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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
Post Animal's Album 'Iron' Is An Alternative Testament to Lifelong Friendship
July 25, 2025
All six original members of Post Animal reunited for the first time in seven years to record the album.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Tommy Newport and Jazz Cartier Have Hit the “Jackpot”
October 31, 2022
“Jackpot” highlights euphoria at its finest with a unison of exceptional musicality and faultless versatility.
Author:
Joe Beer
Emeryld Takes Us on the Road With Sofia Isella in Exclusive Tour Diary
October 8, 2024
Come along as Emeryld takes us on the road and backstage.
Author:
Adam Delahoussaye
Stella Bridie Wants You to Feel Catharsis [Q&A]
May 31, 2025
This past year has been a big one for the young musician from Melbourne, from releasing her first EP to playing SXSW, and we caught up with her behind the scenes at The Great Escape.
Author:
Tanja Brinks Toubro
spiderblush Paints a Moving Portrait of Coming of Age's Imperfections in 'Ways Parted'
May 2, 2024
'Ways Parted' gives fans new and old a look into the raw thoughts of this rising star’s brain.
Author:
Giselle Libby
Olivia O'Brien's 'love & limerence' Is a Re-Introduction to This Vulnerable Rising Star
June 24, 2024
'love & limerence' is a testament to the ever-exciting journey of getting to know yourself.
Author:
Abby Kenna
Daniel Seavey Embraces the Storms in “Other People”
September 5, 2024
“Other People” is both sunny and thunderous, carried both by anguish and acceptance of things lost and won, past and present.
Author:
René Cobar
Danny Dwyer's "System Overload" Is an Intoxicating Dancefloor Meditation
October 23, 2024
"For 'System Overload,' I wanted to do something different and play with styles a little outside of what I'm known for."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Cate Tomlinson Weaves a Dark Pop Tale of Fatal Attraction in "The Ring of Fire"
November 4, 2024
“The Ring of Fire” “explores the dangerous allure of giving yourself completely to someone or something, even when you know it might destroy you."
Author:
Giselle Libby
BIZZY is Back With Messy New Single “Don’t Tell The Girls”
April 6, 2025
Alt-pop's favorite voice of honest, messy, fun BIZZY has just announced her run on the North American leg of Rachel Chinouriri's tour.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon