Kelela has carved out a singular space at the intersection of contemporary R&B and progressive electronic music. Blending club-ready production with deeply personal songwriting, she moves seamlessly between the dancefloor and introspective headphone listening. Born Kelela Mizanekristos in Washington, D.C., and raised in suburban Maryland, she initially studied jazz before discovering her own voice through a love of forward-thinking electronic production. Her breakout mixtape

Still Blank are Jordy Fleming (Kauai, Hawai’i) and Ben Kirkland (Manchester, UK) — a transatlantic duo who met in Liverpool and bonded over a shared hunger to stretch sound into new emotional territories. Their music exists in a liminal space between shoegaze haze, grunge abrasion, and minimalist folk starkness. Drawing influence from Sonic Youth and PJ Harvey, Still Blank craft slow-burning, tension-heavy compositions that feel immersive and unfiltered. With only a handful o

China Aster is the solo project of Guernsey-born, London-based Josh Moore. Launched in 2022 with debut single “If I Could Dance,” the project blends art-pop ambition with philosophical undertones. The name China Aster is lifted from a debt-ridden character in Herman Melville’s The Confidence Man, hinting at the literary and conceptual layers beneath the glossy surface. Moore studied Fine Art at Goldsmiths, drawing inspiration from utopian thinkers such as Karl Marx, Ernst Blo

The Shabs are a Cape Town-based folk-punk trio blending sincere, melodic sing-along songwriting with the raw drive of DIY punk rock. Made up of Jon Shaban (guitar/vocals), Ryan McArthur (double bass/backing vocals), and Jon Case (drums), the band often collaborates with female vocalists, adding dynamic texture to their high-energy sound. Their music channels influences like Frank Turner, Erik Petersen, and Against Me!, but carries its own distinctly South African edge. Since

Genesis Owusu returns with the second single from his upcoming album REDSTAR WU & The Worldwide Scourge, due May 15. Following the explosive “STAMPEDE,” Owusu doubles down on intensity — pushing forward with a sound that feels urgent, kinetic, and deliberately uncontainable. Since his 2021 landmark album Smiling With No Teeth, Owusu has built a reputation for genre-fluid innovation and razor-sharp lyricism. Blending punk, hip-hop, soul, and experimental production, his music

Bathing Suits are a Leeds electro-noise outfit rapidly tearing through the UK DIY circuit. First gaining serious underground traction supporting Prostitute at Brixton Windmill, the band have since built momentum toward tastemaker showcases including Left of the Dial and The Great Escape. Backed by praise from So Young, Cold, Bandcamp, and Rolling Stone, Bathing Suits have been described by Louder Than War as a “disco version of Ireland’s Gilla Band.” The comparison makes sens

Selve are a six-piece alt-rock collective led by Jabirr Jabirr frontman Loki Liddle, carving a path that feels both culturally grounded and creatively expansive. Blending powerful rock instrumentation with cinematic ambition, the band are redefining what modern Australian alternative music can look and sound like. In the past year alone, Selve have toured nationally with their 12-show Red Desert Dream Tour, taken their sound across the EU and UK on the World Wide Wave Tour, a

Innellea enters a new chapter defined by intention rather than expectation. After a period of artistic friction shaped by algorithms, industry pressure, and the fast churn of digital trends, he wiped his profiles and released a deeply personal statement that rippled through the electronic community. That move wasn’t just symbolic — it marked a reset. The conversation it sparked about creativity and authenticity signalled Innellea’s return to the roots of rave culture: communi

Bathing Suits are a Leeds-based electro-punk outfit fusing distorted electronics with snarling punk attitude. Known for their chaotic energy and abrasive textures, the band sit comfortably at the intersection of dancefloor pulse and DIY rebellion. Operating firmly within the underground, Bathing Suits channel industrial beats, sharp-edged synths, and confrontational vocals into something that feels both unhinged and tightly controlled. Their sound thrives on tension — mechani

Beddy Rays have been making music together since meeting on their primary school oval — a bond that translates into the effortless chemistry driving their sound. The release of their breakout weekend anthem “Sobercoaster” in 2020 marked a turning point, amassing over 3.2 million Spotify streams and landing at #57 in triple j’s Hottest 100 of 2020. Since then, the Brisbane four-piece have continued to build momentum, delivering a run of singles in 2021 that topped triple j’s m

Benny The Moth emerge from the underground with a sound that refuses to sit still. Formed in 2002 in Gorey on the east coast of Jersey, Channel Islands, the band have spent over two decades shaping a genre-blurring identity rooted in independence and creative freedom. Their music is a vibrant fusion of reggae, dub, punk, ska, and rock — layered with touches of Latin rhythm and jazz flair. It’s rhythmic yet rebellious, melodic yet politically aware. After debuting on Spotify w

Hana Lili is a Welsh rock-pop artist , songwriter, and producer carving out a sharper, heavier lane in the UK alternative scene. After a landmark year supporting Coldplay and Circa Waves — alongside her own headline tour — Hana has entered a new creative chapter marked by bolder sonics and more confrontational songwriting. Influenced by Deftones, Nirvana, Pixies, and No Doubt, her sound leans into grunge textures, alt-rock grit, and hook-heavy dynamics. Her lyrics feel diaris

Ownlife is a 22-year-old, Perth-based self-produced electronic artist blending dance and pop into emotionally charged, club-adjacent soundscapes. Winner of the 2025 WAM Electronic Song of the Year, Ownlife is carving out a distinct space in Australia’s scene — weaving infectious pop hooks into productions that shift between sonic maximalism and intimate vulnerability. Writing, producing, and performing everything himself, he merges producer precision with songwriter instinct

The Frowns are one of Glasgow’s fastest-rising indie-rock acts, building serious momentum off the back of sold-out hometown shows — including a breakout headline at the iconic King Tut's Wah Wah Hut. Fronted by Lloyd Jackson (vocals/guitar), alongside Mattie Mackinnon (guitar), Louis French (bass), and Ronan Walker (drums), the band channel the sharp-edged cool of early-2000s New York alt-rock — think The Strokes and Interpol — but inject it with a distinctly Glaswegian grit

Cowboy Hunters are Megan Pollock and Desmond Johnston — a Glasgow-based punk duo rapidly becoming one of Scotland’s most talked-about new acts. Formed after their previous band Choka split, the pair met at Edinburgh Napier University and built their reputation the old-school way: relentless live shows, chaotic stagecraft, and a loyal grassroots following across Scotland’s central belt. They’ve supported Sleaford Mods, earned praise from Alex Kapranos of Franz Ferdinand — who

Dea Matrona are a Belfast-based rock duo comprised of Mollie McGinn and Orláith Forsythe. Known for their blues-infused riffs, tight harmonies and fiercely independent ethos, the pair have built their reputation from the ground up — literally, busking on the streets before amassing a global online following. Early viral busking videos helped introduce their raw talent to wider audiences, even if, as they’ve joked, rewatching them sometimes revealed the odd out-of-tune moment

Mount Palomar is the moniker of Belfast-born experimental producer Neil Kerr, one of Ireland’s most forward-thinking electronic crossover acts. Kerr’s ascent was immediate and striking — booked to play Berlin’s legendary Berghain just days after his debut live performance, he went on to appear at the iconic venue four times within his first year, including a peak-time Pride slot on the main floor. Beyond Berghain, Mount Palomar has shared stages with acts such as BICEP, Over

Mouth Ulcer s are a four-piece alternative band crafting moody, atmospheric music rooted in the sounds of the 1980s. Blending post-punk, goth, and darkwave, the group creates a haunting yet danceable sonic landscape defined by melodic bass lines, shimmering guitars, and brooding vocals. Describing their sound as “music from the haunted suburbs,” Mouth Ulcers channel the spirit of genre pioneers while delivering a modern, polished edge. Their growing international listener bas

DICE are an Australian indie outfit built on connection, movement and shared experience. Formed in response to the idea that young people struggle to communicate, DICE create music that feels immediate and communal — songs designed for living in the moment rather than scrolling past it. Their sound blends breezy indie guitars with heartfelt lyricism, capturing the rush of youth and the warmth of friendship. With a growing reputation for feel-good anthems and high-energy live

Heart Sauce are a Midlands-based alternative outfit known for weaving introspective lyricism with post-punk atmospheres and cinematic sensibilities. Rooted in the rich musical soil of the UK’s central belt, the band balance thoughtful themes with dynamic instrumentation — brooding guitars, driving rhythms and emotive vocals — crafting music that feels both personal and expansive. Their sound often explores existential questions and emotional nuance, positioning them as a com