Spotify Shares Debut Songwriters to Watch List

After greatly expanding song credits on the platform, Spotify has launched the new Songwriters to Watch list. The included writers span numerous genres, such as Punjabi, Afropop, Latin, and hip-hop.

The list:

• Check out notable names and one of their prominent songs below:

• A.Chic - “ZEN” by JENNIE

• IKKY - “Symmetry” by Ed Sheeran featuring Karan Aujla

• GIIFT - “Ballin’” by Kehlani

• Sam Westhoff - “Blink Twice” by Shaboozey and Myles Smith

• Elvira Anderfjärd and Luka Kloser - “Fame Is A Gun” by Addison Rae

• Listen to the full Songwriters to Watch playlist on Spotify.

What they said:

• Jacqueline Ankner, Head of Songwriter & Publisher Partnerships at Spotify: “Songwriters are the architects of the songs we fall in love with, and too often their stories stay behind the scenes. With Songwriters to Watch 2026, we are spotlighting the creators shaping culture across genres, from Nashville hitmakers to global pop builders and producer-writers pushing sound forward. Our goal is to help these writers reach new audiences, deepen industry recognition, and celebrate the craft at the heart of every great song.”

• Elvira Anderfjärd and Luka Kloser: “It’s really special to be included alongside writers we’re genuine fans of. Thankful to be part of this and to share this moment with so many talented writers.”