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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
It's Love at First Listen in Sophie Powers and kets4eki's "Woah!!"
May 10, 2024
"I'm a romantic. I believe that true love at first sight is real. And honestly, that's what this song is supposed to represent."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Let Aisa Come to Your "Rescue" in Ethereal New Single
July 1, 2024
Citing influences like Mk.gee, Frank Ocean, and Steve Lacy, Aisa's sound is in good company.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Vices Bask in Candidness in Latest Single “Before It Might Be Gone”
November 12, 2024
The single allows the band totality in emotion: the most freeing feeling to grant oneself.
Author:
Adam Delahoussaye
Oliver Keane Taps into Classic Indie Rock Stardom in EP "Motion Sickness"
November 18, 2024
Fun, rangy, but still dialed in with hum-along pop goodness, "Motion Sickness" is filled with a savvy cadence.
Author:
DJ Connor
Let Andria Rose Be Your 'Satellite," + Vulnerability, Tour with Vansire, and A Fireside Glass of Wine [Q&A]
March 17, 2025
Bending styles with a soft delivery and that classic whisper chorus to emphasis the delicate melodies, we wanted to learn more about the passionate Andria Rose.
Author:
DJ Connor
Lizzy McAlpine Delivers a Subdued, Soul-Stirring Waltz “I Guess”
March 13, 2024
“I Guess” is a delicate display of raw, emotion-led songwriting.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Bryce Bishop Cuts Ties in Latest Single "Shocker"
September 5, 2024
"It was freeing to write a song away from my laptop with just a guitar again."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Sofía Valdés Presents a Fully Realized Version of Her Craft in Hypnotizing Debut Album
October 19, 2024
“I went to hell and back in the making of this album… physically and mentally.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Declan McKenna Is the Gift That Keeps Giving With "Champagne" and "That's Life"
October 31, 2024
The vibrant psych-pop offerings hint at the artist's penchant for exploration.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Lyn Lapid Traverses to the Other World in "Coraline"
February 3, 2025
“Coraline” dives into the loneliness that comes with finding yourself in a new place.
Author:
Rebeccah Blau