class of 2019

Class Of 2019: King Princess

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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