Heads up, Roo fans — the popular “Artist of the Day” series that previews acts on the Bonnaroo lineup is back for 2026 and kicking off on February 2.
The series is run each year by Reddit user Gangiskhan and this installment marks the sixth year of the feature (and the author’s 10th year as a music-journalism hobbyist). For anyone who doesn’t follow the thread: the Artist of the Day series highlights one artist a day from the Roo lineup with short bios, must-listen tracks, and reasons they’re worth catching — perfect for building hype or filling out your must-see list without scrolling through every name on the poster.
Why this year matters: the OP says the 2026 lineup runs deep and there are plenty of hidden gems to spotlight. Starting Feb. 2 gives the author time to squeeze in other Bonnaroo coverage and start the hype train early.
Community snippets from the original thread:
- “I just wanted to let you know how much I have appreciated you doing this series every year. Thank you!” — MockTub
- “Have been looking forward to this popping up on my tl.” — Tripplestackedmeth
- “Sunami is literally going to be a punch in the face in the best way.” — Curious-End4710
One commenter even dropped a quick clip to get people hyped. Expect a mix of well-known headliners and off-the-radar names that’ll have you rearranging your schedule.
If you’re planning your Roo weekend, this series is an easy, fun way to discover acts you might otherwise miss. We’ll link the posts here on Extra Chill as they go live — stay tuned for the first entry on Feb. 2 and get ready to start building that running list of sets to catch.
Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/bonnaroo/comments/1qhfgjl/the_2026_artist_of_the_day_series_will_start/