We are thrilled to announce the Top 100 Finalists for the WallMag Musician of the Year Awards 2026! Record Music · Submit · Win
🔗 Award Page: https://wallmag.io/awards/wallmag-musician-of-the-year-awards-2026
- 📅 Finalists Announced: 8 October 2026
- 🏆 Winners Announced: 15 October 2026
- 🗳️ Voting Open Until: 15 October 2026
Why We Launched This Award
Music made outside a label system rarely gets a room of its own. It gets uploaded, it gets scrolled past, and the musician goes back to the day job wondering whether anyone actually heard it. We built the WallMag Musician of the Year Awards 2026 to put that work somewhere it can be judged on craft rather than reach — a stage where a tabla player tuning a whole arc of drums, a seventeen-year-old producing in a bedroom, and a band recording their first cover all stand on the same floor. Every musician below recorded something, submitted it, and let it be heard.
How Are Finalists Selected?
These Top 100 were chosen by community votes. Every entry was open for anyone to listen to and vote on, and the vote score is visible on each project page — no editor pulled a name forward, and no jury has scored anything yet. The 100 musicians below are simply the ones the community listened to and backed. If your name is here, it is because people chose to put it here.
📖 Learn how our voting system works →
How Are Winners Decided?
This is where our jury joins in. The Top 100 shortlist is now scored by an independent panel of working musicians, and the final standing weighs jury scoring 80% and community votes 20% — so the community opened the door, and craft decides the room. Voting stays open while the jury scores, which means your 20% is still live.
🗳️ Cast your vote before 15 October 2026!
The finalists below are listed by vote score, highest first. Final winners will be announced on 15 October 2026.
Ghar Aao Ganraaja (Original Bhajan by Kanhai Kapoor feat. Ashwin G. Bhandare
By: Kanhai Kapoor
Ghar Aao Ganraaja, a loving invitation to Ganpati born out of selfless faith, is a bhajan that can make you sway in devotion and dance into the celebratory kirtan, all at the same time! Composer, Singer, Lyricist & Producer - Kanhai Kapoor Music Director - Ashwin G.
Ishq Ke Alfaaz - Raging Madness
By: Mr Pizza Panda
What happens when intense romantic yearning meets Progressive Rock? Mr Pizza Panda brings together “Hua Main” from Animal and “Finding Her” by Kushagra in a completely different avatar.
Arnab Chowdhury presenting Lambada 1989 by Kaoma, a Saxophone cover
By: Arnab Chowdhury
This is Arnab Chowdhury, the founder of Sound To Silence Art & Music Hub, a music, dance, and art school in Kolkata. I was born in Kolkata in the year 1993.
Dhun - melody of love
By: Omkar Bagve
Dhun is a song about that one person who keeps coming back to your mind, no matter what you're doing. The idea came from a very simple feeling — when you start liking someone and slowly realize that they are always somewhere in your thoughts.
Jiya Re
By: Rangrez
🎶 Rangrez Presents: Jiya Re | Cover Song | Out Now on YouTube 🎶 Music has the power to travel—across memories, emotions, and time. Today, Rangrez takes its first step into that journey with the release of our very first cover song, “Jiya Re,” now live on YouTube.
Deewaana Deewaana | (Cover with laptop taps) | AR Rahman | KMMC Student
Varsha has sung and used various instruments to play this amazing song composed and sung by AR Rahman Sir. Hope you like it .
PAPERCUT – LINKIN PARK | AJS DRUM COVER
Raw energy, powerful beats, and explosive drumming! My take on Linkin Park’s iconic Papercut.
Mahanayak by KarN | Director's Cut
By: KarN
Every bar of "Mahanayak" was written on the Mumbai local, four to five hours a day between Kalyan and the city that never asks if you're tired. KarN is a copywriter by day.
She Has My Heart - Jonathan Paul
By: Jonathan Paul
She Has My Heart is an original acoustic, percussive fingerstyle piece dedicated to my wife, Sruti, who has been a constant pillar of support throughout my music career. The song is about that one person who not only has your heart, but also has your back through the thick and thin of life.
Everybody Here Wants You
By: Madhav Praveen
Sitting alone in the middle of the night in a pink neon lit room singing with a karaoke playing in the background
58 pincode
By: SNEHIT
This track 58 pincode i wrote on my hood where i born and where i started rapping. i written all this crazy bars in freestyle way and this rap genre is a drill type shit.
B4 The Stars
By: Md Hassan Iqbal
OC "Sin Tax Error" in the making
Pehli Baarish
We all love the rain, but have you ever experience true love in the rain. Pehli Baarish is a story of finding such a lovely song in the Rains
Ae Savere- Archana Kamath, Shankar Mahadevan
By: Archana Kamath
This is an original, composed by Archana Kamath and sung by Archana Kamath and the legendary Shankar Mahadevan. Music produced by Shon Pinto, lyrics by Sunayana Kachroo and mixed and mastered by Madhur Hatiskar.
Secxy by KZee
By: Kzee
This is my first ever official recorded song, it is really special for me and one of the best song for me
Kab Banega?
By: Raahi
Kab Banega is a satirical song about Mumbai’s endless construction, dug up roads, potholes, traffic diversions and the frustration we face every day. It’s basically that one question every Mumbaikar has asked at some point “Kab banega?” The idea came from something we actually experienced.
Maarubihaag
By: Sumedha
Hindustani Classical Music
Let Me Rise
By: MARKANDEY RAMAN
LET ME RISE from the music album " THE COCKROACHIAN " I invite you on a unique journey that blends music, poetry, and deep social reflection. This lyrical podcast is more than just a performance; it is a heartfelt exploration of the stories and truths that often go unspoken in our society.
Bishader Ghum Avirup Dasgupta Originals
By: AVIRUP DASGUPTA
BISHADER GHUM | বিষাদের ঘুম | Avirup Dasgupta Originals | Official Video 2026 Song Credits: Singer: Avirup Dasgupta Penned & Composed By: Avirup Dasgupta Music Arrangement & Programming: Subhadeep Sarkar Mix & Mastering: Goutam Basu (Audio Lake) Direction & Screenplay: Himanshu Dutta Featuring: Arup Deb DOP: Suvankar Das Edit & Color Grading: Himanshu Dutta Art Director: Suvankar Das Associate Dir…
Meddler - August Burns Red
By: Aritra Ganguly
I used Alesis Crimson II SE drums. I also used FLstudio and Mixwave to record and mixx the track.
Vaama Vaama – A Musical Cover by Mano
Music has always been a way for me to express emotions, connect with people, and take a break from the everyday routine. Through this cover of Vaama Vaama, I wanted to bring my own voice and interpretation to a song I truly enjoy.
T H E C H A S E
CHASE OF EMOTIONS ( PUT ON HEADPHONES FOR BEST EXPERIENCE)
KHUDA JAANE FLUTE COVER
By: Ananta Adhikary
being a die heart kk fan, it's my humble try to recreate one of his iconic numbers khuda jane through my flute as a tribute to him ❤️. I hope you all will love it 💕
Dhriti’s Sound
By: Dhriti Kartik
Lovely
NASA song
A love lorn man laments the loss of love to a woman he can never reach.
Beggin'
By: Kowshik Saha
Total remake of the legendary Beggin'.
Koi hota ( cover songs)
This is completely done by me with full dedication
Emon Byakul jokhon tokhon project by Ambili Menon
By: Pamphah Sen
It is a Jibon mukhi bengali song by Nacheeketa, I love this song so much. I attempted this on stage at my 12th grade so here I tried again
CHUP
By: Krishnendu Hari
A Bengali NU-Metal style song against injustice, and the comfort of staying quiet. This track blends heavy sound with heavier truths of society.
Kahi Door Jab | Cover by Arpita Biswas
By: Arpita Biswas
This is a cover song , sung by me.
Rou - Teental
By: Rituraj Mitra
This is a short rendition of one of my favorite composition in Teental (16beats) which I tried. This composition is based triplets (3-3-3) knowns as Tisra Jaati.
Days
By: DeadlyMaximus
When the love of your life heal your pains everyday
Prog metal Jam In Drop tuning
By: Riff Guru School Of Music Training
Random Jam in Drop tuning
Vanchindamma flute
This is a cover I made..the song Vanchidamma ..
Kaafi Der Se - Mint Berry
By: MINT BERRY
Kaafi Der Se is a Hindi soul-funk-pop record inspired by the moment when seems to be going perfectly, only for the other person to suddenly disappear without explanation. It explores the strange emotional shift from excitement and connection to silence, waiting and absence.
HAATH ON YOUR HAND
By: themanlybrown
"Haath On Your Hand" is an independent track by TheManlyBrown. It blends commercial pop, hip-hop, and R&B, delivering a surprise R&B switch-up in the mid-section where a shift in vocal dynamics brings fresh energy to listeners.
TU YAAD AATI HAI
By: ARUN SHARMA
TU YAAD AATI HAI — ARUN SHARMA Written, Composed & Sung by Arun Sharma “Tu Yaad Aati Hai” is a soulful romantic-sad song that captures the emotions of losing someone you truly love. It speaks about those silent moments when memories come rushing back, when a familiar song, a place, or a simple moment reminds you of the person who is no longer by your side.
Sincora - Fantasy ( Original Mix )
By: Lakshmi Sarvari
This is a dancefloor or club oriented tech house track. Heavily inspired by artists like James hype - it aims to make people move and groove to the rhythm.
Pardesi
By: Shreyash Patole
‘Pardesi’ combines psy‑trance rhythms with soulful Indian vocals, creating a unique sonic journey that bridges heritage and contemporary electronic music.
Ye Ishq - Original (Dipti Madane)
By: Dipti Madane
Ye Ishq is a typical bollywood song that will remind you of your first crush or a lifetime love you found along the way. Just give in to the melody and enjoy!
Dream - Johnny and the Stars
"Dream” is an uplifting anthem about chasing your dreams, breaking free from fear, and finding the courage to shine. With soaring melodies, driving rhythms, and powerful lyrics, the song encourages listeners to rise above pain, embrace their true strength, and believe in the greatness within.
OBOSESHE
By: Reyon Acharya
“OBOSESHE” is the official title song of the mini vertical series OBOSESHE by Sanwoy Bose , penned ,composed and sung by Reyon Acharya. The song brings alive the story of a love that was once lost to time, only to find its way back after three long years.
FIKR
By: Punit Soni
“Fikr” is a song about the distance between two people who deeply long for each other. It captures that strange emptiness of being surrounded by a crowd, yet feeling the absence of only one person.
Fitoor
Meet Kartikeya, a Mumbai based singer-songwriter originally from Chandrapur, Maharashtra. Striking his first chords at 17, he centers his music on rich, vulnerable storytelling drawn from real life experiences.
BEPARWAH
By: Tushar Sharma
Blending raw storytelling with a melancholic late-night vibe, this track explores the heavy realization of a shifting dynamic, broken promises, and the journey of walking away when love becomes one-sided.
Main Hawa Hoon - Ghazal
By: NILLANJAN nandy
A jaipur Gharana Ghazal presented by NILLANJAN NANDY,a patiala gharana ghazal singer and musician , composer
Tabla-Tarang: The Singing Drum
By: Subhadrakalyan
This is the rare art of Tabla-Tarang where a number of Tablas tuned to different notes are arranged sequentially transforming Tabla from a rhythmic instrument to a melodic instrument. Notes are chosen according to the need of the melody played ranging across one and a half octaves.
DEE AND BEE BY DAKSH BOTHRA
By: Daksh Bothra
A ORINGINAL DRUM COMPOSITION PLAYED BY DAKSH FROM A BACKING TRACK MADE BY "DAGNER BACKING TRACKS" ON YT. THIA PIECE HAD BEEN PLAYED ON THE FINALS OF CRESCENDO 2025 ORGANISED BY THE CALCUTTA SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Mahaganapathim Live | Raga Nattai
A version of Mahaganapthim recorded live in Florida for a special concert on Ragas in Carantic and Film music
Bikhra Ye Mann
Bikhra Ye Mann is a melodic exploration of love, loss, and the savior who helps put the pieces of a shattered heart back together. Sam Samax delivers an emotional performance that resonates with anyone who has ever felt lost, only to find completion in a new connection.
Astrit- Dilfake
By: Astrit
Dilfake is a visceral exploration of systematic dopamine addiction and digital self-loathing. The track interrogates how technology—once meant to foster connection—has become a self-judging mirror that erodes identity and authentic relationships.
Ayyappa Breathless Devotional
By: Arun GS
A breathless devotional song on Lord Ayyappa
Varnajalam
By: Joel Sheen
“Varnagalam” is a beautiful and melodious song . Originally singed by KS Harishankar and Poornima We recreate this song Cover version.
Apolune
This is the first song “Apolune” from my album “The Eagle has Landed”. This is a guitar instrumental track
Solitaire
By: Anubhav Silas
"Solitaire" is a deeply personal exploration of isolation, healing, faith, and hope, blending progressive and ambient metal with cinematic soundscapes. Written from one of the darkest periods of my life, Solitaire reflects a journey from emotional despair to finding hope through faith in God.
Tera Asra | Held By Grace
Tera Asra ~ An offering of devotion from the heart. With gratitude to the Divine Presence that guides, strengthens, and carries us through this journey.
Aa Brahma Dachukunna
By: Sugeet Mathurti
“Aa Brahma Dachukunna” is an original song created for an independent film that tells a deeply human Hindu-Muslim love story. Drawing inspiration from both Sufi and Carnatic musical traditions, the song brings together two distinct cultural identities through a shared language of emotion, creating a musical world that reflects the heart of the story.
Drowning
based on Indian Raga Bhimpalasi, Drowning is a bilingual fusion track that talks about memories, nostalgia and what could have been. Featuring rich instrumentation and soulful vocals, Drowning has an ambient and soulful soundscape.
One World
By: Arindam Sen
One World is a progressive house track built around a single, universal idea — that music dissolves borders and unites people across every divide. Layered with atmospheric textures, driving groove, and an emotionally resonant melody, the track carries its message not just through sound but through feeling.
Just A Dream
By: Nipun Basotra
Just A Dream is a Hip Hop song about love. Its about falling in love, making forever plans, and then watching it all fade away like it never existed.
Baate toh lagegi - Ek Kadam
By: Atharva Kadam
Baate toh Lagegi is a rap track about about working on your stuff and be real weather the real think can be straight forward without thinking about consequences
Adharam
By: Jay Andrew
Adharam is a romantic Malayalam song composed, mixed and mastered by me where indian music meets edm future bass
Mokshamugalada
By: Manju Karur
Thyagaraja bhagavathar krithi in raga saramathi set to Aadi thala
Drum Cover - Indiawaale
By: Evan Sawant
This is a musical tribute to the nation from a 7 year old drummer on the occasion of India’s Independence Day by covering on drums - Vishal and Shekhar’s popular energetic song Indiawaale!
Bombay Lights
By: Vinayak Pol
It’s a fusion world music project by the Vinayak Pol. All the original compositions Arranged by me.
Ayogya
By: Madhuri Kashyap
This is the anthem to lovingly call out the incompetent people in your life who you can't get rid of cause, well, you're stuck with them and you love them (for whatever reason)
WAKOL LIPHASE
By: Benita Laishram
WAKOL LIPHASE is a fusion created from love and respect for Manipuri culture, combining folk elements with contemporary sounds. The official description also specifically says it is a creative reinterpretation, not a claim of authenticity to traditional or ritual practices.
JALI JALI - MAD BUNNY | BRAGTA
By: Bhavyansh Sharma
The project aims to show the desperateness in people's life Written with the perspective of an artist. The story revolves around 3 main characters the protagonist is the person with bandanas in his hand(MAD BUNNY) and other are Deepak and Lodhi that goes to the baba to win in poker because they are desperate but end up losing everything cause baba fucked them over cause he was the same guy who was…
Nothing At All
By: Infected Studio
Nothing at All is a deeply introspective song about a kind of emptiness that existed long before heartbreak, relationships, or loss. It begins in a quiet moment of isolation, when there is finally nothing left to distract the narrator from what has been sitting underneath everything for years.
Chakh
By: Mr AS Venom
This is a party type hip hop and pop blended song on uk garage beat, available on every streaming plateform
Leibestrume nr. 3
By: Manas bora
So I played liebestrume nr. 3 and showed or tried to show the emotions.
Beat it - Guitar Solo Cover By Ojasya Sharma
By: Ojasya Sharma
Hi, I am Ojasya Sharma, a student at O.P Jindal University. I am a guitarist and its been almost a decade since I started playing.
ICON
By: RISHU
ICON is a bold statement of ambition, confidence, and self-belief. Blending hard-hitting production with sharp lyricism, RISHU delivers an anthem for anyone determined to rise above expectations and leave a lasting legacy.
Jadugari
By: Ishan Mahansaria
Jadugari is a feeling of falling in love for someone so effortlessly, that it feels they have cast a spell on you. Its a synth pop charm that grooves you to repeat the song uncountable times, and keep it in your subconscious long after it ends.
HEER
By: Abdul Kadir Ali
"HEER" - A Romantic Punjabi Song by Abdul Kadir Ali.
Ninade Ninade by Lakshmi ShankarRao
A soulful romantic track about a wife who sings the love poems her husband once wrote for her, hoping to rekindle his lost memories after an accident. Though deeply lonely, she hides her grief behind a hopeful smile to bring him solace.
Bruises by lewis capaldi cover by Akanksh
By: Akanksh Sahoo
hi this is bruises by a very well known singer lewis capaldi.. im a 17 year old independent artist, hope you like this!
The elements
By: Somnath Roy
According to Vedic philosophy we have five elements . I Somnath Roy composer and percussionist create this piece of music to describe very first element The earth.
The Divine Power of Kathak and Indian Classical Music | Ganesh Vandana
By: Aditi Pethe
🙏 श्री गणेश वंदना | Shri Ganesh Vandana नृत्य, संगीत आणि भक्तीचा सुंदर संगम घेऊन The Nishaad Lounge सादर करत आहे श्री गणेश वंदना — a devotional offering dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. Kathak नृत्याची भावपूर्ण अभिव्यक्ती, soulful गायन आणि Indian Classical Music यांच्या सुरेख संगमातून साकारलेली ही विशेष प्रस्तुती विघ्नहर्ता श्री गणेशाच्या चरणी समर्पित.
Madhuban mein radhika nache re
By: naresh shah
Khayal Gayaki from 2017 An evergreen classical song by Rafi saab. No one can ever imitate him.
Tu Udle
By: Swapnil Garg
“Tu Udle” is a song about letting go of your worries and giving yourself the freedom to simply enjoy life. It’s about stepping out of the comfort of your home, leaving the everyday stress behind, and embracing the joy of being alive.
Rip Me Some Metal
By: Victor Mckertich
A New Power packed metal song. Our love for metal music has brought us together.
ATMASAMARPAN
By: Vishwak Banerjee
Atma Samarpan is an original instrumental composition that explores the fusion of Indian classical music with progressive rock and contemporary guitar expression. Based on the essence of Raag , the piece brings together expressive electric guitar, Indian melodic sensibilities, and modern harmonic textures.
In the Moment
By: MSADD
In the Moment is a cinematic piano composition by created to capture the feeling of being completely present within a fleeting moment. The piece begins softly and intimately, gradually building in intensity as the emotions grow, before returning to a quieter and more reflective ending.
FlipTrip - Tech Ganesh
By: Shrey Khurana
Fusion of electronic dance music with Indian Classical live raag and vocals
KAASH
By: Shilp Shah
This song is a story of every lovers who has fallen in love at any point of time.... It shows the weight of Regrets that we all carry....❤️🩹
Briyo.exe - Tilt
By: Tushar Gunjal
Briyo.exe - Tilt is the track that shows a fresh new sound from Chatrapti Sambhaji nagar that brings Afro, Dancehall, Trap togehter with finest Pengame in the whole sceen of CSN with the finest vocal delivery between the staccato and words that sticks
November
By: Ronit Mahadik
“November” is a deeply personal love ballad born out of the quiet aftermath of a breakup, written in the very month that changed everything. Built around intimate acoustic guitar, ambient electric textures and vulnerable vocals, the song captures the feeling of memories lingering long after a relationship has ended.
Bata Kya Karu
By: Bhuvan Ahuja
Bata Kya Karu” is a soulful Hindi love song about loving someone deeply, losing silently, and still carrying those feelings even when you don’t know what to do with them. It captures the tender, emotional side of love the kind of story that isn’t always spoken but is deeply felt.
Zameen (Official Music Video) | Aryan Singh
By: Aryan Singh
Zameen reflects on memories that linger and the ache of moments that no longer exist. The smoke of yesterday makes your eyes teary as the song explores how you keep yourself alive when the one who held you is no longer there.
Before Rahul Meet Anjali
Cult song from Kuch Kuch Hota Hay "Ladki Badi Anjani Hay" composed by Jatin Lalit. Played with Djembe (African Drum)
Adhuri Zameen
By: Vilohitt
Adhuri Zameen Released tack which serves as middle chapter from a 4 Song Ep which is going to be released by november, it talkes about pain of longing for love and wandering around places looking for the love which is one sided and due to that the narrator ( vilohitt ) feels alone, the land feels incomplete, ADHURI ZAMEEN. "As the centerpiece of his upcoming 4-track November EP, Vilohitt’s "Adhuri…
Krish Dhun
By: Kumar Madhukar
It is random play of krish dhun while in travel somewhere on C scale flute.
Vaada
By: Ritesh Pardeshi
“Vaada” is my new Hindi indie-pop song, created as a romantic track with an emotional and heartfelt vibe. The song explores the meaning and importance of a promise in love, the emotions, memories, and commitment that come with giving someone your word.
Aerials – System Of A Down | Atmadhun Svara
By: Shreys Divvaakar
Atmadhun Svara is a live music collective built around a shared love for music, mutual understanding and the joy of creating together. For us, the chemistry within the band comes first — encouraging each other, understanding each other musically, and sharing a common taste and vision.
I’m Waiting - YN (feat.shrrrmuh)
By: Tushar
Somewhere between moving on and waiting. “I’m Waiting” is a mellow R&B track about holding on to someone when you don’t know if they’re ever coming back — that feeling of being caught between hope, memories, and the reality of letting go.
Tujhko dekhun to Aisa lagta hai
By: nitesh poddar
A Bollywood love song
Evaa
By: jaisingh daf
Evaa is a song about losing someone special in your life and you just can't forget their memories.
Roads Unknown
By: Sruti Sharma
Bring out the wanderer within you, who craves to live for everything good and pure this world has to offer. It's time to lose yourself to the roads unknown, only to be found like never before.
Bollywood song: hum the jinke sahare
By: Vaishali Ghag
Some melodies grow more beautiful with time, carrying emotions that words can never quite express. A timeless song, sung with a heart full of memories.
🎉 Congratulations to all the finalists! Don't forget to cast your vote before 15 October 2026.
