Ep. 80: Rock Music Resurgence: 2026 Predictions & The Next Big Acts

We’re shaking things up on The Struts Life this week as I sit down with our resident Rock and Roll Archeologist, Christian Swain, for a deep dive to answer the burning question: is the rock music resurgence finally here to stay?

We’re gazing into our crystal ball for 2026, tracking the sonic boom that The Struts helped ignite over a decade ago and debating which acts are destined for stadium glory.

From the theatrical mystery of masked collectives to the raw energy of post-punk revivalists, we’re breaking down the Spotify data and the live-show lore to find the future icons of the genre. Who made our cut for the next big thing, and which underground gems—including a certain "still alive" groove trio—do you absolutely need on your radar right now? Y

ou’ll have to tune in to find out which artists are truly ready to carry the torch.

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