Breakout Archives

CJ: New York drill’s newest star looking to inspire like Pop Smoke

Responsible for viral smash 'Whoopty', the Staten Island rapper is determined to raise the energy in his home city

Claud: meet the first artist signed to Phoebe Bridgers’ new label

After co-writing session in LA left Claud feeling "burnt out", the 21-year-old found inspiration in heading home to Chicago for their upcoming debut album

Fousheé: “Black women have been the workhorses of the music industry since time began”

Her vocals on viral TikTok hit 'Deep End' went uncredited until recently, but with a new focus the LA singer is finally collecting what she's owed

iann dior: “My role? I’m picking up where Juice WRLD left off”

Sitting at the top of the US charts isn't enough for the Puerto Rican-born rapper – he's already plotting to be the "greatest on the planet"

Wargasm: Yungblud-approved nu-metalheads creating the perfect soundtrack for your rage

The provocative, pissed-off duo are aiming to bring back "primal fun" to the rock scene and "exist as an agent of chaos"

Bea Miller: political pop to inspire millennial masses

After nearly a decade in a game the 21-year-old enters the next phase of her career completely unafraid to say what's on her mind

Ritt Momney: Salt Lake City’s lo-fi indie hero channels lockdown misery into spirited pop cover

The Utah indie project's cover of Corrine Bailey Rae’s ‘Put Your Records On’ was recorded to put a smile on Jack Rutter's face

mxmtoon: alt-pop star examines the light and dark of modern living on duelling EPs

The 20-year-old's double EP release showcases a songwriter blossoming into something special – and comes with added Carly Rae Jepsen

NLE Choppa: Memphis rap hero with the golden touch

Following a spiritual breakthrough, the Memphis rapper showcases the knowledge – and vocal dexterity – to be the next global teenage breakout

renforshort: raw pop-rock anthems dripping with teenage angst

Lauren Isenberg is penning a soundtrack to the teenage experience with her bubble-gum grunge bops and Scott Pilgrim-indebted visuals