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Charli XCX

Over the course of her trailblazing career, Charli xcx has earned critical acclaim for her forward-thinking musical output and refreshing entrepreneurial spirit that has seen her carve her own lane on the global pop circuit. A singer, songwriter, video director, documentary maker, radio host and record label boss, Charli’s story is one of an artist continuing to succeed without compromise.

Beginning to release music in 2008, Charli has continuously strived to take the road less travelled throughout her career, with her debut album True Romance setting a benchmark for avant-garde pop music. This created a trajectory that has seen her write some of the world’s biggest hits (Icona Pop’s ‘I Love It’, Iggy Azalea’s ‘Fancy’, Camila Cabello & Shawn Mendes’ ’Senorita'), while embracing pop’s most uninhibited sounds within her own work - gaining her a following that began in a cult capacity before spreading worldwide - assembling her own world via her fandom, affectionately called the Angels.

A one-woman force within the industry, Charli’s relentless work rate extends to writing for other artists while releasing her own music, running her own Vroom Vroom Recordings label, directing music videos and managing Nasty Cherry - a group she formed that has been documented on the Netflix series I’m With The Band.

Armed with an attitude to dropping music that flipped the industry hegemony of release structure on its head, Charli’s groundbreaking 2017 mixtapes Number 1 Angel and Pop 2, as well as the standout summer crush anthem “Boys”, established her reputation as a singular talent with a defiant attitude to creation. Those releases were instrumental in establishing Charli’s keen ear for underground artists, spotlighting the likes of CupcakKe, ABRA, Tommy Cash and Pablo Vittar - helping to change the landscape of pop worldwide and take the genre to new heights.

2018 proved to be another stellar year. Following a series of tracks drops – ‘5 In The Morning’, ‘No Angel’, ‘Focus’ and ‘Girls Night Out’, – heralded mixtape shows, which she brought to the UK and Europe and a global support tour with Taylor Swift, Charli xcx returned with a throwback UK Top 15 smash, “1999” feat. Troye Sivan. The accompanying video, which sits at over 35m views, was co-produced by Charli and paid homage to standout cultural references from the year of 1999.

2019 saw Charli’s biggest 12 months to date; her third album proper, Charli, marked a huge advancement in her sound as well as some of her most personal lyrical content yet, featuring collaborations with global superstars such as Lizzo, Troye Sivan and HAIM alongside future game changers such as Kim Petras, Christine and the Queens, Yaeji and Clairo. The album’s coinciding sold-out tour proved to be her most expansive yet - including a 27-date North American run and her biggest headline show so far at London’s Brixton Academy.

Now in 2020, Charli is already breaking boundaries - this year has seen her first BRIT nomination for British Female Solo Artist, marking a huge moment of validation from a mainstream audience that Charli has built on her own terms.

In reaction to the global COVID-19 pandemic of 2020, Charli has proven herself to be one of

the most adaptable artists working today; initially providing programs of Instagram live sessions that invited

various guests to spark conversation, share insight, or simply entertain fans across the world who are currently

practicing social distancing. Charli’s vision then expanded further, leading her to announce ‘how i’m feeling

now’ - a new album to be written, recorded and released in 39 days, completely in self-isolation. The creative

process was also to push her collaborative stream in a unique way; opening up the recording, writing, artwork,

music videos and more to fans for feedback and contribution - she also further inspired her fans’ creativity,

allowing them access to song stems to create remixes and greenscreen footage to be edited using their own

imagination. The resulting project, released on deadline on May 15th 2020, is already being held in huge

critical acclaim as an emotionally raw, relentlessly progressive sonic world, built from inside the comfort of

Charli’s own home. ‘how i’m feeling now’ has given further spotlight to Charli’s status as one of the most

adaptable, exciting pop artists working today, and through it’s uniquely collaborative approach, provided a

shared space for those who listen to feel safe enough to express themselves however they wish at a time

when they need it most.

Charli has accrued two Billboard Music Awards, a YouTube Music Award, two Sesac ‘Songwriter of the Year’ Awards, plus nominations at the Grammys, BRIT Awards and MTV EMAs. Not to mention the studio time she’s commanded with the likes of Blondie, Selena Gomez [Charli co-wrote her U.S. No.1“Same Old Love”], Gwen Stefani, Camila Cabello & Shawn Mendes, Benny Blanco, David Guetta, Zara Larsson, Khalid and Diplo.

Alongside her music projects, Charli has been a strong fixture within fashion. Charli attended the Met Gala 2019 as a special guest of Anna Wintour and Vogue, followed by a performance at Cannes Film Festival for the amfAR Gala. An ally for the LGBTQI+ community, Charli collaborates with some of the world’s most exciting LGBTQI+ artists, using her platform to help amplify the voices, and in turn the experiences, of these artists - a trait that led in part to Charli being named as Gay Times’ Ally Of The Year for 2019.

An iconic figure for postmodern pop and creativity without limits, Charli xcx is one of the world’s most unique talents. Helping to expand the landscape of popular music over the last decade by seamlessly traversing the underground and the mainstream, Charli’s tireless approach has opened up new possibilities within the pop sphere for both her and others to build on in the future, and with a host of new music on the horizon, the future is coming sooner than anyone could imagine.

Kasabian

* Ian Matthews - Drums & Percussion

* Christopher Edwards - Bass

* Jason Mehler - Guitar (only at live shows)

The band has been compared with the likes of Primal Scream, with their similar electronica-indie rock fusion and Oasis, with whom they share their confidence, vision, swagger and rough vocal style. Some influence can be seen from their days supporting Vitriol I.D.

It has been speculated that the name "Kasabian" is taken from the getaway driver (named Linda Kasabian) for the Tate murders committed by the Manson Family.

The band formed in 1999 in Leicester, England Their first album was simply "Kasabian", and in 2004 received lacklustre reviews. However, tracks such as Cutt Off and L.S.F (Lost Souls Forever) reached the UK top 10, and with 2 more top 20 hits and the album peaking at #4 in the UK Album Charts, they defied the critics.

Their new album, "Empire", was released on the 28th of August 2006. The first single from the album, also titled "Empire", was widely regarded as a musical success, with its change of beat reminiscent of "Take Me Out", and its catchy chorus. This was then followed by the release of the single, "Shoot The Runner" and most recently, "Me Plus One".

Chase & Status

whatcamebefore.net

Duke Dumont

Blasé Boys Club.

Men I Trust

Inquiries, bio, pictures etc:

https://menitrust.tumblr.com/

Fontaines D.C.

Romance.

https://fontainesdc.com/

Raye

Dj

Poducer

Platform7Club Owner

Burner

sombr

late nights and young romance. instagram: @sombr

Skepta

RA: Resident Advisor

ROLE MODEL

Loyle Carner

Viagra Boys

Street blues

Contact: info@year0001.com

Maisie Peters

preorder my upcoming album 'florescence' (out may 15th) 💐

info on presale for the before the bloom tour on my website!

1/2 of @twinhoodpodcast

www.maisiepeters.com

Paris Paloma

Paris Paloma is a 23 year old singer-songwriter from the U.K. Originally hailing from Ashbourne, Derbyshire, Paris Paloma channels the experience of womanhood into her songwriting, speaking to the female experience, and to the human experience at large, exploring themes of grief, love, death, and power. Her songwriting reads like poetry, drawing inspiration from figures throughout mythology, art history and the Romantics. Ranging from the tender and heartbreaking to the sublimely aggressive and vengeful, her ethereal sound takes influences from dark pop, folk, and indie genres; creating a magical discography that evokes something primal, powerful, and innately feminine.

Lamb

Geese

NYC

Kneecap

Hip-Hop Threesome as

Holly Humberstone

Slayyyter

Mall Grab

love is everything

Kingfishr

Are ye still at the music? 👵🏻

Hybrid Minds

Masters of their own musical and soulful style, Hybrid Minds are at the very forefront of the thriving contemporary Drum & Bass renaissance and have been an undeniable influence on the genre since they broke through in 2011.

The UK duo’s signature style of subtle songcraft, evocative vocals and natural ingredients has taken the scene by storm and led to a whole range of incredible accomplishments and successes. As performers, they continue to hit new levels from their own headline show at Wembley Arena to selling out London’s iconic Alexandra Palace in 24 hours.

As producers they’ve amassed a high grade A-list of collaborations with inspiring songwriters and vocalists such as venbee, Grace Grundy, Dan Fable, Tom Walker, Birdy, Charlotte Plank, Charlotte Haining, Lily Denning and Grimm (to name but a few) and written three remarkable albums: First came Mountains in 2013, then Elements in 2017. Now their highly anticipated third album Tides is set for release in March 2024. Their most accomplished album to date yet, Tides features two 2023 anthems ‘If Love Could Have Saved You’ and ‘Lights’. Both tracks hitting well over a million streams within weeks of release, Hybrid Minds’ are set to remain at the forefront of the thriving contemporary D&B movement for a long time to come.

James Marriott

Jane Remover

Jensen McRae is a singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. Her debut album Are You Happy Now? was released in March 2022 to critical acclaim. She has toured nationally and internationally in support of artists such as Noah Kahan, Amos Lee, MUNA, and Corinne Bailey Rae. Her work is anchored by profound, evocative explorations of gender, race, mental illness, heartbreak, and trauma. McRae describes herself as “one house down from the girl next door.”

Julia Wolf

The Lathums

Clara La San

Speed

Since their inception in 2019, hardcore five-piece SPEED has evolved from a DIY Australian band to a global powerhouse. Their 2024 debut album ONLY ONE MODE catapulted the group into the spotlight; but in the midst of SPEED’s unprecedented success, tragedies struck. SPEED’s latest project, ALL MY ANGELS, is a three-track EP that reflects on the passing of three close friends in recent years. Those events brought intense heartbreak to their community, but over time, they’ve magnified what SPEED have always held as their central ethos: To love unconditionally, without fear or regret. In the years prior to ALL MY ANGELS, the band wrestled with their collective grief and life on the road. On ALL MY ANGELS, that same collective grief has brought the five friends closer together; emboldening them to live life with greater clarity. Lyrics on the EP address the sobering realities of loss, more vulnerable and raw than ever before. Musically, ALL MY ANGELS further explores what SPEED can contribute to modern hardcore; hitting deeper pockets of groove, experimenting with synths and samples, and delivering cathartic hooks that make it their most soul-baring effort. More than ever, SPEED is a band that’s being guided by their lived experiences, from eye-opening triumphs to the most harrowing losses. In any case, they’ll continue to move forward with love and conviction.

Kettama

Rinse FM, 4th Thursday of the Month 23:00-01:00

Bar Italia

Frost Children

Chris Stussy

Skye Newman

Notion

Notion's sound and style encapsulates a new wave of progressive trance and psychedelic techno. Utilising electronic pulsations and industrial textures to create hypnotic moments that draw you in.

Bassvictim

London based duo comprised of Polish-English vocalist & writer Maria Manow and American-English producer Ike Clateman.

The K's

Florence Road

Flo Ro / Wicklow / Ireland.

Hamdi

Hamdi aka ATM is a DJ and producer with Moroccan roots currently based in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Bou

7x Award Winning DJ & Producer from Manchester, UK.

Hedex

Morning

Niko B

Gurriers

As the end of the first quarter of the 21st century inches ever closer, our planet precariously teeters from one crisis to the next. Rather than passively sit back and watch, the high-energy Irish guitar quintet Gurriers are firing on all cylinders and confronting the ills of the modern world on their debut album, Come and See, a truly thrilling collection of razor-sharp progressive punk songs.

Recorded in Leeds at the Nave with Alex Greaves, Come and See blasts off to an explosive start with “Nausea”, giving the concept of Jean Paul Sartre's classic novel of the same name a furious sonic makeover. Guitars screech like sirens, creating a curiously catchy clarion call for an album of raucous reflection.

Come and See explores many themes, be they the end of the world, the disenfranchised youth of Dublin, emigrant friends, the rise of the far right, desensitisation to violence, a pope struggling with belief and love amongst other things. “Nausea” examine how existential mundanity in the 21st century is now essentially lived in the digital realm, and society has blindly sleepwalked into this actuality without realising the full extent of its corrosive damage. Underpaid and overworked content moderators are forced to watch unspeakable horrors, as social media platforms drip feed its users dopamine, further distracting an already overstimulated and distorted cartoonish world from the harsh glare of too much reality.

“Des Goblin” channels the hypnotic energy of dance music and notes how modern narcissism is fuelled by an addiction to online personas. “Close Call” turns up the ferocious guitar intensity to eleven, a fierce hybrid of guitar pop with industrial techno sensibilities. “Dipping Out” is like a post-post-punk version of an Adam Curtis documentary, as the band cite his classic HyperNormalisation as a major source of inspiration. One line perfectly nails the disillusionment of contemporary youth, "Failed by a system that never really lets you exist.” Indeed, if Gurriers weren’t in a band they’d probably be part of a generation leaving Ireland in their droves, driven out by the soaring cost of living and the unattainability of home ownership, left to “live in debt and die in freedom”.

“No More Photos” opens with the memorable line, "Gentlemen, no fighting in the bathroom please. You've been caught doing too many Es” and proceeds to reference Caravaggio. Following a brief instrumental respite, simply titled “Interlude”, the album closes with a breathtaking final flourish of songs and a soaring title track, which tantalisingly hints towards an even more expansive, wide-screen sound for a future chapter. “Approachable” is a tongue-in-cheek anthem mourning the rise of the far right (“Damn, I was born in the wrong era”) that kicks off with a monstrous killer riff. “Top Of The Bill” combines an intricate guitar melody with blasts of noise and a knockout chorus, a live favourite and perfect example of how well Gurriers craft inimitable and intense pop music.

Taking their name from an antiquated and somewhat charming Irish term for lout, ruffian, or street urchin, Gurriers formed in January 2020, initially comprising Dan Hoff on lead vocals, Ben O'Neill on guitar and backing vocals, Mark MacCormack on guitar, Pierce O'Callaghan on drums and Emmet White on bass, who has since amicably left the band and been replaced by Charlie McCarthy.

Hailing from various parts of Ireland, Gurriers met in Dublin. They believed they were destined to connect creatively in a meaningful way, so they formed a band. We don’t need to dwell too much on how events in early 2020 temporarily stalled their progress. "All we wanted to do was be back in a room together and practice," Dan Hoff recalls. "I remember one stage screaming into my pillow because of the extended lockdowns.”

Instead of doom scrolling on their phones, baking banana bread, or bingeing on box sets, Gurriers seized an opportunity to hone their vision and advance their ambition. Over numerous Zoom calls, they meticulously discussed every single aspect of the band, plotting strategies at a time when venues, studios, and rehearsal rooms were shuttered shut. The silence spurned the fledgling group on to make a bigger, more beautifully abrasive noise.

Thanks to a productive pandemic, when Gurriers played their first gig on Halloween 2021 at Dublin's Workman's Club, they'd evolved remarkably as a band. On the back of earlier singles including “Sign of The Times” and “Nausea”, they have received the seal of approval from The Needle Drop's legendary Anthony Fantano and prestigious support from Steve Lamacq and Huw Stephens of BBC Radio 6 Music culminating in their most recent single “Des Goblin” making it up to BBC Radio 6 Music’s A-List at 6, not bad for an unsigned band self-releasing their own music.

Gurriers played festivals throughout Europe and beyond, including SWN, Mad Cool, Reeperbahn, Left of the Dial, London Calling, Latitude, Haldern Pop, Off, The Great Escape, Pukkelpop, Pitchfork Music Festival London, Electric Picnic and All Together Now. Scheduled to play South by Southwest in Austin, Texas last March, Gurriers pulled out alongside virtually all other Irish participants, boycotting the event due to its sponsorship by the US Army. This October, Gurriers will embark on their biggest tour to date in support of their blistering debut.

Inspired by timeless first records by The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, The Chemical Brothers, and Black Midi, Gurriers' first album is no ordinary debut, but an exhilarating statement of intent by five people fed up with tiptoeing politely around the chaos. Come and see for yourself.

Seb Lowe

Hate People Who Hate People.

Keo

Keo is a 4 piece alt-rock band formed by the Keogh brothers. Based in London the band draw inspiration from artists like Nick Drake, John Martyn, Pearl Jam and Radiohead. Keo strives to create authentic music.

She's Green

Rose Gray

Singer Songwriter

Say Now

Westside Cowboy

B R I T A I N I C A N A

Arthur Hill

Overpass

Overpass are a four piece indie/alternative band from Birmingham. After supporting the likes of Inhaler and Two Door Cinema Club across the UK, their debut EP From the Night established them as part of the UK guitar music landscape, breaking into the charts and earning support from the likes of Jack Saunders on R1, NME, Dork, and Clash, as well as appearing on Spotify playlists. Their sold out spring UK tour was a mere glimpse into what overpass are capable of, and they've achieved all this whilst still at university!

Josh Baker

BOOKINGS kurt@youandmemusic.co.uk

Chloe Qisha

AdELA

AdELA, a South African born, Florida raised, Atlanta native is triple-threat. She’s a singer, songwriter, and rapper thriving as an Independent Artist.

AdELA earned her first RIAA Certified Gold credit as a co-writer and performer on Meek Mill’s “Made it From Nothing.” In 2015, AdELA made her official debut with Off the Burner, followed by her EP Dreamers and Thinkers, where she decided to feature a well-known rapper on every track. AdELA landed collaborations with Royce Da 5’9, Skyzoo, Torae, Fat Joe, and Kool G Rap just to name a few. Dreamers and Thinkers peaked at number 21 on the iTunes Top 100 in the United States as well as breaking the Top 100 in the UK and France.

AdELA has recently released singles “Get It, Get It” and ‘My Green” and made her directorial debut with two stunning music videos. She also wrote and performed the trailer song “Octane” for Rider’s Republic, a Ubisoft video game. Additionally, AdELA wrote and recorded “Champion” the official song of the 2022 Stanley Cup for the National Hockey League and is featured in their official music video. AdELA has created custom music for HBO Max, Netflix, Hulu, ABC, and Nickelodeon to name a few.

The North

The Guest List

Day We Ran

No one reads the news...

Clementine Douglas

Violet Grohl

SOTA

DJ,organizer。

West Harlem Back Home、Monday Vibes

Kilu

WHATMORE

Silva Bumpa

The Lilacs

Live enquiries: dougie@soloagency.com

Management: enquiries@upthelilacs.com

Rossi

Jade

Bleech 9:3

dexter in the newsagent

Arkayla

Bursting onto the scene with a string of eclectic singles in 2024, Arkayla’s gearing up for their biggest year yet. The Manchester four-piece, known for their unique brand of harmony-laced indie rock, sell out performances and tripling their Instagram following in just one month after the release of their debut EP Ella Malone. According to Manchester legend Guy Garvey, they’ve been “Carrying the torch for everything great about Manchester’s rock scene”. Joining The Lathums & The Sherlocks on their UK tours and new music on the horizon, Arkayla continues to build momentum as one of the UK’s most exciting rising bands.

Mulaa Joans

JADE (France)

Jade (Spain)

Ruby Roberts

Florentenes

Florentenes are quickly becoming a vibrant force in Manchester’s music scene. Fronted by lead vocalist and songwriter Will Smith, the band features Luke Holding on lead guitar, Harry Stubbs on bass, and Liam Fiddy on drums. What began as bedroom jams between Will and Luke has blossomed into a powerhouse band with a distinctive sound.

In just a year, Florentenes have sold out many shows locally, are rapidly growing a loyal fanbase and are currently in the studio making their debut album with legendary producer Dave Eringa (Jamie Webster, Manic Street Preachers, The Who)

Florentenes aren’t just performing—they’re creating a movement. Their electrifying live shows and undeniable talent are making them the next big thing to watch in Manchester’s colourful music scene.‘The love children of the Arctics’ and The Strokes that sometimes like to slow down for a cocktail in the lounge…!’

'The band the UK music industry has been waiting for – insanely talented, insanely young, and cool as! No clicks, no autotune, no nonsense, just massive songs recorded live and allowed to breathe like the records of old, but sounding like the records of tomorrow!' - Dave Eringa (producer/mixer)

Betty

Finessekid

Julian Fijma

Hailing from the quaint city of Enkhuizen in the Netherlands, 24-year-old Julian Fijma is a rising star in the underground electronic music scene.

Tooth

Saint Ludo

Saint Ludo is a London-based DJ who mixes a wide variety of genres, mainly a blend of rap-inspired UK bass and party-starters at 140bpm and beyond, in her high energy sets. You can catch her every month on Rinse.fm’s airwaves.

Sade Olutola

Cardinals

Hailing from Cork, Cardinals are 5-piece rock n’ roll group containing swells of alternative pop and traditional Irish sounds.

SPEED (Congo)

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