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Indelible Brit and Mercury nominated singer-songwriter Olivia Dean continues to lead the next generation of artistically compelling and commercially viable artists in the UK. Her latest single, “Touching Toes”, is a sugar sweet, divinely concocted gem that is giving and rich, a joyful listen.

Gambia-to-Coventry maverick Pa Salieu is one of the most prestigious names in UK rap, and shares his latest mission statement in the form of new mixtape “Afrikan Alien”. With features from Nigerian mogul ODUMODUBLVCK, Ghanian heavyweight Black Sherif and Jamaican dancehall frontrunner Byron Messiah, it’s an all-star, deeply thought-provoking opus, and further evidence of Salieu’s peerless vision.

Masterful art rock quintet Squid are back with news of a highly-anticipated third album, Cowards, set to be shared in early February. The first teaser has also be released, “Crispy Skin” a six minute symphony of jazz, psychedelia, electronica and existential dread, that moves through its phases with lucid certainty, darkly dazzling and accompanied by an incredible video directed by Takashi Ito, who adapts his 1995 experimental short Zone for the cut.

London’s progressive trio mary in the junkyard conclude a year that has seen them rise to giddy heights with a selfless and saccharine new single. Less anxiety-driven than their standard modus operandi, “this is my california” is warm and vivacious, a gorgeously conceptualised effort that shows a new degree of versatility from the innovators.

A disco-tinged link up plucked from the sky above, “Heaven In Your Arms” is a haven of happiness. The collaborative love child of Manchester producer salute and Mercury Prize nominated singer-songwriter Jessie Ware, it’s a soaring effort, with the two revered musicians proving a utopian sonic combination.

Leicester’s leading R&B star Mahalia is entering the next era of her artistry with the sublime and sultry new single “Pick Up The Pace”. A smoother, more considered approach than her colourful prior work, the new Bayka featuring cut is a resplendent and subtle anthem.

British-Japanese polymath Miso Extra shares a playful new single. Produced and eaturing the brilliant Metronomy, it’s the kind of cut that feels undeniably likeable, intoxicating as it moves through its progressive sections, Miso’s soft vocals floating around the dreamy and idiosyncratic soundscape.

Newcastle-to-London Ugandan singer-songwriter Victor Ray has had a huge year, and ends it on a high with one of his best tracks to date, “Sticks & Stones”. It’s a heavyweight affair—both in the feature acquisitions of rising lyricist Strandz and alt rap aficionado Kojey Radical, and also the deep emotional brevity that the heartfelt cut obtains.

Announcing a March due EP, “Applesauce”, British-Chinese sibling duo Esme Emerson share a wistful and wonderful new cut, “Together (Episode II)”. The single bursts with vitality, country-tinged and awestruck, gently ear worm-y and characterfully resonant.

US rap savant Denzel Curry has shared the final formulation of his King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2, a sprawling now-album work that sees him sharper than ever. Alongside the drop, he unveils a video for standout “Got Me Geeked”, a smooth, immersive and instinctive entry to his ever engaging canon.

Following his six nominations for the forthcoming 2025 Grammy Awards, US country singer-songwriter shares a heartfelt and personal new single, “Good News”. Atop uplifting instrumentation, the emerging star delivers a characterful and powerful performance, unraveling an emotionally potent lyrical tale.

With her debut album, Hope Handwritten, due in late February, cherished singer-songwriter Hope Tala has release the latest teaser cut. “Survival”. Enriching, groove-laden and lyrically profound, it’s another augmentation of Hope’s growing and enviable discography.

UK R&B favourite Odeal is back and better than ever, sharing a slick new EP, “Lustropolis”. There’s superb songsmithery across the project’s seven cuts, as well as a stunning feature from the incredible Summer Walker on lead single “You’re Stuck”.

Weird and wacky guitar pop provocateurs Welly share the time track of their forthcoming March-due record. “Big in The Suburbs” is quintessentially British and fabulously irrelevant, a callback to Britpop’s floating realism with a chaotic vocal performance front and centre.

Avant cult riser TYSON has unveiled a striking EP, “Chaos”. Co-written and produced with PinkPantheress and Shygirl collaborator Oscar Scheller, the 10-pronged project is an odyssey of inward lyricism and atmosphere-laden sonic palettes across an intoxicating and thoughtful collection of cuts.

Polymathic multi-instrumentalist and producer Emma-Jean Thackray has reintroduced herself following a short hiatus with the release of “Black Hole”. Enlisting Brainfeeder-signee Reggie Watts for a classy turn, the track is funky and jazzy, unique yet familiar.

“seatbelt” is utterly gorgeous. The new single from Swedish riser de clair, her first since her incandescent debut EP “Hiding Mountains In the Palm Of My Hands” earlier this year, is delicate and poignant, beautifully performed and daringly sure.

Hotly-tipped South London outfit Lip Filler are back with a grunge-adjacent single “Tricky”. Accompanied by a video shot whilst on tour with Master Peace, the new cut is moody and meticulous, scintillatingly performed and snarlingly written.

UK rap riser BlazeYL returns with another slick, bouncy number. It’s been a packed year for the artist, having shared two mixtapes and sold out a headline show, and he continues to cement his name with this playful and potent new cut.

Highly sought-after producer NOT THE TWOS—who boasts everyone from Robert Glasper to Summer Walker as past collaborators—is due to released his debut solo album next year via London label One House. He’s shared a fresh glimpse into the anticipated project, “BLUEBERRY”, a nostalgia-led, unassuming and gorgeously produced accomplishment.

Elegant and effervescent, Nao continues her stunning run of singles with another beauty “Elevate”. The revered singer-songwriter is on top form—lyrically assured, vocally cascading, she serenades a glistening sonic pattern with effortless ease.

Staying true to their dedication and artistic integrity, ONEFOUR continue to rise up as Australia’s hottest export with poignant new single “SPINNIN”. Layered with trademark woozy bass kicks and atmospheric piano notes, the palette provides the perfect foundation for ONEFOUR to lay down their effortless bars with typical finesse. Joining them on the beat is Manchester-based rap prodigy Nemzzz who serves up his trademark flow, innately touching on recent relationships and personal achievements.

Boasting the most cantankerous bass you’ll likely have heard this year, this DnB banger from Manchester-based Algerian producer and DJ Bou is one for the ravers. Co-produced by Kanine and supported by vocals by IRAH and Trigga, “Wicked & Dark” is a storming single that will—on the right sound system—quite literally blow your socks off.

With inimitable vocal prowess and heart-rendering songwriting, Sienna Spiro is a balladeer to keep your ears locked into. Her new single “Back To Blonde” is cinematic and compelling, the sparse piano-driven instrumental a mere backdrop for Spiro’s powerhouse voice.

Like your sugary indie pop with a country edge? Look no further than Keni Titus. The LA-based singer-songwriter has just supported Beabadoobee on her North American tour, and continues to provide vibrant and considered releases with this latest single “Mistake”. Cute video too.

Flashy post-punk with an edge of hysteria, My First Time’s new single “Man Of Ill Repute” is a fiery and thematic effort. The band, who met at Bristol university, bring sardonic wit lyrically and 90s-tinged, head-bopping instrumentation.

Rising new wave R&B starlet JADA has been picking up acclaim for awhile now, and with this dazzling new EP cements her name as a prominent name in the genre. “Inside Out” is five colourful cuts combined as a cohesive and well crated body, featuring flawless vocals and lovestruck songwriting.

Duo HVOB are craving out their own dimension in the electronic space, and stun with their expansive new cut “What They Gave Me”. Deeply immersive with hypnotic vocals, Anna Müller and Paul Wallner’s fresh offering is a masterclass on world-building and timbre-moulding.

Pop riser Emei has shared her engaging and crowd-pleasing new EP. Big choruses, soaring vocals and genre-bending production make this five-pronged work an impressive and enjoyable release.

British-Nigerian singer-songwriter Gabzy returns with a double single release in the form of “Round 1”. This marks a creative venture that explores dual aspects of his artistry, offering both high-energy confidence and emotive introspection. The project reintroduces us to two personas, Gabzy and Malone, embodying contrasting emotions and experiences.

Rising LA, creative, artist and producer Uche is back announcing his hotly anticipated upcoming album HOW TO LIVE / HOW TO DIE as well as releasing pivotal new single and video “AWAKE”.  Atomospheric and powerful production lays the perfect foundation for Uche’s stylish flow and lyrical integrity. Laced with distorted synths and power-charged percussion the track, produced by JU and Die Next Weekend delves in to Uche’s battle with toxic influences that threaten to disrupt his vision, only to return with renewed hunger for progression as one of the most exciting emerging talents across the underground. 

Swedish R&B starlet Bavé announces his highly-anticipated debut album Acoustics & Hood Psychedelia with a brand new single titled “Anima (Think of You). The new track merges as an electric wall of sound; power-charged guitars and rolling drum breaks set pace for Bavé’s stylish falsetto to melt into the sleek, cathartic backdrop. Shades of soft rock and R&B dominate the mood board as his raw, intricate lyrics lament the complexities of love and the toxic affirmations that distort our realities.

Canadian pop powerhouse Olivia Lunny is back with a bang and shares her first release this year! “City Of Angels” marks an exciting new era for the newcomer, who last year supported Ellie Goulding and Loreen on their respective UK & EU tours as well as a standout show at this year’s Great Escape festival.

Hot on the heels of his stunning debut album Deal With It, London-based wunderkid Laicositna continues to make a name for himself as one of the most exciting prospects emanating from these shores with a sleek new single “Excuse me please”. Skippy percussive elements combine with delicate piano keys and sleek synth notes, providing the perfect bed for Laicositna’s effortlessly smooth vocals to glide across. 

Indelible Brit and Mercury nominated singer-songwriter Olivia Dean continues to lead the next generation of artistically compelling and commercially viable artists in the UK. Her latest single, “Touching Toes”, is a sugar sweet, divinely concocted gem that is giving and rich, a joyful listen.

Gambia-to-Coventry maverick Pa Salieu is one of the most prestigious names in UK rap, and shares his latest mission statement in the form of new mixtape “Afrikan Alien”. With features from Nigerian mogul ODUMODUBLVCK, Ghanian heavyweight Black Sherif and Jamaican dancehall frontrunner Byron Messiah, it’s an all-star, deeply thought-provoking opus, and further evidence of Salieu’s peerless vision.

Masterful art rock quintet Squid are back with news of a highly-anticipated third album, Cowards, set to be shared in early February. The first teaser has also be released, “Crispy Skin” a six minute symphony of jazz, psychedelia, electronica and existential dread, that moves through its phases with lucid certainty, darkly dazzling and accompanied by an incredible video directed by Takashi Ito, who adapts his 1995 experimental short Zone for the cut.

London’s progressive trio mary in the junkyard conclude a year that has seen them rise to giddy heights with a selfless and saccharine new single. Less anxiety-driven than their standard modus operandi, “this is my california” is warm and vivacious, a gorgeously conceptualised effort that shows a new degree of versatility from the innovators.

A disco-tinged link up plucked from the sky above, “Heaven In Your Arms” is a haven of happiness. The collaborative love child of Manchester producer salute and Mercury Prize nominated singer-songwriter Jessie Ware, it’s a soaring effort, with the two revered musicians proving a utopian sonic combination.

Leicester’s leading R&B star Mahalia is entering the next era of her artistry with the sublime and sultry new single “Pick Up The Pace”. A smoother, more considered approach than her colourful prior work, the new Bayka featuring cut is a resplendent and subtle anthem.

British-Japanese polymath Miso Extra shares a playful new single. Produced and eaturing the brilliant Metronomy, it’s the kind of cut that feels undeniably likeable, intoxicating as it moves through its progressive sections, Miso’s soft vocals floating around the dreamy and idiosyncratic soundscape.

Newcastle-to-London Ugandan singer-songwriter Victor Ray has had a huge year, and ends it on a high with one of his best tracks to date, “Sticks & Stones”. It’s a heavyweight affair—both in the feature acquisitions of rising lyricist Strandz and alt rap aficionado Kojey Radical, and also the deep emotional brevity that the heartfelt cut obtains.

Announcing a March due EP, “Applesauce”, British-Chinese sibling duo Esme Emerson share a wistful and wonderful new cut, “Together (Episode II)”. The single bursts with vitality, country-tinged and awestruck, gently ear worm-y and characterfully resonant.

US rap savant Denzel Curry has shared the final formulation of his King of the Mischievous South Vol. 2, a sprawling now-album work that sees him sharper than ever. Alongside the drop, he unveils a video for standout “Got Me Geeked”, a smooth, immersive and instinctive entry to his ever engaging canon.

Following his six nominations for the forthcoming 2025 Grammy Awards, US country singer-songwriter shares a heartfelt and personal new single, “Good News”. Atop uplifting instrumentation, the emerging star delivers a characterful and powerful performance, unraveling an emotionally potent lyrical tale.

With her debut album, Hope Handwritten, due in late February, cherished singer-songwriter Hope Tala has release the latest teaser cut. “Survival”. Enriching, groove-laden and lyrically profound, it’s another augmentation of Hope’s growing and enviable discography.

UK R&B favourite Odeal is back and better than ever, sharing a slick new EP, “Lustropolis”. There’s superb songsmithery across the project’s seven cuts, as well as a stunning feature from the incredible Summer Walker on lead single “You’re Stuck”.

Weird and wacky guitar pop provocateurs Welly share the time track of their forthcoming March-due record. “Big in The Suburbs” is quintessentially British and fabulously irrelevant, a callback to Britpop’s floating realism with a chaotic vocal performance front and centre.

Avant cult riser TYSON has unveiled a striking EP, “Chaos”. Co-written and produced with PinkPantheress and Shygirl collaborator Oscar Scheller, the 10-pronged project is an odyssey of inward lyricism and atmosphere-laden sonic palettes across an intoxicating and thoughtful collection of cuts.

Polymathic multi-instrumentalist and producer Emma-Jean Thackray has reintroduced herself following a short hiatus with the release of “Black Hole”. Enlisting Brainfeeder-signee Reggie Watts for a classy turn, the track is funky and jazzy, unique yet familiar.

“seatbelt” is utterly gorgeous. The new single from Swedish riser de clair, her first since her incandescent debut EP “Hiding Mountains In the Palm Of My Hands” earlier this year, is delicate and poignant, beautifully performed and daringly sure.

Hotly-tipped South London outfit Lip Filler are back with a grunge-adjacent single “Tricky”. Accompanied by a video shot whilst on tour with Master Peace, the new cut is moody and meticulous, scintillatingly performed and snarlingly written.

UK rap riser BlazeYL returns with another slick, bouncy number. It’s been a packed year for the artist, having shared two mixtapes and sold out a headline show, and he continues to cement his name with this playful and potent new cut.

Highly sought-after producer NOT THE TWOS—who boasts everyone from Robert Glasper to Summer Walker as past collaborators—is due to released his debut solo album next year via London label One House. He’s shared a fresh glimpse into the anticipated project, “BLUEBERRY”, a nostalgia-led, unassuming and gorgeously produced accomplishment.

Elegant and effervescent, Nao continues her stunning run of singles with another beauty “Elevate”. The revered singer-songwriter is on top form—lyrically assured, vocally cascading, she serenades a glistening sonic pattern with effortless ease.

Staying true to their dedication and artistic integrity, ONEFOUR continue to rise up as Australia’s hottest export with poignant new single “SPINNIN”. Layered with trademark woozy bass kicks and atmospheric piano notes, the palette provides the perfect foundation for ONEFOUR to lay down their effortless bars with typical finesse. Joining them on the beat is Manchester-based rap prodigy Nemzzz who serves up his trademark flow, innately touching on recent relationships and personal achievements.

Boasting the most cantankerous bass you’ll likely have heard this year, this DnB banger from Manchester-based Algerian producer and DJ Bou is one for the ravers. Co-produced by Kanine and supported by vocals by IRAH and Trigga, “Wicked & Dark” is a storming single that will—on the right sound system—quite literally blow your socks off.

With inimitable vocal prowess and heart-rendering songwriting, Sienna Spiro is a balladeer to keep your ears locked into. Her new single “Back To Blonde” is cinematic and compelling, the sparse piano-driven instrumental a mere backdrop for Spiro’s powerhouse voice.

Like your sugary indie pop with a country edge? Look no further than Keni Titus. The LA-based singer-songwriter has just supported Beabadoobee on her North American tour, and continues to provide vibrant and considered releases with this latest single “Mistake”. Cute video too.

Flashy post-punk with an edge of hysteria, My First Time’s new single “Man Of Ill Repute” is a fiery and thematic effort. The band, who met at Bristol university, bring sardonic wit lyrically and 90s-tinged, head-bopping instrumentation.

Rising new wave R&B starlet JADA has been picking up acclaim for awhile now, and with this dazzling new EP cements her name as a prominent name in the genre. “Inside Out” is five colourful cuts combined as a cohesive and well crated body, featuring flawless vocals and lovestruck songwriting.

Duo HVOB are craving out their own dimension in the electronic space, and stun with their expansive new cut “What They Gave Me”. Deeply immersive with hypnotic vocals, Anna Müller and Paul Wallner’s fresh offering is a masterclass on world-building and timbre-moulding.

Pop riser Emei has shared her engaging and crowd-pleasing new EP. Big choruses, soaring vocals and genre-bending production make this five-pronged work an impressive and enjoyable release.

British-Nigerian singer-songwriter Gabzy returns with a double single release in the form of “Round 1”. This marks a creative venture that explores dual aspects of his artistry, offering both high-energy confidence and emotive introspection. The project reintroduces us to two personas, Gabzy and Malone, embodying contrasting emotions and experiences.

Rising LA, creative, artist and producer Uche is back announcing his hotly anticipated upcoming album HOW TO LIVE / HOW TO DIE as well as releasing pivotal new single and video “AWAKE”.  Atomospheric and powerful production lays the perfect foundation for Uche’s stylish flow and lyrical integrity. Laced with distorted synths and power-charged percussion the track, produced by JU and Die Next Weekend delves in to Uche’s battle with toxic influences that threaten to disrupt his vision, only to return with renewed hunger for progression as one of the most exciting emerging talents across the underground. 

Swedish R&B starlet Bavé announces his highly-anticipated debut album Acoustics & Hood Psychedelia with a brand new single titled “Anima (Think of You). The new track merges as an electric wall of sound; power-charged guitars and rolling drum breaks set pace for Bavé’s stylish falsetto to melt into the sleek, cathartic backdrop. Shades of soft rock and R&B dominate the mood board as his raw, intricate lyrics lament the complexities of love and the toxic affirmations that distort our realities.

Canadian pop powerhouse Olivia Lunny is back with a bang and shares her first release this year! “City Of Angels” marks an exciting new era for the newcomer, who last year supported Ellie Goulding and Loreen on their respective UK & EU tours as well as a standout show at this year’s Great Escape festival.

Hot on the heels of his stunning debut album Deal With It, London-based wunderkid Laicositna continues to make a name for himself as one of the most exciting prospects emanating from these shores with a sleek new single “Excuse me please”. Skippy percussive elements combine with delicate piano keys and sleek synth notes, providing the perfect bed for Laicositna’s effortlessly smooth vocals to glide across.