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![Curtis Waters Is Making Music You Can't Perfectly Define But You Can Feel [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/curtis-waters-riot-interview-1666805090.jpg)
Curtis Waters Is Making Music You Can't Perfectly Define But You Can Feel [Q&A]
October 26, 2022
"The joy I get out of making songs and expressing myself is something that whether I want to or don’t want to, I can’t really stop."
Riovaz's "Tell Me Your Fears" Is a Hypnotic, Dance-Inducing Affair
October 26, 2022
"Tell Me Your Fears" is ample proof that Riovaz isn't afraid of putting his heart on the line in the name of highly danceable music.
Grace Enger Delivers a Heartfelt Debut With "The Neighborhood"
October 25, 2022
Produced by Alexander 23, the rising singer-songwriter makes a bold first impression.
Peach Tree Rascals' "C'est La Vie" Is an Effervescent Sonic Departure
October 25, 2022
Our favorite Bay Area collective returns with a lovelorn number.
piri & tommy's 'froge.mp3' Is a Playful Garage-Laden Debut
October 24, 2022
piri & tommy’s love manifests as futuristic dance pop.
chase plato's Cathartic New Single Will "SET YOU FREE"
October 21, 2022
The Detroit native is holding nothing back, infectiously blending punk and childhood nostalgia.
10 Questions With RAYE on "Black Mascara" and Her Forthcoming Debut Album 'My 21st Century Blues'
October 21, 2022
"I'm independent, and I've got to just trust my gut, and my gut wanted me to express a lot of different sonics and sounds."
zzzahara's 'liminal spaces' Is an Intoxicating Glimpse at Highland Park and One of Its Brightest Stars
October 21, 2022
'liminal spaces' is a voyeuristic bus ride through the neighborhood, its lovers, loose ends, and unanswered questions.
![Let Adam Melchor's 'Here Goes Nothing!' Be Your Soundtrack to This and Every Fall [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/adam-melchor-interview-here-goes-nothing-1666310691.jpeg)
Let Adam Melchor's 'Here Goes Nothing!' Be Your Soundtrack to This and Every Fall [Q&A]
October 21, 2022
'Here Goes Nothing!' exists to score both those golden hues and somber blues that define the season.
Nathan Archie Releases Long-Awaited Debut “hurt me enough”
October 20, 2022
"hurt me enough” is not a track for the fragile or faint of heart.
![Eddie Benjamin on His Creative Process, Biggest Inspirations, and What His Future Holds [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/eddieLarge_1614632161.jpg)
Eddie Benjamin on His Creative Process, Biggest Inspirations, and What His Future Holds [Q&A]
March 1, 2021
We had the pleasure of chatting with Eddie Benjamin, digging into his biggest inspirations, how he defines his sound, and what his musical future holds.
![Vancouver Sleep Clinic's 'Onwards to Zion' Is a Sonic Coming-of-Age Story [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/vancouver-sleep-clinic-ones-to-watch_1571690907.jpg)
Vancouver Sleep Clinic's 'Onwards to Zion' Is a Sonic Coming-of-Age Story [Q&A]
October 21, 2019
"I wanted to express the trials and difficulties I've encountered in my youth, but ultimately I wanted the album to have a theme of perseverance and endurance until the end."
![Meet Flyana Boss, the Breakout Duo Running Through Our Hearts and Playlists [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/flyana-boss-interview-1689871396.png)
Meet Flyana Boss, the Breakout Duo Running Through Our Hearts and Playlists [Q&A]
July 20, 2023
Flyana Boss is more than just a viral success; they're what's next.
![Emotional Oranges, The Enigmatic Collective, Is Ripening Right Before Our Eyes [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/emotional-oranges-ones-to-watch-2.jpeg)
Emotional Oranges, The Enigmatic Collective, Is Ripening Right Before Our Eyes [NEW ARTIST DISCOVERY]
March 27, 2019
Operating from a haze of orange mystic, the Los Angeles-based collective is winning over listeners with a groove-laced blend of pop and R&B.
![Jake Wesley Rogers - "Jacob from the Bible" [Live + Interview] | All Eyes On](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/Jake-wesley-rogers-ones-to-watch-2.jpeg)
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.
Chelsea Cutler's "I Was In Heaven" Is a Remedy for Heartbreak
December 6, 2019
"As much as love is a part of the human condition, so is heartbreak."
Aries Returns With "Fool's Gold," an Intoxicating Joyride From Start to Finish
November 6, 2020
Aries' first taste of new music in 568 days arrives at perfectly the right time.
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.
Mallory Merk Reminds Us of the Important Distinction Between Being Lonely and Alone
February 24, 2020
Sometimes it is better to be alone than to be around people who make you feel lonely.
![For dodie, a Bit of Madness Is Key [Q&A]](https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/onestowatch-v2/dodie-interview-ones-to-watch_1567726607.jpeg)
For dodie, a Bit of Madness Is Key [Q&A]
September 5, 2019
Dodie speaks on her friendship with Tessa Violet, being labeled a YouTuber, and gifting a purpose to your pain.