There is a lot of talent in Manchester that sometimes goes unnoticed, but the fact that this is more of a challenge than a barrier is a monument to the city's allegedly innate enthusiasm for music. The producer Biome is a good example of this method since he never rushes his work and only appears content when he can describe... read full bio
The Mercury Music Prize-nominated DEMOTAPE/VEGA, BERWYN's debut mixtape, was written and recorded in just two weeks, yet it distills a lifetime of experiences lived on the periphery of London life. Both musically and thematically, it is raw and real, with each song peeling back more of BERWYN's existence. The tales of optimism, hustle and suffering told by DEMOTAPE/VEGA have all the... read full bio
Detroit-based DJ BEIGE has gained the attention of T4TLUVNRG, The Bunker, Sublimate, Jack Dept. & other in-the-know crews thanks to his willingness to go deep as well as play the songs. She is a rapidly developing star in the North American underground and has established herself as a staple on the progressive Midwest/East Coast party scene. She organizes instructional seminars... read full bio
You may accurately describe their hedonistic dark-rave style by imagining The Prodigy, Power Rangers and Spice Girls having a child together. The group's genre-hopping madcap lunacy is, among other things, a way for extrovert frontman Udi Naor to let loose and fully be himself. Sonically, it fuses hip-hop, big beat and golden-era rap with the no-holds-barred attitude of punk and a rowdy 90s... read full bio
While French producer HOL! has long been dominating the dubstep industry in that country, bass music enthusiasts in the US have just recently begun to take notice of him, booking him for a string of prestigious events. Heavy bass lines that appeal to followers of many genres helped HOL! establish himself and swiftly expand in popularity. Fans have chased HOL!'s drops... read full bio
Enigmatic, unexpected, and full of potential. This encapsulates Vacra's recent success. The identity of the artist quickly piqued the public's curiosity and raised questions in just a few titles (Plan Séquence, Nunchaku, Mécanique & Tiki Taka) that were launched on the platforms without marketing. Vacra is the product of his generation, with music that borrows from the rules of song... read full bio
Tiago PZK, a Monte Grande native who became well-known in Argentina's burgeoning early-2020s rap scene, developed his rap abilities in that nation's dominant freestyle circuit before deciding to start composing his own music. Tiago rose to stardom with his breakthrough single "Sola," leveraging his vocal agility to snag the world's attention with singles like "Además de M (Remix)," "No Me... read full bio
Headquartered in Hamilton, Canada, Madeline Winter doesn't identify herself as a conduit for the numerous musical identities and sounds assumed, you can hear the sharp dynamic differences between electronic rage-pop, hip-hop, emo, shoegaze and occasionally simply pure beat-centric futuristic music on the first listen. Blackwinterwells, a hyper-accelerated lone writer, producer and performer for the digital generation, is Madeline's loudest energy. Madeline is a shapeshifter... read full bio
BLACK JOSH, who is regarded by many as one of the most exciting hip-hop artists to come out of the chilly UK, never ceases to amaze, shock and befuddle. He's been on it since he was young, forming his rap group APE CULT, which has won praise for its fearless and theatrical live performances in Manchester and beyond. He later attracted... read full bio
Originating in the depths of East London, Deijuvhs is an artist that continues to resonate with a large and fast-growing audience who are attracted to his determination to defy rigid genre conventions and unapologetic genuineness. Deijuvhs draws influence from a variety of exotic genres, including punk, metal, drill, jungle and many more, and he expertly combines and molds all of the sounds into... read full bio
DEBONAIR has developed a reputation as one of London's most important DJs over the past ten years. Few hold a position as loved, credible and compellingly captivating as DEBONAIR. With her formidable knowledge of post punk, new wave, body music, proto techno, the avant-garde and off-kilter house, the DJ and radio host is regarded as one of the underground's hardest-digging selectors. She flawlessly... read full bio
Ugandan singer-songwriter and guitarist Daudi Matsiko, who was born and reared in the UK, expertly creates contemporary yet respectful folk. Modern drumming and orchestration moderate deft, melancholy playing that is evocative of Nick Drake, and Matsiko's vocals gain power from their seeming frailty, a warble in notes that may or may not be deliberate. His introspective words penetrated the core... read full bio
DASEPLATE's music generally has a punk influence, along with a DIY mindset and a preference for the gritty side of bass music. You can see that his catalog is distributed through Pond Life Party, which is his own imprint. Eliminating the middlemen and bringing it directly to your preferred streaming service, Del-Boy style. His real events in Nottingham also reflect... read full bio
Although he began his career as a warm-up DJ at Dublin's famed venue Hangar many years earlier under his true name, Jordan Rafferty, not many people's initial forays into the realm of electronic music are as successful as DART's. The Dubliner had a quick start, going from being named the AVA Festivals Emerging Producer to appearing on Boiler Room. His skill... read full bio
Two Manchester producers, Kong and TMNMS, who are establishing themselves both individually and collaboratively on the Manchester music scene, are the minds behind Cooper T. Together, the two have so far written songs for such artists as Chunky, Black Josh, EVABEE, KEYAH/BLU, Skittles and Blind Mic. Cooper T, which the team describes as "music for outcasts," is a fusion of several musical... read full bio
The English musical duet Everything But the Girl, frequently referred to as EBTG, was established in 1982. The duo, made up of Tracey Thorn and Ben Watt, became well-known and received praise from critics for their distinctive fusion of pop, folk, and electronic music. Ben Watt's sophisticated guitar playing and production talents, along with Tracey Thorn's soulful and passionate vocals, combined... read full bio
An multidisciplinary artist from outside of London, Denzel Himself is not your typical rapper due to his gothic, harsh approach to hip hop. Denzel has built out his own unique aesthetic and sound as "Dilla's brain in Manson's skull," a result of his synesthesia and an undiscovered psychiatric condition that both enhances and skews the way he perceives life and art. Denzel... read full bio
Anglo-Polish musician and producer felicita is a member of renowned electronic pop group PC Music. They have worked with TommyCash, Caroline Polachek, A.G. Cook and others to twist and transform 21st-century pop into high concept, hallucinogenic aural experiences and they have created commissions for Balenciaga and misbhv. hej!, felicita's debut album, was published by PC Music and featured marzipan, a melancholy rendition of... read full bio
Faye Meana is a rising artist with a contemporary spin on pop and R&B. She is a singer, songwriter and producer located in London. Faye is demonstrating she is an artist on the rise by gaining high-profile backing from people like Jams Supernova and Jess Iszatt as a featured artist on BBC Music's Introducing in London, as well as noteworthy recognition... read full bio
By pushing the limits of sound design, Gemi has risen to the top of the new UKG sound, where his brilliant creations have earned him a coveted status. He first took inspiration from artists like Salute and Lxury before getting into garage, dabbling with both IDM and French house. His devotion to garage music won out, and he added his own... read full bio
