Who’s this then?
@xylaroo
What’s their vibe?
Worldly pop folk
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Sunshine
Who’s this then?
@soaksoaksoak
What’s their vibe?
Thoughtful indie bops
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Everybody Loves YouWho’s this then?
@thecoaltowndaisies
What’s their vibe?
Dynamic folk duo
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Slowly In CirclesWho’s this then?
@toyadelazy
What’s their vibe?
Colourful, electro hip-hop
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My CityCAITLYN SCARLETT
“My god, this woman is good.
Check out her videos on Instagram
if you haven’t already. She can sing,
she can write – and she’s just really,
really cool. With support from BBC
Introducing, Radio X and over 10
million streams on Spotify, Scarlett
is most definitely on the up and up.
Check out Nightmares to get a real
feel for her.”
@caitlynscarlettHEATHER PEACE
is DIVA’s music editor, best known as
an actor, musician and activist
@heatherpeacePEaCE’S
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HEATHER PEACE LETS US IN ON WHO SHE’LL BE
FANGIRLING OVER AT #HEARHERFEST19...ARIANA AND THE ROSE
“Joining us all the way from New
York, Ariana And The Rose is seriously
ethereal at times... Known for
creating vibrant, club-ready bops
attuned to current trends for 80s
synth pop, Ariana’s creative and a
wonderful soul. She also recently
penned a track for Pride called True
Love, though my personal favourite
is still How Does That Make You Feel
from 2017 EP Retrograde – watch the
video at tinyurl.com/divaariana.”
@arianaandtheroseLANTA
“One of my favourite performances
from last year, back in 2018, LANTA
was a brand new project from singer-
songwriter Kimberly Anne, moving
on from her acoustic roots to produce
pure, unadulterated electro-pop.
After leaving London and setting up
her own studio in Margate – she’s
only gone and done just that. If you
like MUNA, CATQ and Francis And
The Lights, then you’re going to love
LANTA. Give track Worthy a listen.”
@lantasongsGRACE SAVAGE
“Savage, a four-time UK Beatboxing
Champion, is an awesome live
performer. She creates her beats
vocally, builds up loops and then
throws live instruments into the
mix, creating a mesmerising
experience – trust me. Her 2018
track, Running Water, was supported
by BBC Radio 1 and BBC Introducing- check out her TEDx talk (tinyurl.
com/divasavage) to find out more.”
@_gracesavage
BANG BANG ROMEO
“Fresh from opening for P!nk on
her recent tour, BBR will be tight. So
tight! Front woman Anastasia ‘Stars’
Walker is an absolute powerhouse,
as well as being a strong and open
voice for equality – and I love her for
that. I’m thrilled they’ve decided to
find space in their ridiculously busy
schedule to join us this year. Check
out track Shame On You for a flavour
of what to expect.”
@bangbangromeo61CULTURE | MUSIC