50 Artists to Watch in 2026
Discover the rising stars, boundary-pushers, fearless storytellers, and undeniable new voices set to take over our speakers and shape the year in music Read our featureHEADLINES
“We Live, We Learn, We Love”: David Keenan on Irish Storytelling, Belonging, and the Human Struggle Behind ‘Modern Mythologies’
“I’m First and Foremost a Traveler”: Gabi Hartmann’s Mesmerizing Voice Carries Wonder, Fragility, and a World of Sound
“Nothing Bad’s Gonna Happen at 3am”: Ava Della Pietra Faces the Push and Pull of Love on “3am,” a Pulsing Portrait of Hopeful Denial & Late-Night Clarity
“A Defiant Declaration of Independence”: MisterWives’ Mandy Lee Debuts as Cherry Bomb With the Liberating Disco-Pop Breakup Anthem “Never Be Me (M★therf★cker)”
“Like Cauterizing a Wound or Missing Limb”: Feaster Channel Heartbreak & Loss into Fuzzed-Out Catharsis on “Gene”
“You Fall Back in Love With Life”: Mia Nicolai Bottles Joy, Rediscovery, & Human Connection on “Nothing Compares to This Feeling,” a Euphoric Pop Reverie
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