As 2026 kicks off, a new crop of homegrown artists is pushing past “up-and-coming” and into something more solid: sold-out shows, official releases, and a growing sense that Tampa Bay isn’t just incubating talent–it’s exporting it. From sweaty club stages to vinyl bins and festival lineups, these six acts are shaping the sound of the city right now.
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Six Tampa Bay bands to follow in 2026
Tampa Bay isn’t just incubating talent–it’s exporting it.
