Four Finnish artists on IMPALA’s 100 Artists to Watch list

IMPALA, the European organisation for independent music companies and national associations, has published its list of 100 Artists to Watch for 2026. The list highlights promising, creative and original independent artists from 29 countries. The list includes four interesting Finnish names: louna0nline, OLGA, Pearly Drops and Us.

The list was created in collaboration with YouTube and reflects the diversity of the European indie scene – the genres range from jazz to hip hop and from folk music to electronic and punk.

IMPALA highlights the vitality of the independent music sector and its role in promoting cultural diversity with its listing. The aim is to increase visibility for artists and the independent labels working behind them.

The listing gives the selected artists more opportunities to reach audiences across borders. This year marks the 5th anniversary of the 100 Artists to Watch list, which has so far highlighted 500 artists.

The Finnish association of independent record and production companies, IndieCo ry, is a member of IMPALA.

Read more about IMPALA here.