Music opinion: Five upcoming artists you should listen to before everyone knows them

Everyone is always talking about the biggest names in music. However, there are so many underrated, upcoming acts on the scene who deserve recognition. 

Music News Blitz writer Grace Moore shares some of the talent that is on the rise across music at the moment.

Erin LeCount

Erin LeCount is an Essex-based singer, songwriter and producer. Her musical journey started in her childhood, where she appeared on The Voice Kids in 2017. 

Since then, the 23-year-old has worked on creating her own music and has already sold out shows across the UK and Europe thanks to her loyal fanbase.

Songs to add to your playlist: ‘Silver Spoon,’ ‘Marble Arch,’ ‘DON’T YOU SEE ME TRYING?’

Nieve Ella

Since her first two EPs were released in 2023, Nieve Ella has secured herself a prominent position as an upcoming artist within the alt-pop genre. 

Following multiple festival appearances and support slots, Ella recently sold out a headline tour across the UK and is working on new music ahead of this year’s festival season.

Songs to add to your playlist: ‘Good Grace,’ ‘Sugarcoated,’ ‘Drive’

Overpass

Birmingham-based indie quartet Overpass have just released their debut album Elsewhere, Always,and it has already reached No.3 in the midweek charts. 

Since supporting acts like The Wombats and The Royston Club, Overpass have built up a strong fanbase ahead of their Autumn UK Tour. 

Songs to add to your playlist: ‘Is This Real?’ ‘Union Station,’ ‘3AM.’

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Siobhán Winifred

Siobhán Winifred is a singer/songwriter based in the UK. 

For fans of Phoebe Bridgers and Holly Humberstone, Winifred will give you an independent artist’s take on the emotional trials and experiences of being a young woman in the music industry. 

Winifred has recently released the lost demos, a collection of music that has been hidden away for a few years, which she believes deserves to be known to the world.

Songs to add to your playlist: ‘Killers,’ ‘Lungs,’ ‘Don’t Do Well Alone.’

Arkayla

As a North West band who are currently taking the indie scene by storm, Arkayla are set to achieve big things. 

With a sold-out autumn tour on the horizon and some incredible support slots under their belt, it won’t be long before these guys are one of the biggest names of the indie rock genre. 

Songs to add to your playlist: ‘Run Kid,’ ‘Doctor,’ ‘Waste of Time.’

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