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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
Sleep Theory Release Earwormy "Stuck In My Head" | THE NOISE
July 18, 2024
The four-piece show no signs of slowing down with their latest single, "Stuck In My Head."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
The Wrecks Examine Empathy and Life's Complexities in Sophomore Album 'Sonder' [Q&A]
June 21, 2022
"I think the only tried and true process with creating music is the fact that it's a journey of exploration and discovery. There's no formula."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Nessa Barrett Pays Tribute to Cooper Noriega in Heartfelt "club heaven"
October 9, 2023
"club heaven" explores grief and the efforts to heal from loss.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Grunge Princess WRENN Lets Her Star Power Shine on "Psychosexual" [PREMIERE]
September 12, 2019
The singer-songwriter, who notes The Cranberries, The Cure, and Mazzy Star as her inspirations, creates music that has been described as "angry in the best way."
Author:
Rae Lemeshow
Even BETWEEN FRIENDS Aren't Immune to the Pain of a Situationship in "Bruise"
April 7, 2023
"We wrote ‘Bruise’ about giving too much to someone who isn’t reciprocating."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
carwash's 'soap water' Is a Brilliant Portrait of Fleeting Youth
September 20, 2021
soap water is music that calls to mind adolescent romance, indie rock of the '90s, and halcyon summer days.
Author:
Maxamillion Polo
Jeremy Zucker and Alexander 23's "Nothing's the same" Is the Soft-spoken Soundtrack to These Endless Days
December 11, 2020
Intentional or not, "Nothing's the same" captures the abnormality of our new collective normal.
Author:
Ruby Scott
Your Grandparents Manifest a Cinematic, Soulful Debut Album With 'Thru My Window' [Q&A]
July 16, 2021
Inspired by everything from '90s boom bap, funk legends, to classic films, Your Grandparents' debut arrives as a timeless outing.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Mayday Parade Are Creating On Their Own Terms With New Independent Releases [Q&A] | THE NOISE
August 2, 2023
Mayday Parade has decided to take things into their own hands and operate on their own terms and timeline.
Author:
Alessandra Rincon
Powerhouse Taylor Acorn Unveils New Version Of "Coma" Featuring Cassadee Pope | THE NOISE
August 25, 2023
Nashville-based artist Taylor Acorn continues to pave the way as one of the leading ladies of the pop-punk scene with a re-imagined version of "Coma."
Author:
Alessandra Rincon