That’s a Wrap ALSO Future Music 2025! ✨
What a show! The ALSO Future Music artists dazzled this ALSO25.
Our brand new programme, designed to nurture new talent, supported by Arts Council England, brought a cohort of talented early-career artists together to build experience, access mentoring from industry professionals, build their networks in-festival and, of course, grace a stage at ALSO25.
Powerful sets, unforgettable energy. The future already on stage. . .
Aayushi, Charlotte OC, Dalia, DJ Lils, Ethan Hodges, Hang Loose, Megan Wardroper, Miya The Sun, Nagra, Neon Pumps, Polite Bureaux and REGALJASON — we loved having you all a part of this year’s programme and can’t wait to see where you go next.
Want to learn more about what went down — dive into our ALSO25 Future Music highlights report HERE. And don’t forget to give the artists a follow via their socials at the links below. . .
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Dive into the ALSO25 Future Music report here…
The Future Music Artists this ALSO25. . .
Aayushi
Folk singer-songwriter Aayushi writes strikingly tender songs, sung with a beguiling intimacy. With over 7 million Spotify streams, her work has been featured on Spotify’s Most Beautiful Songs in the World playlist, receiving support from the likes of BBC 6, Southbank Centre, and Hype Machine. Aayushi’s favourite things to write about are childhood memories, things she can’t say out loud, and her recurring dreams of the sea. Follow on socials @aayushimusic.
Charlotte OC
Acclaimed singer songwriter Charlotte OC has long been celebrated for her ability to craft emotionally charged, cinematic music. Previously signed to Universal, she released two albums and built a devoted fanbase, earning acclaim for her darkly enchanting vocals and storytelling. Now, with a new home at Embassy of Music, she is ready to introduce audiences to a sound that is richer, bolder, and more personal than ever before. Follow on socials: @charlotteocofficial.
Dalia
Dalia — the indie pop artist known for her bold storytelling and emotionally raw music. From her roots in rural Spain to making waves in London’s vibrant music scene, Dalia has journeyed far to share her heartfelt lyrics with the world. Her influences — spanning Gracie Abrams, Bon Iver, and Phoebe Bridgers — reveal the depth of her artistic palette. She began her musical journey at six, finding solace in songwriting and piano as outlets for self-expression during challenging times. She released her second self-released EP, Girl’s Insane, last November, marking an exciting new chapter. Follow on socials: @daliavbx.
DJ Lils
Lils is a South West-based DJ. Drawing inspiration from the golden era of house, she seamlessly blends classic grooves with cutting-edge sounds, creating sets that are both nostalgic and forward-thinking. She has performed at iconic venues throughout the UK and took to the stage at some amazing festivals this summer. Follow on socials: @lilygeesmith.
Ethan Hodges
Ethan Hodges, the 23-year-old London-based singer-songwriter, is inspired by artists such as Tom Odell, Lewis Capaldi and Dean Lewis. A talented pianist, his nuanced lyrics bring a unique perspective to universal themes. In 2024, Ethan won ‘International Rookie’ at the Denniz Pop Awards in Sweden for his songwriting. The jury described him as having “an amazing voice, amazing songs and extraordinary talent.” Ethan’s latest single ‘Let Me Let You Go’ is out now. Follow on socials: @ethanhodgesss.
Hang Loose
Hang Loose bring the sonic world of harp and hang, a soundscape like no other to ALSO25. Oh yes. Hang Loose are an instrumentalist duo, made up of Gina Taylor on Harp and Zac Fellows on Hang, breaking boundaries in this unexpected complimentary combination duo. The harp and hang create a unique soundscape with interweaving melodies that amalgamate for mellifluous music. Follow on socials: @hang.loose.music.
Megan Wardroper
The simply sensational Megan Wardroper, a singer-songwriter from the marshlands of Kent who has recently released her third album ‘Will I Be’. Megan Wardroper forms part of ALSO’s Future Music Programme supported by Arts Council England. Follow on socials: @meganwardropermusic.
Miya The Sun
Miya The Sun are a Bristol-based band known for their crowd-pleasing musical creations that splice together psychedelic soul, jazzy hip-hop and solar funk. Offering a distinctive blend of mind-expanding melodies, honey-smooth harmonies and hard-hitting lyrical flows, they’ve perfected their sound over the past few years into a winning formula that has left both critics and audiences raving. Follow on socials: @miyathesun.
Nagra
Nagra is a London based psychedelic math rock collective conjuring universes of sound. Characterised by fast guitars that dance like jagged daggers and drums that entrance you into a whacked out funk. They occasionally play almost exclusively in odd time — which is a taste of what you’ll have when you listen. Sit tight, tuck in. Follow on socials: @nagra_music.
Neon Pumps
Neon Pumps, the rising producer, live artist and DJ, whose signature sound is a riot of colourful, 130–180 bpm genre-bending bass-driven selections featuring polyrhythmic cross-genre blends that build energy and excitement on the dancefloor. “”One of our emerging Stroud-based artists to watch.” — Robbie Duncan, Jazz Stroud. Follow on socials: @neonpumpsdj.
Polite Bureaux
The high-energy electronic post-punk band known for sharp commentary on modern life. Polite Bureaux is a blistering shot of raw commentary, cutting through the noise with jagged rhythms, booming basslines, and a lyrical style that’s as incisive as it is unapologetic. They create a visceral soundscape that resonates deeply with audiences. Hailing from the UK’s DIY scene, they’ve secured a reputation for high-energy performances that blur the lines between rave and protest. They embody the thrill of a scene that refuses to stay silent. Follow on socials: @politebureaux.
REGALJASON
REGALJASON is a London based, Jamaican singer-songwriter who fuses magnetic pop melodies with alternative electronic soundscapes culminating in a sound hailed by publications such as Wonderland Magazine and Lyrical Lemonade as “unique and inventive’. “I believe we are all born with royal blood, but if we do not fight for our thrones they will be taken from us. There are many who will dare to threaten our reign; I have chosen to wage war,” he says, speaking about his artist name. Follow on socials: @regaljason.
Dive into the Future Music Report here. . .