Spotify's artists for RADAR 2023 are here.
Following their launch in 2020, RADAR has continued to push Asian artists under the global spotlight, connecting home-grown acts to over 180 markets. This year, Spotify continues the program with a new roster of artists from Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, and more.
“The growth of emerging artists is a testament to the rising appetite for home-grown music. From soloists to groups, Indo-Pop to Pinoy Hip-Hop, each of these artists across genres represents a diverse spectrum of music in their own countries! We are already seeing new fans from other parts of the world discovering them. This is just the beginning, and we’re so excited to introduce all of them to a broader fan base through RADAR 2023,” says Spotify Asia's Head of Music, Kossy Ng.
RADAR 2023 sees Indonesia's Anggi Marito, Awdella, Aziz Hedra, Bernadya, ENVY*, Hal, Maulana Ardiansyah, Nadhif Basalamah, Naura Ayu, and Stereo Wall, the Philippines' Alamat, BINI, DENY, G22, Illest Morena, KAIA, Kenaniah, mrld, Paolo Sandejas, Paul Pablo, PLAYERTWO, and VXON, Thailand's AYLA’s, Flower.Far, OG BOBBY, PiXXiE, PURPEECH, PUN, TIGGER, TOFFE, Reinizra, and wish, and Singapore and Malaysia's Aziz Harun, Coming Up Roses, Dalia Farhana, hongjoin, jupiterkid, LAYYI, leisl-mae, lost spaces, Luqman Podolski, Marian Carmel, shazza, and XONE.
Also on this year's slate are Vietnamese acts Cầm, Coldzy, kidsai, Lazii, Minh Đinh, and The Cassette, Hong Kong stars Aiden Hung 洪助昇, Arches, Gordan Flanders, KALAI, LEWSZ, LilithQueenB, Lollytalk, Nancy Kwai, PetPetShawn, and 留香瓊, and Mandopop acts Andr 安德, Everydaze, LÜCY, and 胡家誠, as well as South Korean rapper Huh, the first RADAR Korea artist of the year.
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“I’m grateful for the opportunity Spotify has given me as the first RADAR KOREA artist of this year, and I’ll continue to showcase who I am and the music I love," says Korean rapper Huh.
“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," expresses P-pop group Alamat.
“We find great joy in using Spotify to connect with our fans at a deeper level, not just to showcase our own music, but also share playlists that highlight our personalities," shares Thai indie act Reinizra.
Through RADAR, up-and-coming artists get to share their music with the world through specialised playlists and further expand their reach across Asia and beyond. In its third iteration this year, the program aims to help emerging artists strengthen their connection with their listeners by providing resources and marketing opportunities through Spotify.
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