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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
Maz Contains Multitudes in Dazzling Debut EP “NPC” [Q&A]
April 7, 2025
We chatted with Maz about NPC, starting an artist career from her hometown, and her many sonic influences:
Author:
Giselle Libby
Mel Denisse Embraces Her Dark Side on Provocative Headbanger "Like a Fiend"
May 2, 2025
Denisse is more self-aware and explorative than ever before as she walks the tightrope between reality and her dark side on this provocative new track.
Author:
Grace Holtzclaw
The Lone Star of Pop: Tiffany Stringer Shines on Debut EP, 'The Texas Primadonna'
May 13, 2025
Exploring the feelings of post-breakup clarity, Tiffany comes to realize that truly, it’s his loss.
Author:
Chancey Stefanos
Dove Cameron Offers Herself to the Canvas in "French Girls"
May 14, 2025
In "French Girls," we see style and substance converge for a fitting tribute to fame and all its complexities.
Author:
René Cobar
Noah Rinker’s 'Burning Daylight' Is an Authentic and Hopeful Journey Through Life and Music
June 20, 2025
Seamlessly blending folk and pop, Noah Rinker’s new EP is a heartfelt journey that pulls at your emotions and sparks the urge to drive—with no destination, just the music and the moment.
Author:
Taylor Brooks
Shoka Sunflower Dances Through the Discomfort in “Two Step”
June 24, 2025
Shoka Sunflower manages to blur the lines between vulnerability and composure.
Author:
Alexander Williams
UK Trio Krooked Tongue Release Euphoric Single "Lupines" | The Noise
December 1, 2022
"Lupines" is one of those songs where 'you just let go and trust the journey.'
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Samia Distorts Expectations on New Single, “Bovine Excision”
January 27, 2025
Samia has never been afraid to say what no one else wants to say.
Author:
Caroline McKenzie
Eli Hurts Makes Stellar Debut On Deliciously Chaotic LP ‘Ouch, Eli Hurts’ [Q&A] | THE NOISE
May 17, 2023
The rising artist has returned to the spotlight with his immaculate ten-track debut album, 'Ouch, Eli Hurts,' a co-produced project by Eli and fellow music producer Sam Pura.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Eden Rain Wishes Things Could Have Gone Different in Moody New Single "Great Nothing"
April 25, 2024
"I wrote 'Great Nothing,' about the rise and fall of a frienduationship"
Author:
Alessandra Rincon