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New Music January 2026

January 2026
All Month
Online
Here!

Get ready for New Music January 2026! This annual celebration of Santa Cruz County musicians showcases a collection of brand-new, never-before-seen videos—while also serving as a fundraiser for Legends: Live & Local, our mentorship-driven music series that pairs local artists with iconic musicians for unforgettable performances and career-shaping opportunities. Support and donate here!

Thank you to our 2026 NMJ partners: City of Santa Cruz Economic Development Department, Lookout Santa Cruz, Sound Store Recording Studio, Capitola Mall, The Cataylist, and Arts Council Santa Cruz County.

Arts Council Santa Cruz County is proud to support New Music January as part of our mission to foster a vibrant and inclusive arts community. By providing local musicians with a platform to showcase their new work, we amplify artists’ voices and strengthen our community’s cultural fabric—connecting musicians, audiences, and collaborators in celebration of Santa Cruz County’s rich and diverse music scene.

Check out the previous years: 2025, 2023, 2022, 2021

 

Featured

Taylor Rae

Windser

Swan Porter

Slow Gherkin

Alwa Gordon

The Rumba Madre

Trianna Feruza & the Heavy Hitters

Silvandgold

Yellowcat

Alex Lucero Band

Lyrical I

Ripatti Rose Band

Estrella & Bruno Proal

alecia haselton

Rabbit Truck

Cloē Hubbard

Just Dandy

Eyes Like Lanterns

Amp Melo

Universe

Lucas Lawson

Casino Youth

Billy Reese

Sarah Songbird

Neema MC

Anthony Arya

lil Bunny FooFoo

Jake Nielsen

Ryan Price

Zambra

The Dead Cassettes

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