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Meet Brògeal, the Falkirk folk-punk band delivering their own indomitable Celtic spirit
Brògeal are capable of delivering songs that rouse your spirit and break your heart within a matter of minutes
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Meet The Molotovs, the teenage siblings bringing an old school blast of rock and roll
With a ferocious live reputation and guerilla gigs under their belt, The Molotovs want to start their own rock and roll revolution.
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Meet Katie Gregson-Macleod, the singer finding strength in independence
After going viral, getting signed to a major and then dropped by them, the Scottish singer discusses comeback single ‘Teenage Love’, finding solid ground and gaining a new balance to her writing
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Meet lilo, the folk duo writing odes to friendship
On debut album ‘Blood Ties’, the duo help each other through tough times on conversational and beautifully arranged songs
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Meet Cliffords, the next great guitar band to emerge from Ireland
These Cork newcomers, you sense, are on the path to something special
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Meet Clara Mann, the singer finding hope and acceptance from despair
On debut album ‘Rift’, this special London-based songwriter unlocks a resilience deep within herself, a journey presented via beautifully crafted folk songs
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Meet I Am Roze, the soul singer using their incredible voice to tackle tough topics
I Am Roze is adding an important new dimension to soul music.
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Meet Sam Akpro, the south Londoner with a brilliantly restless sound
Punk, pop, psych and more find a place in the music of this distinctive songwriter
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Meet Bug Eyed, the party-starting band delivering their own blend of future pop
Blue O'Grady and Charlie Sale are bringing a modern pop edge to party-starting hits.
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Meet Fiona-Lee, the singer delivering guitar anthems that dance through the darkness
Fiona-Lee is already delivering songs that tackle the toughest of themes while also gunning for the widest of audiences.
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Meet The NONE, the punk stalwarts with a ‘noisy and disgusting’ new project
Formed from members of Bloc Party, Cassels, Frauds and more, this band’s sound – carved out at their furious live shows – is a brilliant industrial racket
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Meet Chloe Slater, the Gen Z guitar hero who wants her music to unite the world
Explosive riffs and impactful messages combine to make Chloe Slater a true voice to be reckoned with.
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Meet Divorce, the Nottingham alt-country band finding home in a sound
The fast-rising quartet tell us about theatrical new single ‘Pill’ and the drama and yearning of imminent debut album ‘Drive To Goldenhammer’
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Meet Virgin Orchestra, the Icelandic trio playing classical-edged punk
With backgrounds in classical music and electronic composition, this trio’s take on guitar music is thrillingly original.
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Meet Wallace, the producer making nature-inspired house and hosting DIY pub raves
From his Shrewsbury base, Jimmy Wallace is fostering a self-sufficient community and putting out increasingly varied productions on Phantasy, On Loop, Rhythm Section and more
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Meet Jacob Alon, the singer exploring fantasies of imagined love
The Scottish singer’s folk music – which leans heavily into fantasy and love – is allowing them to become a distinctive new voice
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Brooke Combe is our Play Next Award winner at the Rolling Stone UK Awards 2024
The rising Scottish star was given the award at the Roundhouse tonight by Jodie Harsh
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Meet Good Neighbours, the viral duo bringing back tropical indie
Oli Fox and Scott Verrill talk the concept of guilty pleasures, and wanting to “feel like a teenager” when making music
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Here’s the nominees for The Play Next Award at the Rolling Stone UK Awards 2024
This award recognises some of 2024’s rising stars that have put their marker down this year and enter 2025 as firm ones to watch
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Meet Nia Smith, the South London soul singer with a truly special voice
Nia Smith is on the path to become an important voice within UK music.