Pop singer Sofia Camara gained viral fame on TikTok with a Miley Cyrus cover before her original hit Who Do I Call Now? surged past 91 million streams. She has released the EP Was It Worth It?, collaborated with Dean Lewis, performed at Lollapalooza, and supported Alex Warren on tour.
Toronto rock band The Beaches—sisters Jordan and Kylie Miller with Leandra Earl and Eliza Enman-McDaniel—broke through with Blame My Ex. Platinum single “Blame Brett” hit #1 on Canada’s Alternative Radio for 15 weeks and topped 115M+ streams.
Formed on the Isle of Wight, Wet Leg, comprising Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers, blends sad and party music. Known for their hit "Chaise Longue" and a Mercury Prize-nominated debut album.
Holly Humberstone is a singer-songwriter from Grantham who debuted with the EP Falling Asleep At The Wheel. She won the 2022 BRIT Rising Star award and has supported artists like Sam Fender, Taylor Swift, Girl in Red, and Olivia Rodrigo on tour.
Del Water Gap is Samuel Holden Jaffe, an indie pop artist from Sharon, Connecticut, based in Brooklyn, New York. His intimate sound and confessional lyrics are showcased in albums like "Del Water Gap," "I Miss You Already + I Haven't Left Yet," and "Chasing the Chimera." He is widely known for "Ode to a Conversation Stuck in Your Throat" and has collaborated with Maggie Rogers and Holly Humberstone.
Flower Face, also known as Ruby McKinnon, is a Canadian goth-folk musician from Windsor, Ontario, based in Montreal. Known for her ethereal vocals and poetic, introspective lyrics, her music blends indie-folk, dreampop, and alt-rock. Popular songs include "Angela" and "Spiracle." Her albums include "The Shark in Your Water" and "Girl Prometheus". She is recognized for her deeply emotional storytelling and DIY origins.
Rachel Chinouriri, a London-born singer-songwriter of Zimbabwean heritage, crafts heartfelt indie-pop. Known for emotional storytelling and viral hit "So My Darling," her releases include "What a Devastating Turn of Events" and "Little House." She earned an Ivor Novello nomination and BRIT Awards nods, also collaborating with Sombr. Her distinctive sound resonates with a global audience.
Bella Kay, originating from Texas and based in Orlando, crafts emotionally resonant alternative pop. Her intimate, acoustic-driven style, blending bedroom songwriting with a raw voice, gained widespread recognition with viral hits like "The Sick." Her debut EP, "sick to my stomach," and singles such as "iloveitiloveitiloveit," "Steady," and "wonder wander" have garnered significant streams and chart success. She is celebrated for her relatable songwriting and unique pop vision.
Wisp, also known as Natalie R. Lu, is a San Francisco-based shoegaze and alternative rock artist who gained prominence in 2023 with her viral debut single "Your Face." Her music blends crushing sonics with ethereal vocals, leading to hits like "Tangled Dreams." She released her debut EP "Pandora" in 2024 and full-length album "If Not Winter" in 2025, and is currently touring.
Raised between Virginia and Colombia, Grammy winner Kali Uchis moves fluidly between English and Spanish. Known for acclaimed releases like Por Vida, Isolation, and the Grammy-nominated Sin Miedo, she scored a massive hit with telepatía and released her Spanish LP Orquídeas.
Formed in Melbourne in 2016, Amyl and the Sniffers is a punk rock band featuring vocalist Amy Taylor, guitarist Declan Mehrtens, bassist Gus Romer, and drummer Bryce Wilson. They released their self-titled debut in 2019 and the acclaimed album Comfort To Me in 2021.
Chicago-born singer-songwriter Ravyn Lenae debuted with 2018's Crush EP. Her acclaimed albums include HYPNOS and Bird’s Eye, which featured the hit Love Me Not. She has collaborated with producers like Steve Lacy and KAYTRANADA, and performed at Coachella and Lollapalooza.
Spacey Jane, hailing from Fremantle, Western Australia, crafts indie rock with jangly riffs and introspective lyrics. Known for their dynamic live shows, they gained fame with "Booster Seat," an ARIA Song of the Year winner. Their discography includes the chart-topping "Here Comes Everybody" and the 2025 album "If That Makes Sense," alongside their EP "Exit Wounds."
London-born British-Ivorian artist flowerovlove (Joyce Cissé) crafts bubblegum pop, indie electronic, and bedroom pop. A singer, songwriter, producer, and model, she champions self-love and unique style. Her EPs include Think Flower, A Mosh Pit in the Clouds, and Ache in My Tooth. Popular songs are "Malibu," "breaking news," and "Casual Lady." She received the 2022 A&R Awards' Artist to Watch honor.
Stray Kids is a South Korean boy band formed by JYP Entertainment in 2017. The group consists of eight members: Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N. They are widely recognized for their self-produced music and distinct sound.
Jane Remover is an American musician from New Jersey, known for evolving from digicore and hyperpop to shoegaze, indie rock, and EDM. They debuted with the 2021 album Frailty and released their third studio album, Revengeseekerz, in 2025, along with the EP ♡. Remover also explores an indie rock sound as Venturing and pioneered the "dariacore" microgenre as Leroy. They continue to release new music and are currently touring.
Formed in 2009 and led by Diplo, Major Lazer is an electronic music trio known for blending global genres like dancehall, afrobeats, and reggaeton. Their albums include Guns Don't Kill People...Lazers Do and Music Is The Weapon, featuring global collaborations.
VILLANELLE is a London-based rock trio, formed in 2023, featuring Gene Gallagher on vocals/guitar, Ben Taylor on guitar, and Jack Schiavo on bass. The band is recognized for its mission to revitalize rock music, showcasing a sound that blends grunge, alternative, and shoegaze with raw energy. Their discography includes singles such as "Hinge" and "Placebo," and the EP "Measly Means." They built a significant live following.
Melbourne-based post-punk quartet Radio Free Alice, formed in Sydney, delivers angular, guitar-driven indie rock with intellectual lyrics and frontman Noah Learmonth's distinctive vocals. They released EPs "Radio Free Alice" (2023), "Polyester" (2024), and "Empty Words" (2025), alongside singles like "Lunch Money". Signed to Atlantic Records, they have supported The Killers and Geese, earning acclaim from Rolling Stone and NME.
Midnight Generation is a disco-electronic pop group from northern Mexico founded by Fernando Mares in 2015. Known for funk grooves and dance rhythms, the band expanded in 2020 and became a major live act, sharing stages with artists like ZHU and Chromeo.
Formed in New York City by Grace Dumdaw and twins Lance and Matthew Tran, Chanpan blends alt-pop with drum and bass, jazz, and indie rock. Rising from street busking to critical praise with EPs "endlessly" and "autogratis", the trio is recognized for distinct tracks like "buzzin" and "jungle".
Momma is the musical project of Allegra Weingarten and Etta Friedman. After moving from Los Angeles to New York, they added bassist/producer Aron Kobayashi Ritch and drummer Preston Fulks. Their album Welcome to My Blue Sky is out now.
An acclaimed multi-city independent music festival known for its strong representation of queer, female, and non-binary artists, held annually at the Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland.
Kesha is a pop artist with over 3 billion streams, 10 Top 10 hits, four #1 pop radio singles, and two chart-topping albums. A two-time Grammy nominee, she now releases independently on her own label, Kesha Records, including the album . (PERIOD).
New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde, born Ella Yelich-O'Connor in Auckland, creates introspective electropop and indie pop. Known for hits like "Royals" (Grammy winner) and "Green Light," her albums include "Pure Heroine", "Melodrama", "Solar Power", and "Virgin" (2025). She has earned multiple awards, celebrated for her unique style and impactful songwriting.
Vancouver Island-born Vancouver alt-pop singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist; half-Asian, 2SLGBTQ+. Monstercat collabs, 1.2M TikTok fans; “Constellations” 46M+, Netflix sync; GLAAD nom.
Detroit-based electronic duo Snow Strippers, Tatiana Schwaninger and Graham Perez, formed in 2021, crafting an intense electropop and EDM fusion. Known for their high-energy sound and nostalgic 2000s aesthetics, they gained online prominence. Key releases include "The Snow Strippers" (2022) and "Night Killaz, Vol. 2" (2024).
San Diego's Thee Sacred Souls deliver retro-soul, blending Latin R&B, Northern, and Southern soul with doo-wop. Drummer Alex Garcia, bassist Sal Samano, and singer Josh Lane craft hits like "Can I Call You Rose?". Their albums include "Thee Sacred Souls" (2022) and "Got a Story to Tell" (2024). They won Artist of the Year at the 2024 San Diego Music Awards.
Raised in England, Hynes began as a teenage punk in UK band Test Icicles, then released two orchestral acoustic pop albums as Lightspeed Champion. As Blood Orange, he debuted with Coastal Grooves (2011) and earned acclaim for Freetown Sound (2016).
