Bloody Civilian: the Nigerian star turning a thrilling Afrobeats fusion into viral gold
This Lagos-based musician discovered a true sense of healing by creating her own dark, dizzying world of sound
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Deijuvhs: the nu-metal upstart ripping up your nearest dancefloor
After years of grafting across the capital's DIY scene, the London firebrand is gearing up to support Limp Bizkit this summer
Chappell Roan is becoming the queer pop icon of her dreams
The LA-based musician's forthcoming debut album is inspired by the characterful and inclusive community she has fostered
Beauty School Dropout want to keep the pop-punk revival alive
With co-signs from Pete Wentz and Mark Hoppus, the LA rockers are pushing pop-punk in a fresh direction
No Guidnce have the potential to become British R&B icons
Are we on the verge of a classic vocal group renaissance? These super smooth stars certainly think so
Paris Paloma: “When people listen to ‘Labour’, I want them to feel like their anger is valid”
The 23-year-old's moving pop songs speak to the frustrations that young women are often shamed for expressing
Towa Bird: showstopping rock’n’roll star for a new generation
Inspired by all your favourite rock heroes, the LA artist is on a mission to bring back the incendiary on-stage guitar solo
METTE: triple threat performer finally making her popstar dream a reality
Having starred in N.E.R.D and Rihanna's 'Lemon' video, the Minnesota singer, dancer and actor is now striking out on her own having found her creative voice
Strandz: bold, uncompromising rap star with the world at his feet
Inspired by his '00s rap heroes, the 'Us Against The World' hitmaker moves with impressive flair between sounds
Deyaz is London’s next great musical storyteller
The songwriter and multi-instrumentalist's bruising and brilliant songs signal the arrival of a major new talent
KhakiKid: the Dublin upstart expanding the sound of Irish rap
The 22-year-old is ready to let the rest of the world in on his richly emotive storytelling, which details growing pains and identity issues
The Last Dinner Party: the best new band you haven’t heard yet
Having spent a year touring the London circuit before releasing a single, the five-piece are masters at crafting their own personal mythology