From indie to P-Pop, Spotify has their roster prepared filled with artists you’ll want in your rotation next.

RADAR Philippines 2026 has spotlight 10 emerging Filipino artists across genres. The program, which has been running locally since 2020, focuses on pushing rising acts to wider audiences while supporting their growth on the platform.

The multifaceted lineup comprises limitless genres from alternative pop-rock band HEY JUNE!, indie artists Kenaniah, fitterkarma, and NEW LORE, singer-songwriters rhodessa and Chezka, P-pop group VVINK, and hip-hop and R&B artists Waiian, Paul N Ballin, and Elhé.

Among this year’s artists, HEY JUNE! is also a familiar name amongst Zeen readers as the alternative pop-rock band was named Zeenfluential’s Breakout Artist in last year’s awards, recognizing their early momentum and growing presence in the local scene.

Their inclusion in Spotify’s RADAR Philippines 2026 lineup extends that trajectory, placing them in a wider pool of emerging acts gaining national and global visibility.

The lineup doesn’t stick to one sound, and that’s their niche. Each act brings a different approach—whether it’s storytelling-driven tracks, genre-blending production, or bilingual rap flows. It reflects how local music right now doesn’t move in just one direction.

For newer acts like VVINK, the recognition comes early. The group shared that being included in RADAR feels like confirmation of the path they’re taking as they continue to build their sound and audience.

Meanwhile, NEW LORE highlighted the role of discovery, pointing to how opportunities like this help bring their music to listeners who might not have come across them otherwise.

Beyond the announcement, the program includes platform support and editorial features that introduce each artist to a wider audience—basically making it easier to go from “who’s that?” to “wait, I know this song.”

RADAR Philippines 2026 lands at a time when local releases keep expanding across styles and scenes. This list doesn’t try to narrow that down—it just gives you a starting point on who to check out next. Get to know more about the featured artists here.