Tag: Radar Espana

The Next Wave of RADAR Spain Artists Arrives for 2026

April 21, 2026

group of RADAR Spain artists

Since its launch in 2020, RADAR has been our program for spotlighting emerging artists around the world. This year marks the sixth edition of RADAR Spain, our ongoing effort to help raise the profile of the country’s rising talent.

More than 50 artists have taken part in RADAR Spain to date, including breakout names like Quevedo, SAIKO, and LUSILLON. On average, artists see their streams increase by nearly 70% one year after joining the program. Artists from the 2025 edition have seen streams grow by more than 24% so far, with Barry B leading the way at 130% growth.

Now, we’re introducing the 2026 lineup of RADAR Spain artists: Alcalá Norte, El Bobo de las 3000, Gara Durán, Metrika, and Teo Planell. We’re supporting each artist on and off platform with editorial placement, tailored marketing plans, and original content opportunities across our playlists, channels, and social media.

To celebrate the new edition, we invited top fans to an exclusive concert at Sala But in Madrid on April 20, where the full class performed live. The showcase is one of the ways we’re supporting these artists, bringing listeners closer to their stories both on and off the platform.

Meet DORA, the RADAR Teen Rewriting What It Means to Be a Global Pop Star

December 22, 2020

Spanish singer-songwriter DORA has had a busy year—and that’s putting it lightly. At just 16, she’s already graced the cover of Vogue España and appeared on the soundtrack for Élite, a popular Netflix show. Now the Madrid-based artist can add another item to the list: she’s a part of Spotify’s global emerging-artist program, RADAR.

Launched in March 2020, the program features artists from over 50 markets worldwide and helps performers at early stages of their careers broaden their fan bases through Spotify’s social channels, curated playlists, and tailored marketing initiatives.

DORA is the sole author behind many of her genre-bending tracks. She shifts between English and Spanish with ease, singing over tracks influenced in equal measure by 2000s bubblegum pop, moody indie rock, and pulsing EDM. Since the launch of RADAR, DORA has released three singles, some of which were even recorded in her school uniform: the twinkly discoteca-ready “Oxena,” acoustic-driven “Hoy,” and infectious English-language “Stay.” 

We sat down with the RADAR artist to learn more about how she got here—and where she’s planning on going next.

You’ve had a pretty meteoric rise in the past year. What’s it been like to see your career take off?

It’s a blessing to see my music reach a wider audience throughout the years, and seeing the different people that follow me into this journey is amazing. For me, it’s like watching my newborn baby getting older—I accompany my music’s steps. I put work into it, and my music gives me a lot of other beautiful things in exchange.