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Issue 11: The Class of 2026
January 20, 2026
Our first issue of 2026 welcomes our class of 2026, Boylife, recaps our top albums of the past year, and more.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
Lexa Gates Sophomore Album, I Am, Is A Quiet Claiming of Space
January 17, 2026
Vulnerable without being fragile and confident without being guarded, I Am feels like Gates stepping closer to herself in real time.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Quarters Delivers Stellar Double Single With "HEADLIGHT" and "PERFECT WORD"
January 17, 2026
The twin singles continue Quarters’ momentum, evolving into a full-scale rock act, connecting with their roots and demanding your attention.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Top 30 Artists to Watch in 2026
January 16, 2026
Meet the OnesToWatch class of 2026.
Author:
Ones To Watch Staff
Feng Goes "Cali Crazy" in Nostalgic, Sun-Soaked Single
January 16, 2026
California has a history of inspiring some of the best songs, and it looks like Feng’s “Cali Crazy” is going to be joining that list.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Fcukers Deliver a Dreamlike Dancefloor Escape in "L.U.C.K.Y."
January 16, 2026
While it feels like we’re living in the worst timeline, at least we count ourselves “lucky” that we live in the timeline where Fcukers is releasing new music.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
2026 May Be the Year of the Horse, But Oxis' '8' Will Make It the Year of the Fish!
January 16, 2026
After ending the year opening for Magdalena Bay´s US-Canada tour, LA-based artist Oxis (Latin for ¨tuna¨) is kicking off the year with the release of her album, Oxis 8.
Author:
Daniela Waizel Rule
Buffalo Traffic Jam’s New Single Lives Between Comfort and Heartbreak
January 16, 2026
From couch covers to sold-out shows, what started as two friends playing covers on a couch has turned into an almost completely sold-out tour.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
Solya Announces Debut Album With Release Of New Single "Tell Me It's Over"
January 14, 2026
West Texas singer-songwriter phenom Solya is foreshadowing her reign, announcing the release of her debut album Queen of Texas, out March 6.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Theo Bleak is 'Bargaining' For Connection on Her Latest Album [Q&A]
January 12, 2026
Bleak answered all our burning questions about the 14-track project, covering a transformative year of grief.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
UPSAHL Turns Up the Heat in "Summer so hot"
June 25, 2024
“Summer so hot” is a laidback banger designed for the hottest moments of the hottest season.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Jordan Adetunji Returns With Explosive New Banger "KEHLANI"
July 10, 2024
Few are as deserving of a spot on your summer rotation as UK-born Jordan Adetunji.
Author:
Carter Fife
Charlie Powers Delivers Electric New Single "Can We Be"
July 21, 2020
The 23 year old self-produced singer-songwriter is back at it.
Author:
Joey Legittino
JORD4NEVERDIED Needs You to Take Things "Slowly" [Premiere]
November 18, 2020
JORD4NEVERDIED is an emerging artist and producer from Boston, MA.
Author:
Malc.
SAHRA Takes Accountability in "Come With Me," Announces 'Stolen Moments' EP
June 23, 2022
"Come With Me" is a single you just want to melt into.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
MAY-A Embraces the Rush of a Doomed Relationship in "Your Funeral"
March 28, 2023
"'Your Funeral' is about seeking out the things you know are bad for you because you're a little bit of a sadist."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Guardrail Redefine Themselves On Debut LP ‘Content’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
July 10, 2023
Featuring recent singles "Silhouette" and "Joke's On Me," the LP shows the band's sound and writing style evolution, with the twelve-track body of work being the most dialed-in project the band has ever crafted with their unique sound.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Dhruv Asks the Hard Questions in Heartbreaking New Single "How?"
April 12, 2024
"'How?' is about trying to earn someone's love and attention and realizing you've completely lost sight of yourself in that process."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Bossa Synthesizes Jersey Club, Pop, and PluggnB in New Banger “Go Crazy”
April 22, 2024
Bossa's new single may just be one of his best yet.
Author:
Carter Fife
Memory and Fate Intertwine in David Kushner’s '20 Years From Now'
February 20, 2025
'20 Years From Now' is a sea of beautiful sorrow.
Author:
René Cobar