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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
Take a 3-Minute "Vacation" with Johnny Stimson's Soulful Pop Righteousness [PREMIERE]
May 22, 2019
Stimson's silky vocals and atmospheric guitars are exactly what attracts us to his timeless sound.
Author:
Alissa Arunarsirakul
An Interview With Bri Steves: A Hip-Hop Visionary
June 13, 2019
Philly born-and-raised multi-instrumentalist, producer, and artist Bri Steves does it all.
Author:
Jess Myers
Lil Halima Is Norway's Alternative R&B Icon on the Rise
December 26, 2019
Lil Halima is taking the world by storm one year at a time. 2019 was merely the beginning.
Author:
Bianca Brown
Top That Track's Got Your Playlist For the Apocalypse in "The End Is Nigh"
March 11, 2020
Precious and Dave put together songs to make your self-quarantine go by faster.
Author:
Precious Kato
Dana Williams Sharpens Her Blade With New Single "Knife" [Premiere]
July 15, 2020
Dana Williams is ready to unveil yet another fruit of her labor, a new single titled "Knife."
Author:
Precious Kato
Oranj Goodman's "Purple Glitter" Sparks Acceptance [Premiere]
August 19, 2020
Pacific Northwest native Oranj Goodman has so much to say, and he's ready to say it.
Author:
Precious Kato
Cosette's Futuristic 'Gameboy' Is a Powerful Debut Full of Risks and Rewards
March 19, 2021
Following over a year of sporadic singles, Nashville-based pop artist Cosette returns with her debut EP 'Gameboy.'
Author:
Carter Fife
11 Questions With Annalise Azadian on Her New Single "Bad Bitch" [Q&A]
September 27, 2022
Azadian explains to us exactly what makes a bad bitch a bad bitch.
Author:
DJ Connor
PVRIS Release Fiery Angst-Ridden Single "Good Enemy" | THE NOISE
April 13, 2023
Genre-flipping pop-rock band PVRIS continue to keep listeners on the edge of their seats with the release of their latest single, "Good Enemy."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Live From The Shed: Grave Secrets, Cheridomingo, New Aesthetic [WATCH] | THE NOISE
October 15, 2024
Trying to replicate that feeling of stumbling into a dark dive bar in the middle of the night or finding a hidden side stage at a nearby festival and discovering your next favorite band, this is The Noise’s brand new video series Live From The Shed.
Author:
Jimmy Smith