]
December 17, 2019
"Ultimately, this song is about trying to make peace with your inner child."
Maisie Peters' "The List" Is a Heartfelt Display of Vulnerability and Self-Love
May 15, 2020
"It's about liking yourself, even in moments when you really really don't like yourself."
Kristiane's "Wish I Could Be Your Girl" Is a Quiet Quarantine Anthem
October 27, 2020
With her second single "Wish I Could Be Your Girl," Kristiane channels a mix of Mazzy Star, Velvet Underground and Mitski.