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Six Artists, Six Distinct Sounds: Meet the RADAR Poland Class of 2024

June 20, 2024

As Spotify’s program to spotlight rising talent from around the world, RADAR supports emerging artists on their journeys to global stardom. Since its launch in 2020, RADAR has featured more than 20 up-and-coming Polish artists. From Jann to Zalia, Julia Pośnik to TYNSKY, stickxr to bambi, many of these entertainers have leveraged RADAR to boost their profiles and connect with new fans near and far.

Now we’re launching our fifth edition of RADAR Poland, featuring Daniel Godson, Jea Mira, Livka, Lotta, MAJA, and Zaleś. Blending multiple styles and genres into their own unique sounds, these six artists are putting their stamp on Poland’s diverse music landscape. As part of the program, all will be included on Spotify’s dedicated RADAR Polska playlist while also receiving additional playlist support and off-platform promotion. And while many of these artists are also songwriters, this year, for the first time, we’re also welcoming an artist who has built a career writing for others.

“The highly anticipated moment when we announce the yearly group of RADAR Poland artists is here, and we’re excited to introduce a group of diverse artists that have really embraced their own individualities,” said Mateusz Smółka, Music Team Lead at Spotify. “We’re delighted to continue to support emerging Polish artists in a crucial stage in their careers and enable them to reach a wider audience through our dedicated tools and playlists on and off platform.”

Keep reading to get to know these rising stars.

Daniel Godson

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Passionate about music since childhood, Daniel Godson went on to attend music school and sing in a church choir. The young artist’s warm voice lends an ethereal quality to his music, which blends pop, indie, soul, and R&B. He has released a slew of singles since 2022, with “Safe Zone” and “Czuję, więc jestem?” racking up the most streams on Spotify.

Jea Mira

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Born in Poland and based in London, Jea Mira has spent recent years honing her powerful, velvety voice and refining her sound on tracks like “Mine” and “Best I’ve Never Had.” Her indie-pop style exudes charm and character, with artists like Lorde, Rihanna, and Fleetwood Mac cited as inspirations.

Livka

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After Livka garnered buzz on social media with her covers of hit songs, fans quickly recognized her talent, falling in love with her sensitivity and sense of humor. A self-proclaimed Phoebe Bridgers enthusiast, Livka is known for her deeply emotional lyrics. She has released a handful of tracks since 2022, with her most popular, “bezdech,” approaching half a million streams on Spotify.

Lotta

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Karolina Pielesiak rose to fame as one half of Szparagi before launching her solo career in 2023 under the stage name Lotta. As it leans heavily into hyperpop, her music is a unique blend of experimental tones and dark humor, as evidenced by tracks like “nowa żona” and “oszukał mnie disney.”

MAJA

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Maja Janowska, known by her stage name MAJA, is a vocalist and social media influencer with a Gen Z following. Her 2023 debut single, “Klub złamanych serc,” is a guitar-driven, sentimental ballad that boasts nearly 640,000 streams on Spotify.

Zaleś

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Zaleś is a singer-songwriter who draws inspiration from several art mediums, including painting. He embraces a genreless sound that combines guitar pop, electronic, alternative, and rap. His 2023 debut album, Obrazy Uczuć, includes his top-streamed tracks on Spotify: “Interpretacje” and “Spadam.”

Dive into our RADAR Polska playlist to discover more artists shaping the future of Polish music.

RADAR Poland Returns With 5 Artists Who Embrace a Truly Genreless Sound

May 17, 2023

RADAR serves as Spotify’s program to spotlight rising talent from around the world, supporting emerging artists on their journey to global stardom—including 15 up-and-coming Polish creators to date.

Since RADAR’s launch in 2020, we’ve offered support through dedicated playlists, special editorial placements, and personalized marketing plans, helping expand the profiles of many of these entertainers. One of our 2022 featured artists, Marissa, boosted her global Spotify streams by a cool 2,500%.

Now we’re launching our fourth edition of RADAR Poland. This year’s edition includes IGNACY, Frank Leen, ta Ukrainka, bambi, and stickxr. As music moves beyond the era of strictly defined genres, these five new artists represent a growing trend coming out of Poland: a distinct, genreless sound that draws not only from a variety of musical styles, but also from art, social media, and the international music scene.

This fluid, borderless approach is resonating with Poland’s young listeners, who are basing their music tastes on qualities like mood, vibe, and lyrical content.

As part of the RADAR Poland program, each of the featured artists released a new single today, on which we’ve worked with them to provide the necessary support and resources.

Keep reading to find out why these rising talents have fans buzzing.

Frank Leen

Frank Leen is a singer-songwriter with a genre-bending sound that spans house, pop, and alternative rap. The 26-year-old has also made a name for himself as a producer, collaborating with artists like Mr. Polska, Abel de Jong, and Alicja.

Stream Frank Leen’s new single, “Most”:

ta Ukrainka

Born in Lubny, a small town in central Ukraine, ta Ukrainka makes powerful music that explores themes like war and emigration. She seamlessly shifts between alternative sounds, showcasing a different musical and visual aesthetic with each single she releases.

Stream ta Ukrainka’s new single, “(Chyba) Ostatni Dzień”:

bambi

This 20-year-old has caught the attention of the Polish rap scene, incorporating the sounds of hyperpop and trap into her songs. Her single “IRL” recently took Poland by storm, becoming Spotify’s most-streamed track in the country for almost two weeks.

Stream bambi’s new single, “Milie Walky”:

IGNACY

IGNACY doesn’t let any one genre fully define him, but he does derive his sound from extensive professional jazz training. A talented piano player who writes his own music, IGNACY had a breakout moment with his 2022 single “Czekam Na Znak” and was recently nominated for a Fryderyk award—the Polish equivalent of a Grammy.

Stream IGNACY’s new single, “Samoloty”:

stickxr

With multiple tracks garnering millions of Spotify streams, stickxr has quickly made a name for himself. This young artist started out as a rapper but has evolved as a vocalist, with his most recent songs evoking pop, punk, and indie sounds.

Stream stickxr’s new single, “kartki”:

Now that you know the artists, dive into this melting pot of sounds on our RADAR Poland playlist.