The six artists joining RADAR Italia in its sixth year are Sara Gioielli, faccianuvola, Angelica Bove, prima stanza a destra, Visino Bianco, and Emili Kasa. All are under the age of 26.
The selection coincides with a change in the program’s structure. RADAR Italia is moving to a continuous and flexible model tailored to each artist’s path, centered on long-term value, personalized support, and deeper storytelling.
Sara Gioielli combines professional music training and folk roots with modern pop.
faccianuvola blends folk and electronic influences, exploring themes of memory and nature.
Angelica Bove draws on classic Italian songwriting traditions, pairing lyricism with a contemporary perspective.
prima stanza a destra is an anonymous project built around synth-heavy production and understated songwriting.
Visino Bianco addresses anxiety and vulnerability within Italy’s rap and trap scene.
Emili Kasa works across vocals, rap, and hip-hop in the alternative music landscape.
RADAR has operated in Italy since 2020, supporting emerging artists from singer-songwriters to rap and electronic acts. On average, artists in the program have seen monthly listeners increase by more than 700% and followers grow by 540% within a year of joining. Their music has been added to over 15 million playlists, and participating artists reach an average of 38 new countries in their first year.
“Behind the figures and charts, there is always an artistic vision that needs to be supported and nurtured,” said Adelechiara Nicoletti, Head of Artist and Label Partnerships, Southern and Eastern Europe at Spotify. “The true value of RADAR lies in the teamwork we do on a daily basis with these young artists and their teams. We make our editorial and strategic resources available not only to amplify their music, but to build a shared journey. Seeing them transform their uniqueness into a solid career is the true success of the program.”
