Artemas is an English-Cypriot singer-songwriter who has been gaining popularity with his song 'I Like the Way You Kiss Me'. The track was released independently in March 2024 and is known for its darkwave and alternative pop style, characterized by moody 80s and pulsating synths. Artemas sites Nirvana as a primary influence, which can be seen in his dark moody atmospheres.

New Zealand-born, UK-based neo-soul artist Jordan Rakei is embarking on a tour across the US and Canada this winter, bringing his excitingly fresh sound that blends soul, jazz, and electronic music to American shores. With silky smooth vocals, Rakei has garnered a fanbase that includes seminal figures such as Robert Glasper and Nile Rodgers, while frequent collaborators like Loyle Carner and Tom Misch, who are also making waves in the scene, further elevate his appeal.

Since the early 80s, English folk singer and political activist Billy Bragg has crafted a career around protest, with his songs and shows focussed on calling out injustices and inspiring audiences to bring about change. Inspired by punk rock peers like The Clash and Elvis Costello and of course the American folk movement of the 1960s, Bragg has become one of his native country's loudest and most respected artists, continuing to rally against The Man with an undimmed spirit.

The Canadian duo Ocie Elliott are departing on a huge tour this fall! Made up of Sierra Lundy and Jon Middleton, the pair started playing together in 2017 and have since toured the world and even had a song featured on the hit television show, Grey's Anatomy. Pioneers in folk music, they have released two albums and multiple EPs and singles. Catch them while you can.

Michigan folk outfit The Crane Wives hit the road this summer for a North American tour in the buildup to the release of their latest studio album Beyond Beyond Beyond! Their latest single "Arcturus Beaming" has set the tone for the much anticipated new record, their first in eight years, and is a welcome return to them releasing music.

Platinum-certified Canadian band Wild Rivers is heading downstream on the North American leg of the Everywhere We Go tour this summer. The folk singers, who recently released their new single Anyways, I Love You will make their way up and down the country before heading off on a European tour in the fall. Catch them while you can!