Role Model
Role Model just wrapped his Chuck On Tour, closing with Samia at Berkeley's Greek Theatre in October. The run hit Red Rocks and two Radio City nights.
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Week of Oct 5, 2026: Zach Bryan is up 2,462%, plus 9 more rising artists
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Your Ex says: You still listen to the playlist you made the year we met. The person I'm seeing now put me onto Zach Bryan. Anyway, he's below, with nine other artists you'd have ignored if I'd sent them.
The biggest move in every genre (1 week)
| Artist | Genre | 7 days |
|---|---|---|
| Zach Bryan | Country | +2,462% |
| Role Model | Indie | +804% |
| John Summit | Electronic | +496% |
 Digga D | Hip-hop | +335% |
| Victoria Monét | R&B | +325% |
 Oscar Maydon | Latin | +115% |
| Holly Humberstone | Pop | +71% |
 NMIXX | K-pop | +52% |
 Musa Keys | Afrobeats | +52% |
| Twin Peaks | Rock | +4% |
Three worth a closer look
Role Model
John Summit
John Summit is deep into his CTRL ESCAPE arena tour, hitting Montreal, Toronto and Boston this week. The run backs his sophomore album, a 15-track concept record about his old auditing job.
More on John Summit“John summit concert was immaculate last night”
Zach Bryan
Zach Bryan dropped the EP Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs this past Friday, featuring Lana Del Rey and Turnpike Troubadours. A 23-date 2027 stadium tour follows, with John Fogerty opening select dates.
More on Zach Bryan“I don't know who Zach is but I might start listening to his music now. Country singer Zach Bryan wore a “Free Palestine” shirt at his Gillette Stadium show on Fri night.”
Cooling off
- Tucker Wetmore Country −81%
- Del Water Gap Indie −74%
- Warren Zeiders Country −72%
Based on the Momentum Score. Data through 4 Oct 2026.
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