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Spotify RADAR Boosts Aussie & NZ Emerging Stars
30 Sep
Summary
- Becca Hatch and Lewis Love join Spotify's global emerging artist program.
- Both artists will receive extensive cross-platform support from Spotify.
- The RADAR program has successfully launched numerous local talents previously.
Emerging artists Becca Hatch and Lewis Love, from Australia and New Zealand respectively, are now featured in Spotify's global RADAR program. This initiative provides significant support across Spotify's platforms, including playlist placements, marketing, and live events.
Hatch, an R&B artist of Kamilaroi and Samoan heritage, is set to release her EP 'Black Flower' on February 3, 2027. She recently performed with Coldplay and won a 2024 NIMA Award for best breakthrough artist, also receiving an APRA award in 2025 and an ARIA nomination.
Lewis Love, a singer-songwriter, is preparing his first album under a new deal with EMPIRE. Both artists were celebrated with billboard promotions in Melbourne from September 25 to 27, 2026. The RADAR AUNZ program, launched globally in 2020, has driven over 47 million discoveries for local artists.
