Sombr, Geese and Sasha Keable are among the artists to feature on the BBC Radio 1’s Sound of 2026 longlist published Monday (Dec. 1).

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The annual list is described by the BBC as spotlighting “ten exciting new artists tipped for success next year” and has become “a trusted marker of future success.” Chappell Roan was the most recent victor of the Sound Of prize in 2025.

Joining the aforementioned trio is Alessi Rose, Chloe Qisha, Florence Road, Jim Legxacy, kwn, Royel Otis, and Skye Newman. The top five fro

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