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UAE Independent Music Archive 2026
A community-driven archive documenting independent releases in the UAE.
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Last year, we tracked 30+ independent music releases coming out of the UAE through this archive.
From bedroom recordings and self-released EPs to club records, ambient experiments, indie bands, rap projects, and everything in between. The scene is growing in every direction and this archive is our small attempt to spotlight, and celebrate independent music from the UAE.
Add your release
If you released music in 2026 or are planning to release, we want to hear it.