Rising stars

Looking for fresh finds for your music playlist? Johnny Sharp brings you 20 trailblazing sets from standout solo artists as he showcases the emerging talents taking centre stage

While we’ve already touched on the scarcity of new bands in the modern age [HFN Oct ’24], solo artists find themselves in a market that is becoming ever more crowded. That may be why many of the lone operators who’ve managed to break through in the past five years have found new ways to blend genres, put a fresh twist on classic styles, or just grab their audience by the lapels and demand attention. Most of these solo successes, as it turns out, are also women – perhaps a sign of how the modern musical landscape is evolving [see PM’s Welcome, HFN Mar ’25]. And while many lean towards the poppier side of the spectrum, we’d argue that much of the most innovative and arresting music being made is not…

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Hi Fi News (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2025

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