Ones To Watch – July 16

TMN’s charts team predict the hottest new music breaking over the next quarter.From emerging acts to established artists, we’ll give you our industry tips, based onforthcoming album releases, past performance, inside info and a myriad of charts data.

The Weeknd
Beauty Behind The Madness
(Republic/UMA)Out August 28

August 28 is the set date of release for The Weeknd'sforthcoming sophomorealbum.The follow up to his debut album Kiss Land,which peaked at #30, is on track to be incredibly successful no doubt setting new peaks and records for the artists' career as well. Though Beauty Behind The Madness has yet to come out, it’s already enjoyed a debut at #1 in the US via iTunes pre-order. The Weeknd has seen an incredibly successful year so far in regards to properly breaking out into the mainstream. The first official single to be taken from the album, Can’t Feel My Face, has already seen expansive chart success, rapidly climbing digital and sales charts while also being the current #1 on the TMN Hot 100. The Weeknd is no doubt on track for a Top 5 album debut and continued success with other singles such as The Hills (#3 on Shazam)and Earned It (#15 on ARIA Singles)also performingwell on ARIA and digital charts.

The Strypes
Little Victories
(EMI)Out August 21

The Strypes recently announced their latest album Little Victoriesis due out on August 21 through EMI. The Irish blues-rock group have seen small chart successon the Australian alternative charts but that could likely change with the next wave of smash singles to come from this forthcoming release. Following rigorous touring in recent months, playing the likes of Glastonbury and T In The Park, anda marketingpush in the latter months of the year, this group could definitely see festival dates and synchs on Australian summerfestival season rolls around.