Polydor

Next up on our Ones To Watch 2026 is rising dance-pop force Rose Gray. Born on New Year’s Eve and raised...

Capitol/Polydor

Next up in our Ones To Watch 2026 spotlight is emerging pop force Alessi Rose, who has carved out one...

indepdendent

South London’s Amity pushes his remarkable rise forward with 'To Make A Man', an anthemic, piano-led salvo against toxic masculinity...

Polydor Label Group

Fresh from their instantly sold-out UK dates last month, rising girlband XO return with their punchy debut EP 'Fashionably Late',...

independent

Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Quiet Man continues his impressive trajectory with 'Treading Water', a hauntingly introspective track that drifts between melancholy and...

independent

Wrapped in a youthful, infectious energy, 'Rosie' is the emotionally charged pop banger from Sunderland's Lottie Willis. Raised through We...

Pal Records

Currently en route to Iceland Airwaves, Italian/Punjabi sisters Veronica and Jess Pal, aka Baby Said, round off a breakthrough year...

Independent

There’s something irresistibly bold and intoxicating about 'Medicine', the latest release from Norwegian artist SKAAR. Driven by blaring production, pounding...

Independent

Released today (21 October), 'Gravity' is the majestic lead single from acclaimed singer and songwriter Virginia MacNaughton's third album 'The...

PIAS Australia

Melbourne outfit Floodlights venture into bold new synth-driven terrain on 'Tricky', while maintaining the raw emotional honesty that defines their...

Independent

Black Dahlia plunges listeners into a disorienting dreamscape with 'On The Run', the lead single from her ambitious concept album...

independent

Dramatic and haunting, 'The Feast' is the striking new single from Swiss, London-based indie-rock artist Mary Middlefield. A classically trained...

Pretty Sweet

It’s just over a year since we last featured Irish musician Daire Patel with his song ‘everything you say’. That track...

Independent

As regular readers will know, we’re always keen to spotlight emerging country talent at RotD, and today we introduce Stella...

Independent

Stripped-back yet emotionally charged, 'Making It Easy' is the second chapter of Irish alt-pop artist Ocean Tisdall's personal acoustic project,...

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....

independent

London-born, Glasgow-based singer-songwriter Quiet Man grew up surrounded by music, raised in a family of musicians and classically trained from...

independent

London-based artist BVDHI (pronounced boo-dee) follows recent singles 'Loser', 'Tie Dye' and the RotD-featured 'Atoms' with 'Rock Steady' – a...

independent

‘Miracle’ is the sublime and affecting new release from Norwegian indie-electronic artist Fig Tape (aka Elias Melkersen). Blending lo-fi textures,...

Poco Poco Records

There’s an understated elegance at the heart of ‘Empty Space’ – the latest release from the collaboration between Efterlo and...

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...

Independent

After a year spent off-radar and reconnecting with his passion for storytelling, Irish alt-pop artist Ocean Tisdall returns with the...

Pop Fiction/AWAL

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

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...

independent

London-based artist, violinist and producer IMVN returns with ‘Host’, a striking new single from her upcoming project ‘Syren’ (out September...

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...

Polydor

Closing out our week of SXSW London artist spotlights is Mabel, one of the UK’s brightest pop stars. The British-Swedish...

independent

Let us introduce you to Manchester-born, London-based artist and writer Sacha, aka sxcha, who makes a striking solo debut with...

Darco Artist Partnerships

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

independent

Next in our artists to watch at the Great Escape festival this week is the brilliant Cairo-born, Manchester-raised, and now London-based...

10K Projects

Next week marks the annual pilgrimage of the music industry's finest to Brighton for the Great Escape Festival and hopefully the...

[PIAS]

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

PurpleNiNi Enterprises

Back in September 2024, we introduced you to Chinese artist Purple NiNi and her empowering R&B jammer ‘I Can Feel...

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,...

independent

‘Private Show’ is the bold, intimate and seductive new single from British-Nigerian singer Mya K. Exploring the magnetic pull of...

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...

Ripe Records

Just over two years ago, we introduced you to rising alt-pop artist Tonia through her neo-soul-tinged ‘Afloat’. Having made a...

Presages

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

independent

Released yesterday (13 March), ‘Moulin Rouge’ is the sassy new single from rising Dutch artist Yael Daila. Produced in collaboration...

independent

With its warm acoustic guitar melodies and soul-stirring vocals, ‘The Reason’ is the latest release by London-based Irish pop-singer-songwriter Fia...

Pal Records

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

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...

Atlantic/Parlophone

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

independent

With a sound that fuses heavy synths, haunting melodies, and introspective lyrics, Serbian artist Luke Black is making his mark...

Capitol Records UK/Chosen Music/Polydor Label Group

Big, bold and fearless, ‘Watch That Girl (She’s Gonna Say It)’ is the electrifying new single by RotD-favourite Caity Baser....

independent

It’s been over 18 months since we featured the extraordinary, genre-bending track ‘decay’ by non-binary artist Nxdia. Since then, the...

independent

Filled with soaring guitars, warm melodies, and a heartfelt production, ‘Easy’, the second single from Niamh Evans is an intimate...

Pop Fiction/AWAL

With gorgeous finger-plucked guitar melodies and signature sweeping string soundscapes, ‘Daddy’ is the glorious new single from RotD-favourite Bird, aka multi-instrumentalist,...

Pink Lane Records

Telling a story of vulnerability and betrayal, ‘Wickerman’ is the haunting new single from Newcastle singer-songwriter Ruth Lyon. Known for...

Warner Music Poland

Hauntingly melancholic and striking from the very first play, this from Bulgarian singer and songwriter VICTORIA is a dark pop...

Independent

Bursting with moody, introspective melodies and industrial textures, ‘I Love That For You’ is the new release from Irish alt-rock...

Bridge The Gap

The brainchild of RotD-featured vocalist-songwriter Carmody and guitarist-producer Tal Janes (Jordan Rakei, Cherise), Oh My Sun are a London-based duo...

Launchpad+ / EMI North

Dilettante is the project of Leeds-born multi-instrumentalist, BC Camplight member and ‘Paul Hamlyn’ award-winning composer Francesca Pidgeon. We’ve been keeping...

independent

It’s been nearly six months since we last featured the promising Stockholm duo tibia and their cathartic, garage-rock-influenced indie debut,...

Polydor/Capitol

Our last Ones To Watch 2025 for the year is the brilliant Good Neighbours. It’s been a massive year for...

RCA Label Group UK

Next up on our Ones To Watch is Manchester-born emerging artist Westislonely. Having been taught to play the guitar, drums...

Truth Music Group/RCA

Today’s Ones To Watch 2025 is Burnley-born musician, illustrator and tattoo artist Cody Frost. One of the fast-rising stars in...

Polydor

Today’s Ones To Watch 2025 is the emerging British soul talent Nia Smith. Having been brought up on her dad’s...

LOVELY PEOPLE

‘Blush’ is a moody alt-rock debut from Cold Desires, the new project from Circa Waves guitarist Joe Falconer and Elina...

independent

With its blissful atmospherics and expansive soundscapes, ‘The Dawn After’ by rising New Delhi producer Panelia, and featuring acclaimed producer...

independent

‘Queen’ is the new emotive piano ballad from RotD favourite Starling. Having worked with several seasoned producers and collaborators in...

independent

We’re seriously impressed with this sublime offering from Naima Adams. It’s a slice of dub-fused percussive soul from the Rome...

independent

It’s been over three years since we featured London-based Irish pop singer-songwriter Fia Moon and her vibrant summery track ‘Simple’....

Upton Park

Opening to a few bars of galloping drums and soaring harmonies, ‘Fortune’ is the anthemic new release from London-based four-piece...

Delphi

Influenced by her love of Aphex Twin, as well as the constant industrial hum of the city of London, London-based...

Platoon

We always like to bring you something different now and again, and this gorgeous, meditative tune from Taiwanese composer/pianist Belle...

independent

With its blend of hyper-pop and heavy lashings of alt-rock and electronica, ‘Red Love Heart Forever’ is the energetic new...

AmperSounds

‘Glorious’ is the beautiful debut single from British singer-songwriter Ethan Holt. Having attended the East London Arts and Music Academy...

independent

Released yesterday (1 October), ‘Babette’ is the stunning new single from Northampton-based indie rock singer-songwriter Katie Malco. Recorded in between...

independent

Born and raised in Hong Kong, London-based Amelie Jat marks a new musical chapter with this sparkling dose of pop...

Truth Music Group/RCA

Cody Frost has fast become one of the rising stars in the alternative scene. Known for blending elements of punk,...

independent

In June, we welcomed the return of Chelmsford-based singer-songwriter Roisin O’Hagan with her rock-pop offering ‘Midnight Indigo’. The track marked a...

Purple NINi Enterprises

‘I Can Feel Again’ is the gorgeous, heart-stirring, and empowering R&B jammer from Chinese artist Purple NiNi. Written in collaboration...

independent

With its feeling of escape and friendship, ‘Together We Ride’ is the feel-good new single from Starlight Alice. The studio...

Mushroom Pillow

With a heavy lashing of grunge guitars and gritty rap bars, ‘Exit Path’ is the first UK single for Australian-based...

independent

Earlier this summer, we welcomed the return of the Swedish-American singer-songwriter Lexi Berg who released the gorgeous folk-infused single ‘Lonely...

independent

We’ve been big supporters of the Caernarfon-born artist singer-songwriter CATTY since the release of her debut solo and RotD-featured single, ‘Bella...

OpenWorld Recordings

With sweeping strings, a haunting piano melody and the gorgeous vocals of RotD-favourite Freya Ridings, ‘Ethereal’ is the intoxicating new...

portraitsbyfriends

We’ve been following the progression of Irish artist Daire Patel since he dropped his hip-hop-infused blend of lo-fi bedroom pop...

independent

With her fiery and saucy lyricism, Zimbabwe-born and London-raised female rapper Cookiie delivers a fresh and powerful dose of hip-hop...

independent

Let us introduce you to the rather promising duo, tibia, from Stockholm. Formed by childhood best friends Elias Sahlin and...

Independent

Returning in 2024 with this pop earworm is British alt-pop artist and RotD favourite Starling. Having taken a brief hiatus...

independent

Riding a euphoric noughties pop-tinged production filled with gritty synths and hypnotic hooks, ‘Jupiter’ is the new single from rising...

independent

Bvdhi is the new project from the RotD-featured singer-songwriter and producer Omahrose. Having wooed us with her soulful tones in 2021, the...

independent via Melody Mover

We first fell in love with the sounds of Lexi Berg back in 2019 when her wistful debut release, ‘What If’, caught...

Fierce Panda

At the start of 2024, we featured the Spaghetti Western meets Sci-Fi hazy rock anthem ‘Let’s Run Away’ from Birmingham...

Pop Fiction/AWAL

‘What The Night Knows’ is the haunting, dream-like folk electronica release from multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter Janie Price, aka Bird. Regular readers...

independent

Inspired by Mahalia, JoJo, Ariana Grande and Tori Kelly, BRIT School alumni Evalina delivers an addictive slice of sassy, R&B-leaning pop...

independent

In 2022, we were very impressed with the country-pop offerings of Chelmsford-based singer-songwriter Roisin O’Hagan. Her flair for creating infectious,...

independent

‘HoneyBee’ is a steamy, humid and playful blend of electronic music from London-based artist Steinsdotter.  With its dark, atmospheric vibe,...

Independent

In February, we introduced you to Buckinghamshire-born singer-songwriter Ladybyrd and her dramatic and haunting single, ‘Way Back Home’. Inspired by...

independent

Caernarfon-born artist singer-songwriter CATTY is back with this bold, brash and mad as-hell new single, ‘I Wish I Gave You...

independent

Shimmering with elements of hyperpop, ’80s drum machines and ’00s pop sensibilities, ‘Kavichella’ is the latest release from artist, DJ...

Mom + Pop

We’ve been keeping tabs on the fast-rising harmony trio Tiny Habits since we heard their beautiful, folky single ‘Tiny Things’...

independent

‘BeReal’ is the gritty new alt-pop offering from rising artist, songwriter and producer Amanda Cy. Written during the summer of...

Stanley Park Music

We’ve been longtime fans of the emotionally rich songwriting of Northern Ireland’s JC Stewart, having first featured him in 2018...

independent

Performing at London’s Paper Dress Vintage tonight (22 May) is Exeter alt-rock four-piece Die Twice. Having formed during the tail...

independent

Influenced by SZA, Rihanna, Miguel, Mahalia and Yebba, Gabi Goldman is a rising 25 year old Swedish artist based in...