U.N.K.N.O.W.N – Under New Knowledge Now Overcoming World Negativity.

The South London wordsmith first came onto the scene with a ‘Warm Up Sessions’ on the UK’s iconic SBTV. After building a core fanbase through various releases, Jamal then invited Aaron back, this time for a Cypher with the legendary; Stormzy, D Double E, Lady Leshurr. This catapulted Aaron into the eyes of the scene, to which he launched his own record label – Unknown Records – released a debut single ‘U.n.k.n.o.w.n. Vibrations’ followed by a 6 Track EP ‘2 Sides’ back in 2017.

Aaron continued to release in 2018, with ‘Oh Lawd’ and ‘Sunday Night’ (GRM Daily) performed at Field Day Festival and joined the iconic Nelly on his Irish tour.

2019 was a huge year for Aaron as he released his 2nd EP entitled ‘The Journey’ – his most anticipated work to date – accompanied by some killer visuals the project amounted at top 3 in the Hip Hop charts, which is a huge milestone for an independent artist! with this in mind we put on a historic SOLD OUT headline show at the infamous ‘Omeara’ of London. Aaron rounded off the year with a master collaboration with Ireland prodigy JyellowL for ‘Asylum’ via Unknown Records.

2020 will be the conscious rappers busiest year to date with many collaborations in the pipelines, with some of the UK’s finest talent. We expect to see the journey unfold as Aaron prepares a plethora of new music on the horizon. Stay tuned to catch all the latest projects! 

Alice Kübe is a British singer-songwriter with German heritage, originating from Berlin, mixing Electronic Pop, RnB and Soul flavours in her music.

Alice’s music so far has had support from BBC Introducing, Radio1Xtra, 6Music and CapitalXtra. She also has a brand deal with the major online retailer ‘I Saw It First’.

Alice is an emerging artist to keep your eye on. Latest single ‘Love On You’ out now.

North London artist Artan has established a niche space for himself within the UK rap scene. In a scene dominated by the trendy sounds of drill and afrobeats, Artan offers a sonical breath of fresh air, rapping unashamedly about the trials and tribulations he faces in his life over melodic, progressive rap beats.

Artan burst onto the scene with his episode of the “Blackbox” series in 2016. Artan continued to release quality music on established platforms such as Mixtape Madness, GRM Daily, and Link Up TV throughout 2016 and 2017, with notable releases being his episode of the “Next Up” series on Mixtape Madness, “Mary” on GRM Daily, and “Circus Show” on SBTV.
Recently, Artan has focused on establishing his independence within the UK scene. Swapping posting his music videos on established platforms such as GRM Daily to now using his own channel, Artan has demonstrated a desire to establish his place within the scene on his own two feet. Releases such as “Whym I High?” and “Falling” have seen him record the best numbers of his career to date, and there is little wonder why.

2020 has seen the release of two extended projects from Artan, “Chasing Dragons” and “Scattered Thoughts”. Both projects deal extensively with mental health, with Artan delivering introspective lyrics about a range of topics. Artan continuously seeks to elevate his music and deliver something fresh for his fans, so keep streaming “Scattered Thoughts” and look out for new music soo

Formed in 2011 by vocalist and songwriter Tom Beer and guitarist Dan Lucas, Bull’s mission is simply to make the music they want to listen to, inspired by their 90’s heroes such as Pavement, Yo La Tengo and the Pixies. The rest of the band came together through a mix of friendship and happenstance. Drummer Tom Gabbatiss joined after he and Tom jammed together in bars while they were back-packing around Thailand, and Kai West had previously used to jump up on stage with the band and “Bez” (verb meaning to dance badly while intoxicated) before they eventually let him play bass.

In recent months Bull have announced their signing to EMI Records in conjunction with Young Thugs, and have been gaining serious momentum – including strong support at Radio from the likes of Steve Lamacq (6 Music), Huw Stephens (BBC Radio 1), Clara Amfo (sitting in for Annie Mac at Radio 1) and Chris Hawkins (6 Music).

With more new music set for 2021 and (hopefully) a return to the live scene in the not too distant future, Bull are setting themselves up to be one of the hottest Indie bands out there.

Benin City are the London-based Dance-Pop trio, comprised of vocalist and spoken word artist Joshua Idehen, vocalist Shanaz Dorsett and multi-instrumentalist Tom Leaper. Their latest album, Last Night, is available now via Moshi Moshi Records.

Benin City are often described as ‘genre-defying’, ‘a fusion of sounds’, and ‘unmistakenly London’. The make-up of the band reflects this as well, as does the abundant diversity of London itself: races, nationalities, sexualities and genders. In these political times the idea of identity has been pushed to the fore. The band’s third album campaign, beginning with the release of the What A Time EP this winter via Moshi Moshi, is their chance to celebrate their differences and interrogate the problems and challenges within us and our society, conveyed with a strict adherence to Dance-Pop.

Winning rave reviews across UK press and radio, the band have been exciting crowds across the country and Europe this past 18 months, notably touring with Portugal. The Man, and appearing at Latitude, The Great Escape, All Points East, SXSW, and Iceland Airwaves festivals amongst others.

Brighton based Big Spring was originally formed as a three piece in late 2015 by brothers Ollie and Alex Loring along with drummer Chris Steele. Taking influence from 90’s-esque fuzz drenched guitar riffs, Big Spring soon after released their debut single ‘Buzzards Leave the Bones.’

Upon hearing the song, Radio 1 Rock Show host Daniel P Carter made it his ‘Rockest Record’ and labelled the band as ‘the best new band in Britain.’

At this point Big Spring hadn’t played a live show, so they spent the first half of 2016 working on their live performance and writing more material. They then recruited guitarist Jack Rowan, completing the line up as a four piece.

After releasing their second single ‘On a Bamboo Sleeping Mat’, the band were invited to play at Reading & Leeds festival for only their fifth and sixth ever live performances.

This was followed by tours with Black Foxxes, Decade, The Xcerts and Turbowolf alongside various single releases.

The band announced at the start of 2018 that they were recording their debut EP which would be released mid 2018.

Los Angeles-based pop artist Brieanna Grace is best known for her energetic live shows and modern grunge style. With lush soundscapes, hints of lofi and big choruses, her music draws influence from artists like Lady Gaga, Sia, Lana Del Rey and Billie Eilish.

Brieanna’s work in live music and corporate events found her performing on the main stage of Heart of Rock Festival, the City Of Houston’s NYE, MGM Grande Casinos, and the Alamodome in front of over 80 thousand people. Playing along side artists such as Alice Cooper, ZZtop, DJ Avelon, Trigger Proof and more.

Soon after, her debut album release “Good Machine” Grace was coined as KTSW radio described, a Pop Sensibility artist.

In a world of Bubble Gum artists, Brieanna explores pop using the darker side of modern life as her biggest inspiration and influence on her lyric content. “We all go through difficult times, heartbreak and mistakes. Someone needs to sing about them in a way that their listeners know that they’re not alone, and that we will get through it together.”

Emerging from the creative hotbed of Brighton comes singer, songwriter, rapper and activist Boudicca – an empathic, confrontational and provocative artist with a strong passion for the environment and young people in need. She was in a buggy at her first demonstration, learning to march before she could walk.

Boudicca has been immersed in a diverse world of musical influences, ranging from the legendary voices of Nina Simone and David Bowie to the more contemporary sounds of Lily Allen and Billie Eilish. Combining singing, rapping and spoken word across intricate beats, Boudicca creates an empowering sound that delivers important messages of strength and hope. A fiery and dynamic artist not to be ignored.

Considered by many to be one of the most electrifying hip-hop artists to emerge from the cold shores of the UK, BLACK JOSH continues to impress, shock and bemuse in equal measure. He’s been on it since early, forming his rap crew APE CULT at 17, which has garnered much kudos in Manchester and beyond for their fearless and theatrical live performances; and then brought himself to the attention of an older generation with his collaboration with hip-hop funk-maestros “The Mouse Outfit”, with “Air-Max” and their most popular tune “Sit Back” which has now had in excess of 750,000 views on Youtube.

Next step was joining the church BLAH RECORDS – the high priest Lee Scott having been a hero of a young Black Josh at school. His debut album #blahblahblackjosh is a modern-classic, with many of the cuts being made into videos with 10s of 1000s of views; and demonstrating an artist with adeptness across a range of tempos and styles.

At around the same time he was asked to join the LEVELZ crew – a Mancunian super-collective of MCs, Producers and creatives. Touring with them across the UK has created more than his fair share of memories on and off the stage, and he has been embraced by the elder members, recognised as the prodigious talent he is. With bags of plans and releases in the pipe-line, and a hunger and maturity (at certain times anyway) that belie his age, the world is going to be hearing plenty more about Black Josh.

Big Jest aka Big J Boogie! Listen Carefully! #Punchline King

Chris Kabs is a dynamic artist and music producer able to delve into Pop , Soul , Reggae & contemporary R&B sound, a producer and artist. The twist in his music comes down to him producing natural rhythms and music flow. A new genre and voice that expresses music to move people’s emotions…

Chris felt in love with music at the very young age of 5. His first instrument was the drums and later on fascinated with piano later on he found his own way in music naturally, teaching himself through sound.

Chris trained his vocals whilst using his instinct to guide him, and finding his interests in music production.

This start in life allowed him to express his poetic styles and freely express himself artistically whilst giving him the freedom to produce his own style through what he felt.

As he matured, so did his music, Chris explored music as not just beats and rhyme but as a form of art.
Chris is a visionary, ambitious and gifted.

Through his personal life and professional life, music has created him and made him who he is. The dedication and passion for his sound has driven him to create some amazing pieces of work.

Time, creativity and his fearless imagination for individual sound has allowed both his vocal and production style to develop with it to create such unique and beautiful music.

Catching Cairo descends from North London: introspective, diverse and an interestingly calming influence on her craft and self described DreameR&B collection. Before her solo artistry, Catching Cairo began making waves in the dance music circuit, songwriting and collaborating with many artists and scoring notable releases on indie labels Rinse, Maison Kitsune, Chase and Status’ label MTA and Shy FX’s Digital Soundboy. Bolstered by the considerable radio support from MistaJam, Annie Mac, Friction, David Rodigan and Beats 1, Capital Xtra, BBC R1, 1Xtra and BBC R6, Catching Cairo has showcased a natural knack for delivering appealing lyrics and melodies. She conveys a lyrical vulnerability and clarity, a lucid British sultry vocal combined with new-fashioned production.

Talented singer/songwriter Dylan Bernard’s debut EP ‘Sparks’ was released in March 2017. Produced by Grammy award winning producer Jared Lee Gosselin, the four-song EP was featured on a host of top teen outlets, propelling Dylan to be listed as an “Artist on the Rise” in Tiger Beat Magazine as well as a “Crush Alert” feature in Popstar! Magazine.

Hailing from South Jersey but now residing in Los Angeles, Dylan creates his own his own version of “lo-fi R&B”. He laces his songs with heavy vocals, ad-libs, riffs and runs, and the end result of his process comes in the form of feel-good Pop ballads inspired by real-life experiences for the masses to relate to.

Dutch Criminal Record are an indie surf pop trio from Portsmouth, UK. They have created their own brand of guitar driven surf anthems that have been gaining attention from widening audiences.

DCR have been championed by Tom Robinson of BBC 6, Its All Indie, Amazing Radio, and Radio X.

They have just set off on their current UK headline tour, selling out Bristol Rough Trade on the first night. The past year has also seen them support names such as Sea Girls, Ra Ra Riot and Spinn.

DCR have also received recognition from Spotify Official playlists such as Fresh Finds, Six Strings, Hot New Bands, and Happy Stroll. This has helped them gain a worldwide audience and they even managed to climb into the US Viral Top 50.

Derby based Grime MC Eyez, has been steadily building and crafting his place in the Fashion, Sports & Music scene, and pushing the UK sound forward over the past 8 years. Eyez was ranked 1st on Instagram for the most influenced profile in Derby & 4th over all in April/May 2018

Whether it’s dropping one of his trademark high energy tracks, such as ‘Top Boy’ (Which can be heard on FIFA19), or Modelling for fashion brands, Eyez never fails to deliver. Whilst fully focused on music, Eyez’s infectious lively personality, has also led to presenting and hosting opportunities. After his team were crowned champions of Redbull’s Grime-A-Side tournament in 2016 Eyez was recruited to co present the following year, and he can currently be found as a presenter for Championship club Derby County FC. 

Ellie Bleach is an Essex born, London-based musician with a flair for the dramatic. Her affections lie in the era of easy-listening, with her storytelling lyricism cutting through the narratives of false naivety. Combining sardonic, astute observations with silky vocals and shimmering instrumentals, Ellie’s music is reminiscent of an older elegance without sacrificing its relevance to the sometimes harsh modern reality.

FOXE (pronounced as fox) are a cross between a manly woodcutter and a pretentious art school, fitting since the band are fresh out of University. They play loud guitar based indie/ pop music with choruses so catchy they haunt you while you sleep. The music revolves around the story of Frankie. A conflicted relationship, that encounters obstacles between the couple individually as well as a whole. The story includes themes of substance abuse, mental health and a harmful dependency between the two characters.

In February 2017 FOXE released their double single Bubblegum (includes Frankie). Following from this the band also released one-take videos for each single, which accumulated 145k views between them. The successes of these visuals lead to the single Bubblegum earning a spot on the Spotify UK Viral 50 Chart. Bubblegum has since been included in other Spotify playlists and now has 257k streams.

On March 30th FOXE released their latest single Honeytop
Facebook – 3,074 fans
Instagram – 1,151 followers
Spotify – 35,327 monthly listeners
Youtube – 4,000+ views
Twitter – 361 followers

Last year FOXE supported The Magic Gang and RAT BOY. As well as landing a feature on Sky Arts TV show “Tony Visconti’s Unsigned Heroes,” FOXE have signed a partnership with Triumph Motorcycles. FOXE are currently on their debut tour around the UK

Francobollo are a Swedish wonky rock band from Lund, Sweden, made up of Simon Nilsson, Petter Grevelius, Sam Bailey and Sean Bean. In 2016 they signed to Charlie Andrew’s label Square Leg Records, and released four singles, five official videos, one EP and an album.

They have also toured with the likes of The Big Moon and Marika Hackman. After a brief hiatus and a stint in songwriting hibernation (building their own recording studio in West Ham, East London in the process), Francobollo make their 2021 return with a truly DIY, self-recorded/mixed/produced EP, ‘Good Buy’, to be released this summer on Permanent Creeps Records 

You will struggle to find an artist who has contributed to the culture as much as East London pioneer, Footsie. His position in the music hall of fame is firmly cemented with his foundations paving the way for thousands after him.

Footsie was first introduced to production by his dad who was part of King Original, one of the first Reggae sound systems in London. Initially drawing inspiration from Reggae, his tastes developed and his obsession for Ragga, Jungle, Bashment and Garage – which later evolved into Grime – quickly followed. He was a member in N.A.S.T.Y crew alongside Kano and D Double E, with the latter going on to form Newham Generals. He went on to produce a back catalogue of instrumental projects (King Original series), which will go down in the history books as well as writing award-winning tracks for other artists like Skepta, Giggs, Dizzee Rascal, Wiley and Novelist.

A firm fixture in London’s music DNA, Newham is where it all started and will remain the heartbeat of everything he does. Footsie has been there for the hard times and the glory days but has never sought out fame or verification. He connects the dots between generations and still remains one of the most humble and gifted artists in the game.

A cathartic release, George has crafted his own sound sitting somewhere between Coldplay and Kanye. George’s music is hopeful, bleak and honest storytelling, sprinkled with a little bit of love. It has to be heard to be believed.

Grim Sickers isn’t your average grime MC. Born in Bristol with a half-Indian and half-Jamaican heritage, he burst onto the scene in 2013 as part of Lord of the Mics V, taking part in one of the series’ most entertaining clashes.

Since then, he’s worked tirelessly to establish himself as one of grime’s most unconventional and distinctive voices, appearing on tracks and sets with other up and coming MCs as well as going bar-for-bar with grime legends such as Ghetts, Jammer and Discarda. 

Making the transition from pirate radio regular to stageshow don, Grim Sickers quickly became known for his electrifying live performances, lighting up stages across the country with his inimitable energy and enthusiasm.

Grim Sickers has also carved out a reputation for writing memorable hooks and rhyme sequences, peppered with pop culture references, a dark sense of humour and incredible detail. His biggest success so far has been “Kane”, the Swifta-Beater-produced single released on the label of Birmingham creative Despa Robinson and legendary The Streets frontman Mike Skinner. The track went on to be featured as KISS FM’s Track of the Week, as well as being spun heavily on Radio 1Xtra and more.

Whether it’s on air at 1Xtra, Rinse FM or Radar Radio, onstage at festivals, raves in the UK or as far-flung as the Czech Republic, you can expect to see plenty of Grim Sickers in the future, dressed head-to-toe in black with a mic in his hand, delivering bar after bar with the swagger and presence of a WWE superstar cutting the promo of his life.

UK singer-songwriter Gorran comes forward with his unique take on alt-pop. Inspired by the likes of Lauv, Post Malone and Billie Eilish, his eclectic sound features pained, distinctive vocals supported by deeply vulnerable lyrics, with productions that waver between dreamy and aggressive.

During his time at the BRIT School in London, Gorran would write songs on train journeys to and from college. It was here that he developed his love for songwriting and established his sound. He also presents an energetic and impactful live show, having graced many a venue in the UK – including the iconic Roundhouse in London. Alongside, Gorran’s carefully crafted sound has received support from the likes of The Line of Best Fit, EARMILK and Apeiron.

London-based four piece post-punk outfit goldenbloom’s infectious brand of music screams of inner city frustration and takes cues from some of rock’s hardest hitters.

Formed in May 2019, goldenbloom is made up of the howling vocals of Jordan Walker strung out over the wailing guitar of Will Young and hard hitting drums of Justas Pugaciauskas. After a packed self promoted debut show in October, goldenbloom are ready to hit the ground running with their punchy tracks and energetic live shows.

Following on from their debut release LOVE and the addition of bassist Johnny Brock, goldenbloom are crafting quite the arsenal of high-caliber tracks in a very short tim

UK trio Gentlemens Club is at the forefront of the worldwide bass music scene, leading the next wave of low-end sounds with their genre-blurring style and groundbreaking live sets. Originally formed in 2013 as a strictly dubstep act by producers/DJs Coffi, 50 Carrot and Soloman, the group now incorporates an expansive sound that explores every shade of bass, from trap hybrids to futuristic basslines and beyond. Armed with an endless stockpile of bass bombs, Gentlemens Club have cemented themselves as one of the fastest-rising acts in electronic music, certified by their international following, global tours and rapidly growing discography that already counts +25 million collective streams.

The Gentlemens Club sound pushes the limits of bass music: On any given track, they can flex wobbly dubstep drops, hard-edged subs and electrified rhythms atop intricate melodies and sophisticated sound design. It’s a boundary-breaking approach that has solidified the all-around bass act as one of the fiercest breakout newcomers in dance music of this decade. In five short years, the trio has secured a number of accolades, including: chart-topping original releases and remixes with the leading labels in dance music, including Big Beat (Atlantic), Bassrush (Insomniac), Deadbeats, RAM Records and Never Say Die; collaborations with electronic heavy hitters like Borgore and Kayzo; international radio support from BBC Radio 1, Triple J and Rinse FM; and a monthly radio show on Dash FM/Insomniac Radio, which airs the first Thursday of each month.

As a live act, Gentlemens Club are an unstoppable force. Their frenetic shows explore the wider bass spectrum, jumping from dubstep and bass house to drum & bass and trap without regard to genre confines. They’ve already dropped unforgettable live sets at leading festivals around the world, including EDC Las Vegas (three consecutive years), îleSoniq in Canada and Rampage in Belgium, the world’s biggest dubstep and drum & bass event. As a headlining and support act, they have toured across 14 countries throughout North America, South America, Europe, Australia and Asia. As well, they have sold out multiple international venues, including Metro City in Perth, Australia, the biggest nightclub on the southern hemisphere, and the Belasco Theater in Los Angeles. Most recently, in 2019, Gentlemens Club supported dubstep pioneer 12th Planet on his Swamplex North American tour; joined Hidden, a nationwide Australian tour, alongside Lil Yachty, TroyBoi and others; and launched their debut headline tour of China.

With fresh releases currently brewing, Gentlemens Club will continue to drive bass culture to new horizons and will explore a bolder approach to electronic music. Stay tuned for their highly anticipated new music.

Manchester’s own glue70 is poised to become the soundtrack to modern life: an historically DIY approach has already garnered him over 30m streams (Casin), high-profile industry attention, and a loyal online following. And his newest release, 2070 (Majestic Casual Records), is set to propel him and his signature blend of mercurial electronica (aka “gluestep”) to new heights.

glue70’s sound is a rich musical tapestry: from a childhood of reggae, French house, breakbeat and sampled hip-hop comes this warm and unique intersection of feather-light house and kick-laden R&B. It’s no surprise that Dilla, Doom, Daft Punk and Boards of Canada feature heavily on his list of formative influences – but it may be more surprising that he learnt his craft making music on video editor Sony VEGAS.

Years spent in the visual arts have woven a visceral thread of soft-focus ‘80s nostalgia into glue70’s music; the result is wistful, introspective and undoubtedly human lo-fi breaks. Through improvisation, silken vocals and loop-based music creation, glue70’s deceptively minimal sound flits from house to hip-hop and jazz to disco in inimitably chill fashion. Lean in and turn it up – you’re listening to the future.

HOAX is an indie pop-rock band from Queens, New York. It is the musical brainchild of Michael Raj and Frantz Cesar, who create the sonics and concepts behind their self-described style of “empathy pop” music. Their modern vintage musical sound draws from a wide range of influences like 60’s pop, 70’s Motown, and alternative R&B. They like to see themselves as “the beautiful sound of sadness”, a description coined by a close friend. Their music thematically focuses on the human condition, explorations of social constructs, and the decisions people make based from them, all tucked underneath pop melodies.

The project of London artist Alex Mankoo, of Indian and Greek heritage, Holy ’57 blends a subtle funk bass with the charm of pop’s early crooners with a modern twist. – All Things Go.

London producer-songwriter Holy ’57 emerged in the summer of 2015 with the laid-back groove of Island Kids, produced in collaboration with former Broken Social Scene member Dave Newfeld. The song, which broke into the Hype Machine charts, paved the way for his first EP, H, released in October 2015. This was to be the first of four EP’s (H, O, L and Y) introducing the Holy ’57 repertoire. 2016 saw the release of O, and L arrived in the autumn of 2017. Lead single Water // Chrome was released in July, followed by Canary in September.

With the energy of a live dance act, matched with lyrical verses and Reggae infused melodies, UK artist & producer Harri Georgio sits in a lane of all his own. Taking influence from Rap, Reggae, Rock and Electronic Music, Harri’s self-produced and distinctive sound has received support from the likes of David Rodigan, BBC Introducing/Radio 1Xtra and Reggaeville. Equally capable of performing with his live band ‘The Well-Behaved Young Men’ or as a solo act, his high energy shows, including a number of prominent BBC stages, have been garnering attention on the national circuit. 

Idolising Nova are a 3-piece indie pop band from Peterborough. Their big, catchy, anthemic tracks and their great live show has made them one of the most exciting upcoming bands in the UK at the moment. Having supported The Vamps on their European tour and recently signing to United Talent Agency, Idolising Nova are going from strength to strength.

Their latest release “Run Away” has had over 25,000 streams on Spotify as well as being played on national TV and radio. It’s also being played in Accessorize, Monsoon, Dunelm, Carphone Warehouse, Virgin Active, Butlins and more all around the UK.

JyellowL is a conscious hiphop artist/ rhythmic poet quickly rising up the ranks with his thought provoking yet mind soothing music. Based on Ireland, this artist speaks on topics that transcend Irish borders and are relatable to people across the globe. Following his break out singles ‘Life Right Now’ (2016) and ‘yellow thoughts 1’ (2016) he released his debut EP titled “Bulletproof”, a project centered around inspiring mental strength and resilience amongst his listeners through the lyrical content of his music. He speaks about his personal experiences while relating back to the general population. JyellowL makes his intentions clear in the first track of the EP ‘Falling’ by saying “let it be clear im not here to scare I’m here to enlighten”. He has made his intentions for greatness and longevity clear and judging from his music JyellowL is on the right path.

A multi dimensional queer woman of color, and a native to the Mission District of San Francisco, Jaewynn serves nothing but essence. Unfolding her life experiences like a 90s/2000s mixtape.

A rose that grew from the concrete, Jaewynn transforms her life experiences and ascends from them like a Phoenix rising.

Pop solo artist Jake Warner went from performing on the streets to touring the UK, this year playing at the iconic London O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire with iconic duo The Hoosiers.

After releasing three singles in 2019 and amassing a huge online following, Jake headlined Pride in hometown Leicester for 15,000 people then went on to sell out several dates of his debut headline tour, making him the 8th most popular artist on Skiddle in 2019.

Jake’s music is influenced by the sounds of Why Don’t We, The Vamps and Shawn Mendes, and takes an infectious energy to the stage having supported The Hoosiers and Casey Lowry on tour. 2020 has already seen a strong start with several single releases, with more to be expected after having written with the likes of Eliza and the Bear singer James Kellegher, as well as Nath Brooks and Casey Lowry.

JiKay is a British music producer whose sound is the culmination of a broad music taste and influences from living in both the UK and US. His music brings together influences from rap, electronic music and R&B. In 2012 JiKay founded ‘All Trap Music’, a Youtube channel (then later, label and live events brand) devoted to showcasing the best in new Trap music. After launch the channel grew rapidly, amassing millions of views due to popular tracks from Flosstradamus, Baauer, UZ, Hucci, Stooki Sound and more. This ran alongside the growing popularity of JiKay’s own material that went on to gain him support from Earmilk, THUMP, Complex, Mistajam, Trap City, BBC Radio 1Xtra.

Alongside his own projects, JiKay has recently been producing records for a variety of other artists such as Novelist, Jazz Cartier, Thouxanbanfauni and many more.

Looking towards the future, JiKay wants to push himself even further by delving deeper into his sound and creating projects that take listeners through a journey of his life sonically. He aims to work with more vocalists and producers to create things people have never heard before.

Multi talented, multi genre artist Jafro brings a huge host of flavours to the table. Leicester based but of Scottish and Guyanese descent, Jafro manages to create a gratifying fusion sound – effortlessly tying together elements of Grime, Afrobeats and R&B and lacing them with his sultry vocals and raw rap style.

From the outskirts of Manchester, living with his single mother and two brothers – Kinkai’s music reflects his witness to poverty, social, and various family issues. Taking influence from his Jamaican and Sierra Leonean roots, the rapper’s ear became attuned to a wide range of West African music, Reggae, Jazz, and Hip-Hop. Highly fascinated with his mother’s vinyl collection and the obsession with creating, he would eventually make his own. Originally gaining popularity via a Soundcloud freestyle atop Tom Misch’s ‘Windmills Of Your Mind’, hard work and persistence allowed for Kai to be found performing at Outlook Festival in Croatia as well as prominent stages in the UK. Such  demand saw Kai independently launch ‘Roll The Dice’ in 2017, before his sophomore release, ‘Mellow Mermaids and Malibu’, which fetched over a million streams online.

The 0161 resident releases his indisputable project “A Pennies Worth.” Meticulously produced by long time glue70, the album features Children of Zeus, [K S R] & Blue Lab Beats amongst others. Bandcamp described this LP as “an impressive collection of chill hip-hop tunes with breezy hooks and gorgeous, jazz-infused production” Due to his heartfelt discography, the witty wordsmith has attracted the likes of Majestic Casual and intends to take his music beyond the UK Shores! KinKai continues to carve his way as a bonafide gem of UK underground HipHop. With a rich sense of quality “A Pennies Worth’ is another priceless piece to the puzzle.

Anglo-Swedish trio King Casio’s lo-fi sound is bursting with dreamy charm. Their unique blend of folk, psychedelia and poppy hooks has won over a loyal legion of supporters including Radio X’s John Kennedy, KCRW and The Line of Best Fit.

King Casio is made up of Aaron King on keys and lead vocals, Sean Bean on drums and vocals, and Petter Grevelius on bass. Petter and Sean moved from Sweden when they were 20 years old to play music with their hometown band Francobollo, and met Aaron on the London gig scene. Their combined songwriting skills fuse to create off-kilter gems that are equal parts melancholic and joyful.

Laura Greaves is a singer-songwriter who began her music career in 2016 with her debut EP ‘High Tide’. It was written in her bedroom, just after she dropped out of University and was living back at her family home.

‘High Tide’ gave her the confidence to pursue music full-time and since then she has been writing and recording alongside other artists and producers.

In 2018 Laura was part of the ‘Flux Pavilion Presents: Earwax’ album alongside producer Khwezi with their track ‘Fragile’, this threw her into the world of EDM. She was featured on Suicide Sheep’s YouTube channel and received over half a million views from his large following, and in 2020 ‘Fragile’ passed one million streams on Spotify.

She is now working with Circus Records to release an EP in 2021 that showcases how her sound has evolved since her first release. 

As a rapper, author, producer and co-founder of record label Blah Records, Lee Scott has been described as ‘an integral part of Hip-Hop in Britain’, with reviewers praising his albums for their ‘thick layers of peculiarity’ with ‘contradictory and self depreciating satire’.

He has been making Hip-Hop since 2003, and followed on from this by starting Blah in 2006. As well as Blah artists, Lee has worked with veteran rapper Jehst on his label YNR and has released music on High Focus Records. In early 2020, Red Bull selected Blah Records as one of its ‘seven UK-based independent labels worth shouting about’.

Monster Florence are a six-piece band from Essex. U.K. that’s equal part rapper to musician. The collective: Alex Osiris. Dream McLean, Wallace Rice (vocals). Tom Donovan (Guitars, Keys. Production), Cameron Morrell (Drums, Grooves), Jonny Poole (Sax, Keys Guitars) are pumping out their own original sound, combining hip hop. rock, punk and grime to create something fresh and unique.

The band roared onto the scene in 2016 with their debut ep The Groove’, entering at number 5 in the iTunes hip hop charts. Their follow up in 2017 ‘Bad Gear’ saw Monster Florence’s reputation from fans and the music industry continue to grow; with sales and streams of the independent band pushing over 1.5 million units.

April 2017 saw the band partner up with hip hop titans Foreign Beggars and a number other creatives at their Essex recording studio, with the aim of writing, producing and mixing an album from scratch in under 48 hours. The entire process was streamed live on Facebook and all profits from the record were donated to Musicans Against Homelessness

The bands live show takes their music to another level. in the small time Monster Florence have been together, they have already seen themselves perform at Reading & Leeds Festival. The Great Escape Festival and 2 sold out shows at London’s prestigious Camden Jazz Café; whilst also supporting heavyweights such as KRS One, Foreign Beggars and Gold Panda. Exclusive showcases with Facebook, BBC Radio 1. 6, 1Xtra and many more.

2018 is an exciting year for Monster Florence. as they release the first full length feature ‘Foul’ scheduled to drop 07/09/18 and embark on a UK tour and shows in North America.

Discography:
THE GROOVE (ep) 01/04/16
BAD GEAR (ep) 30/12/16
SINISTER (single) 29/03/17
ANNE BOLEYN (single) 07/07/17
48 (album) 21/07/17
BEG FRIENDS (single) 31/10/17
GWOLLA (single) 22/03/18
FOUL (album) 07/09/18

Manish Khullar / Maniscooler. English born mix engineer and music producer, with indian roots. Born in kent and raised in leicester. Influenced by synthesizers and ethereal soundscapes from 80s music and the roots of his punjabi background. Maniscooler started making music at 14, and mainly focuses his production towards pop, r&b, soul, trap , grime and drill.

Producer, singer/song-writer and multi-instrumentalist MAX RAD has been putting out self-reflective and heartfelt electronica alongside deeply emotional lyricism for the best part of 3 years. With a string of very well received singles and a double EP entitled ‘Save Me From Myself’, Max’s self-produced works have been championed by the likes of Annie Mac (BBC Radio 1) and John Kennedy (Radio X), as well as strong playlisting across all streaming platforms, and have led to sold out shows in the UK and Germany, as well a BBC Introducing live Session at London’s Maida Vale Studios.

Brought up in the rural setting of Stroud in Gloucestershire, Max began writing and recording songs aged 6. Moving to London in 2018 and working out of anywhere he could find to set up, Max began producing, co-writing and mixing for other artists, including UK Dance music royalty Faithless, as well as Nathan Ball, Icarus, Laura Welsh, Havelock and Elle Yaya. When writing music for his own project however, Max sought out the peace that he was used to from his childhood, often disappearing down to the coast of Devon allowing for less distractions and therefore reaching much deeper places emotionally. With a love of electronic music, mixed with a passion for words and melody, this combination of melancholy lyricism and upbeat production is what separates Max from the crowd.

Now Max is living in Cornwall, with COVID-19 disrupting what would have been a busy year of live shows, he has escaped the city and is concentrating on producing new material and working remotely on various other projects, with new releases in the works for 2021. 

Named by the Guardian in their 50 Best New Artists for 2020, Marsicans are an indie band from Leeds, England whose debut album ‘Ursa Major’, released in August 2020 on Killing Moon Records, reached #49 UK Pop and #7 UK Indie Album Charts.

A relentlessly independent ethos, distinctive harmony-laden sound and raucous live shows have earned Marsicans a devoted fanbase with sold-out tour dates up and down the UK, including their first 1,000-capacity headline show in 2019; headlining BBC Introducing stages at Reading and Leeds festivals; supporting Foals in Hamburg, opening for the Kaiser Chiefs at Elland Road stadium, touring the UK with We Are Scientists; a string of ten consecutive singles supported by UK national radio, BBC Radio 1 and Radio X, all of them gracing New Music Friday UK and other Spotify/Apple Music/Deezer/Amazon editorial playlists; filmed live sessions for VEVO DSCVR and at the BBC’s legendary Maida Vale studios; tracks featured on BBC TV’s Jools Holland, Match Of The Day, MTV, BT Sport and the opening credits of Made In Chelsea; a Samsung Galaxy worldwide ad sync; and a surprise UK 7″ vinyl chart #1 for 2019 single ‘Your Eyes’.

Marsicans were due to headline the British Music Embassy for the BBC at South x Southwest 2020 before COVID 19 forced the event’s cancellation.

Marsicans are
James Newbigging – vocals and guitar
Rob Brander – vocals and bass/keyboards
Oliver Jameson – lead guitar and vocals
Matthew ‘Cale’ McHale – drums and vocals

DJ / Producer Mystry hails from Birmingham and cut his teeth on the airwaves of legendary city-centre radio station Silk City.

A pivotal moment for Mystry was his track ‘Pulse 8’ getting it’s first play at the Red Bull Culture Clash courtesy of Boy Better Know, during the infamous moment where Skepta was joined on stage by Stormzy. Since then, Mystry’s music has gone on to receive heavy support from Huw Stephens, Annie Nightingale, Mistajam, Sian Anderson, Logan Sama, DJ EZ, Sir Spyro, Toddla T, Maximum and many more.

‘Pulse 8’ was premiered ahead of it’s release on i-D Magazine’s Soundcloud, and further success came when it was voiced by JME for the opening track on his latest album ‘Integrity’, which reached number 12 in the UK album charts. The instrumental was used again by Jammer with an all star grime lineup for ‘Royal Rumble’, the lead single on the latest Lord of the Mics compilation; and another Top 20 album position.

Mystry then struck again with Boy Better Know on the Skepta lead track ‘Athlete’, with a feature video from Matt Walker. On top of this, he has been making music & collaborating with various companies such as Wagamama’s, Nike, LOTM and Nandos, and has produced music for artists such as Ocean Wisdom, Durrty Goodz & Foreign Beggars to name a few – meaning he is more than just a Grime producer as some would assume.

Just as at home behind decks as he is in the studio, Mystry has already made his Boiler Room debut and played Fabric Room 1 at their 16th Birthday weekend, their rooftop with Big Narstie & Izzie Gibbs, Reading & Leeds Festival, House Of Vans, Lovebox, Bestival and Parklife.

2019 saw the continual rise of Mystry as he was selected as one of ’22 most influential young stars of the future of Birmingham’ and placed on an amazing permanent mural in Digbeth. He ended the year being responsible for producing ‘Lowrider’ ft. Ocean Wisdom & Ghetts which was placed on ‘NBA 2K21’. 2020 rounded off with Mystry producing the Pepsi Max Christmas advert, and 2021 awaits eagerly for his anticipated collaborative album.

UK based, multi genre producer MNKN has been writing music since he was 13 years old, growing up in bands and learning the craft of playing instruments, writing and recording songs. Over time, this evolved into producing music and lead him to work with local rappers in the North of England. After years of experimenting and developing his craft, he started to find success in working across genres including UK Rap, Grime and EDM Trap.

After several years of steady growth and dedicatedly sharing his process online, he started to attract attention from the likes of Timbaland, Martin Garrix and Professor Green – leading to his first major record label single in 2020, ‘Grandmotha Grave’ by Kevin Gates (9+ million streams).

MNKN has also produced music for household brand names such as Adidas, Braun, and Sky TV, and shows no signs of slowing down his winning streak.

Nia Wyn grew up in a small seaside town in North Wales. Despite breathtaking views, she found herself battling with demons relating to isolation, identity and mental health. In local junk shops she sought solace in old soul records discovering the likes of Billie Holiday, Bob Dylan and Marvin Gaye to hip-hop artists such as Nas and Lauryn Hill. Nia took inspiration from an eclectic range of music, helping her craft her unique story-telling abilities into her songwriting. Blending that with her unique and raw vocals, it instantly puts her out there as one of the top emerging female artists coming out of the UK.

Nia’s music has gathered plays from BBC Introducing, BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2’s Blues Playlist and Reprezent Radio, been featured by Fred Perry Subculture, CLASH and EARMILK, as well as playlisted on Spotify’s ‘Jazz UK’ and ‘Sweet Sunday Soul’. Tipped by Huw Stephens as one of BBC Introducing’s ‘ones to watch’ in 2019 after opening for Paul Weller and Paloma Faith, Nia has had 3 tracks make the BBC Introducing Hotlist. Off the back of releasing her debut EP ‘Love I Can’t Ruin’, she will be joining Paul Weller on his sold out UK tour in March 2021.

Singer, model, videographer, rapper; there is seemingly no end to Nah Eeto’s talents. The Nairobi native has spent the last couple of years bridging the gap between Kenyan and UK Hip-Hop, creating a fusion style of rap which draws on influences from both cultures. Tracks like ‘Judge Judy’ have shown how effective that blend of styles is, bringing a refreshing new energy to the UK scene in the process. That energy is forged in part by Nah’s production choices, which display an experimental and exploratory flavour. Her bilingual bars also play their part in Nah’s appeal, as she seamlessly switches from Swahili to English. A multi-talented force to look out for.

A veteran and iconic figure within the U.K. grime scene, Birmingham born and Tottenham raised President T (formerly Prez T) started his career as a jungle/drum’n’bass MC before joining legendary crew Meridian in the early 21st century.

With his singular flow, deep-bodied tone, and gripping narratives, the rapper found equal success in solo and collaborative work: in addition to being a key member of both Meridian and Bloodline, T’s solo efforts included the classic mixtape ‘Back Inna My Face’ (2008) as well as a collection of well-received albums throughout the 2010s.

While his many projects from over the years saw Prez experiment with production aspects from trap, modern hip-hop and even drill, his authoritative tone, unique flow, and compelling tales still remain firmly at the forefront of his work to this day.

Rowe made her first mark on the industry in 2016 after leaving Michael Eavis speechless, when performing her rendition of one of his favourite songs ‘It Was a Very Good Year’ by Frank Sinatra.

After playing The Big Top Stage at Camp Bestival in 2017, Rowe moved to London to explore and learn new ways of expressing her music. Following the release of her debut EP ‘Neptune’ in 2018, which consists of four melancholic acoustic tracks that treasure her folk roots, she has played a number of venues across London, Bristol and Bath, including The Sebright Arms and The Waiting Room.

Rowe has also caught the attention of BBC Introducing multiple times after her song ‘Darker Nights’ was played on BBC Introducing in the West in 2017, as well as her debut single ‘Daze’ from her upcoming second EP, earlier this year.

Inspired by artists such as Bon Iver, Daughter, FKA Twigs and Grouper, Rowe is currently building visions for her second EP, forming ambient waves that float around her haunting vocals and crashing electronics.

Stray Ghost is Anthony Baden Saggers; a composer, musician and producer based in Brighton UK.

During a highly prolific decade of music making in which every album seemed to top the last, Anthony has released albums on a variety of labels, self-released several ambitious projects and featured on compilations alongside artists such as Peter Broderick and Nils Frahm.

At the age of 31 his discography stands at an already impressive 12 full length albums, and numerous other releases.

Despite having no formal or classical training and coming from an underprivileged background, Anthony creates elegant soundscapes hovering on the border between classical and experimental and capable of affecting an immediate emotional connection with the listener on an incredibly deep level. From the earlier ambient minimalism of Nothing But Death, through the contemporary pastoral sound of Those Who Know Darkness, See The Light and the two hour long So Much To Remember, So Much To Forget up to his recent masterpiece A Shade Under Thirty, Anthony is a restless spirit, his music evolving in texture and scope, exploring global and social issues with a personal, intimate resonance which is truly, truly unique.

One of the leading young voices of serious and challenging modern British music; he is someone who takes his work very seriously and who also takes a very active approach to forming a dialogue with the anguishes of the society around him; both in his music and otherwise.

Up and coming Manchester rapper and brother-from-another-mother to Black Josh, Sleazy F Baby will destroy any stage you put him on with his hype performance skills and rap anthems. Fusing together a multitude of flavours from Hip-Hop to Grime to Trap and lacing it all with his rough, raw vocals, Sleazy (signed to Lee Scott’s outfit Blah Records) displays his undoubtable talent on every cut he drops.

Broaching subjects with unmistakable honesty, UK rapper Skeamer documents life in Battersea, south west London. Whether he is lamenting the past, recounting the present, or prophesying the future, Skeamer shines a heavy light on the many challenges he and his peers face on the notorious Winstanley Estate in Clapham Junction. Delivered with lyricism that can resonate with even the further removed listener from his own environment, he embraces hardship and narrates that this is where the foundations of unbreakable social bonds are forged. 

So-Cal based The Millennial Club is an indie pop and R&B outfit that has managed to blend dance-inspired 80’s pop, beat-driven 90’s R&B, and emotional love-centered lyricism to mold their unique Southern California sound. The group was formed when singer/guitarist Andres Owens was joined by bassist/keyboardist Jared Ortiz in late 2016, later adding guitarist/saxophonist Jake Stevenson and drummer Tyler Kamei.

Underneath their pop exterior is a band displaying youthful exuberance through catchy hooks and tender ballads. The band’s songwriting focuses on emotive, experience fuelled lyricism dealing with the uncertainty of love, broken promises, and the beauty found in small, intimate moments often overlooked in today’s age. To date, the band has opened for Conan Gray, Charlotte Lawrence, Hippie Sabotage, Katelyn Tarver, MOONZz, and Quinn XCII. 

During summer 2014, a young Irish troubadour named Richard O’ Gorman found himself in Nashville, Tennessee performing his bustling brand of indie/folk in such famous venues as The Bluebird.

Standing at six foot five, he was christened ‘too tawl’ in typical Tennessee twang. The name stuck like glue and upon his arrival home with this new title he began working on material for his debut EP. Mainly taking inspiration from artists like Bob Dylan, The Beatles and also older blues musicians such as Blind Willie McTell, Tootawl mixes this strong sense of musical tradition with his own unique folk style.

Since his time in Tennessee, Tootawl has supported Aslan in their sold out gig in Cork Opera House and Ham Sandwich at the Bandon Music Festival, and supported Bagatelle on their farewell tour to name a few. Tootawl recorded his debut EP with producer Christian Best (Mick Flannery, Jack O’ Rourke) at Monique Studios which received widespread national radio airplay, and toured extensively (London, Berlin, San Francisco & LA). He also had the title track of his EP played in an episode of the Netflix original series ‘You Me Her’.

Tootawl has just released his next EP, Twist Of Paranoia, which has already received national radio airplay in Ireland. 

T.Nale’s music stretches the audience perception and enables most to think outside of the musical walls. His passion is shown through the emotion he displays in his music with a very unique sound, it is very easy to identify the artist with almost every verse played. A sound that has been hidden to the South African ear will be hidden no more.

The 24 year old hip hop, pop and R&B vocal artist dropped a 13 track album titled ‘CareFul’ last year.

Trademarked with no features, one song stands out above the rest, ‘Attention’ is considerably one of his best works to date.

The upcoming single is a distinct look at the artist’s maturity and understanding of the everyday struggles within relationships as the single outlines the risks one has to take within their relationships in order to reach common ground. The single speaks to how important attention is in relationships and how, T. Nale’s in particular, is difficult to get and keep.

The musician says this single and album have unlocked a new level in his musicality. “Throughout my career, I have never felt more connected with my fans and my music. I truly believe in my work and can’t wait to give much more music to you,” he says.

The Covasettes are destined for big things.’ -Indie Central Music
The Covasettes are an indie-rock four-piece, from Manchester, made up of frontman Chris Buxton, lead guitarist Matt Hewlett, bassist Jamie McIntyre and drummer Matt Buckley.

They burst onto the scene in late 2017 with the release of their debut single, ‘This Feeling,’ which combines Buxton’s infectious vocals and lyrics with Hewlett’s world-ending riffs and the driving rhythm of McIntyre and Buckley.

In 2018 the boys released three more singles, ‘Wondering Why’, ‘Top Drawer’ and ‘Wild’. Those releases proved that The Covasettes are ones to watch in the future, and helped them achieve a place on Spotify’s ‘Indie List’ and ‘Summer Indie’ playlists, gaining over 200,000 streams in just a couple of months. Furthermore, 2018 saw The Covasettes play sold out shows in their hometown of Manchester as well as Derby, London and Leeds.

The quartet performed at Leeds Direct Arena for the Radio Academy after being crowned ‘most exciting band’ for 2018. Other notable performances include a sold out show at Leeds Stylus supporting The Sherlocks on their tour.

In early 2019 the boys played their first headline tour and released their fifth official single ‘Like You’. This time round they have stepped it up a notch with their debut EP ‘It’s Always Sunny Above the Clouds,’ which boasts four upbeat summer anthems.

Rapper and producer Corin Douieb, aka The Last Skeptik, is undoubtedly one of the most genre crushing talents to come out of the UK. He has a colourful range of experience under his belt, having toured the world playing festivals from Coachella and SXSW to Glastonbury, produced for television, adverts and theatre (including a BAFTA nominated short film), hosted a successful

Von Marlon, real name Axel Bagenal, is a 25 year old producer born in Whitechapel of Persian/Irish heritage.

Forming his alias in June 2017 after a life change that birthed his new solo project; a separate personal and musical split in quick succession.

Having two grandparents who were music school teachers, Axel grew up listening to a range of tastes ranging from classical & rock to soul/jazz/world. Secondary school led to his hobbies revolving primarily around music: playing in bands since 12, learning computer software such as Cubase to getting his first set of decks at 16.

Whilst studying the BMus course at Kingston University, promoting for local club nights took up spare time when not in the studio.

Now based in Peckham, within just 6 months Von Marlon has run live & DJ nights at local venues such as The Montague Arms, Peckham Pelican, The Prince Of Peckham and The Nines as well as playing more well established London venues such as Club 229 and The Water Rats.

Having spent the last 18 months between Germany and England, his musical influences are moulded by both capital Cities. The name ‘Von Marlon’ derives from a Mike Skinner lyric – a nod toward growing up with UK urban and dance artists like The Streets, Wiley, Radiohead and Massive Attack to successful local contemporaries such as The XX, Mount Kimbie, James Blake and Sampha. This, partnered with his more recent discovery of Berlins electronic underground scene (e.g. Laing, Max Graef, DVS1 and Rin) helped mould the ideas for his first self-produced record.

Recent live and studio collaborations include artists such as Radio 1’s hotly tipped house duo Catchment (MTA Records), Albert Gold (Fierce Panda Records) and Jack Hawitt (Fine Management).

Westy is a well established multi-genre producer based near Norwich, UK. An undeniable talent and a shrewd businessman dripping in goals and vision, Westy has also been described as ‘of the most likeable gents in Grime’.

His positivity and ‘united’ mindset is infectious and his work-rate prevents him from being ignored. His artist credits boast impressive names in the game such as Hardy Caprio, Chillinit, Ocean Wisdom, President T, Kamakaze, Grim Sickers, Jafro and many more.

Yizzy is the next gen of grime. Pushing the genre past its self-imposed boundaries while nodding to its roots, the Lewisham MC is running the baton for the scene’s new wave. At just 19, Yizzy displays a talent beyond his years and an ambition that few of his peers can match. Wrapping his tight, teeth-gritting flow and memorable hooks around gold standard grime production, his live mic skills and ability have earned him co-signs from the genre’s biggest names including Ghetts, Dizzee, Wiley, and Devlin.Few 17-year-olds can claim national radio play, but Radio 1 spun Yizzy’s ‘Grime Kid’ ten days after hitting that age. It’s just one in a string of successes for the MC: his S.O.S EP amassed one million streams in just three months, while he’s been featured by the Fader, NME, Complex, Trench, SBTV, RWD, Red Bull’s best grime tracks of ‘17 and Sian Anderson’s 1Xtra ones to watch. Initially hailed by Glastonbury’s Emerging Talent Contest and BBC Introducing, Yizzy has built on these early achievements, performing alongside grime royalty at Printworks’ Eskimo Dance, featuring on the ninth edition of Lord Of The Mics – plus his own headline show at Islington Academy 2

Zak Joshua is an artist, producer & engineer working across multiple genres.

Back in 2014, his cult dance hit, ‘Figure It Out’ (his first solo release) was debuted on the ‘Selected’ youtube channel. In the years since, this has gone on to receive over 4 million views. The success of this early foray into music spurred him to pursue a career in the industry, enrolling at the Academy Of Contemporary Music in Guildford. After returning to his hometown of Leicester following this degree, he began to experiment in other styles, particularly R&B and Hip Hop, working with some of the best artists in the city and the East Midlands region, and gaining a reputation as one of the go-to engineers for local vocalists/rappers. In 2019, a full 5 years after its original release, ‘Selected’ reached out to Zak to give ‘Figure It Out’ the full release that it deserved. This reinvigorated Zak’s desire to work in the dance music scene, and he is now well on the way to being a major player in the genre, with a whole host of releases planned for this year and further beyond.

Within the dance music sphere, Zak’s releases vary in style quite dramatically, from straight forward, mainstream floorfillers like ‘I Don’t Wanna Wait’, to nostalgic lo-fi jams like ‘Let The Light In’, to underground melodic techno rollers, like the forthcoming ‘Signora’.

Zak Joshua is also a well regarded DJ; since the early 2010’s he has become a regular resident at some of the UK’s most frequented high-street chains, specialising in both contemporary R&B/ Hip-Hop and Dance.