Legendary English punk rockers The Damned were forerunners of the punk movement in the U.K. when they were formed in London in 1976. Lead singer Dave Vanian, guitarist Brian James, bassist Captain Sensible (who subsequently changed to playing guitar), and drummer Rat Scabies formed the band. Their 1976 single "New Rose" and 1977 debut studio album, "Damned Damned Damned", cemented... read full bio
The first album from the Bergen natives, Analog Dance Music, fills the air with sounds from samba to jazz, much like a continental breeze that longingly blows throughout the ten songs. Let Kommode in, and you will be captivated by it. In Kings of Convenience, Eirik Glambek Boe goes beyond the typical indie-minimalist endeavors. His new endeavor seeks to create... read full bio
The video for Kings Elliot's debut single, "I'm Getting Tired Of Me," is an emotional gut punch that serves as the artist's introduction to the world and a unique display of unadulterated, genuine honesty. The half-British, half-Swiss singer was shooting what she had planned to be the "proper" video for the song when she suffered a crippling panic attack, which... read full bio
KiD RAiN has made some significant strides toward this year's top new pop star in the UK. He released the original pop smash "Magic," which debuted on New Music Friday and earned a New Noise profile from Wonderland, after his massive version of "Accidentally In Love" (10 million+ streams, #1 on iTunes, Top 25 on Spotify UK's Viral Chart), which... read full bio
Kezia Gill, a singer and songwriter from the Midlands, has been singing professionally for more than 15 years. She draws elements from a wide range of genres, including folk & Irish, country, rock and blues, which gives her sound a completely unique quality. She was born in Nottingham to a large musical family of Irish descent. She gives every song... read full bio
Keir Gibson, a young Scottish musician, has returned with brand-new music following an incredible breakthrough. The day before appearing at his "home festival," the Belladrum Festival, Keir released his debut single, "Eyes Wide." Keir is a Highland vocalist. He released his second song, "Hollow," in the nine months that followed. DJs Scott Mills and Molly King frequently played it on... read full bio
The humorous music video for "Sliced Bread" by Josie Proto, an intriguing young artist, offers a fascinating glimpse into her own universe. Josie's conversational, oftentimes tongue-in-cheek lyrical style shines through the song's blend of Game Boy sounds, dinky pianos and Josie's uniquely British vocal delivery, evoking Kate Nash from the "Foundations" era. Josie is repurposing all these formative sounds and memories by... read full bio
Josh Cashman, a singer-songwriter and musician who made the transition from the quiet countryside to the bright lights of the big metropolis, has been making waves both domestically and abroad with his unassuming, beautiful and deeply felt artistic work. Each song showcases Josh's charming, airy vocal and songwriting skills while also conjuring up a dreamlike ambience that transports you to a mystical... read full bio
After relocating from Ipswich to London, Joseph Lawrence started his career, attracting attention in the city's jazz scene and polishing his craft at the storied Ronnie Scott's, creating a network of outstanding players in the process. From then, he started playing in bands and gradually developing his own music behind the scenes before starting to work on his debut album. Joseph is... read full bio
The first 16 years of Benjamin Schandy, aka Jimi Somewhere,'s life were spent in Hokksund, Norway. While he appreciated it, he was also utterly bored. As is customary for children in tiny communities, Jimi sought solace elsewhere. He picked up a guitar and filmed his friends skating. At first, American pop punk bands like Blink 182, Greenday and My Chemical Romance... read full bio
JESSIA, the JUNO Award-winning Breakthrough Artist of the Year with a total of 293 million global streams to date, has dominated the music industry. The Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Ryan Tedder signed the pop singer and songwriter to Artist Driven Records in collaboration with Republic Records after she caught the attention of social media users and well-known artists. Elijah... read full bio
Scottish singer-songwriter Jennifer Stewart is a noteworthy emerging talent from Edinburgh. No Hard Feelings, her upbeat breakup song recently published, is about finally getting over your ex and having no hard feelings. Her debut EP, "Redlight" is an openly self-reflective collection of songs that describes her difficulties with self-criticism and heartbreak. Her approach blends indie guitar elements with her love of... read full bio
Seattle native Jaymes Young, who combines elements of electronic music, smooth indie R&B and lush synth pop, made a splash with his EP Dark Star. With his full-length Feel Something, he attracted more notice. James McFarland was born in Seattle, Washington. He was inspired to learn more about music at a young age and by his teens, he was penning songs and playing the... read full bio
Kate Stewart is a singer-songwriter from West London who first went by the stage name "KStewart," which she eventually dropped and changed to Kate Stewart. She appears on Oliver Heldens' "Koala" vocal version, and her song "Ain't Nobody" peaked at position #86 on the UK Singles Chart. She revealed that "In The Beginning" would be her debut EP album. She... read full bio
Growing up in the desolate areas of Greater London, Luca Wilding never picked up an instrument. His ultimate passion for Leonard Cohen and a family habit of singing along to old stories and gunslinger ballads inspired him to start penning songs. Later, after being motivated by a mixtape his encouraging schoolteacher had given him, he set out to fulfill his... read full bio
Lola Young, a fiercely independent artist with a clear aesthetic vision, possesses the drive, spirit and personality necessary to succeed as the UK's next top star. With a natural feeling of purpose and ambition from her south London upbringing, Lola immersed herself in music. Lola has spent over half her life immersed in music. She began writing songs, entered (and won) a... read full bio
Lily Meola, a participant on America's Got Talent and the recipient of Heidi Klum's Golden Buzzer, began her career as a young performer of covers at neighborhood cafes on the Hawaiian island of Maui. She is now a seasoned performer and has appeared at prestigious festivals including Bottlerock Festival in Napa Valley and Luck Reunion in Spicewood, Texas. Lily received guidance from... read full bio
Lilla Vargen, a singer-songwriter from Northern Ireland, expresses empathy in her music and emphasizes the value of interpersonal relationships. Lilla wants to draw attention to the universal concerns that are most important to her, despite the fact that her music is quite personal. She depicts the ongoing housing crisis in Ireland in the video for her song "Why Wait," a sensitive, gossamer-like... read full bio
Born and bred in Manhattan, pop/R&B singer-songwriter Leyla Blue is the daughter of two fashion photographers and downtown New York City permeates her music and whole image. She describes herself as a "sad bitch" and she grew up listening to Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera's early 2000s pop music as well as soulful singer-songwriters like Carole King, Amy Winehouse, Lauryn Hill and others. Leyla... read full bio
British singer-songwriter Leon Else originally studied dance and theater before learning how to create songs and sing while side-hustling as a model. His music combines dreamy dance-pop and smooth electronic R&B. After making an appearance in the musical Nine, he switched his focus to music, landing a deal with Turn First Records for a development project that resulted in the... read full bio
