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Rising singer-songwriter Juno James continues her rapid ascent with 'Cowboy', a poignant fusion of contemporary pop and country soul. Written...

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For those of you looking for something leftfield to kickstart your weekend, Sheffield's dance-punk outfit Life Aquatic Band deliver with...

A Baker's Dozen

Whispers of Cork four-piece The Drive. have been moving through Ireland's underground for some time now, and in June, we...

At Last

'This Is The Place' is the latest single from London-based singer-songwriter Henry Grace and follows his RotD-featured single 'Say Something Mean' in June. Co-produced...

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Raw, loud and unapologetic, 'Gonna Break' is the explosive new single from RotD favs and Brighton trio Honeybadger. Fueled by...

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There’s something undeniably intoxicating about 'Own Me', the latest single from Reading-born singer-songwriter Cameron Hayes. Blending emotional vulnerability with a...

A Tree In A Field Records

Back in February, we introduced you to Italian-Swiss harpist and sonic innovator Kety Fusco, whose cinematic single 'BLOW' captivated us...

Moar Sounds

'Better Without Me' is the latest single from rising Norwegian-British singer-songwriter Nelly Moar. Drawing on her jazz training at Bergen’s...

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Vulnerable and intimate, 'In My Eyes' is the striking second single from Polish artist and former BRIT School pupil Ula....

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We are seriously impressed with 'Don’t Leave Me Hangin’', the third single from the London-based, Hertfordshire-raised sibling trio Neckbreakers. It...

Mên An Tol Records

London-based band Mên An Tol continue to impress with 'Lucky', their second single from forthcoming EP 'This Land' (out 26...

Half-Normal Records

London’s Oslo Twins return with 'All In Your Mind', the hypnotic lead track from their new A/B side released digitally...

Still Waters Recordings

Brimming with swagger and soul, 'Skin In The Game' is the latest release from UK soul talent Conner Reeves. Dropped...

Dorado Records

Swedish alternative jazz virtuoso Ebba Åsman continues to prove herself as one of the most forward-thinking voices in her field...

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‘The Arsonist’ is a slow-burning, cinematic art-rock statement from London-based group Cherry i. Produced by Ali Chant (PJ Harvey, Youth Lagoon,...

VanGerrett Records

'Hollywood Signs' is the ethereal and evocative new offering from Ohio songwriter Kramies. Three years on from his self-titled LP,...

Xibalo

Mozambican DJ, producer and remixer Sky White is back with 'Start The Fire', a deep, hypnotic Afro-house cut primed for...

Loveless/ADA

We were instantly captivated by the hushed, soul-baring confession of heartbreak and longing on 'Wish I Didn’t Love You' by...

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We’ve championed Caernarfon-born singer-songwriter CATTY ever since her striking debut 'Bella Donna' caught our attention in 2021. In the four...

Birthday Cake Records

Drenched in alt-Americana sounds, 'Swim Practice' is the emotive new single from Canadian singer-songwriter Mariel Buckley. Raised in the heart...

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South African producer Da Africa Deep delivers a mesmerising, soul-stirring Afro House gem with 'NO END'. Rooted in ancestral rhythm...

Moon Panda Records

We’ve been thoroughly captivated by the hazy, blissed-out charm of 'Butterknife', the latest single from California-via-Copenhagen dream pop four-piece Moon Panda....

High Road Records

London’s theatrical pop outsider Oliver Marson is back with ‘Jeremy’ – a warped, gothic art-pop gem and the first glimpse...

Island Records Australia

We’ve been keeping a close eye on New Zealand alt-pop artist Luca George since his stunning single ‘Better Apart’ dropped in...

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London–based newcomer Poesie makes a striking debut with ‘Hunter-Gatherer’, a high-energy slice of electro indie-pop that fuses emotional depth with...

Labrador

‘Falling The Same Way’ is the beautifully introspective second single from Swedish quartet Dag och Natt’s forthcoming debut album ‘Years...

Cartoon Records

Rising UK pop star Kai Bosch is back with ‘Summer Of Love’, a euphoric, synth-laced gem capturing the heady rush...

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It’s been a month since we introduced you to the fantastic London trio Dance Lessons and their sublime jazz-tinged alt-pop...

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Norwich-born, London-based newcomers Chest mark their return in striking style with ‘Machine’ - an urgent indie-rock release. Fresh from a...

Swift Half Records

British singer, producer and multi-instrumentalist Luke Marzec delivers a deeply affecting, soul-infused meditation on growth and renewal with 'Broken Promises'....

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Berlin-based indie punks Lawn Chair deliver a powerful cut from their debut album ‘You Want It! You Got It!’ (out...

GOODSEN Entertainment

‘Stellar Paradox’ is the punchy new song from South Korean singer-songwriter, producer and performer J.Fla. It marks the next chapter...

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‘So Kind’ marks the debut solo release from London-based Polish artist Ula. After moving to the UK at 17 to...

Bay Street Records

Rising British indie-folk duo Jack & Daisy deliver a tender, acoustic gem in the title track to their debut EP 'Barcelona (In The...

AWAL

Balancing Act follow recent single ‘Scar’ with the wonderfully chaotic ‘Had Another Mare’– a genre-hopping, brilliantly surreal offering that marks...

Submarine Cat Records

We last featured Home Counties as one of our The Great Escape recommendations back in May, having followed the London...

Beks (Independent via Metropolitan Groove Merchants)

Following a sold-out Camden Assembly show, a Mighty Hoopla buzz set and tour support for Madelline, rising electro-pop artist Beks...

Bridge The Gap

Yorkshire alt-soul artist Kindelan returns today (3 July) with ‘After Before’ – a powerful two-track project telling two sides of...

Zenith Cafe

Rising Belfast-based singer-songwriter Nathan O’Regan delivers a slice of soul-drenched, rootsy Americana in his latest release ‘Poetry In Motion’. Co-written...

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After a decade-long hiatus and a hard-won return to songwriting, US singer-songwriter Juliet Lloyd continues to hit her stride with...

A Baker’s Dozen

Emerging from Cork’s underrepresented creative underground, The Drive. are a four-piece blending the weight of grunge with the immersive sprawl...

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London trio Dance Lessons offer a sublime glimpse of their upcoming debut album ‘Beginners’ with ‘Hurricane’ - a lush, jazz-tinged...

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Daisy Veacock is fast becoming a standout voice in the vibrant London music scene, blending jazz-tinged pop with lyrical bite...

Pop Fiction/AWAL

A hypnotic, melancholic lament to lost love, ‘Sunny Days’ is the sumptuous new release from RotD favourite Bird. Co-written with...

At Last via AWAL

Released yesterday, ‘Say Something Mean’ is the gorgeous Americana-tinged new release from London-born singer-songwriter Henry Grace. After moving to California...

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Telling the story of an obsessive friendship gone fatally wrong, ‘Josephine’ is the brilliant and bold debut single from north...

Bridge The Gap

We’ve long had a soft spot for artists who sit a little left of centre, and Portuguese-born, London-based Raquel Martins...

Flying Hearts

London-based quartet Electric Litany have dropped ‘Diamonds’, a slow-burning post-punk gem blending DIY synths, Peter Hook-style basslines and the spectral...

Redvolution Music & Entertainment AB

It’s been just over a year since we featured Swedish pop and R&B artist Gabi Goldman and her sensual R&B pop anthem...

Pizza Pizza Records

Irish alt-rock and shoegaze band The Altered Hours return with ‘Lay There With You’, a slow-burning, cinematic duet that sets...

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Blending moody pop with club-ready energy and an infectious guitar lick, ‘Let My Hair Down’ is the bold and addictive...

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London-based lo-fi outfit heavy wild make a striking first impression with their debut EP ‘Death Dreams’—a raw, five-track collection that...

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Cuban-Irish singer-songwriter Qbanaa is our next artist spotlight for SXSW London. Weaving neo-soul, Latin-jazz-infused pop and raw storytelling, Qbanaa crafts a...

The Flight Club Records/RCA UK

Continuing our spotlight on artists performing at SXSW London next week is one of our Ones To Watch 2025 artists:...

Ineffable Records

Next up on our artist spotlight for SXSW London is Jamaican singer-songwriter Lila Iké, one of the country’s fiercest new...

RCA UK

The inaugural SXSW London kicks off on 2 June, where the music industry’s finest will be making their way to...

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‘I Dream’ is the inspiring new single from soul-pop and world music singer-songwriter Marquise Fair. Hailing from a working-class neighbourhood...

Darco Artist Partnerships

It's only been a matter of weeks since we last featured Jessie J with her comeback single, but last Friday,...

Submarine Cat Records

Our final recommendation for The Great Escape this week is the London six-piece Home Counties. Pulling inspiration from a wide...

AWAL Recordings

With the Great Escape kicking off fully today, we highly recommend you catch another of our Ones To Watch 2025...

RCA UK

Continuing with our artists you need to catch at the Great Escape festival this week is one of our Ones...

Since93 /RCA UK

Next up in our spotlight for the Great Escape Festival is rising British-Ghanaian soul star Nectar Woode. Raised in Milton...

AWAL Recordings

Songwriter and guitarist Chloe Slater is next up on our artists to watch at the Great Escape Festival next week....

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It’s been just shy of two years since we last featured London-based Glaswegian Alex Amor and her Cardigans-esque single ‘Time...

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With its waves of echoing guitars and a melancholic undertone, ‘Lay Me Down’ is the new indie-pop gem from Belgian...

An Interval Records / EMI North Release

Opening with slick, synth-driven textures before bursting into a pulsating chorus, ‘2009’ is the euphoric new release from rising pop...

Darco Artist Partnerships

‘No Secrets’ marks a sublime and striking return for BRIT Award-winning, multi-platinum artist Jessie J. Having sold over 20m records worldwide,...

Mory Records via Tonetree Music/V2 Records

London-born, Hackney-raised emerging indie-folk artist Bertie Newman delivers a gorgeous and tender ode in his latest single, ‘All Of Me...

Elevate Music

We first shared our admiration for Nigeria-born and Nottingham-raised rising pop artist Jerub back in 2023. His amalgamation of gospel, soul,...

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Premiered earlier this week on BBC Introducing London by BBC Radio 1’s Jess Iszatt, ‘Back To The Start Of It’...

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Back in January, we featured the intoxicating disco-tinged dance pop single ‘rush of love’ by London/Barcelona-based alt-pop songwriter Lala Hayden....

Armada Music

Ready for a high-octane collaboration from two electronic music heavyweights? Hit play on ‘Sound of You’, the mammoth tune by...

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SI EVOL are a Stockholm-based duo crafting timeless, heartfelt music that celebrates love, freedom and emotional authenticity. Formed in early...

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SNAYX return with a seriously addictive burst of bass-driven chaos on their latest single ‘Strut’. Clocking in at just over two minutes,...

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This breezy, infectious indie-rock earworm comes from Ledher Blue, the Portuguese-born duo formed by Zé and Pedro from Guimarães, a...

UMG Nashville

Rising star Tucker Wetmore is quickly becoming a powerhouse in the US country scene. Just a year ago, the Washington...

Earache Records

From playing to 20 people at the Camden Barfly over ten years ago to securing a top 3 album on...

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We last featured Bath/Bristol-based dream-pop act Night Swimming in October when they dropped their stunning debut EP, ‘No Place To Land’....

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London-based French-English singer-songwriter Frenchie weaves soul, jazz, and alternative R&B with exquisite beauty and assuredness in her self-titled debut album,...

Decca Records

We've always been in awe of the wonder and magic that Norwegian alt-pop star Aurora weaves into every song. From our...

Capitol/Polydor Label Group

We’ve been following Scottish singer-songwriter Calum Bowie ever since his anthemic ‘We Are The River’ caught our attention early last...

Specialist Subject

Originally a one-woman lo-fi bedroom pop project by Elise Cook, Soot Sprite has evolved over the past few years into...

Embassy Of Music

We’ve long been captivated by the vocal prowess and songwriting of Blackburn-born artist Charlotte OC. From her dark and moody...

Presages

Drawing inspiration from the wistful sonic musings of Big Thief, The Cranberries, and Fleetwood Mac, alt-folk newcomer Arthur Black delivers...

A&G Records

Opening with focused, unwavering guitar riffs before soaring into an uplifting pop anthem, ‘What Dreamers Do’ is the latest release...

Half Normal Records

Back in September, we highlighted the return of Bristol-formed, London-based outfit Oslo Twins with their brooding and melancholic single ‘Sally’....

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There’s something utterly mesmerising about the latest release from Walthamstow-born singer-songwriter Ella Jinks. From the softly strummed guitar melody to...

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We’re hooked on ‘Elephant’, the second single from sibling trio Neckbreakers. With its insatiable guitar-driven melodies, infectious piano hooks, and...

Pal Records

Italian/Punjabi sisters Baby Said are back with their impressive debut album ‘BS’ today (7 March). We’ve been championing the duo...

Zenith Cafe

Released yesterday (5 March), ‘Killer’ is a gorgeous slice of country-blues from upcoming Irish singer-songwriter Nathan O’Regan. Born into a...

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Irish trio Adore have continued to impress us with their urgent, scuzzy fusion of garage punk and indie. Their previous...

Positiva Records (Island EMI Label Group)

We’ve been seriously impressed with Paige Cavell’s powerhouse vocals since we first heard them back in 2019 when we featured her...

RCA

Riding a wave of skipping synths filled with rave-inspired melodies, heady harmonies and pulsating drum&bass beats, ‘chemical fashion’ is the...

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Laced with Brazilian funk influences, ‘WTF’ featuring Luton-based rapper BXKS is the latest single from rising 20 year old British...

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It’s been eight years since Irish duo Tebi Rex first burst onto the scene, carving out a distinctive space in...

Mattan Records

If you've been following RotD closely, you'll know we've been seriously impressed by the Dutch band Mood Bored. Their brand...

A Tree in a Field Records

Let’s introduce you to the dramatic and cinematic sound of Kety Fusco – a classically trained harpist and composer. Having...

Cartoon Records

Rising alt-pop artist and RotD-favourite Kai Bosch is back this week with ‘Angel’, a shimmering disco-infused heartbreak anthem. Layered with...

Atlantic/Parlophone

Four years ago, we spotlighted emerging singer-songwriter chloe moriondo in our Ones To Watch 2021. Since then, the US star...

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We’ve been singing the virtues of singer, songwriter and musician Annika Kilkenny for nearly a year now, and for good...