June 2024 – Myles Smith
Luton-born popstar Myles Smith broke through in 2024 with the hits ‘Stargazing’ and ‘Nice to Meet You’, later being tipped in the Sound of 2025.
July 2024 – POZER
The Croydon rapper’s early tracks have a confidence-driven bounce. After being tipped as Future Artist of the Month, he landed a spot in the Sound of 2025 longlist.
August 2024 – A Little Sound
Fast-rising D&B star A Little Sound joined Radio 1 for a one-month Residency in September 2024.
September 2024 – Jaz Karis
Gifted South London songwriter Jaz Karis is a regular favourite of Radio 1’s Future Soul show.
October 2024 – Mk.gee
A guitar prodigy unlike any other, mk.gee’s breakthrough arrived in 2024 via the 80s-nodding album ‘Two Star & the Dream Police’.
November 2024 – Doechii
Before landing a spot in the Sound of 2025 and winning her first Grammy, Radio 1 tipped rapper Doechii as Future Artist of the Month.
December 2024 – Victor Ray
The Newcastle-raised talent cites Ed Sheeran, J. Cole and Donny Hathaway as his early inspirations.
January 2025 – ATRIP
The electronic artist merges club-ready sonics with dreamy soundscapes.
February 2025 – Matilda Mann
Folk sensation Matilda Mann cites Big Thief and Laura Marling as some of her inspirations, and she released debut album ‘Roxwell’ in Feb 2025.
March 2025 – South Arcade
Self-described pop-rock ‘Y2Kcore’ four-piece South Arcade played a standout set at Radio 1’s New Music gig in Halifax, back in 2024. They’ve since become a regular staple of our Future Sounds and Future Artists shows.
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