JAKARTA - This week Spotify announced a row of young musicians who are included in RADAR Indonesia 2026. Comprised of various genres and characters, their presence is a new wave in the Indonesian music industry.
The RADAR lineup this time consists of Alisha Dira, Amanda Caesa, Betrand Putra Onsu, dia, eńau, Jordy Riz, Maisha Kanna, PORIS, Tsaqib, and Vanessa Zee. From Pop, R&B, to Hipdut, these ten artists are names that should be paid attention to today even before they are known globally.
RADAR is Spotify's flagship global program to discover, support, and promote new talents. The line-up of RADAR Indonesia 2026 artists is one of the most interesting so far. The musicians present stories that relate to today's generation of listeners, both in Indonesia and abroad.
"The music industry in Southeast Asia, especially in Indonesia, continues to grow, with more and more artists who dare to present new colors and perspectives. RADAR has always focused on those who drive that change. We are happy to bring their music to more listeners while supporting their journey, without losing the Indonesian identity in their work," said Kossy Ng, Head of Music Spotify Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong in a written statement received by VOI on April 7.
This positive change is focusing on the increasingly shining Southeast Asian region. Nine of the top 20 RADAR Global artists in 2025 come from this region, including Indonesian musicians such as The Lantis, Rony Parulian, and Aftershine. RADAR Indonesian artists are also beginning to reach listeners in various countries such as Malaysia, the United States, Japan, Singapore, and Australia.
"Being part of RADAR opens up a huge opportunity for my music to be heard by more people. Because I produce all my music myself from scratch, the process feels very personal. I'm very enthusiastic to see how far these songs can develop and who can connect with them. For me, it's not just about the number of listeners, but about finding listeners who really connect with what I create in the studio," said the musician and producer who is fascinated with hipdut, he.
Meanwhile, Maisha Kanna sees RADAR as a big step to reach a wider audience.
"For me, my music can only be on Spotify, it's already very meaningful. Now, being able to be part of RADAR feels like taking a step further. It's really nice to be able to get such support for my music, especially seeing my songs reach more listeners," said Maisha.
Through RADAR Indonesia 2026, Spotify continues to highlight a new wave of Indonesian artists who not only shape what is developing, but also the direction of music in the future.
"What's interesting about RADAR is that Spotify can be present from the very early stages of an artist's career. We are part of their journey, looking for ways to expand their audience reach, while seeing their listeners continue to grow. This is not about instant success. It's about helping artists build something that lasts, with fans who are really there from the start and continue to support them in the future. These ten artists from Indonesia have something really special, and we can't wait to see their next journey," said Kossy Ng.
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