#CulturePH - Next Gen: Introducing the new OPM artists poised for breakout success this 2026
A new wave of OPM artists is gaining momentum.
Poised for their official breakout moment in 2026, these fresh and compelling acts are set to drop new releases that defy conventions and embrace artistic promise. In the months ahead, their work is expected to leave a distinct mark in contemporary OPM, so make sure to show your support and bookmark their names as early as now.
HARA (Davao) - HARA is the newest P-Pop girl group. The sassy six-piece act is ready to conquer the stage with their dynamic performances and unique sound entirely produced in their hometown. HARA is set to release their pre-debut track “My Love” this February 25, 2026.
AYO (Davao) – AYO is a 7-member boy group
that is set to bring their A game into the world of P-Pop. The name is derived
from the Visayan word “Maayo” (skillful, talented), embodying their potential
as a vital newcomer. Expect the pop group is to debut new music this year.
DAELUX (Davao) - DAELUX is a seven-member
Philippine girl group composed of Tabel, Zyra, Shami, Rhya, Ara, Slane, and
Alice. Combining Filipina pride with a global flair, the group exudes grace and
power in every performance, while enchanting listeners with their refreshing
take on pop music. Raring for an exciting debut this year, the group has
already started posting teasers via their official social media platforms.
Rock Opong (Iloilo) – Rock Opong has made waves as
a grand finalist on The Voice Teens and a semi-finalist on Asia’s Got
Talent. He got signed by Balcony Entertainment, marking his official debut
with songs that come from a place of authenticity and warmth. he recently
released his new single “Favorite,” a song that captures
the warmth and comfort that comes with romantic love.
Trisha Puso (Bicol) - Trisha started her career in
2010 as one of the pioneer artists of the CamSur Academy Project. Before
joining the Academy, she was making her mark with her performances of cover
songs. Her media content containing performances gained a following, which
eventually inspired her to write, compose, and produce her own songs. In 2024,
she joined Sony Music Philippines as the first licensed artist from CamSur. Her
new single, “Alapaap,” is slated to drop on January 28, 2026. The track
circles around the concept of love and destiny, yearning for a love that makes
one comfortable and safe.
Mikee Sarmiento (Metro Manila) – Mikee Sarmiento makes
soulful pop music that lives in the quiet spaces between longing and comfort.
Personal, cinematic, and deeply representative of the Filipino experience,
Mikee’s music is characterized by heart-on-sleeve sentimentality, opening wounds
and stirring up conversations about life, love, spirituality, and anything in
between. His debut single, “Tahan Na,” will be released
on January 30, 2026.
LU (Aurora) – Newcomer LU makes music that
carries the imprint of her coastal hometown while exploring her own voice as a
singer-songwriter. Raised in San Luis, Aurora, and now based in Quezon City,
the folk-pop artist delivers melodically rich and beautifully sung tunes with
earnest intentions. Her single “Lasing Na Sa’yo” recently found success on
streaming, putting her on the cover of Spotify’s Fresh Finds Philippines,
debuting at no. 1 on the playlist. She is slated to release her song “PUCHA”
on February 13, 2026, an upbeat
alt-pop heartbreak anthem.
NEW LORE (Metro Manila) - New Lore is a 3-piece
band that creates music from art and poetry, with Carole Lantican on drums,
Tita Halaman on vocals and guitars, and Kim Escalona on bass. Their
listeners call it trauma pop, dream pop, ethereal alt pop, or whatever
pop – just making what feels true and letting everyone else name it. It's music
for the overfeelers, the almost-healers, and the quietly ambitious hearts. Their
upcoming single, "substack girl," is a tender, self-aware love
song about missing someone through the details of who they are. Built on
hypnotic production and list-like lyrics, the song asks quiet questions about
identity, growth, and whether love lingers in habits long after people drift
apart. The song will be out on February 6, 2026.
These are emerging voices from Sony Music Entertainment that are pushing music to exciting, new places. Watch out for them in 2026.
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