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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

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

indie

alternative

producer

Oxis

Oxis 8

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

country

Buffalo Traffic Jam

Take Me Home