Lucas Villa
View all posts by Lucas Villa September 22, 2026 Add us as a Google Preferred Source
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Niko Rubio's debut album, 'late night swim,' arrives Oct. 30. Lea Garn Over half a decade into her career, Niko Rubio’s debut album is finally on the horizon. The rising Mexican-Salvadoran star has spent the past few years blending the alternative edge of her Los Angeles upbringing with her Latina heritage. Rubio’s album, late night swim, arrives on Oct. 30 and will expand her sound with even more global influences.
“I feel ready to finally release my first album,” Rubio tells Rolling Stone. “It’s been about six years since my first release and I’ve explored so much of myself over that time. I finally feel like I know who I am right now.”
Rubio has made a name for herself both as a singer and songwriter. She has penned songs for the likes Gwen Stefani, Suki Waterhouse, and the Warning. Rubio has also made a splash with the first singles from late night swim, including the otherworldly “kitty” and her recent viral hit “tokyo.” On social media, the latter song has received love from Waterhouse, Joe Jonas, Reneé Rapp, Vince Staples, and Barry Can’t Swim.
