My Life As A Moth
My Life As A Moth was born in lockdown, when a pale moth landed on the keys of a silent piano and sparked a new voice out of writer’s block. Based in London, the rising alternative artist soon released her debut album Miss Queenie’s Jamboree, championed by BBC Radio 6 and Absolute Radio for its surreal imagination. Now, in collaboration with Keir Adamson and Ellie Mason (Voka Gentle), she has crafted a second album—recorded in a shed studio—that is set to arrive next April, weaving her origin story into a bold, experimental new chapter.
DellaXOZ
From using Soundtrap as a diary at 12 to producing her own music on GarageBand, Manchester-based DellaXOZ has grown into one of alt-pop’s most exciting new voices. Her debut EP THE DELLA VARIANT (2024), finalised by Nathan Boddy (Nilüfer Yanya, PinkPantheress), blends edgy beats with thoughtful lyrics and even features her siblings on backing vocals. Already supported by BBC Radio 1 and live audiences alike, she’s shared stages with artists as diverse as beabadoobee, The Wombats, and Sabrina Carpenter at Hyde Park, London. Now in her 20s, DellaXOZ continues carving out a bold, self-made creative identity worth watching.
Taynee Lord
Taynee Lord is fast becoming one of the U.K.’s freshest country voices. Bursting onto the scene with debut EP If Only in 2019, her single ‘No God of Mine’ soared to No.1 on the iTunes U.K. Country chart the following year. Since then, she’s played The Pilton Stage for Glastonbury founder Michael Eavis, opened for Scouting for Girls, and earned BBC Radio support. Now, backed by her dynamic five-piece band, Lord is gearing up for a brand-new five-track EP arriving early 2026—just in time to bring her powerhouse vocals and high-energy live show to festivals across the country.
Chloe Slater
Manchester-based indie-grunge artist Chloe Slater brings raw honesty to her music, blending equal parts political commentary and coming-of-age storytelling. Often compared to her face-twin Daisy Edgar-Jones, she even drew on Normal People to inspire the video for her latest single ‘Harriet.’ Slater has already left her mark performing on Glastonbury’s BBC Introducing stage and earning coverage in the likes of NME. Now, she’s stepping into the spotlight: this October, she embarks on her first European headlining run, the Choose A Life Tour, proving herself as one of the most compelling young voices in the U.K.’s indie scene.
D3lta
It’s hard not to be a ‘Blabbermouth’ about rising alt-pop sensation D3lta. With over one million streams, BBC Radio 2 support, and a standout performance at SXSW 2024, he’s fast making his mark. This year saw him open for JC Stewart and headline tours across the U.K. and Greece, cementing his reputation as a dynamic live act. Now, with more shows on the horizon and a new single, ‘Kids’ landing this autumn, D3lta gears up for his biggest chapter yet: a brand-new album arriving in 2026 that promises soaring hooks, heartfelt lyrics, and undeniable alt-pop energy.
NewDad
NewDad — Julie Dawson (vocals, rhythm guitar), Sean O’Dowd (lead guitar), and Fiachra Parslow (drums) — blends masculine post-funk with whimsical dream-pop to explore life’s formative edges. After early traction and a BBC 6 Music session with Steve Lamacq in 2020, they released their debut album Madra (Irish for “dog”) in 2024. Their highly anticipated follow-up, Alter, is set to drop on September 19, accompanied by a Record Shop Tour. With a sound that is both expansive and intimate, NewDad is a finely tuned force in alt-rock you won’t want to look away from.
Sabina Beyli
With over 70,000 followers behind her, rising alternative pop-rock artist Sabina Beyli is quickly becoming a voice to watch. Splitting time between Azerbaijan and Boston, she crafts a cross-cultural sound rooted in raw emotion and sharp commentary — from self-image and relationships to inspirations drawn from her favourite anime characters. Partnering with producer Mike Midura, Sabina is building momentum on both sides of the Atlantic. With a new single landing this October and another slated for early 2026, she’s primed to take her growing online community into a bold new era of stage-ready, alt-pop anthems.
Aziya
London-based self-producing artist Aziya wields her signature lime green guitar with psychedelic, riff-heavy force. Breaking out during the pandemic through online covers, she quickly caught the attention of H.E.R., performing alongside her in a livestream that marked her arrival on the scene. Since then, Aziya has carved her place with raw, guitar-driven songwriting and electrifying live energy. Most recently, she lit up Dork’s 100 showcase with her latest single, ‘he’s mine,’ signalling a bold new chapter. With more music ahead, Aziya continues to prove herself as one of the U.K.’s most exciting rising alt-rock voices.
Honeybadger
A raw fusion of punk, indie rock, and grunge, Brighton trio Honeybadger — brothers Eddy Widdows (vocals/guitar) and Joe Widdows (drums), with Luca Brett-Smith (bass) — are fast carving a name in the U.K. rock scene. Their ferocious sound has already earned features on BBC Introducing, BBC Live Lounge, and across playlists like Spotify’s Fresh Finds Rock and Shockwave, as well as Apple Music’s New in Rock and New in Punk. Following their 2024 self-titled EP, Honeybadger are back with new singles — ‘Too Slow’ and ‘Gonna Break’ — with ‘Kill Switch’ set to arrive in October, all leading into a run of 2026 live shows.
Pastel
Shoegaze outfit Pastel — cousins Jack Yates (vocals) and James Yates (rhythm guitar), alongside Joe Anderson (lead guitar), Liam O’Shea (bass), and Rhys Wheeler (drums) — are making waves as one of the U.K.’s most urgent new guitar bands. Their debut album, Souls In Motion, released this year, shot straight to No. 1 on the U.K. Record Store Chart, cementing their arrival. Already handpicked to support Oasis legend Liam Gallagher on tour, they’ve also appeared on BBC Radio Wales and recently played to thousands supporting Razorlight at Darlington Arena. With momentum firmly on their side, Pastel are fast becoming unmissable.