Darkus - Ones To Watch 2026

Darkus return with their highly anticipated Ones To Watch 2026 Edition—a celebration and acknowledgement of talented emerging artists within the UK and a couple further afield. 

This issue welcomes cover stars, London based band, Picture Parlour who recently released their debut album, The Parlour. Not only are they bringing us amazing music and fantastic style with an indie rock edge, but Picture Parlour has also built a beautiful community where fans feel like kindred spirits and friends.

Readers also have the opportunity to take dive deep into the world of some truly incredible new contenders in the 2026 music scene such as Better Joy, Loren Heat, Jenna Cole and your new favourite girl group, XO. 

Plus for the first time ever, an exciting playlist of recommendations curated by some of  writers, interviewers, photographers and content creators  at DARKUS.