Overview
Most Promising Artists of March
More Giraffes, Nasty Cherry, Keelan Mak, Semma and Cousin Kula are March’s most promising artists; ringing in the spring with vivacious variations on Pop.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of February
Hak Baker, Maximillian, Simon On The Moon, Rive and Body Type are February’s most promising artists; an exciting cross-section of genre-defying artists to look out for this year.
Interview
A conversation with Babygirl
We chat with Mimico’s finest about country, Canada, pop, being overbored, The O.C. and their sophomore EP ‘Lovers Fevers’.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of November
Ex:Re, Pip Millett, Colin Mags, The Trp and bad child are November’s most promising artists.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of October
Your Smith, Dominic Fike, lemin., Dama Scout and Arima Ederra are October’s most promising artists; spanning genres and songwriting styles.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of September
Emilia Ali, ELINA, Chloe Lilac, Ruthven and Kelsy Karter are September’s most promising artists; taking us from one end of the pop spectrum to the other.
Interview
A conversation with Astre
We chat with Astre about fame, payola, rebellion, isolation, inspiration, collaboration and his latest EP ‘Erase Everything’.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of August
Upsahl, HOLY OYSTERS, Sara Diamond, Babygirl and Jack Watts are August’s most promising artists; a genre defying group of emerging talent.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of June
COSHA, Amilli, Caro, No Rome and Oshun make up this month’s Most Promising list; a group diverse in genre and writing styles.
Interview
Q&A with Axel Mansoor
We chat to Los Angeles based artist Axel Mansoor about his new EP ‘Somerset’, Los Angeles, balance and blasting Andrea Bocelli.
Interview
An interview with PBSR
We chat to PBSR about different cities’ scenes, breaking through the music industry, AI music and the creative process behind his EP ‘...and Dusky Doors’.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of May
Cehryl, Emotional Oranges, Charlz, FYEO and Two People make up this month’s Most Promising list; filled with a variety of pop flavours.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of April
Lolo Zouaï, Folly Rae, Dead Sea, Madge and Charlotte Carpenter make up this month’s Most Promising list; spanning contemporary alt-pop to ‘turbo chillwave’.
Interview
A conversation with Arlo
We chat to Arlo about his new single ‘Settle’, developing his sound with Lostboy and being a British artist.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of March
1010 Benja SL, G Flip, Callum Pitt, King Princess and PBSR make up this month’s Most Promising list; a diverse selection of genres and writing styles.
Interview
Q&A with Marna
We chat to Marna about her songwriting approach, new music blogs, Spotify playlisting, Blue Peter and her new single ‘Days Gone By’.
Interview
Q&A with Glabs
Here we ask this Promising Artist about his inspirations, taking the production reigns, all-time favourite artists, ones to watch from the French music scene, and whether we might be hearing more from Glabs in the near future.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of January
While Still Woozy, Patawawa, The Howl & The Hum, Lilly Ahlberg and Emily Burns may be brand new to you, it won’t be long before they make a regular appearance among your go-to acts.
Interview
Q&A with O-SHiN
The Swedish artist quickly grabbed the attention of our users here at HumanHuman and became a Promising Discovery about a month ago.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of December
Pale Grey takes the top spot this month with 21 agrees, accompanied by Helena Deland, Glabs, Jinka and Loma.
Overview
2017 In Review
The most notable moments of 2017, including Most Agreed Discovery, Most Trending Feature, Fastest Feature, Quick Riser, Most Featured User, Most Popular User, Best Newcomer, Feedback Star and Most Read Article.
Interview
Q&A with Jinka
As soon as Transylvanian left-field pop artist Jinka reached that 100% promising status, we knew that we had to ask this fascinating newcomer a few questions about her unique sound and deep-thinking creativity.
Interview
Q&A with Klune
Right at the start of December, Italian electronic-pop band Klune became a Promising Discovery. It’s been three years since the trio came together, and through that time Klune have gone through transitions in their search for perfectionist pop music.
Interview
Q&A with UNBLOOM
Last month served up an astonishing thirty-five Promising Discoveries from a wealth of locations and a whole range of musical genres, and one of those artists hailing from London, Ontario is Jonathan Zarola aka UNBLOOM.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of November
Bülow leads the most promising pack this month with 28 agrees, accompanied by Thunder Jackson, Eera, Masasolo and Jakil.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of October
Pop of all sorts with Kailee Morgue, ZAE, Nathan Ball, Anna Dellaria and Cautious Clay.
Interview
Q&A with BATTS
In the last year, Promising Artist BATTS has moved from a world of spacey electronics into raw, genuine, indie-folk informed songwriting.
Interview
Q&A with HÅN
With a debut EP on the way, we’re keen to learn more about rising, alternative talent HÅN. Here we discuss her music, songwriting, the Italian music scene and some of her favourite artists right now.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of September
A month of Pure Gold with our top five discoveries - Marna, Boniface, Bien, BEFFROI and GIRLI.
Interview
An interview with biLLLy and BETSY
We speak to London pop prodigies biLLLy and BETSY who took on one of Yeezy’s most loved singles, Runaway, delivering a fresh take on a contemporary classic.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of August
Unconvention is key with August’s top five discoveries Suzi Wu, Zanski, Appleby, Jordan Max and JSPH.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of July
Here we take you through July’s top discoveries - Noga Erez, Millie Turner, MOSSS, Corbin and Tidelines.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of June
We have your summer listening lined up with stunning tracks from Life In Sweatpants, HÅN, Karmic, Count Counsellor and FARR.
Guest piece
Spotlight On Australia’s Emerging Artists
Missy Scheinberg takes you on a journey through the best and new Australian sounds.
Playlist
Melis Recommends Ten Emerging Acts
Undeniable songwriting and production indie-pop talent Melis provides us with a selection of her latest new music obsessions.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of May
May’s top five Promising Discoveries DIICE, Tamino, HANA2K, Saint Mesa and Brockhampton offer up the widest range of creativity.
Playlist
Dot to Dot: Stand Together
New music festival Dot to Dot will go ahead as planned in Manchester, Nottingham and Bristol this weekend, because as they say, “We can’t forget what’s happened, but we don’t want to let fear and hate stop us.” And so, we’d like to recommend our favourite artists and bands to go see in this act of solidarity and love.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of April
Another month, another set of Promising Discoveries! April’s stand-out finds are Lewis Capaldi, Fazerdaze, Lia Lia, Vasser and Toyko.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of March
March was another mega month of new music, signalled by our top five Promising Discoveries Weslee, DYLN, COTE, Sportsman and Ary.
Playlist
20 Under 20
We select twenty of the most promising artists and bands who happen to be under the age of twenty and at the cusp of blossoming careers in music.
Longread
Women in Music
For our third International Women’s Day we’re back with a new set of contributors to celebrate, challenge and inform on what it means to be a woman in the music industry right now.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of February
bruary has been a real mixed bag of new music, especially looking at our top five Promising Discoveries Sigrid, Snow Culture, Pauw, Rainsford and Superorganism.
Playlist
Brandyn Burnette Recommends Ten Emerging Acts
Promising Artist Brandyn Burnette takes a personal outlook on his ten recommended acts and songs.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of January
In the first month of 2017 we had 44 Promising Discoveries, including top five Bishat, Violet Skies, Meredith, Alexx Mack and Vagabon.
Playlist
Iris Gold Recommends Ten Emerging Acts
Promising Artist Iris Gold reveals her eclectic tastes by picking ten recent discoveries that give her the good vibes.
Overview
Deconstructing Musical Trends for 2017
By deconstructing the musical trends found across HumanHuman discoveries in 2016, we’d like to believe we’re able to predict what will reach the mainstream for 2017. See what you think of these past and future sounds.
Overview
2016 In Review
The most notable moments of 2016, including Most Agreed Discovery, Most Trending Feature, Fastest Feature, Quick Riser, Most Discussed Discovery, Most Featured User, Best Newcomer, Feedback Star and Most Read Article.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of December
This month we couldn’t get enough of Promising Discoveries Kudu Blue, Warhaus, Garren, Ama Lou and Kiara Nelson.
Guest piece
Best Music Video Debuts of 2016
We’ve called on visual arts expert Adam Alexander aka Fringe Music Fix to select the most remarkable debut music videos of 2016.
Playlist
Kudu Blue Recommends Ten Emerging Acts
Promising Discovery Kudu Blue reveal their listening habits by recommending ten emerging acts and tracks that you absolutely must listen to.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of November
In November, we were treated to twenty-five Promising Discoveries that of course includes our top five - Sonder, Batts, Lex Low, Woodes and Casi.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of October
In sync with seasonal changes the world over, our community has cherry-picked artists to suit that transitional feeling, especially Serpentwithfeet, Zoey Lily, Abi Ocia, Yellow Days and Giungla.
Guest piece
Spotlight on Switzerland's Emerging Artists
In recent years, Switzerland’s independent music scene has been evolving, growing and gaining international recognition. Here, Swiss blog Orange Peel selects the best emerging artists.
Guest piece
Spotlight on Sweden’s Emerging Artists
You can be certain that the emerging Swedish artists chosen by Discobelle will be names to look and listen out for across the world in the near future.
Guest piece
Spotlight on France’s Emerging Artists
Following in the steps of breakthrough French acts Stwo and Christine and the Queens, local tastemakers Sodwee and Ground Decibels tell us who to look out for next.
Guest piece
Spotlight on Canada’s Emerging Artists
Here’s a taste of Canada’s promising underground music scene with top tips from music bloggers Adam Alexander (Fringe Music Fix) and Phil Regalado (ohestee).
Overview
Most Promising Artists of September
Throughout September we had some truly striking Promising Discoveries, and no more so than with our top five Promising Discoveries Mallrat, Prep, Nick Murphy, Princess Nokia and Cappa.
Interview
A conversation with Matt Maltese
Matt Maltese is our third act lined up for the HumanHuman Showcase on September 2nd in Antwerp. Our conversation traces over the past and brings to like this songwriter in the present day.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of August
This month we couldn’t get enough of Promising Discoveries Shells, Nilüfer Yanya, FOURS, Promises Ltd. and Happy Sometimes.
Interview
A conversation with ROCH
Another artist set to perform at the free HumanHuman Showcase on September 2nd is ROCH, the young London songwriter whose ice-cool guitar arrangements and reflective lyrics leaves a lasting impression.
Interview
A conversation with Hanging Valleys
Hanging Valleys is one of three acts performing at HumanHuman’s first showcase in Antwerp on September 2nd. Here, we get to know band frontman and founder Thom Byles.
Longread
Cassette Culture
We look into the increasing number of tape releases and how cassette culture could be filling a void in the digital age. With opinions from Tape Club Records, Blues Tapes, Norwegian Blue Records, Island Fox and Get In Her Ears.
Event
HumanHuman Showcase
HumanHuman is proud to announce our very first showcase featuring Hanging Valleys, Matt Maltese and ROCH. On September 2nd we’ll be hosting a celebration of new music in cooperation with Born in Antwerp.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of July
July's discoveries were all about low-key, brilliant artists. Groove to indie-rock of Bazart. Drift through Fhin’s liquid electronica. Sink into the dark atmosphere of Faces on TV. Dance in streams of melancholy with Luna Shadows. Or follow Mononoke down the alternative-pop rabbit hole.
Guest piece
Is Go the way forward for SoundCloud?
As yet another streaming service makes a move towards monetization, Alex Treharne (aka Lex Low and HumanHuman user Purple Melon Music) considers what this means for musicians and music fans alike.
Guest piece
Is PC Music still relevant?
Two years one from the zenith of this post-internet microgenre, guest writer Thomas Konings asks whether PC Music is still relevant or whether it has disappeared back into the depths of the digital world.
Playlist
Playlist: Family Matters
Whether their brothers, sisters, husbands, wives or in-laws, there’s no doubt there’s something special about family bands. We’ve put together a list of some notable familial acts and a playlist for your to browse.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of June
Once again, the variety of new-found artists hasn’t failed to disappoint. From the folk-tinged brilliance of Maggie Rogers, the majestic beauty of Skott, to the anthemic vibes of Antwerp’s Felix Pallas, haunting atmospherics from newcomer Joy Crookes, and Leeds producer Kruum’s infectious genre-bending wizardry. There’s bound to be something to take your fancy.
Longread
Three Alternative Ways to Support Musicians
Money is a heated topic within the music industry and as more listeners opt-in to streaming services, some may begin to wonder what this means for artists. Here, we explore the profit breakdown behind music sales and some alternative ways to support the acts you love.
Interview
Q&A with Seramic
Promising Discovery Seramic has continued to keep his identity hidden in order for his music to speak for itself, but that hasn’t stopped this mysterious artist from answering our questions.
Interview
A conversation with The Big Moon
Over the past year London noisemakers The Big Moon have released outstanding singles, built a loyal following and gained a reputation for raucous live shows. Here we speak to the band’s founder and frontwoman Juliette Jackson.
Interview
A conversation with Strong Asian Mothers
We interview London trio Strong Asian Mothers (Kalim Patel, Josh Stadlen and Amer Chadha-Patel), who were unearthed on HumanHuman by The Undscvrd two years ago.
Interview
A conversation with Declan Mckenna
Declan Mckenna became a Promising Artist a year ago following Crack in the Road’s discovery and his mark-making debut “Brazil”. His third music video, “Bethlehem”, is out today and so we wanted to share our time with this talented songwriter.
Interview
A conversation with Dagny
Dagny became a Promising Discovery off the back of one track, the energetic pop smash “Backbeat”. In the run up to her debut EP, we get to know Norway’s fastest rising star a little better.
Overview
Most Promising Artists of May
Every month at HumanHuman tons of discoveries are added, but we only label a few as promising. These artists are agreed upon by our users as ones to watch and are well on their way to becoming the next big thing in music. What you see below are the top f...
Interview
A conversation with Toothless
We took the opportunity to interview Toothless, aka former Bombay Bicycle Club bass player Ed Nash, about his first solo project, the meaning behind his name and what’s next.
Interview
HumanHuman meets Alex Rogers
As one of our newer influencers, we wanted to get to know radio all-rounder Alex Rogers, who feeds a passion for new music into his roles at BBC Introducing Kent, Roundhouse Radio and BBC Radio.
Interview
HumanHuman meets Stephen Archibald
You might be familiar with Stephen Archibald from his guest article Spotlight on Scotland’s Emerging Artists, and so you’ll know that this blogger and founder of Jumping the Shark PR knows an awful lot about new music.
Interview
HumanHuman meets Jolyon Checketts
In another interview with some of our most influential users, we get to know Jolyon Checketts, purveyor of all things new music and part of the Charm Factory PR team.
Interview
HumanHuman meets Daisy Digital
For our second “HumanHuman meets…” interview series with some of our most influential users, we’re kicking things off with self-proclaimed multi-tasker Hannah Braid, AKA Daisy Digital.