There’s nothing wrong with listening to the same songs on loop but you’d be doing yourself a favor if you spice up your playlists with new tracks every now and then. And if you’re looking for new artists to discover, Spotify just unveiled its 2023 RADAR artists slate for the Philippines, boasting a lineup of fresh P-pop groups, breakthrough solo acts, and more. Check out their solid lineup:

Fresh P-pop groups

P-pop fans, rejoice! Alamat, VXON, and G22 are the newest P-pop groups that made it on the list together with RADAR returnees BINI and KAIA.

Witnessing the growth of local music, Alamat, an up-and-coming P-Pop group, expressed their pride, “This reflects the talent of Filipino artists, who continuously explore new sounds and styles. It is rewarding to be part of a cultural movement that is gaining traction not just in the Philippines, but also among international audiences.”

Breakthrough solo acts

Spotify Philippines have always made sure to support and aid the discovery of emerging Pinoy artists and local genres. Paul Pablo, Kenaniah, and Paolo Sandejas are some of the breakthrough solo acts who are part of this year’s RADAR slate.

Pinoy artists are breaking through beyond the Philippine borders with the help of Spotify’s year-long playlisting, marketing initiatives, and borderless reach. In the past year, the RADAR Philippines recorded streams from 43 countries, promoting discovery of featured artists to listeners across the world.

Returning RADAR artist, mrld, saw a 160% increase in listeners in the past year, reaching international shores including U.S.A., India, and Malaysia. The singer-songwriter even broke through the top charts in Indonesia.

“Spotify RADAR helps so many artists, including myself, to be heard by a lot of people. Through Spotify, my fans can connect with me and music in just a click,” said mrld.

Hip-hop and R&B

RADAR also includes hip-hop trio PLAYERTWO who hails from Davao. The group shared how they’re grateful for Spotify for empowering all sorts of local artists and helping increase the popularity of diverse music across the country. Also basking in the RADAR limelight are female artist DENȲ and R&B talent Illest Morena.

“The growth of RADAR is a testament to a global appetite for local music. From soloists to groups, P-Pop to Hip-Hop, each of these artists across genres have displayed such talent; where they have seen new fans beyond the Philippines! This is just the beginning, and we’re so excited to introduce all of them to a broader fan base through RADAR Philippines 2023,” said Kossy Ng, Head of Music Spotify Asia.

Now in its third year, RADAR is Spotify’s global program that supports emerging artists and gives them a platform to reach new audiences. Available both on Free and Premium, get to know these emerging Filipino artists through exclusive interviews and never-before-seen content on RADAR Philippines. From energetic hits like G22’s “Boomerang,” to groovy synth-pop like Kenaniah’s “Bahala Na,” Spotify’s RADAR Philippines is this year’s mixtape on repeat!

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