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OVERSTREET's "On The Way" Live Performance Embodies Classic Rock 'n' Roll Vibes [PREMIERE]

OVERSTREET's "On The Way" Live Performance Embodies Classic Rock 'n' Roll Vibes [PREMIERE]
June 20, 2019 "It has a nostalgic classic rock tone that musically makes me feel inspired as it's the feel of music I grew up on - and I mixed it up with modern elements."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
rock
session
on the way
overstreet
chord overstreet
Bluebiird's "Good Girl" Proves She Has the Vocals to Justify Her Namesake [PREMIERE]

Bluebiird's "Good Girl" Proves She Has the Vocals to Justify Her Namesake [PREMIERE]
June 20, 2019 The track's sole instrumentation beyond Osment's own voice is a supple acoustic guitar, leaving an open canvas on which the artist paints her immaculate vocals.
Author: Brady Moses
singer songwriter
folk
indie
bluebiird
emily osment
good girl
James Vickery Treats Us to the Most Soulful Live Rendition Of "Something Good" [PREMIERE]

James Vickery Treats Us to the Most Soulful Live Rendition Of "Something Good" [PREMIERE]
June 20, 2019 "Being a live artist has always been one of the most important aspects for me."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
soul
session
singer-songwriter
something good
James vickery
Loote's Take on Authentic Pop Music, New Relationships, and Shawn Mendes [Q&A]

Loote's Take on Authentic Pop Music, New Relationships, and Shawn Mendes [Q&A]
June 19, 2019 Their new 'lost' EP explores both the awkward nuanced lingering of post-breakup relationships and the cautious excitement of new ones.
Author: Rachel Lai
pop
interview
loote
Billy Raffoul Shares Heartwarming Tour Memories & Teases  Forthcoming  Album [Q&A]

Billy Raffoul Shares Heartwarming Tour Memories & Teases  Forthcoming  Album [Q&A]
June 19, 2019 Deep gravelly voice. Long luscious locks. There's something hypnotic about Billy Raffoul's live performance, and we can't get enough.
Author: Alyssa Yung
alternative
interview
rock
indie rock
singer-songwriter
billy raffoul
liily - "Sold" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On

liily - "Sold" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
June 19, 2019 liily is standing at the cusp of an electric guitar - led revolution.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
all eyes on
alternative
punk
rock
liily
i can fool anybody in this town
sold
Introducing Arlo Parks, A Sagacious Voice for a Broken Generation [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]

Introducing Arlo Parks, A Sagacious Voice for a Broken Generation [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
June 19, 2019 Carefully crafted with tidbits of real life details and poetic liberties, Parks is able to capture personal moments while tapping into our overarching shared human experience.
Author: Jessica Thomas
new artist discovery
soul
r&b
jazz
Arlo Parks
george
cola
Lily Allen
Erykah Badu
John Coltrane
Miles Davis
Bear Rinehart  Explores His Softer Side with Wilder  Woods Project and "Supply & Demand" Acoustic  [Q&A + PREMIERE]

Bear Rinehart  Explores His Softer Side with Wilder  Woods Project and "Supply & Demand" Acoustic  [Q&A + PREMIERE]
June 19, 2019 Wilder Woods marks the beginning of a new era for seasoned folk-rocker Bear Rinehart.
Author: Brady Moses
soul
folk
interview
wilder woods
sure ain't
supply and demand
supply & demand
someday soon
Carly Rose's Sultry Vocals Shine Right Through in "birds & bees" [PREMIERE]

Carly Rose's Sultry Vocals Shine Right Through in "birds & bees" [PREMIERE]
June 18, 2019 Her guitar-driven pop is refreshingly bubbly and captivating, so we suggest that you add Carly Rose to your playlists before her career really skyrockets.
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
pop
singer-songwriter
birds & bees
Carly rose
Rainbow Kitten Surprise Brings Pride to the Troubadour [PRIDE MONTH SPOTLIGHT]

Rainbow Kitten Surprise Brings Pride to the Troubadour [PRIDE MONTH SPOTLIGHT]
June 18, 2019 Rainbow Kitten Surprise is championing Pride Month with more than just their name.
Author: Brady Moses
alternative
pride month
rainbow kitten surprise
how to friend love freefall
troubadour
hide
charlie holt
sam melo
The 25 Best Albums of 2022

The 25 Best Albums of 2022
January 5, 2023 These are the albums that scored our 2022.
Author: Ones To Watch Staff
nilufer yanya
omar apollo
conan gray
steve lacy
role model
brockhampton
beabadoobee
charli xcx
coco & clair clair
jean dawson
orville peck
holly humberstone
yeule
redveil
ericdoa
ekkstacy
shygirl
fred again
montell fish
wet leg
warren hue
ethel cain
djo
domi & jd beck
bladee
Joshy Soul's Thrilling "New Lover" Is a Reminder to Make Yourself a Priority

Joshy Soul's Thrilling "New Lover" Is a Reminder to Make Yourself a Priority
January 13, 2022 "NEW YEAR, NEW ME, NEW LOVER."
Author: Chloe Liz
soul
funk
R&B
joshy soul
new lover
Wallows Whimsically Navigates Self-Induced Relationship Stress on "Especially You"

Wallows Whimsically Navigates Self-Induced Relationship Stress on "Especially You"
February 3, 2022 Wallows' undeniable strength lies in their penchant for delivering emotionally resonant themes packaged in irresistibly upbeat songs.
Author: Dana Jacobs
pop
wallows
indie pop
alternative pop
especially you
tell me that it's over
Calpurnia Stars in Nostalgia-Inducing Weezer Video for "Take On Me"

Calpurnia Stars in Nostalgia-Inducing Weezer Video for "Take On Me"
February 13, 2019 "Calpurnia has covered Weezer in the past and I'm really honored that they asked us to do this."
Author: Maxamillion Polo
pop
alternative
calpurnia
weezer
take on me
teal album
a-ha
Olivia O'Brien Pushes Immature Boys Away in "Just A Boy"

Olivia O'Brien Pushes Immature Boys Away in "Just A Boy"
April 22, 2019 An exciting preview of O'Brien's debut album set to release April 26, "Just A Boy" satisfies all of our pop cravings with a hint of R&B goodness.
Author: Alyssa Yung
pop
olivia obrien
just a boy
Jake Wesley Rogers - "Jacob from the Bible" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On

Jake Wesley Rogers - "Jacob from the Bible" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On
May 1, 2019 There is a heavenly aura surrounding the sonic meditations and musings of Jake Wesley Rogers.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
soul
singer songwriter
pop
all eyes on
jake wesley rogers
jacob from the bible
spiritual
The 25 Best Albums of 2021 | Ones To Watch Staff Picks

The 25 Best Albums of 2021 | Ones To Watch Staff Picks
December 14, 2021 These are the projects that soundtracked one hell of a year.
Author: Staff
girl in red
snail mail
aries
clairo
kennyhoopla
dijon
travis barker
rejjie snow
still woozy
brockhampton
little simz
faye webster
remi wolf
arlo parks
Baby Keem
staff picks
mustafa
terry presume
glaive
olivia rodrigo
wallice
pinkpantheress
fred again
turnstile
willow
men i trust
Sueco the Child Shows Us His Search History and "Interesting White Guys" | Show & Tell

Sueco the Child Shows Us His Search History and "Interesting White Guys" | Show & Tell
September 26, 2019 The viral phoenomom, who dethroned Lil Nas X's "Old Town Road" on TikTok, swings by the Ones To Watch classroom for a show and tell presentation.
Author: Maxamillion Polo
interview
rap
hip hop
sueco the child
tik tok
miscreant
fast
show and tell
Kassi Ashton Takes Us Backstage on Her First of Many Tours [Tour Diary]

Kassi Ashton Takes Us Backstage on Her First of Many Tours [Tour Diary]
October 31, 2019 The compelling Nashville artist takes us behind-the-scenes on her tour with Maren Morris.
Author: Precious Kato
singer songwriter
pop
Soul
Tour Diary
Kassi Ashton
Country
YAS Speaks to Her Younger Self in the Ethereal  "caroline" [Premiere]

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."
Author: Alissa Arunarsirakul
singer songwriter
pop
caroline
YAS
Taylor from earth

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