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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
Ashnikko Reveals Next-Level TikTok, Beats & Fan Collaboration in Kaleidoscopic "Daisy" Video
August 7, 2020
The internet's favorite blue-haired, viral feminist, Ashnikko, graces her loyal subjects with the brand new video for latest single "Daisy."
Author:
Jessica Thomas
Sorry Mom Want to Grow Out of Their ‘babyface’ in Debut LP | THE NOISE
May 15, 2023
Punk trio Sorry Mom have finally released their long-awaited debut album 'babyface' and it was well worth the wait. The twelve-track body of work is an emotional rollercoaster ride with relatable tracks that touch on a variety of complex topics like complicated parent-child relationships and the highs and lows of growing up in a way that finds the band wearing their hearts on their sleeves.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Meet Panchinko, the Forgotten Band the Internet Helped Rediscover
May 9, 2023
Thanks to a 4chan /mu/ thread, Panchiko is humbly accepting their long overdue flowers.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Maeta Delivers a Sultry, Star-Studded Project in 'When I Hear Your Name'
June 13, 2023
'When I Hear Your Name' doesn’t shy from exploring the depths of a heart brave enough to confront the jagged edges of love.
Author:
Jazmin Kylene
Hardcastle Shares "Mundane" and an Honest Look at Life on the Road [TOUR DIARY + PREMIERE]
October 8, 2019
If there's one thing we can learn from the Nashville-based band Hardcastle, it's that when we stay true to ourselves, we shall surely prosper.
Author:
Bianca Brown
RMR Switches Gears to Deliver the Tragic Story of "DEALER"
April 10, 2020
The enigmatic viral artist is back.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Opera, Screamo, Rap, Rock - Have it All With Jasiah
March 16, 2020
Jasiah's proving to be the next big star to emerge out of the Gen Z music scene & one you should keep your eyes on.
Author:
Emily Smith
MASN Enlists Trippie Redd For the "Psycho!" Remix
April 14, 2020
MASN and his breakout single are blowing up.
Author:
Emily Smith
Meet Yu Su, the Multicultural Electronic Artist Blending the East and West
December 15, 2021
Born and raised in Kaifeng, China, Yu Su (è‹çމ) is creating electronic music all her own.
Author:
Natalie Lei
boylife's 'gelato' Is an Unflinching Portrait of Humanity
October 11, 2021
<i>gelato</i> is a Jackson Pollock splatter of the human experience.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo