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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
Mimi Webb Dances the Pain Away in "Erase You"
August 7, 2024
"Erase You" is a carefree, triumphant breakup anthem.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Nessa Barrett Pens a Tender Love Letter in "LOVE LOOKS PRETTY ON YOU"
February 3, 2025
The single is like a valentine come to life.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Salty brings Confidence, Energy and Pop Perfection
April 3, 2025
Salty brings Confidence, Energy & Pop Perfection, and is Sydney's newest pop artist
Author:
Daini Stephenson
“The Great Traitor” Is No Windows’ Sonic Coming-of-Age Capsule
May 9, 2025
Blending emotional depth with sophisticated soundscapes, the EP shares the duo’s poignant journey to adulthood.
Author:
Polina Cherezova
PinkPantheress Delivers a Technicolor Pop Joyride in 'Fancy That'
May 10, 2025
“This tape marks a huge milestone for me as an artist.”
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Maddy Davis Asks the Hard Hitting Questions in "What If?"
May 19, 2025
The single comes with the announcement of her forthcoming EP 'Smile At the Good,' releasing July 18th.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Gatlin Teases Debut Album with Latest Single “Jesus Christ and Country Clubs”
July 17, 2025
Gatlin is continuing to reflect on her time growing up queer in the South in her latest single “Jesus Christ and Country Clubs.”
Author:
Rebeccah Blau
Knuckle Puck Announce 10th Anniversary Tour With New Single "Nice To Know Ya" | THE NOISE
February 3, 2025
Incorporating unconventional chords, a spoken verse, and push-pull lyrics, this bold experimentation is a testament to the band's unwavering commitment to keeping their audience on their toes.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Step Into Mollie Elizabeth's Time Machine in "Until We Meet Again"
May 25, 2025
Analogue, phone cords wrapped between your fingers, film cameras flashing... everything about Mollie Elizabeth harkens back to an era almost all of us weren’t alive to experience.
Author:
DJ Connor
Ally Evenson Bares Her Most Taboo Thoughts In New Single “The Line”
July 21, 2025
The Detroit-raised, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter has a history of pushing boundaries in her previous work, and this track is no different.
Author:
India Yeoh