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ArtiststoWatch2026
3 articles on ArtiststoWatch2026 from Loopliner, the English-language voice of Asian electronic music: news, releases, club nights and festival coverage across Southeast Asia and beyond.
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From Carletonville to the Global Dancefloor: JAZZWRLD is Here
South Africa has been cooking something serious and JAZZWRLD is proof. From teaching himself how to produce in Carletonville to landing global features with Tems and Omah Lay, this man's journey is not a coincidence. It is discipline, culture and a ridiculous amount of talent.
Jesse Jacob: From Utrecht Roots to House Powerhouse
Utrecht DJ Jesse Jacob left techno behind for soulful house grooves and started Airtime Records in 2019. The label marks its 7th year as an underground powerhouse with support from Chris Stussy and Archie Hamilton. His 2026 tracks bring deep, funky, and garage heat on the horizon. What drops next?
Jamback: A House Producer Quietly Gaining Attention in 2026
Several DJs have begun featuring tracks by Jamback in recent club sets, placing the producer among a group of emerging names receiving increased attention in the house music circuit this year. His track "Positive" on CircoLoco Records just made Beatport history as the longest-running #1 track of all time across all genres, while DJ Mag named him one of their "Artists to Watch" for 2026. With support from Chris Stussy, Marco Carola, and Jamie Jones, Jamback's deep tech and minimal house sound is dominating dancefloors worldwide.