It’s giving main character energy for Becca Hatch and Lewis Love. Spotify just announced that these two icons-in-the-making are the latest additions to their global RADAR program, and honestly, we are highkey obsessed. If you haven't been paying attention, now is the time to start.
The Breakdown
Hatch, a powerhouse R&B artist of Kamilaroi and Samoan heritage, has been absolutely crushing it lately. She already has a NIMA Award for best breakthrough artist under her belt and even snagged a spot performing alongside Coldplay at Sydney’s Accor Stadium. With her new EP, Black Flower, dropping February 3, 2027, the timing for this spotlight couldn't be more perfect.
Lewis Love is also ready to pop off, with his own forthcoming album on the way through his new label deal with EMPIRE.
What This Means
For the next six months, Spotify is going all out to put these two on the map. We’re talking playlist covers, massive social media pushes, and exclusive live event opportunities. They already kicked things off with billboards on Bourke Street in Melbourne, which is major.
“So excited to be a RADAR artist!! I love making music about feminine strength, being free, and growing into yourself,” Hatch shared. Love echoed the sentiment, saying, “I’m really excited for the whole world to hear what we’ve been working on.”
Why it matters
Spotify’s RADAR program has been a total game-changer for emerging talent since 2020. Past participants like Royel Otis and Genesis Owusu have seen their careers skyrocket, and with 47 million discoveries driven by the program so far, Hatch and Love are officially on the fast track to global stardom. Say less, we’re streaming.
