It might be cold and dark outside – it is here in the UK – but a new year always brings an ear warming amount of fresh music, from both new and under-the-radar artists. And from the catchy to the raucous, and the cinematic to the exotic, I’m sure that 2026 will prove to be another exceptional year for talented musicians across many genres. As always, the Spotify Evolving Tunes playlist (as well as the tracks I share on Soundcloud) will introduce some of these acts onto your radar, so get your speakers, headphones, and earbuds primed, and I hope you enjoy the music released in 2026 as much as I’m sure I will.
Alternative Friday 