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Epidemic Sound artist The Yard Woman named as one of Youth Music’s Ones To Watch 2026

28 January, 2026, 10:50
  • Epidemic Sound artist The Yard Woman has been named on Youth Music’s One’s To Watch list, which spotlights top emerging artists tipped for success in 2026
  • It marks continued acclaim for The Yard Woman who won Tomorrowland’s 2024 DJ competition, and was nominated for Youth Music’s Music Producer Award 2025
  • Now mentored by electronic music pioneer Richie Hawtin, The Yard Woman’s exceptional 2025 saw her soundtrack Paris fashion shows, global brands, and online videos that have amassed hundreds of millions of views

Stockholm, Sweden, January 28, 2026 – Epidemic Sound, the world's leading soundtracking platform powering over 3 billion video views daily across TikTok and YouTube, today announced its electronic artist The Yard Woman has been named as one of Youth Music’s One’s To Watch 2026.

Recognition on the list – which spotlights the emerging artists of 2025 who are set for success in 2026 – marks continued acclaim for The Yard Woman who won Tomorrowland’s 2024 DJ competition, and was nominated for Youth Music’s Music Producer Award 2025.

The news rounds off an exceptional year for the Epidemic Sound artist: in 2025, she co-released the collaborative EP “Off the Grid” under the mentorship of electronic music pioneer Richie Hawtin, while her music soundtracked everything from global brands to Paris fashion shows, and YouTube and TikTok videos that have amassed hundreds of millions of views.

“I’m so happy to be included in the Ones To Watch list for 2026”, said The Yard Woman. “Learning from a legend like Richie Hawtin over the past 18 months has been incredible. It’s been exciting to see my music reaching audiences online through the Epidemic Sound platform, and to collaborate more closely with the fashion industry, creating custom tracks for runways. I’m really enjoying the process right now – writing music that feels cinematic and picture-driven has been especially rewarding.”

To listen to The Yard Woman, visit https://www.epidemicsound.com/artists/the-yard-woman/

To learn more about Epidemic Sound and its suite of products, visit www.epidemicsound.com. 

About The Yard Woman
The Yard Woman is a Greek-born DJ/Producer based between Paris and London. She has made the electronic music sphere her playground, drawing inspiration from unlikely genres like Pop, Country, and World Music. The result is cutting-edge sound with a dancefloor influence, aimed at elevating her tracks to a climax through psychedelic and rhythmic vocals, percussion & atmospheres.

Mentored by Richie Hawtin at Epidemic Sound and winner of the Tomorrowland competition, her music has been consistently supported by BBC Radio 1. Her releases have found a home on Simulate, Einmusika, Running Clouds, or Pets Recordings, receiving plays from artists like Massano, Nora en Pure, Hot Since 82, David Lindmer, The Element, and Catz ‘n Dogz, among others.

With performances at iconic clubs and festivals like Boomtown, Village Underground, HERE, or Tomorrowland, along with shows from Italy to Cairo, The Yard Woman has made performing an integral part of her artistic DNA.

About Epidemic Sound:
Epidemic Sound is a global leader in music and sound for content creation, offering an extensive catalog that's heard over 3 billion times every day. Its user-friendly licensing model allows brands and creators to access music with full usage rights while providing tools to elevate their content. Epidemic Sound partners with artists across all genres, providing them with financial support through a 50/50 royalty split, upfront payments, and bonuses. With the world’s only 100% IP-owned, worry-free catalog of music and sound effects powered by innovative software, integrations, and AI solutions, Epidemic Sound is the world’s leading soundtracking platform.

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