Class Of 2019: Amyl and the Sniffers
Causing hedonistic chaos wherever they land, Amyl and the Sniffers are the mullet-sporting Melbourne punks who just wanna have fun.
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Class Of 2019: King Princess
After the whirlwind success of viral first single '1950', Mikaela Straus is pushing forward and ready to become a pop star on her own terms.
Class Of 2019: Bakar
Throwing genre out the window and documenting what it means to be a young Londoner in the modern world, Bakar is creating his own template, one move at a time.
Class Of 2019: Westerman
Weaving soft, warm electronics into folk songs about self-acceptance, Will Westerman is a songwriter whose music could help you more than you think.
Class Of 2019: Anteros
Gearing up to release their debut album early next year, this London leftfield pop quartet are using their determination and drive to push the boundaries.
Class Of 2019: Fontaines DC
Dublin’s voice is rising this year, with a host of bands giving the Irish capital a new reputation for breathtaking, important guitar music. Leading the pack are Fontaines DC.
Class Of 2019: slowthai
This Northampton rapper is bringing small-town life to the big stage, one semi-naked show at a time.
Class Of 2019: Whenyoung
From Limerick to London, this trio are building their own world of giddy escapism wherever they go. Dive in.
Class Of 2019: Lady Bird
Battling psychological trauma and personal demons, this Kent trio put their emotions to the fore on their fist-pumping punk, creating a safe space for others to work through their problems too.
Class Of 2019: Easy Life
Mixing a genre-spanning sound with a laid-back charm, Leicester’s Easy Life make music suggesting that the true way to happiness is to just go with the flow.
Class Of 2019: YOWL
Spinning surreal, twisted tales with a sneakily melodic centre, YOWL are breaking out of their South London beginnings into a realm that's entirely their own.
Class Of 2019: Stella Donnelly
Since the release of bold breakthrough single 'Boys Will Be Boys', Perth singer Stella Donnelly has proven herself to be a voice of rage, humour and compassion. No amount of trolls can stop her now.
Class Of 2019: Sports Team
Injecting guitar music in 2018 with a bravado often left in the ‘90s and possessing an arsenal of indie hits that could become classics, this six-piece want to inspire devotion and community.
Class of 2018: Yonaka
With debut EP ‘Heavy’ adding to their already significant promise, this Brighton quartet push boundaries at every turn.
Class of 2018: Shame
South London boys Shame may have sprung from the same grotty hang-out spots as scene forefathers the Fat White Family, but don't get them wrong: this lot aren't pissing about.
Class of 2018: Superorganism
From secretive internet sensations to one of the most talked about new bands around, Superorganism's hyper-modern approach to pop is propelling them further by the day.
Class of 2018: King Nun
With fiery live shows, promising early singles and bundles of fun surrounding everything they do, these four Londoners are the heartwarming kick we need in 2018.
Class of 2018: Pale Waves
Penning glossy pop with a goth heart, Pale Waves are building on the success of their debut single, revealing their masterplan step by step. We dare you to try and get in their way.
Class of 2018: Matt Maltese
The thinking man's crooner, London boy Matt Maltese is honing his world-weary romance and taking his big red heart to the next level.
Class of 2018: Sorry
Exorcising their ‘Home Demo(ns)’ on their new mixtape, these new Domino signees are far from your average rock band.
Class of 2018: Ten Tonnes
Moving out of home and writing with household names, Ethan Barnett continues to hit the ground running.
Class of 2018: Her’s
An eccentric Liverpool duo with more cheese than your average cheesemongers, Audun Laading and Stephen Fitzpatrick don’t believe in broody.
Class of 2018: Nilüfer Yanya
She's played at festivals across Europe and taken on America in 2017, but Nilüfer Yanya is still looking towards her continued evolution.
Class of 2018: Our Girl
Never ones to let a busy schedule get in the way of their productive streak, 2018 is set to offer up many a moment of opportunity for this brilliant trio.