RAYE, Sombr, Troye Sivan, Conan Gray & More Musicians Named to 2026 TIME100 Next
The annual list spotlights artists making their mark across pop music.
TIME magazine has named seven musicians to its 2026 TIME100 Next list, highlighting their rising influence in the current pop music landscape. The list includes RAYE, Troye Sivan, PinkPantheress, Megan Moroney, Conan Gray, Alex Warren, and sombr. Each of these emerging artists will be celebrated for their unique contributions to the music industry, with TIME pairing each honoree with a guest contributor to write about their work and impact.
RAYE, featured on one of the issue's three worldwide covers, will perform at the TIME100 Next event in New York on October 29. Anya Taylor-Joy, RAYE's cover girl guest contributor, praised the singer-songwriter for her ability to make deeply personal and heartfelt music that resonates with listeners. Troye Sivan's tribute was written by Olivia Rodrigo, another pop artist and longtime friend.
Rodrigo expressed her admiration for Sivan's transformation of painful experiences into universally relatable songs and shared a personal connection between the two musicians. Kylie Minogue, known for her own successful career in pop music, penned a tribute to Troye Sivan, describing him as a quintessential 2020s pop star and praising his global impact.
Finally, fashion designer Stella McCartney wrote about sombr, acknowledging his musical upbringing and his ability to create a distinctive sound that represents the future of creative talent.
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