Bartek Turski and Ten’s Oscar Stembridge Selected for Spotify’s Fresh Finds Forward Program

We're excited to share that bartek turski and TEN's Oscar Stembridge have been selected for Spotify's new Fresh Finds Forward program, which highlights some of the most exciting emerging artists shaping what's next. The program puts new talent in front of new audiences and connects artists with Spotify's editorial ecosystem at an important moment in their careers.

bartek turski
In a crowded landscape, Bartek has carved out a sound that is unmistakably his own: dark, guitar-driven production wrapped around songwriting that feels intimate, tense, and quietly devastating.

As one of the most exciting voices in the dark pop and alt-rock space, bartek first caught the attention of listeners through the genre-defining goosebumps playlist, and his music has since reached more than 1.5 million listeners worldwide. Emotionally direct and full of quiet tension, his songs carry a distinctive intensity that has earned him recognition from fellow artists and a steadily growing international audience.

The Fresh Finds Forward selection marks the next step for an artist whose audience keeps growing, one late-night listen at a time. 

Oscar Stembridge
For Oscar, the recognition is another step in a fast-developing career. The Malmö-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist is signed to TEN, the iconic Swedish label that launched the careers of Zara Larsson and Icona Pop. He has built a reputation for emotionally direct songwriting, guitar-driven indie and compelling live performances, and his music has already landed on several Spotify editorial playlists, including Fresh Finds and Fresh Finds Nordics.

Being selected for Fresh Finds Forward puts both artists in a strong position to reach new listeners and keep building momentum around their music.

Spotify's wider investment in emerging independent artists comes as discovery plays an increasingly important role in breaking new talent. Fresh Finds Forward will support around 10,000 emerging independent artists each year, building on the Fresh Finds playlists' track record of connecting artists with new audiences.

How we work with bartek turski and Oscar Stembridge
Every artist and team needs something different, so we build support around where they are. Bartek works with us through an Artist & Label Services partnership. Our team handles everything from frontline release management and catalog optimization to relations with streaming platforms, playlist pitching and digital marketing. 

With Oscar, we work through the iconic Swedish label TEN, who launched the careers of Zara Larsson and Icona Pop. We distribute the label's catalog and run catalog management, streaming platform relations, playlist pitching and optimization, so TEN can focus on developing its artists. 

Either way, the music and the creative direction stay with the artists and their teams. A selection like this comes from the music itself. Our job is to make sure it has every chance to be heard.