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Holly Humberstone Befriends Her Ghosts in “To Love Somebody," the First Single from Upcoming Album, Cruel World

January 23, 2026 Bedroom pop fans around the world rejoice because the queen of moody melodies and heart-piercing lyrics is back.

Author: Giselle Libby

pop

indie

Holly Humberstone

Cruel World

Filipino-Murawarri artist DOBBY is in a league of his own.

January 21, 2026 Rhyan Clapham, otherwise known as ‘DOBBY’, is a proud Filipino-Murawarri rapper, drummer, composer, and producer.

Author: Caitlyn Sinclair

new artist discovery

interview

hip hop

Dobby

The Man Behind the Mask: Red Leather on Sobriety, Vulnerability, and His Second Album, TAHOE

January 21, 2026 Western rock artist Red Leather is inviting fans on another immersive journey into his mind and artistry with his upcoming album, TAHOE, set for release on February 27, 2026.

Author: Taylor Brooks

pop

country

Red Leather

GHOST TOWN

Delaney Bailey Infuses Art into Sound on Debut Album, Concave [Q&A]

January 21, 2026 The 24 year old singer took the time to chat with us about all things art, of course, and her debut album Concave.

Author: Rebeccah Blau

indie

alternative

Delaney Bailey

Concave

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

boylife

ones to watch

artemas

zine

class of 2026

top albums

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

r&b

pop

rap

album

Lexa Gates

I Am

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

alternative

Rock

Quarters

HEADLIGHT

PERFECT WORD

The Top 30 Artists to Watch in 2026

January 16, 2026 Meet the OnesToWatch class of 2026.

Author: Ones To Watch Staff

tiffany day

Khamari

julia wolf

absolutely

geese

snow wife

sofia isella

samara cyn

oklou

2026

nate sib

fakemink

Eli

whatmore

ninajirachi

PARTYOF2

adore

after

audrey hobert

elias ronnenfelt

esdeekid

feng

ledbyher

rose gray

saam sultan

sailorr

sofia camara

smerz

waylon wyatt

yel

akriila

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

pop

electronic

feng

cali crazy

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

electronic

dance

lucky

fcukers

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Christian Leave Ponders Words Left Unsaid on the Atmospheric "Maybe"

October 15, 2021 "Maybe" is a sonic expanse that speaks to the incalculable difference between emotions set free and held close to the chest.

Author: Maxamillion Polo

pop

dream pop

shoegaze

maybe

christian leave

days like dogs

Thomas Headon's 'Victoria' Is a Soundtrack to Your Teenage Years [Q&A]

March 11, 2022 For Tatum, Headon's new EP arrived hand-in-hand with a new sofa.

Author: Tatum Van Dam

pop

interview

album reviews

thomas headon

victoria

WOAH Take a Dreamlike Step Forward With "Drowning"

May 25, 2022 "We decided to amplify the energy, high production, and synthesizers that we liked in order to experiment and further develop our sound."

Author: Joey Legittino

indie

indie rock

woah

drowning