If musicians like Olivia Dean, Audrey Hobert, and Geese aren't already on your playlists, chances are, they will be soon.&nbsp;

Each year, artists bring a new set of musicality and lyricism to the industry, touching fans in ways that simple words never could. The soundtrack of 2025 was filled with pop anthems, edgy guitar riffs, and groundbreaking vocals that set the music industry on fire. During the last few months of the year, upcoming artists have hinted at what they have in store for 2026, and many of them are predicted to take stages by storm with their catchy lyrics and perfected melodies.&nbsp;
From quirky pop girls like <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/who-is-audrey-hobert-facts-career-albums-family-celebrity-friends" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Audrey Hobert</a> and Ravyn Lenae to rock bands like Geese and Florence Road to lover girls like <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/olivia-dean-tour-2026-dates-tickets-ticketmaster-art-of-loving-tour-setlist" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Olivia Dean</a> and Jensen McRae, 2026 is slated to have a plethora of exciting musical releases to look forward to. Between all the new artists, it can be hard to wade through all the musicians to look out for and add to your 2026 soundtrack. Whether you love spunky pop or nostalgic sounds, L&rsquo;OFFICIEL has rounded up all the artists to look out for this upcoming year.&nbsp;

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Sombr</h2>

Sombr performing at the 2025 VMAs. Getty Images.

Sombr is already on his rise to fame with hit songs like Back to Friends and 12 to 12, he has even been nominated for Grammy&rsquo;s Best New Artist. He is known for his quirky internet persona and bedroom-style pop music that resonates with all different kinds of people. His strategic use of social media helped him gain popularity this year, but 2026 is the year when he can build on his virality through new music. The 20-year-old dropped out of high school to pursue music, and since signing with Warner Records, he has successfully continued to rise in stardom, a pattern that is sure to take him through 2026.&nbsp;

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Ravyn Lenae &nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

Ravyn Lenae performing at Jingle Ball. Getty Images.

Ravyn Lenae recently opened for artists like Sabrina Carpenter and Rene&eacute; Rapp, and her charm and ethereal sound have made her one of the top artists to look out for this year. The Chicago native debuted her first song in 2015, but her first album, Hypnos, wasn&rsquo;t released until 2022.&nbsp;
Lenae&rsquo;s music is for dreamy, alternative, and R&amp;B lovers who want to add a new artist to their yearly rotation. She combines her ethereal voice with electric and fun soundscapes to create her alternative R&amp;B sound that&rsquo;s featured on songs like Love Me Not and Sticky. Lenae&rsquo;s sound is one that will start to radiate through the industry this upcoming year.&nbsp;

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Audrey Hobert </h2>

Audrey Hobert performing at Jingle Ball. Getty Images.

Audrey Hobert released her debut album, Who&rsquo;s The Clown?, in August and quickly became one of the most relatable artists yet. Hobert is known for chronicling what it&rsquo;s like to be the weird, awkward girl who is just looking to dance and have a good time. In her songs like Bowling Alley, Sue Me, Wet Hair, and Sex and the City, Hobert talks about what it&rsquo;s like to always feel out of place while also insisting on being the main character in your own life.&nbsp;
Hobert is currently on her The Staircase to Stardom tour, and each night is a compilation of funky outfits and catchy songs. Who&rsquo;s The Clown? is just the beginning of Hobert&rsquo;s career, and if her first album is this successful, it&rsquo;s only a matter of time before she&rsquo;s the name on everyone&rsquo;s lips.&nbsp;

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Geese&nbsp;</h2>

Cameron Winter of Geese performing in November 2025. Getty Images.

Geese has quickly become Gen Z's preferred alt-rock band, with their energetic music that blends both '70s and '80s sounds to create a modern flair. The Brooklyn-bred band has four members: Cameron Winter (vocals, keyboard, guitar), Emily Green (guitar), Dominic DiGesu (bass), and Max Bassin (drums). Geese is the kind of iconic rock &lsquo;n' roll band that this generation has been missing, and their most recent album, Getting Killed, is the perfect symbol of classic sounds, dark lyrics, and chaotic energy. Their music is packed with messy melodies and youthful exuberance that will immediately hook any listener who gives them a chance.&nbsp;

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Olivia Dean</h2>

Olivia Dean performing at Jingle Ball. Getty Images.

Olivia Dean has been making music since 2018, but her recent TikTok virality has made her all anyone is talking about. Dean&rsquo;s music is for the hopeless romantics, lovers, and girlbosses of the world. She has a mix of upbeat jazz tracks and melodic piano ballads that come together to formulate deep albums about her personal life.&nbsp;
With songs like Ok, Love You Bye, Loud, and Let Alone The One You Love, Dean has been able to perfectly describe what it&rsquo;s like to be in love with the wrong person, and encompass how it feels to want a relationship without its barriers. Even though Dean has been making music for years, her recent virality, Grammy nomination, and new album are bound to keep her rising as one of the best artists of 2026.&nbsp;

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Addison Rae</h2>

Addison Rae performing on The Addison Tour. Getty Images.

Addison Rae is your favorite pop girl's favorite pop girl. Even though she got her start on TikTok posting lip-syncing and dancing videos, Rae has begun to make her own mark on the music industry. Her release of Diet Pepsi gave the world a glimpse at who she was musically and artistically&ndash; a fun, unserious, sexy, pop-loving girl. 
Her stage presence and outfits are enough to get her on everyone's radar, but her soft and clear vocals are the cherry on top. Rae is currently nominated for Grammy&rsquo;s Best New Artist, but it&rsquo;s clear that she is just getting started with her music career. She is set to release even more pop anthems in 2026, making her one of the top artists to be on the lookout for.&nbsp;

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Sienna Spiro</h2>

Sienna Spiro performing at 'KOKO.' Getty Images.

Sienna Spiro is a British singer-songwriter who gained popularity after sharing singing videos on TikTok. She released her debut single Need Me in 2024 and continued her release of soulful and jazzy pop music with her debut EP, Sink Now, Swim Later. Spiro fuses classic soul, jazz, and contemporary pop music, giving her sound the perfect mix of vintage and pop vibes. Spiro has opened for artists like Sam Smith and Teddy Swims, and by next year, she is set to become one of the new popular voices in everyone&rsquo;s head.&nbsp;

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Jensen McRae</h2>

Jensen McRae performing on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Getty Images.

Jensen McRae is another artist who is not necessarily new but who is bound to make larger waves in 2026. She was recently honored as one of Forbes' 30 under 30 musicians, and her deep, soulful voice and gut-wrenching lyrics are the perfect indicator that her newfound popularity is no fluke. McRae is the ultimate singer-songwriter, and she is known for her debut single White Boy, and songs like Savannah, and Let Me Be Wrong which are featured on her album I Don&rsquo;t Know How But They Found Me! 
She has been releasing music since 2020, but just like many other artists, her recent songs have gone viral on social media. Now that other people are recognizing her undeniable and unique talent, it&rsquo;s only a matter of time before McRae becomes the next big thing.

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Alessi Rose</h2>

Alessi Rose performing at Glastonbury Festival. Getty Images.

If you love Gracie Abrams and Lorde but wish there was a way to combine the two then Alessi Rose is the rising artist for your 2026 playlists. Rose&rsquo;s lyrics are raw and witty and they draw inspiration from the dark and complicated aspects of love and coming of age. Rose initially built her following on TikTok and Instagram before she released her first EP Rumination as Ritual. After her first EP she went on to release more and even toured with artists like Noah Kahan and Tate McRae. Rose has yet to release a full album, but with her recent success and touring opportunities a full record is predicted to be coming soon. Rose is for the indie-pop lovers who want to discover a new artist to add to the roster.

<h2 style="text-align: center;">Ad&eacute;la&nbsp;</h2>

Adéla at the premiere of 'I Love L.A.' Getty Images.

Ad&eacute;la rose to fame when she starred in Netflix&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/katseye-members-dream-academy-contestants-where-are-they-now-adela-emily-iliya" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pop Star Academy</a>. She may not have snagged a spot in Katseye, but she proved her star power when she became a solo artist under the Capitol Records label. She&rsquo;s a dance, singer, and songwriter with a palpable stage presence and a unique aura about her. She is set to support Demi Lovato on her <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/demi-lovato-its-not-that-deep-tour-2026-dates-tickets-setlist" target="_blank" rel="noopener">It&rsquo;s Not That Deep </a><a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/music/demi-lovato-its-not-that-deep-tour-2026-dates-tickets-setlist" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tour</a> where she will showcase her powerful stage presence and sharp performance style. If you love <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/film-tv/everything-we-know-about-charli-xcx-s-upcoming-films" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Charli XCX</a>, Ad&eacute;la is one of the artists to pay attention to in 2026.&nbsp;

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