On to 2026!

On to 2026!
Goodbye to 2025 (Photo: Oliver Bouchard)

We wish everyone a very happy New Year 2026!

We have many plans for glamglare this year, and we start with a new banner on our site glamglare.com. Finally!

Now we’re off enjoying this sunny but chilly New Year’s Day. Next week, we’re back with the full newsletter.

Song Pick of the Day

Rusty Santos, emerson, Fifi Rong, high jump, Arkells, REX, and Dylan Espeseth
Rusty Santos, emerson, Fifi Rong, high jump, Arkells, REX, and Dylan Espeseth

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  • A quiet, knowing celebration — Rusty Santos’ “Party With Ben” glows in its own time.
  • New Zealand artist emerson writes with quiet sincerity on “Amy,” a song about friendship, trust, and the comfort of knowing someone has your back.
  • A slow burn with a sharp edge — high jump’s “Hot Honey” seeps in and stays.
  • Fifi Rong’s “Ready For This,” quietly developed over several years, finally arrives with a shimmering, emotional glow.
  • An anthemic chorus for the moments we question everything — Dylan Espeseth’s “Thoughts” hits hard and stays honest.
  • Melbourne artist REX pushes her sound into darker pop territory on “broken,” where heavy guitars and emotional weight shape the song.
  • Joyful on the surface, thoughtful at heart — Arkells’ “Money” hits right on time.