10 Music Acts to Watch in 2026

The nominees for BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2026 highlight a blend of cutting-edge pop and jangly guitar anthems. Among the contenders are US singer-songwriter Sombr, Aussie duo Royel Otis, and post-punk band Geese, alongside rising stars Chloe Qisha, Skye Newman, and Alessi Rose, who recently toured with Dua Lipa. Previous winners include notable artists like Adele and Haim. The winner will be revealed in January on Radio 1 and BBC News.

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