Home / Arts and Entertainment / 6 Music Crowns 2026's Most Impactful Artists
6 Music Crowns 2026's Most Impactful Artists
3 Nov
Summary
- The Cure won their first Grammys 50 years into their career.
- Erykah Badu released a new album with The Alchemist after an 11-year wait.
- Phoebe Bridgers promoted her new album with phone-free concerts.
BBC 6 Music has announced its Artists of the Year for 2026, recognizing a wide array of culturally dominant musicians.
This year's selection spans various genres and includes both established and emerging artists supported by the station. Beabadoobee released her fourth album, 'Pylon,' shifting to a rawer sound. Charli XCX released two albums in 2026: a soundtrack for 'Wuthering Heights' and 'Music, Fashion, Film.'
Glasgow producer corto.alto garnered a Mercury Prize nomination for his 2023 album and released 'SOME SMALL FORTUNE.' The iconic band The Cure received their first Grammy Awards in February 2026 for 'Songs of a Lost World.'
Erykah Badu collaborated with The Alchemist on 'Before the World Blows: The Abi & Alan Experiment,' her first release since 2015. Fontaines D.C. released their fifth album, 'Dopamine Chamber,' headlining Reading Festival. Irish band Madra Salach released their debut EP in early 2026 and are set to release their first album in 2027.
An unnamed noise-rock band based between Manchester and Berlin released their second album, 'URGH.' Phoebe Bridgers promoted her third album, 'Lost Weekend,' through intimate, phone-free shows. Swedish pop artist Robyn returned after an eight-year hiatus with her ninth album, 'Sexistential.'
New York's Show Me The Body released 'Alone Tonight,' their first album in four years. Shygirl is set to release her follow-up album to 'Nymph,' titled 'Swallow!', in November 2026.
