New year, new sounds to fall in love with! From alt-folk and “wonk rock” to desert blues, jungle, jazz and hip hop, we’ve picked 10 incredible rising artists to get to know now, all heading to Shambala 2026...

1. Oreglo - ultra-cool, genre-defying London trio capturing the pulse of the capital with drums, tuba and electric guitar. Fresh, playful, impossible to pin down.
2. The Breath - a spellbinding contemporary take on alt-folk from Ríoghnach Connolly (Honeyfeet) and the ever-brilliant guitarist Stuart McCallum. Blissful listening.
3. Porij - a joyous collision of indie-rock and dance music, made for hands-in-the-air moments.
4. Holysseus Fly - alt-pop infused with soul and electronics, delivered with fearless, Gaga-level show-womanship.
5. Daraa Tribes - returning after an outstanding Sham’25 set, bringing their hypnotic blend of traditional tribal music and Sahara blues. Goosebumps guaranteed.
6. CLADA - viral trad-folk five-piece weaving virtuosic traditional fiddle, driving rhythms, energetic box playing and crisp percussion.
7. Jayahadadream- criminology teacher turned rapper and one of the UK’s most exciting new voices. Raw, thoughtful lyricism meets grime-fuelled fire.
8. Y - Jokingly labeled “wonk rock,” “Gameboy thrash,” Y bring a slice of London underground cool to Shambala 2026.
9. Kaya Fyah - raised in sound system culture alongside the Congo Natty family, Kaya brings uplifting vibrations, unity and serious soul. Exactly the energy the world needs right now.
10. An Dannsa Dub- mystical Gaelic song and trad instruments collide with deep bass and digital dub. Truly unlike anything we’ve heard before!

🎧 Dive into the full Official Shambala 2026 playlist here: open.spotify.com/playlist/66CB… x

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