Five musicians to watch for in 2016

By Carla Gonzalez
February 3, 2016

Catfish and the Bottlemen

English alternative rock band Catfish and the Bottlemen is on the verge of something big, destined for notoriety among the likes of Arctic Monkeys and the Kooks. Their sound of their first full-length album “Balcony” has both loyal fans and new listeners eager for their next release.

Listen to: Cocoon 2016: Catfish and the Bottlemen are in the process of recording their latest album. They’ll be playing music festivals around America and in Europe. Photo courtesy of Flickr
Listen to: Cocoon
2016: Catfish and the Bottlemen are in the process of recording their latest album. They’ll be playing music festivals around America and in Europe.
Photo courtesy of Flickr.

Bad Suns

The Huntington Beach locals have left their mark on the alternative music scene with hits such as “Cardiac Arrest” and “Salt” from their album “Language and Perspective.” Frontman Christo Bowman and the rest of the band have stayed quiet on social media but have hinted at their upcoming album.

Listen to: We Move Like the Ocean 2016: Currently working on a new album, release date yet to be announced. Photo courtesy of Flickr.
Listen to: We Move Like the Ocean
2016: Currently working on a new album, release date yet to be announced.
Photo courtesy of Flickr.


Justin Bieber

It’s no doubt this household name previously known for singing about crushes and mistletoe has now found himself an expanding fanbase. Justin Bieber’s latest album includes collaborations with other popular artists and has left a lasting impression on listeners around the world.

Listen to: Been You 2016: Catch him on his US tour this year. He’ll be coming to the Bay Area in March. Photo courtesy of Flickr
Listen to: Been You
2016: Catch him on his US tour this year. He’ll be coming to the Bay Area in March.
Photo courtesy of Flickr.

Basement

English rock band Basement is returning to the music scene with its newest album set to be released later this month. The band will be going on tour this spring and coming to San Francisco in April.

Listen to: Coven 2016: Watch for their new album, ‘Promise Everything’, out later this month. Photo courtesy of Flickr
Listen to: Coven
2016: Watch for their new album, ‘Promise Everything’, out later this month.
Photo courtesy of Flickr.

Daughter

Following the success of their last full-length album, indie folk band Daughter has released its latest single “Not to Disappear” with a tour later this spring.

Listen to: We Move Like the Ocean 2016: Currently working on a new album, release date yet to be announced. Photo courtesy of Flickr
Listen to: We Move Like the Ocean
2016: Currently working on a new album, release date yet to be announced.
Photo courtesy of Flickr.