{"id":108727,"date":"2026-09-17T13:21:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T12:21:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/?p=108727"},"modified":"2026-09-17T13:21:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T12:21:07","slug":"youtube-music-foundry-class-2026-new-artists","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/youtube-music-foundry-class-2026-new-artists\/","title":{"rendered":"YouTube Music adds 16 new artists to its Foundry Class of 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 style=\"user-select: auto;\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff; user-select: auto;\">YouTube Music has announced 16 more independent artists joining its Foundry Class of 2026, bringing this year\u2019s programme to 40 artists from 14 countries.<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube Music has <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.youtube\/creator-and-artist-stories\/new-artists-youtube-music-foundry-class-2026\/\">expanded its Foundry Class of 2026<\/a>, welcoming 16 new independent artists from eight countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest additions follow the 24 artists announced in June, taking the full 2026 class to 40 artists. YouTube\u2019s Foundry programme has supported more than 250 independent artists since launching in 2015, providing selected artists with funding, dedicated support and opportunities across the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-routenote-blog wp-block-embed-routenote-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"0sutTrhgWV\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/youtube-music-foundry-class-2026\/\">YouTube Music unveils its most global Foundry Class yet for 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;YouTube Music unveils its most global Foundry Class yet for 2026&#8221; &#8212; RouteNote Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/youtube-music-foundry-class-2026\/embed\/#?secret=0sutTrhgWV\" data-secret=\"0sutTrhgWV\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>Meet the latest YouTube Music Foundry artists<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest additions to the YouTube Music Foundry Class of 2026 are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/aiobahn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Aiobahn<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(JP), a producer rooted in electronic dance music, bridges Japanese subculture and pop, crafting a distinctive sound all his own.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNRIBdtJ0rfI78V1lv038LQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Asfar Shamsi<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(FR), a trailblazing force in the French scene, redefining post-rap pop with her raw, honest songwriting and an eclectic sound that effortlessly bridges rap, electronic, and classic pop.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCi3VhRuylB_mqaRs2i4m6UQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Baran Kok<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(DE), a boundary-breaking phenomenon in German rap, shaking up the scene with his viral, taboo-free storytelling and uncompromising, high-energy sound.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCTfE-OcwBm-RZeg_rK7PZhQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>FLVCKKA<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(MX) is a pioneering Mexican artist from Chihuahua, redefining the alternative trap scene through her &#8220;hypercorridos&#8221; style and the creative, genre-blending Neobuchonismo collective, known for distinct visual aesthetics.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@gabrieljacoby\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Gabriel Jacoby<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(US), a rising talent crafting intimate, soulful R&amp;B and funk marked by velvety melodies, vulnerable lyricism and multi-faceted musicianship.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@harha_official\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>harha<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(JP) is a Japanese unit founded in 2022, composed of harha, a music producer, and yonabe, a female vocalist with a strong and clear voice. To remember the pure thoughts that fade as we grow older, they are expressing emotions through music nurtured by hip-hop.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC0ZkmzJLuxAe0Sjb_ZRUyHw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Jonny Mahoro<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(DE), a defining force in German indie-pop, captivating fans with his signature blend of poetic intimacy and driving, R&amp;B-infused beats.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCav7d45yHhVXmVqPI8G_MqQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Jos\u00e9 Jr<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(BR), a multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter blending folk, rock and traditional Brazilian music to build poetic bridges between daily life and spirituality.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCXd_WcWuCEqJ9B0UJAWGXlQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>KEVIS Y MAYYKI<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(MX), a groundbreaking Mexican rap duo from Nuevo Le\u00f3n, blend old-school sounds with alternative rock. Their acclaimed 2025 debut, LOS CHICOS DEL NORTE, and recent hits redefine the genre.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC9OT6NW4KTE75YbqkPpgYNA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Mariasss<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(BR), a pop sister trio, and Foundry Rising 2025 alums, fuse beautiful vocal harmonies with pop, K-pop and electronic beats in a rich audiovisual universe.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@maxmcnown\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Max McNown<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(US), a breakout folk-country singer-songwriter known for raw, emotive acoustic storytelling and heartfelt, viral ballads.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@takasetoya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Takase Toya<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(JP), a singer-songwriter\/producer handling everything from writing and composing to track-making. His signature track &#8220;Doushite feat. Emi Noda&#8221; surpassed 1.2 billion cumulative streams, commanding massive popularity across Asia.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@thisislorelei\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>This is Lorelei<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(US), a solo venture from Water From Your Eyes&#8217; Nate Amos whose lo-fi alt-pop is adored by Hayley Williams and indie contemporaries.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@underscores\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Underscores<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(US), a genre-bending innovator fusing hyperpop with sharp, cinematic conceptual songwriting and world-building visuals.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@yapimks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Yapi<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(ES), Madrid-born artist who blends Spanish and French lyrics with Afrobeat, blazing a trail for Afro-fusion across Europe and Latam.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Zeinamates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Zeina<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(LB, EG), a Brooklyn-born, Montreal-raised Lebanese-Egyptian artist redefining global pop for a new generation. Blending Arabic, English and French, she has earned two JUNO Award nominations, a Billboard Canadian Hot 100 entry, and a growing international presence.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube says the latest group represents eight countries, adding further international breadth to the 2026 programme. The company says Foundry has supported more than 250 artists since launching in 2015, with selected artists receiving grants, dedicated partner support, access to YouTube products and bespoke opportunities on and off the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>What does Foundry offer independent artists?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube Music has supported more than 250 artists through Foundry since the programme launched in 2015. Selected artists receive a grant, dedicated partner support, access to YouTube products and bespoke opportunities both on and off the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The programme also puts a strong emphasis on the world artists build around their music. YouTube\u2019s recent Foundry activity has included music video screenings, live showcases, release events and opportunities for artists to connect with audiences beyond their recordings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s increasingly relevant for independent artists, who can use YouTube as more than a place to host music videos. Shorts, live performances, behind-the-scenes content and artist channels can all give fans different ways to discover new music and get to know the person behind it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Building your own presence on YouTube<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to be selected for Foundry to use YouTube as part of your music marketing strategy. A new release can become the starting point for weeks of content, from music video clips and live performances to songwriting snippets, studio footage and <a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/using-youtube-shorts-as-an-artist\/\">Shorts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about what you can give people beyond the track itself. A behind-the-scenes look at how a song came together can introduce new listeners to your creative process, while a live clip can show them what your music feels like in the room. You can also encourage fans to use your music in their own Shorts, creating another route for a song to reach new audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-routenote-blog wp-block-embed-routenote-blog\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"VateTpnUVq\"><a href=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-make-your-music-release-a-youtube-sensation\/\">How to make your music release a YouTube sensation<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;How to make your music release a YouTube sensation&#8221; &#8212; RouteNote Blog\" src=\"https:\/\/routenote.com\/blog\/how-to-make-your-music-release-a-youtube-sensation\/embed\/#?secret=VateTpnUVq\" data-secret=\"VateTpnUVq\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also make your content work harder by planning it around your release rather than treating promotion as something that starts on release day. 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