Enter the world of TheNinthHour with their new single, “FWM.”
Alternative R&B project, TheNinthHour will release a new single titled “FWM” on January 12, 2026.Minimal and late-night in tone, FWM explores emotional distance and unresolved attachment – the feeling of being kept close but never fully chosen. The track lives in restraint, allowing emotion to linger in the quiet space between what’s felt and what’s left unsaid.
The song opens in a late-night haze, with guitar textures and mood shaping a slow-burn alt-R&B build. By the time it fades out, listeners are left suspended in reflection.“It’s about being kept around but never let in,” says TheNinthHour. “Caring more than the other person, and realizing it too late.”
The project exists deliberately without a face or fixed identity. By remaining anonymous, TheNinthHour shifts focus away from persona and toward emotional atmosphere – the private thoughts and unspoken feelings that surface late at night. The artwork for FWM, designed by the artist, mirrors this restraint through soft, muted visuals and partial framing, reflecting themes of emotional guardedness and incompleteness.
More than an artist name, TheNinthHour represents an emotional state – a space where unresolved feelings surface in the quiet hours. FWM serves as an introduction to a forthcoming mixtape that expands on this world, gradually moving into darker emotional territory.Built for late-night listening, FWM feels at home in quiet rooms and empty streets.
First off, care to introduce yourself to our readers?
I am someone who is very emotionless. I do not tend to show my vulnerable side, and everyone who knows me personally can say the same. But I’m human, and we all have feelings. I think everyone has a time of the day when they come into touch with their vulnerability, whether it is during the day or at 3:00 AM in the morning. When I enter that time of the day, music is the byproduct. It might sound cliché, but music truly is an outlet for me to express my feelings, and I’m sure many artists would agree. The name “TheNinthHour” is rather a figurative representation of this specific time, where you can be vulnerable, and this could be a different time for everyone. I’m just an ordinary guy who writes and sings about topics others might not want to sing about. I prefer to remain anonymous because this way, the music that I release will not be judged for anything other than what it is. A listener must connect to your music and your story, not your identity. So who is TheNinthHour? It doesn’t matter. But does my music make you feel something at a certain time?
Tell us a bit about your recent release.
FWM (Fuck With Me) is a song that honestly happened very spontaneously. I had strong feelings for someone who had their feelings turned off. And I don’t think I’ll ever know what was going on in the other person’s mind, but I just really wanted them to see me the way that I see them. FWM is really just a final message or a sweet goodbye. In the song, I admit how much I really feel for the person, and I’m asking them…won’t you fuck with me? I think a lot of people in the world have felt the heartache of forcing themselves to lose feelings for someone, even though they want them so badly. It’s worst when you get their energy sometimes and get ignored at the other. FWM captures this feeling with its hazy and soft production, and the lyrics are as honest as possible.
Walk us through your creative process when creating music.
I’ve spoken to a lot of people who write, and many of them preach discipline. I agree that writing several songs makes you better at your craft, but the most honest and heartfelt projects can only be created when you’re inspired. That’s when you write your best stuff! I can go days without writing songs, but then I’ll write several when I feel inspired. I essentially take the inspiration and define my feelings. Once the feelings are defined, and I know exactly what I want to write about, then the rest just fits like a puzzle. The lyrics flow, I pick chords that portray the emotion of the topic, and the song comes to life. I think collaboration is one of the most beautiful things because when you bounce ideas off each other, you can create something so unique and powerful, so shout-out to the amazing creatives I work with. My engineers at Dreamhouse, producers, and my friends.
Now that the music is out, what does the ‘road ahead’ look like? Beyond tours and videos, what’s one ‘bucket list’ goal you hope to achieve with this release?
Right now, the road ahead feels intentional, not rushed. This release is about letting the music marinate and find the people it’s meant for. I have zero expectations besides wanting the music to be heard and felt. I think I really just want to build a broader reach of listeners and have fans that are constantly engaged. Beyond visuals and potential shows, I’m focused on deepening the sound and the story, making sure every next step feels honest and connected to a story I’m trying to tell through my music. I have this weird idea of connecting every new release to the last. One bucket-list goal with this release is to have someone tell me that the song has become part of their late night, their healing, or a chapter of their life. That’s bigger than any milestone. That’s when I know it’s doing what it’s supposed to do.
We love championing Canadian talent. If you curated a ‘Must-Listen’ playlist of emerging artists right now, who’s the first person you’d add?
I can’t necessarily give a name. This comes down to many factors for me. For obvious starters, the voice needs to be good, the production needs to put me in a trance, and the lyrics cannot be cheesy. However, I can say this…The first person I’d add is someone who feels unapologetically themselves. Someone who isn’t chasing trends but building a world around their sound. I’m really drawn to artists who make music that feels lived-in, like you’re stepping into a moment rather than just hearing a song. If I attach a memory to your song, you’re getting added to my playlist. The Weeknd is a perfect example of this, but not many emerging artists in Canada have the ability to do this nowadays. Unless I just haven’t discovered them yet, like my potential listeners haven’t discovered me. But music in our country has really started to sound repetitive, and I intend to change that.
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