BBC Radio 1’s annual list has been released for the 23rd year running, showcasing ‘exciting’ names to watch out for.

British singer-songwriter Alessi Rose and US singer Sombr are among those who have been named on the Sound of 2026 longlist, as BBC Radio 1 has unveiled its annual list of artists tipped for success next year.

BBC Radio 1’s annual list has been released for the 23rd year running, showcasing the “exciting” artists to watch out for in 2026.

The list is made up of 10 different artists, and was chosen by more than 170 industry experts and artists, including Sir Elton John, Dua Lipa, Olivia Dean and Sam Smith.

Rose, who performed at Trnsmt festival in Glasgow, and Reading and Leeds festivals earlier this year, is among those named in the longlist.

American artist Sombr, know

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